Hi Asha and welcome to planDisney!
The
Free Dining & Drinks in 2026 promotion is such a fantastic
Deal, isn't it?
This is my family's favourite promotion to take advantage of when booking our next trip to
Walt Disney World and we did, in actual fact, book this same offer when it was released back in 2024, for visits in 2025.
We love having a
Disney Dining Plan when we visit as not only does it help us to budget for our holiday, knowing that the majority of our food and drink is paid for before we even arrive but, we also find them super easy and convenient to use during our stay.
The reason why you are seeing such a large difference when comparing the cost of upgrading from the Free Disney Quick Service Meal to the
Quick-Service Dining Plan when staying at
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort and
Disney's Art of Animation Resort is because the Free Dining & Drinks in 2026 promotion is not offered on stays in the Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. This is highlighted within the
Terms and Conditions.
You are therefore paying to add the Quick-Service Dining Plan at full cost as there is no Free Disney Quick Service Meal to offset against it. Does that make sense?
It's a difficult choice to make as having an extra £500 spending money for those all important Mickey Mouse shaped snacks and souvenirs is a bonus but, on the other hand, being able to have the
Disney Skyliner as a transportation option at your Resort hotel is also pretty cool.
Asha, rest assured that no matter what Value Resort hotel you decide to stay at, you'll be able to experience all of the magic that Walt Disney World has to offer.
If we can be of any further assistance with the booking, or planning of your trip, please feel free to re-visit us, here at planDisney, where we will be only too happy to help!
Wishing you a magical holiday filled with memories which will last a lifetime!
Emma