Disney Dining Plan | Disney's Standard Dining Plan

Using Table Service Credits Ways to Save

Disney Dining Plan Information and Examples

The Disney Dining Plan has two levels. Disney’s “standard” Dining Plan (simply named The Disney Dining Plan) offers an easily affordable and prepaid way to choose snacks and meals throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This Disney Dining Plan includes table-service choices so guests 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. In addition, the other dining plan available is the Disney’s Quick Service Dining Plan.

Guests are able to choose from several beverage options including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine, and cocktails.

Alcoholic beverages can only be ordered with adult meal entitlements by Guests 21 and older. Alcoholic beverages cannot be ordered with child meal entitlements, even by Guests 21 and older. Guests younger than 21 may only order non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, Walt Disney World policy does not allow service of more than two alcoholic drinks per Guest 21 and older.

Items that are included:

Non-alcoholic Options:

Canned and bottled single-serving non-alcoholic beverages
Any size single-serving fountain soda (refills included, where available)
Single-serving non-alcoholic specialty beverages (smoothies, milkshakes, frozen coffees, slushies, etc.)
Single-serving brewed coffees and teas (refills included, where available)

Alcoholic Options:

Single serving canned or bottled beer
Single-serving regular size draft beer
Single-serving wines by the glass or single-serving canned and bottled wines
Single-serving canned and bottled cocktails
Single-serving specialty cocktails on the menu
Single-serving non-alcoholic specialty beverage that is also on the alcoholic menu (ie: Strawberry smoothie with dark rum.)

Items that are excluded include:

Any item served in a souvenir container and any souvenir item considered to be merchandise. The dining location should offer a non-souvenir offering of the beverage and have a price for Guests to purchase the souvenir mug if they desire.
Any item that is not a single serving, such as bottles of wine, pitchers, etc.
Doubles or floaters and flights
Spirits in the Ultra-Premium category at dining locations
Select premium wines sold by the ounce
Select wines by the glass

There is no credit available to upgrade a beverage not included in the plan. However, the Guest must choose available beverages or they pay full price for the beverage that’s not included.

For 2024, the Standard Disney Dining Plan prices are per person per night. Child rates are for ages 3 to 9.
• Adults: $94.28
• Child: $29.69

For 2025, the Standard Disney Dining Plan prices are per person per night. Child rates are for ages 3 to 9.
• Adults: $97.79
• Child: $30.66

See Disney Dining Plan Participating Restaurants

2024 & 2025 Standard Disney Dining Plan

1 Table Service Meal	Full buffet or family-style meal & alcoholic (age 21 and over) or non-alcoholic beverage OR Entree, alcoholic (age 21 and over) or non-alcoholic beverage & dessert (except at breakfast)
1 Quick Service Meal	One entree and one non-alcoholic or alcoholic (age 21 and over) beverage for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner OR one complete combo meal
1 Snack	Choose from: - Frozen ice-cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar - Single Scoop Box of popcorn - Single size bag of snacks - One 20oz bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dansani water - One 20oz fountain drink - Single piece whole fruit - Single packaged milk or juice - 12 oz coffee, hot chocolate or tea - Other designated snack item
1 Resort Refillable Drink Mug	One per person age 3+ on package reservation

Using Table Service Credits

Table service credits may be used in many different combinations. Most importantly, there are over 100 participating restaurants with the Disney Dining Plan on Walt Disney World Property. Most buffets and family-style meals require one dining credit per person.

Character Dining: 1 Table Service meal may be exchanged for 1 Character Dining Experience. (Meals at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Lunch and Dinner at Akershus Banquet Hall, and Storybook Dining at Artist Point 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 at any dinner show or category 1 seating for the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue‘s last show of the evening only; 1 Cinderella’s Royal Table Experience, lunch or dinner at Akershus Banquet Hall, Storybook Dining at Artist Point; or 1 In-Room Private Dining meal at Deluxe Resorts.

Private Dining/Pizza Delivery: Private in-room dining meals include an entrée, nonalcoholic drink, and dessert for 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: Table service meals, signature restaurants, and character meals do not include gratuity. Gratuities are included for Dinner Shows, Private in-room dining, Pizza Delivery, and Cinderella’s Royal Table. However, automatic gratuities of 18% will be added for parties of six or more to be paid by guest upon completion of the meal.

Ways to Save with the Disney Dining Plan

The MouseForLess 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.

Example #1 – 2024 Standard Dining Plan

Breakfast – Mara Food Court at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Using 1 Snack Credit per person
Adult Guest #1- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage) Cinnamon Roll ($4.79)
Adult Guest #2- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage) Mixed Fruit Cup ($3.99)
Child Guest #3- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage) Muffin Assortment ($4.29)
Child Guest #4- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage) Cuties Mandarins ($4.19)
Meal Total: $35.22

Lunch – Connections Eatery in Epcot
Using 1 Quick Service Credit Per Person
Adult Guest #1 French Bistro Burger ($14.29), Fountain Coke ($4.49), Black Forest Cake ($5.99)
Adult Guest #2 Chicken Sandwich ($12.49), Mango Mai Tai ($15.00), Liege Waffle ($5.49)
Child Guest #1 Kids’ Meal Chicken Strips ($8.49)
Child Guest #2 Kids’ Meal Cheeseburger ($8.49)
Meal Total $74.73

Dinner – Chefs de France in Epcot
Using 1 Table Service Credit Per Person
Adult Guest #1 – Braised Pork Shank ($39.95), Kir Imperial Cocktail ($23.95), Chocolate Tart ($14.95)
Adult Guest #2 – Tuna Sake ($35.95), Coupe de Champagne Cocktail ($21.95), Creme Brulee ($13.95)
Child Guest #1 – Kids’ Meal Seared Salmon ($13.95), Kids’ Dessert Chocolate Mousse ($6.95)
Child Guest #2 – Kids’ Meal Ground Beef Steak ($12.95), Kids’ Dessert Strawberry Tart ($6.75)
Meal Total: $191.30

Example #1 Totals
Total cost if paid out of pocket: $301.25
Total paid for Disney’s Dining Plan: $247.08
Saved per day by using Disney’s Dining Plan: $54.17

Example #2

Breakfast – Everything Pop at Pop Century Resort
Uses 1 Snack Credit Per Person
Adult #1- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage), Cinnamon Roll ($4.49)
Adult #2- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage), Coffee Cake ($4.29)
Child #1- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage), Apple Danish ($4.49)
Child #2- Using Refillable Cup ($4.49 for single fountain beverage), Blueberry Muffin (3.99)
Meal Total: $35.22

Lunch – The Polite Pig in Disney Springs
Uses 1 Quick Service Credit Per Person
Adult Guest #1- Layla’s Ribs ($26.00), Polite Pig Wine ($13.00), Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5.00)
Adult Guest #2- Cedar Plank Salmon ($26.00), Barrel-Aged Manhattan ($16.00), Red Velvet Cake ($7.00)
Child Guest #3- Kids’ Meal Chicken Tenders ($9.00), Key Lime Pie ($7.00)
Child Guest #4- Kids’ Meal Macaroni and Cheese ($9.00), Key Lime Pie ($7.00)
Meal Total: $125.00

Dinner – ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort
Uses 1 Table Service Credit Per Person
Adult Guest #1- Family Style Dining ($62.00), Lapu Lapu ($19.50)
Adult Guest #2- Family Style Dining ($62.00), Golden Haze Margarita ($16.50)
Child Guest #3- Family Style Dining ($40.00)
Child Guest #4- Family Style Dining (40.00)
Meal Total: $240.00

Example #2 Totals
Total cost if paid out of pocket: $400.22
Total paid for Disney’s Dining Plan: $247.08
Saved per day by using Disney’s Dining Plan: $153.14

As you can see using the Disney Dining Plan can help guests save a significant amount. Have some fun and play around with the menus in our section to see how you could save using Disney’s Dining Plan. Also, you may want to consider exploring Disney’s Quick Service Dining Plan.

How Do I Book?

If you have additional questions about Disney’s Dining Plans, we suggest that you book your trip with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner like The Magic for Less Travel, the official travel agency of The MouseForLess. The Magic for Less Travel is an authorized vacation planner. Most importantly, their exclusive Magic Plus Concierge Service is provided free of charge to every guest. Agents working with The Magic for Less Travel are happy to help you secure Advanced Dining Reservations and help you create the vacation of your dreams.

Visit our Best Value for Quick Service Restaurants page for a list of best restaurants on the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. In addition, visit our Best One Table Service Credit Restaurants page for the best restaurants on the Disney Dining Plan.