Walt Disney World reveals more details ahead of the Disney Dining Plan going on sale tomorrow
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Walt Disney World reveals more details ahead of the Disney Dining Plan going on sale tomorrow

Walt Disney World are finally bringing back the Disney Dining Plan in 2024, and Disney have revealed more details ahead of the Fining Plan going on sale tomorrow.


Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plan

Following the announcement at the beginning of May that the Disney Dining plan is returning in January 2024, Walt Disney World have revealed more details ahed of the plan going on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31 to guests that are staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.


There will be two options of the Disney Dining Plan, the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and the Disney Dining Plan.


Here is the full details:


Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan

If you’re on the go all day, consider this fast and easy meal plan option! Dine at your choice of over 100 Quick-Service locations where you can stop and enjoy a casual meal when you’re ready to grab a bite to eat. Just order and find a seat—no dining reservations required!


Dining Plan Highlights


Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay:

  • 2 Quick-Service Meals Per Night of Stay*

  • 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay*

  • 1 Resort-Refillable Mug**

For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each Guest (ages 3 and up) in your party would receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.

Important Information

  • Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.

  • Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.

  • Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up).

  • Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout.

* Specific number of meals and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. You can redeem your meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date. ** Resort-refillable mugs are eligible for refills from self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.


What’s Included

Quick-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch or dinner will include:

  • 1 Entrée

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)


Alcoholic Beverages Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer or wine (where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

  • Beer or Cider

  • Wine or Sangria

  • Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails


Nonalcoholic Beverages Guests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

  • Milkshakes

  • Fresh Smoothies

  • Premium Hot Chocolate

  • Soda, Coffee or Tea


Snacks At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

  • Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar

  • 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream

  • Popcorn scoop (single-serving box)

  • Piece of whole fruit

  • Single-serve bag of snacks

  • 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola® products, including Dasani® water

  • 20-ounce fountain soft drink

  • Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice

  • Cup of soup

  • Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)


What’s Not Included

  • Items that are more than a single serving (such as a box of doughnuts or a jar of peanut butter)

  • Items (such as popcorn or drinks) that are served in a souvenir container

  • Items considered to be merchandise (such as bottle toppers, glow cubes and bottle straps)

  • Special dining events offered at certain Table-Service locations


Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plan

Disney Dining Plan

Experience classic dining options at both Quick-Service and Table-Service restaurants—including Character dining locations. This option allows you to easily plan your meals: Quick-Service when you’re on the go and Table-Service when you’re ready to savor the moment.


Dining Plan Highlights

Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay:

  • 1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay*

  • 1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay*

  • 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay*

  • 1 Resort-Refillable Mug**

For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each Guest (ages 3 and up) in your party would receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay.


Important Information

  • Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails.

  • Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are highly recommended and are subject to availability.

  • Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available.

  • Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up).

  • Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout.

* Specific number of meals and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. You can redeem your meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date.

** Resort-refillable mugs are eligible for refills from self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location.


What’s Included

Quick-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch or dinner will include:

  • 1 Entrée

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)


Table-Service Meal Meals redeemed at breakfast will include:

  • 1 Entrée

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

  • 1 Full Buffet (prix-fixe) or Family-Style Meal (prix-fixe)

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)


Meals redeemed at brunch, lunch or dinner will include:

  • 1 Entrée

  • 1 Dessert

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)

-OR-

  • 1 Full Buffet (If Available) or Family-Style Meal

  • 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older)


Alcoholic Beverages Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer or wine (where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:

  • Beer or Cider

  • Wine or Sangria

  • Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails


Nonalcoholic Beverages Guests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal.

A single-serving nonalcoholic beverage includes items such as:

  • Milkshakes

  • Fresh Smoothies

  • Premium Hot Chocolate

  • Soda, Coffee or Tea


Snacks At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:

  • Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar

  • 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream

  • Popcorn scoop (single-serving box)

  • Piece of whole fruit

  • Single-serve bag of snacks

  • 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola® products, including Dasani® water

  • 20-ounce fountain soft drink

  • Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice

  • Cup of soup

  • Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)


What’s Not Included

  • Items that are more than a single serving (such as a box of doughnuts or a jar of peanut butter)

  • Items (such as popcorn or drinks) that are served in a souvenir container

  • Items considered to be merchandise (such as bottle toppers, glow cubes and bottle straps)

  • Special dining events offered at certain Table-Service locations


Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plan

How to Get A Dining Plan Guests of Disney Resort hotels can choose one of the Disney Resort Hotel Packages that includes one of the dining plans, which offer the convenience and flexibility of prepaid dining at over 200 locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, we also offer the Disney Dining Plan.


How to Use Your Dining Plan Simply present your valid Disney Resort ID (MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World card) to your server or cashier at participating restaurants.

If you have special dietary requests, please mention them when ordering. You may also speak with a chef or manager.

If you are dining with another party that’s also on a dining plan, please notify the cashier which meals and snacks should be redeemed for each party. You can redeem your meals and snacks in any order during your stay, until the number of meals and snacks associated with your package has been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your Resort-refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date.


How to Keep Track Your dining plan usage is electronically linked to your reservation. Keep track of your remaining meals and snacks in 3 ways:

  1. View your remaining meals and snacks in the My Disney Experience app.

  2. Check your dining receipts. Remaining meals and snacks are printed on them.

  3. Ask your Resort Concierge or Guest Relations to obtain them at any time.

As a reminder, unused meals and snacks will roll over day to day and expire at midnight on day of checkout.


Important Information Dining plan locations are subject to change without notice or liability. Dining plan meals and snacks are not sold separately, are nonrefundable, nontransferable and have no cash value. Theme park admission is required for some dining locations. Operating hours, menus, Characters, entertainment, participating locations, components and terms are subject to change without notice. Dining plan meals and snacks are based on the number of nights of your package stay at your Disney Resort hotel. The owners of the Walt Disney World Resort shall not be responsible for the non-utilization of package components due to refurbishing, capacity, closures, inclement weather or any circumstance beyond their control.


Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plan

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