Walt Disney World^® Magic Your Way Dining Plan Details

Disney's "standard" Dining Plan (simply named The Disney Dining Plan) offers an easy and affordable way to choose snacks and meals throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This Dining Plan includes table-service choices so guest can sample some of Disney's finer dining options as well as Character Dining! From contemporary to casual, elegant to enchanting, you'll find a great meal that fits your style and schedule.

For 2010 , the Regular Dining Plan will have tiered pricing based on peak seasons. Prices for adults per person per night will be $41.99/$46.99 (depending on the time of the year you go) and $11.99/$12.99 for children. Also new for 2010 is the addition of an appetizer for kids (ages 3 to 9) when dining at a table service restaurant for lunch or diner. Quick Service and Deluxe Dining Plans will not be effected by "seasonal" pricing. Download a 2010 Disney Dining Plan brochure.

2010 Regular Season ($41.99/$11.99): 1/1- 2/11, 4/11 - 6/03, 8/15 - 12/16
2010 Peak/Summer/Holiday Season ($46.99/$12.99): 2/12 - 4/10, 6/04 - 8/14, 12/17 - 12/31

For each PACKAGE NIGHT, guests who choose this plan will receive:

Using Table Service Credits

Table service credits may be used in many different combinations, at over 100 participating restaurants on Walt Disney World Property. Below is a list of some of the ways guests may use Table Service credits.

Character Dining: 1 Table Service meal may be exchanged for 1 Character Dining Experience. (Meals at Cinderella's Royal Table Require 2 Table Service Credits.)

Signature Dining and Dinner Shows: 2 Table Service meals may be exchanged for one of the following: 1 Signature Dining Experience at one of Disney's finest restaurants, 1 Disney Dinner Show (category 2 or 3 seating) or 1 Private Dining meal.

Grand Gathering Experiences: If guests with parties of eight or more are part of a Grand Gathering 2 Table-Service meals may be exchanged to attend The International Dinner and IllumiNations Dessert Reception at Epcot and the Safari Celebration Dinner at the Animal Kingdom. The Good Morning Gathering at the Magic Kingdom requires one Table-Service credit. For more information on Grand Gatherings, see A Grand Gathering: Disney's Gift to the Large Group Vacation .

Private Dining/Pizza Delivery: Private in-room dining meals includes an appetizer (guest ages 3-9 only), entrée, nonalcoholic drink, and dessert (lunch & dinner). Breakfast also includes juice. Pizza delivery includes one pizza, two non-alcoholic beverages and two desserts. Gratuities are included. Both are two-credit dining options, although Adult credits only must be used for Pizza delivery.

Gratuities
Gratuities are not included for table service, signature restaurants, and character meals. Gratuities are included for Dinner Shows, Private in-room dining, Pizza Delivery, Cinderella's Royal Table, and Grand Gathering Experiences.

The Magic For Less Travel Shows You How to Save!

Guests using this package can save on their dining expenses by using Disney's Dining Plan. The examples below demonstrate the potential savings for a family of 4 with 2 adults and 2 children ages 9 and under, but parties of other sizes and ages may see similar savings. Please note that these examples were calculated with 2010 “regular season” restaurant and dining plan prices.

Example #1

Breakfast - in room or quick bite at the resort or Theme Park paid for out of pocket.

Lunch - Pecos Bills
Uses 1 Quick Service credit per person
Adult #1 - Chicken wrap (8.59) dessert (3.59) drink (2.19)
Adult #2 - Pork sandwich (8.69) dessert (3.59) drink (2.19)
Child #1 - Kid's meal (4.99)
Child #2 - Kid's meal (4.99)
Meal Total: $53.29

Snack - Aloha Isle
Uses 1 Snack credit per person
Adult #1 - Pineapple Float (3.99)
Adult #2 - Pineapple Float (3.99)
Child #1 - Soft Serve (2.89)
Child #2 - Pineapple Spears (3.29)
Meal Total: $14.16

Dinner - Tony's Town Square
Uses 1 Table Service credit per person
Adult #1 - Seafood Diavoli (22.99) Tiramisu (6.49) drink (2.19)
Adult #2 - NY strip (27.99) Ice Cream Bomb ($5.99) drink (2.19)
Child #1 - Kid's meal (7.59)
Child #2 - Kid's meal (7.59)
Meal Total: $83.02

Example #1 Totals
Total meal cost if paid out of pocket: $150.47
Total paid for Disney's Dining Plan: $107.96
Total saved by using Disney's Dining Plan: $42.51

Example #2

Breakfast - Contempo Café
Uses 1 Snack credit per person
Adult Guest #1- Chocolate croissant (2.79)
Adult Guest #2- Muffin (2.59)
Child Guest #3- Bagel w/ cream cheese (2.29)
Child Guest #4- Chocolate Croissant (2.79)
Meal Total: $10.46

Lunch - Sunshine Season Food Fair
Uses 1 Quick Service credit per person
Adult Guest #1- Rotisserie Chicken (9.99) dessert (2.69) drink (2.19)
Adult Guest #2- Grilled Salmon (9.99) dessert (2.69) drink (2.19)
Child Guest #3- Kid's meal (4.49)
Child Guest #4- Kid's meal (4.49)
Meal Total: $38.72

Dinner - Le Cellier
Uses 1 Table Service credit per person
Adult #1 - Mushroom Fillet (34.99) Crème Brulee (6.99) Drink (2.19)
Adult #2 - Coffee Rubbed Strip (32.99) Chocolate Cake (7.99) Drink (2.19)
Child #1 - Kid's meal (7.59)
Child #2 - Kid's meal (7.59)
Meal Total: $102.52

Example #2 Totals
Total cost if paid out of pocket: $151.70
Total paid for Disney's Dining Plan: $107.96
Total saved by using Disney's Dining Plan: $ 43.74

Example #3

Breakfast - in room or quick bite at the resort or Theme Park

Lunch - Flame Tree Barbeque
Uses 1 Quick Service credit per person
Adult #1- Ribs (10.49) Dessert (3.59) drink (2.19)
Adult #2- Chicken (9.49) Dessert (3.59) drink (2.19)
Child #1- Kid's meal (4.99)
Child #2- Kid's meal (4.99)
Meal Total: $41.52

Snack - Dino Bites
Uses 1 Snack credit per person Adult #1 - Hot Fudge Sundae (3.99)
Adult #2 - Milk Shake (3.99)
Child #1 - Float (3.99)
Child #2 - Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (3.99)
Meal Total: $15.96

Dinner - Kona Café
Uses 1 Table Service credit per person
Adult #1 - Tuna Oscar (22.99) Kona Cone (5.99) Drink (2.19)
Adult #2 -Teryaki Strip (27.99) Chocolate Fondue (6.99) Drink (2.19)
Child #1 - Kid's meal (7.49)
Child #2 - Kid's meal (7.49)
Meal Total: $83.32

Example #3 Totals
Total cost if paid out of pocket: $140.80
Total paid for Disney's Dining Plan: $107.96
Total saved by using Disney's Dining Plan: $32.84

Example #4

Breakfast - in room or quick bite at the resort or Theme Park

Lunch - ABC Commissary
Uses 1 Quick Service credit per person
Adult #1- Fried Fish (7.09) Dessert (3.59) Drink (2.19)
Adult #2 - Cuban sandwich (8.09) Dessert (3.59) Drink (2.19)
Child #1 - Kid's meal (4.99)
Child #2 - Kid's meal (4.99)
Meal Total: $36.72

Snack – The Dip Site
Uses 1 Snack credit per person
Adult #1- Pretzel (3.79)
Adult #2- Frozen lemonade (3.29)
Child #1- Pretzel (3.79)
Child #2- Frozen lemonade (3.29)
Meal Total: $14.16

Dinner - Storybook Dinner at Restaurant Akershus
Uses 1 Table Service credit per person
Adult #1- Buffet (40.46)
Adult #2- Buffet (40.46)
Child #1- Buffet (22.35)
Child #2- Buffet (22.35)
Meal Total: $ 125.62

Example #4 Totals
Total cost if paid out of pocket: $176.50
Total paid for Disney's Dining Plan: $107.96
Total saved by using Disney's Dining Plan: $68.54

As you can see using Disney's Magic Your Way Dining Plan can help guests save a significant amount. In just four days, the family in our example saved over $190 by using the Dining Plan as apposed to paying for those meals and snacks out of pocket. Have some fun and play around with the menus in our section to see how you could save using Disney's Dining Plan. You also may want to consider exploring Disney's Quick Service Dining Plan, and Disney's Deluxe Dining Plan.

Add Disney's Wine and Dine Plan. This optional add-on package costs $39.99 per night per room and can be added to any Magic Your Way Package that includes table service dining. The plan entitles the party to one bottle of wine per package night, redeemable for designated wines at numerous restaurants and other participating locations. Wine ordered at Signature locations and through in-room private dining will cost two credits. 2010 Wine and Dine Plan brochure pdf.