Hiya Marleen,
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with your dining plan question. I absolutely love the
Disney Dining Plan because it adds a little extra pixie dust to vacation planning by making meals feel simple, organized, and stress-free.
Now let’s dig right into your question. Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can choose a Disney Resort Hotel Package that includes one of the dining plans, which gives you the convenience and flexibility of prepaid dining at more than 200 locations across Disney World. You can choose between the
Disney Dining Plan and the
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, depending on how you like to eat your way through the parks.
If you already have a Disney vacation package with a resort stay and theme park tickets, you are in great shape. Adding a dining plan is as easy as saying, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo. Head over to your
My Disney Experience app, go to My Plans, select your reservation, choose Change Reservation, and from there you can add a dining plan. Just remember, dining plans are available only with a Disney vacation package that includes both a resort hotel and theme park tickets.
Once your dining plan is added, I highly recommend checking out the
list of participating restaurants for both the Quick-Service and regular Disney Dining Plans. This is such a fun part of planning, almost like creating your own foodie treasure map around the parks. If you are staying at the Grand Floridian, did you know you can even enjoy in-room dining on the Disney Dining Plan? Each private in-room dining meal includes an entrée, dessert for lunch and dinner, and a beverage for two table-service meals per person. It's like having a royal banquet right in your pajamas.
If you are traveling with kids, there is a special 2026 promo, where children ages 3 to 9 can receive a free dining plan with the purchase of an eligible Disney World vacation package (subject to change). That is a fantastic way to stretch your vacation budget while still enjoying all those Mickey-shaped treats.
Marleen, I hope this helps answer your question and gets you excited to plan your meals as part of the magic. If you have any other questions, feel free to visit us again.
See ya real soon,
Christina