Not too long ago, Disney revealed exclusive early access to a brand-new Disney Dining Plan offer that allowed guests to get a FREE Dining Plan when they book their next Disney World vacation for the summer.
Time to eat at Tony’s Town Square!
The early access to the Dining Plan was only available for Disney Visa Cardmembers. However, we’re excited to say that Disney World’s free dining plan offer is now available for ALL guests who are headed to Disney World this summer. Looking to save some extra money on food for your next Disney trip? Let’s take a look at the details!
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Disney World just released a NEW Dining Plan offer for the whole family when you purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day package that includes a room at select Disney Resort hotels and Disney Theme Park Tickets with the Park Hopper Option.
Time to eat!
Stays at Disney Value or Moderate Resorts include the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, and stays at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts include the Standard Disney Dining Plan. The offer is available most nights from June 28th to October 3rd, 2026, October 19th to 31st, 2026, or December 6th to 21st, 2026.
Keep in mind this deal needs to be booked by April 30th, 2026!
Pop Century Resort
A Disney World vacation can get so pricey, so quickly. The Disney Dining Plan is such a great way to save money on food and relieve stress from spending that much more. If you’ve never done the Disney Dining Plan or want some more details on what it entails, don’t worry, we’ve got you!
The Standard Disney Dining Plan includes:
- One table service entrée, dessert (lunch and dinner only), OR full buffet;
- Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their Quick Service and Table Service meal (including specialty beverages for guests 10 years old and over — i.e. Artisanal Milk Shakes, Fresh Smoothies, Premium Hot Chocolates, or Soda, Coffee or Tea — where offered).
- Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
- One quick service meal, including entrée OR combo meal;
- Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage with their Quick Service and Table Service meal (including specialty beverages for guests 10 years old and over — i.e. Artisanal Milk Shakes, Fresh Smoothies, Premium Hot Chocolates, or Soda, Coffee or Tea — where offered).
- Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
- One snack/nonalcoholic drink
- One Resort refillable drink mug per person, per package
San Angel Inn
Some people don’t know this, but the reason there is a standard/normal dining plan option is that there is also a Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan. This plan includes:
- Two Quick Service meals (entrée or combo meal at lunch and dinner, and a beverage); Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages for guests 10 years old and over — i.e., Artisanal Milk Shakes, Fresh Smoothies, Premium Hot Chocolates, or Soda, Coffee, or Tea — where offered). Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
- One snack/nonalcoholic drink;
- One Resort Refillable Resort drink mug per person, per package.
Dip it!
We love the Disney Dining Plan so much that we wrote an entire guidebook with every little detail or question you could possibly think of! Not sure if this is for you? By reading the book for 10 minutes, you’ll be able to come to a decision.
Remember, early access has begun for Disney Visa Cardmembers, so make sure to take advantage of that before everyone hops on the train. We’re always on top of all the latest Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog!
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We are staying this summer for four nights with our dvc points. Can we still get the free meal plan? Or is that only to people booking a hotel room? Thank you