Hi Katie!
Welcome to planDisney.
Happy New Year to you! There is no better way to celebrate than by booking a holiday to Walt Disney World!
It's always a pleasure to assist my fellow guests from the UK, and I'm hopeful that "Free Dining & Drinks" will be offered for holidays booked for 2026. We won't know what special offer may be available until it appears, so keep an eye on the official website for the
Walt Disney World Deals, and the
Disney Parks Blog. These offers usually appear in April (it was 18th April in 2024).
If you make your holiday booking direct with The Walt Disney Travel Company International (freephone UK number 0800 028 0778), I would ask them if you'll be able to add the free dining offer if it becomes available. They might be able to add it, or will re-book your reservation, assuming your hotel is still available for your dates.
If you use a 3rd-party UK tour operator, their own terms & conditions will apply, but I would also ask at the time of making your initial reservation.
A free
Disney dining plan is definitely worth having, and I'll be looking out for the same offer!
You will have a lot of flexibility when using whichever Disney dining plan you choose - mostly around when you use your dining plan - you can use it in any way you please from the day of check-in to midnight on the day you leave (subject to meals and snacks remaining on your balance). With our late overnight flights back to the UK we usually have a lot of spare time on our departure day, so save some of your dining plan to use then - but ensure you use up all your meals and snacks as they will expire.
If you have any further questions about the Disney dining plans or any other planning questions, please visit us again. We will be happy to help you plan your magical holiday at Walt Disney World!
Sue