{"id":25552,"date":"2023-05-31T13:16:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T17:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/?p=25552"},"modified":"2024-09-25T15:25:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:25:44","slug":"top-reasons-to-add-a-disney-dining-plan-to-your-walt-disney-world-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/top-reasons-to-add-a-disney-dining-plan-to-your-walt-disney-world-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Reasons to Add a Disney Dining Plan to Your Walt Disney World Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The option to add a Disney Dining plan is back and available to book with 2024 &amp; 2025 Walt Disney World packages. In addition, guests traveling with date-based tickets in\u00a0 no longer need park reservations!\u00a0 Combine this with Disney\u2019s recent extension of extended theme park time for resort guests and the elimination of resort parking fees, and that makes it a great time to plan a Walt Disney World vacation!<\/p>\n<p>We have some great reasons that you will want to consider adding one of the Disney Dining Plans to your vacation package! You can always request a free no-obligation quote for your Walt Disney World vacation!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/request-free-no-obligation-quote\/?ldsrc=TMFLBlog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25554 aligncenter\" title=\"free quote purple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-quote-purple.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-quote-purple.png 320w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/free-quote-purple-150x47.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Two Disney Dining Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26602 aligncenter\" title=\"Dining Plans Graphic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plans-Graphic.jpg\" alt=\"Disney Dining Plans\" width=\"600\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plans-Graphic.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plans-Graphic-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are two Disney Dining Plans from which you can choose to meet your needs. Choose the <strong>Standard Disney Dining Plan<\/strong> which includes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 quick-service meal<\/li>\n<li>1 table-service meal<\/li>\n<li>one snack per night<\/li>\n<li>one resort-refillable mug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also choose <strong>Disney\u2019s Quick Service Dining Plan<\/strong> which includes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>two quick service meals<\/li>\n<li>one snack per night<\/li>\n<li>one resort-refillable mug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These inclusions are\u00a0 calculated as credits and while the credits are based on the number of nights of your stay, per guest over age 3, you can use them anytime during your stay!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dining Plans Can Help You Save<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Disney Dining plans can help you save on the cost of your Walt Disney World dining.\u00a0 When you compare the price of the components included in the plan with paying for everything separately, most guests will see a savings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25442\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25442 size-full\" title=\"roundup rodeo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roundup-rodeo.jpg\" alt=\"Disney Dining Plan Restaurant Roundup Rodeo\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roundup-rodeo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roundup-rodeo-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/roundup-rodeo-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roundup Rodeo at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Character Dining is Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Enhance the magic of your Disney vacation with unforgettable dining experiences. Whether you are dining with Mickey, or the princesses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/character-dining-options-currently-available-at-walt-disney-world\/\">character dining<\/a> is included in the Standard Disney Dining Plan. Choose from a side range of options that include great food and character meet and greets during your meals!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26603 aligncenter\" title=\"maximize dining plan character dining without tax\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/maximize-dining-plan-character-dining-without-tax.png\" alt=\"Dining Plan Character Meals\" width=\"600\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/maximize-dining-plan-character-dining-without-tax.png 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/maximize-dining-plan-character-dining-without-tax-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Disney Dining Plans Can Help You Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s always hard to plan for those unknown expenses that sometimes seem to add up to more than you thought!\u00a0 Disney Dining plans make it easy to pay for most of your vacation in advance since your package can include the resort stay, tickets and dining expenses.\u00a0 With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/\">cost of meals and snacks<\/a> already covered, you can enjoy your vacation without worrying about overspending on food and beverages.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Specialty Drinks Are Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25565 aligncenter\" title=\"20200105_205451-01\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20200105_205451-01.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20200105_205451-01.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20200105_205451-01-150x120.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The dining plans include beverages are included with each meal, and they also include specialty beverages! Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages.\u00a0 This includes milkshakes, fresh smoothies, premium hot chocolate. as well as soda, coffee and tea. \u00a0Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one-single serving mixed cocktail, beer, sangria or wine (where offered) as part of their meal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Snacks Are Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25556 aligncenter\" title=\"IMG_0206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0206.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0206-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_0206-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Snacks just make the vacation better and Disney has some great snacks!\u00a0 In addition to fruit, popcorn and bottled water and soda, you can also choose fun snacks too!\u00a0 Mickey Bars, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream!\u00a0 Some snacks can even be a whole meal.\u00a0 Use your snacks to order a side of eggs, a bagel with cream cheese, a side salad, or even a cup of soup at select restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dining Plan Pricing for Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have children ages 3-10 in your party, the dining plan is such a no-brainer!\u00a0 The dining plan pricing is only $28 per child ages 3-10 in your party.\u00a0\u00a0 If you are dining at a character meal, or buffet, you will pay more for one dinner than you will for the Standard Dining Plan.\u00a0 For instance, dinner at Chef Mickey\u2019s, Hollywood and Vine, or Garden Grill are currently around $38+ per child.\u00a0 If you have the Standard Disney Dining Plan, these are included in the $28 cost of the dining plan per night. Not only are you saving about $10, you also have a quick service and snack credit included in that cost!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Use Disney Gift Cards to Pay for your Disney Dining Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We know that many guests purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/how-to-use-disney-gift-cards-to-pay-for-vacation\/\">Disney gift cards<\/a> to help pay for their vacation package.\u00a0 Some can even get a discount by purchasing at their local grocery store, price club, or by using the Target Red Card.\u00a0 When you book with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/request-free-no-obligation-quote\/?ldsrc=TMFLBlog\">Authorized Disney Vacation Planner like The Magic for Less Travel<\/a>, you can use your gift cards to pay for your vacation! That helps you save even more!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>You Get to Say Yes!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have ever looked at the entr\u00e9e pricing to find a less expensive option before ordering or had to tell the kids that they can&#8217;t get that yummy looking smoothie, the dining plan may offer you some ordering freedom.\u00a0\u00a0 Say &#8220;Yes&#8221; to the dinner options because it is already paid for and included in your dining plan!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dining Plans Include Refillable Mugs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26976 aligncenter\" title=\"Disney refillable mug\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Disney-refillable-mug-e1708982870773.jpg\" alt=\"Disney refillable mug\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Disney-refillable-mug-e1708982870773.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Disney-refillable-mug-e1708982870773-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you drink soda, fountain drinks, coffee or tea?\u00a0 Both dining plans include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/rapid-refillable-mugs\/\">refillable mug<\/a> for each guest with a dining plan.\u00a0 Refillable mugs are eligible for refills from beverage islands at any Disney hotel.\u00a0 The beverage available at each resort will vary, but you can find a variety of sodas, iced team, lemonade, coffee, and even vitamin water at most locations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Use Disney Dining Plan credits in a way that works for you!\u00a0 Meals and snacks can be redeemed throughout your stay and unused meals and snacks will roll over and can be used until midnight on the day of checkout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25558\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25558\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25558 size-full\" title=\"IMG_6182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6182.jpg\" alt=\"Raglan Road Restaurant\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6182.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6182-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6182-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raglan Road at Disney Springs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Unique Dining Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dining is a big part of your vacation, and Walt Disney World has some great options.\u00a0 With over 200 dining locations included in the dining plans, you will be able to find something for everyone.\u00a0 Slow down and enjoy some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/the-most-unique-fun-disney-dining-experiences\/\">unique and fun dining experiences<\/a>.\u00a0 Savor those special moments.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>$200 Deposit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The deposit for any Walt Disney World vacation is only $200.\u00a0 Including your dining plan when you book lets you lock in the price of your resort, ticket and dining.\u00a0 No matter what options you include, the deposit is still $200!<\/p>\n<p>Adding a Disney Dining Plan to your package is an excellent way to enhance your Walt Disney World vacation. With the convenience, flexibility, variety, and cost-saving benefits it offers, the Dining Plan ensures you have a memorable culinary journey while exploring the magic of Disney. So, request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/request-free-no-obligation-quote\/?ldsrc=TMFLBlog\">no-obligation price quote<\/a> for a\u00a0 Disney vacation that includes a Disney Dining Plan and get ready to savor every moment of your enchanting Disney vacation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26975 aligncenter\" title=\"Dining Plan Tips to save\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plan-Tips-to-save.jpg\" alt=\"ways to save using the Disney dining plan\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plan-Tips-to-save.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themagicforless.com\/tmflblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dining-Plan-Tips-to-save-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The option to add a Disney Dining plan is back and available to book with 2024 &amp; 2025 Walt Disney World packages. 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