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June 5, 2023

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UPDATE JUNE 2023. There is a lot to consider when planning a Walt Disney World vacation: dates, ticket types, hotels, transportation, and more. One question we get a lot is regarding Walt Disney World dining plans. Unlike the previous version of dining plans you might be familiar with, Walt Disney World now has something simpler and even better in store for you!

Walt Disney World has a few dining plan options, which one you use depends on your dates of travel and other factors.

Dining plans available for booking at Walt Disney World Resort are:

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan (starting with stays beginning January 9, 2024)
Disney Dining Plans (starting with stays beginning January 9, 2024)

In this article we’ll explore each of these options and help you decide which is best for your Walt Disney World vacation

Walt Disney World Resort Dining Plan Details

If you’re visiting Walt Disney World in 2024, the Disney Dining Plan is for you! Returning for stays beginning January 9, 2024, it’s the same Dining Plan you’ve heard about or used on visits prior to 2020.

Choose from two popular options:

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
Disney Dining Plan

Both plans offer a great value for families and access to many spectacular food and beverage offerings across Walt Disney World.

Here is how to add a Disney Dining Plan to your Walt Disney World vacation.

STEP ONE: Choose your arrival dates from January 9, 2024 and beyond. Bookings for 2024 are now open.

STEP TWO: Choose your Walt Disney World Resort hotel. You can see our Get Away Today reviews of all Walt Disney World Resorts below.

STEP THREE: Choose which Disney Dining Plan is best for your family.

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
Disney Dining Plan

Not sure which dining plan is right for you? Not to worry—keep reading for all the details below as we break it down further.

What is a Dining Plan?

A Dining Plan is a way to prepay for food and snacks during your Walt Disney World vacation. Dining Plans include a set number of meals and snacks per person, per night. For example, if you’re staying 4 nights at a Disney Resort Hotel you will get 3 days worth of meals and snacks.

It’s easy to confuse the number of in-park days with the number of nights and dining plans. Here’s a quick way to remember how it breaks down:

2-1-1. Two park days, one night, one day of dining plans.
3-2-2. Three park days, two nights, two days of dining plans.
4-3-3. Four park days, three nights, three days of dining plans.
5-4-4. Five park days, four nights, four days of dining plans.

And so on. Keep reading for more FAQs about the Disney Dining Plan and how we can help you save during your vacation.

How much is the Disney Dining Plan?

The Disney Dining Plans in 2024 start at $57.01 per adult (ages 10+) and $23.83 per child (ages 3 – 9), per person, per night. It’s important to note that pricing can change at any time, so we encourage you to add this to your initial booking to lock in the best prices.

Here is the full breakdown of the Disney Dining Plan pricing and what it includes.

Quick Service Dining Plan

$57.01 per adult (ages 10+), per person, per night
$23.83 per child (ages 3 – 9), per person, per night
2 Quick Service Meals per person, per night
1 Alcoholic/non-Alcoholic Beverage per meal, per person
1 Snack per person, per night
1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person

Disney Dining Plan

$94.28 per adult (ages 10+), per person, per night
$29.69 per child (ages 3-9), per person, per night
1 Table Service Meal per person, per night
1 Quick Service Meal per person, per night
1 Alcoholic/non-Alcoholic Beverage per meal, per person
1 Snack per person, per night
1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug per person

In addition to the meals and snacks, as noted above, each guest will get a refillable mug to use at their Walt Disney World Resort for soda, water, coffee, etc. These cannot be used in theme parks or water parks but are a great way to fill up during downtime or while you’re on your way to the parks.

How many Disney Dining Plans are there?

Disney has announced the return of two Dining Plan options- the Quick Service Dining Plan and the Standard Disney Dining Plan. We go into even more detail on these options in the next section following the Q&A.

What is included in the Disney Dining Plan?

The Quick Service Dining Plan includes 2 Quick Service meals per person per night, one snack per person per night, and 1 refillable Resort mug. It's important to know that each Quick Service meal will also include a non alcoholic drink.

The Standard Dining Plan includes 1 Table Service meal, 1 Quick Service meal and 1 snack per person per night. This plan also includes 1 refillable Resort mug per person. Beverages are included with each meal and guests over 21 may have certain alcoholic beverages.

Where can I use the Disney Dining Plan?

There are over 200 locations you can visit and use the Disney Dining Plan. That’s a lot of food options! Keep reading as we answer more questions and list out each dining experience that’s valid with the Disney Dining Plan.

How do I use the Disney Dining Plan?

You will receive your full allotment of snack and meal credits the day you check in and can start chowing down right then! You can keep track of your credits in the My Disney Experience app. It’s up to you if you want to use all of your credits the first day or spread them out throughout your visit. The only thing to note is they must all be used by midnight the day of check out.

Redeem their credits by tapping your MagicBand or complimentary Key to the World Card as you pay for your meal. You can also use the Dining Plan for Mobile Orders.

Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?

Dining Plans are convenient and prepaid! We love the convenience factor and how it makes budgeting for your Walt Disney World vacation so much easier. Whether or not the actual dollar amount will be worth it will vary from family to family and depend on your dining style.

Disney Dining Plans are particularly a great value for:

Guests with hungry teens
Guests who don't usually share meals
Guests who plan to dine at a Character location

Are tips included in the Dining Plan?

No, gratuities and tips are not included. This only applies when you’re dining at a Table Service location. It’s also important to know that Disney automatically charges parties of 6 or more 18% in gratuities which will be shown on your final bill.

Any secrets for using the Disney Dining Plan effectively?

Yes, and you know we love sharing Disney secrets. The Disney Dining Plan allows you to trade up! For example, two table service credits can be used at dinner shows like the Hoop De Doo Musical Review.

We also love using last minute snack credits for things like rice krispy treats and Goofy's candy to bring home or eat at the airport.

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan Locations

Enjoy a fast and easy meal plan with no dining reservations required. This is the best option for families on the go. Dine at a variety of Quick-Service locations where you can stop and enjoy a casual meal whenever you’re ready.

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan includes:

2 Quick-Service meals with beverages per night for each person ages 3 and up
1 Snack or nonalcoholic drink per night for each person ages 3 and up
Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute drinks for beer, wine and cocktails
1 Resort-refillable drink mug for each person ages 3 and up, available to refill at self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location

If you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each guest (ages 3 and up) in your party will receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages. These dining “credits” can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Unused “credits” will also roll over during your stay. Any unused snacks and meals expire at midnight on the day of checkout.

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Magic Kingdom

Casey’s Corner
Columbia Harbour House
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
The Friar’s Nook
Gaston’s Tavern
Golden Oak Outpost
Liberty Square Market
The Launching Pad
Main Street Bakery
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Pinocchio Village Haus
Sleepy Hollow
Tortuga Tavern

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at EPCOT

Connections Cafe
Connections Eatery
Fife & Drum Tavern
Katsura Grill
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
La Catina de San Angel
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Refreshment Outpost
Refreshment Port
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
Sommerfest
Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina
Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Quick Service Dining Plan at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Comissionary
Backlot Express
Catalina Eddie’s
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Dockside Diner
Fairfax Fare
PizzeRizzo
Ronto Roasters
Rosie’s All-American Cafe
The Trolley Car Cafe
Woody’s Lunch Box

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Creature Comforts
Flame Tree Barbecue
Harambe Market
Pizzafari
Restaurantosaurus
Satu'li Canteen
Yak & Yeti™ Local Food Cafes

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Leaning Palms
Lowtide Lou’s
Snack Shack
Surf Doggies
Typhoon Tilly’s

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Avalunch
Cooling Hut
Lottawatta Lodge
Warming Hut

There are also plenty of places to enjoy a meal or snack at Disney Springs and Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Keep reading as we explore all these additional options below.

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Disney Springs

4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck
Amorette's Patisserie
B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
Chicken Guy!
Cookes of Dublin
D-Luxe Burger
The Daily Poutine
Earl Of Sandwich®
Local Green Orlando Food Truck
Marketplace Snacks
Morimoto Asia Street Food
Pepe by José Andrés
Pizza Ponte
The Polite Pig
The Smokehouse at House of Blues
Swirls on the Water
YeSake Kiosk

Quick Service Dining Plan Locations at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

No matter where you’re staying there are Dining Plans right by you, so even if you’re spending a day at the pool you can use your Dining Plan credits onsite.

Walt Disney World Value Properties Quick-Service Dining Plan Locations

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort - Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort - Intermission Food Court and Singing Spirits Pool Bar
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort - End Zone Food Court and Grand Stand Spirits
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort - The Drop Off Pool Bar and Landscape of Flavors
Disney’s Pop Century - Everything POP Dining and Petals Pool Bar

Walt Disney World Moderate Properties Quick-Service Dining Plan Locations

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - Centertown Market Grab & Go and Spyglass Grill
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort - Barcelona Lounge, Cafe Rix, El Mercado de Coronado, Siestas Cantina
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Mardi Grogs, Muddy Rivers, Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

Walt Disney World Deluxe Properties and Villas Quick-Service Dining Plan Locations

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - Maji Pool Bar, The Mara and Sanaa Lounge
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn - BoardWalk Deli and Pizza Window
Disney’s Beach Club Resort - Beach Club Marketplace and Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
Disney’s Contemporary Resort - Contempo Cafe, Cove Bar and The Sand Bar
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - Beaches Pool Bar & Grill, Courtyard Pool Bar, Gasparilla Island Grill
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort - Capt. Cook’s and Oasis Bar & Grill
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - The Artist's Palette, Backstretch Pool Bar, The Paddock Grill
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge - Roaring Fork, along with The Chuck Wagon, Meadow Snack Bar and Trail’s End at the Campsite portion of the property
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort - The Market at Ale & Compass

Disney Dining Plan Plus Character Meal Locations

Want to slow down a little and enjoy sit-down meals—including Character dining experiences? Then the Disney Dining Plan is the perfect choice to experience classic dining options at both Quick-Service and Table-Service restaurants. This option allows for the most flexibility and variety. You can choose Quick-Service when you’re on the go and Table-Service when you plan to savor the moment.

Disney Dining Plan Character meal locations include the following choice:

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (1 table service credit for breakfast and 2 table service credits per person for lunch and dinner)
Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table (2 table service credits per person)
Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (at lunch and dinner only, 2 table service credits per person)
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White (2 table service credits per person)

There are also some very important things to note when you choose this Dining Plan which we have outlined below.

Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are subject to availability and are highly recommended. Search and set dining alerts here.
Two table-service meals will be redeemed from the dining plan for each person dining at a Fine/Signature Dining experience, select Character Dining experience or a Dinner Show.
Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.
Your Disney Dining Plan must be purchased for the entire length of stay and for your entire party (ages 3 and up).

If you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each guest (ages 3 and up) in your party will receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages. These dining “credits” can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Unused “credits” will also roll over during your stay. Any unused snacks and meals expire at midnight on the day of checkout.

Walt Disney World Resort Disney Dining Promo Card Details

The Disney Dining Promo Card plan is no longer available for new bookings, but for those of you who scored this great deal for 2023, this section is for you!

Where to Use Your Disney Dining Promo Card

From fine dining to buffet meals with your favorite Disney characters, or ordering something quick and tasty via mobile order, there are so many ways to use your Disney Dining Promo Card, including kiosks and food carts.

The best way to decide where to eat is to view menus beforehand. It’s always easier to know which dining locations will be the best fit for your group before hunger strikes.

You can use your Disney Dining Promo Card almost everywhere! Here are some of our dining guides around Walt Disney World to get you started:

The only restrictions? You can not use your card at merchandise locations and candy kitchens or dining locations at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels, Hotels at Bonnet Creek or Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels.

How to Use Your Disney Dining Plan Promo Card

You will receive your Disney Dining Promo Card via email after you check in at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Your Disney Dining Promo Card will be emailed to the email address associated with your reservation.

The email will be sent from Disney Gift Card Services
Check your spam folder just in case or speak to the front desk if needed

Once your Disney Dining Promo Card is in-hand simply present the barcode during your food and beverage transactions at participating locations.

Your remaining balance will be available at the bottom of your transaction receipt. Alternatively, you can use Disneygiftcard.com or call the phone number listed at the bottom of your email to check the balance.

More Helpful Disney Dining Tips

We want to make sure you have the best experience at Walt Disney World using your Dining Plan in 2023. Here are some more helpful tips and questions answered for your best vacation yet!

Add your Disney Dining Promo Card to Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Take a screenshot of your Disney Dining Promo Card barcode.
Text the screenshot and/or barcode number to those in your group who will also be making food and beverage orders.

Is the Disney Dining Promo Card per person?

No, the Disney Dining Promo Card is awarded based on per night stay with a minimum of 4 nights and 4 day Park ticket.

Can I add the Disney Dining Promo Card to my MagicBand or MagicBand+?

Not at this time. You can however add your Disney Dining Promo Card to Apple Pay or Google Pay.

What if I don’t use the entire balance of my Disney Dining Promo Card?

Please refer to the expiration date found on your promotional gift card to understand when it must be used by.

When does my Disney Dining Promo Card expire?

Your specific expiration date can be found on your promotional gift card to understand when it must be used by.

Will I get a physical gift card as my Dining Promo Card?

No, all Disney Dining Promo Cards will be emailed to you once your check-in is complete. You will be able to access and use this digital version of your Dining Promo Card throughout your vacation.

How can I check my Disney Dining Promo Card balance?

Visit Disney Gift Card to check online, call (877) 650-4327 or ask a participating food-and-beverage location to check for you.

Can I use my Disney Dining Promo Card for souvenirs?

No, all Disney Dining Promo Cards are only valid at participating food and beverage locations at Walt Disney World Resort. See the entire list above.

Book Now with Disney Dining Plans

We are so excited to offer the Disney Dining Plan in 2024. At Get Away Today we offer a wide variety of Walt Disney World vacation packages, which you can find online or book by calling 855-GET-AWAY. With five separate kingdoms in Walt Disney World, there is so much to experience, and we can help you plan your dream itinerary.