Hello there Lila,
Welcome to planDisney! I'm happy you sent in your question regarding the Disney Dining Plan. It's one of my favorite inclusions in my family's Disney World vacations! I love pre-paying for our meals and snacks up front, and then reserving some special dining experiences during our trip. And I'm a big fan of those resort-refillable mugs!
You'll be visiting in the Spring, which is such a wonderful season to experience the Most Magical Place on Earth. Although prices are subject to change, and it will depend on how many guests will be on your reservation, I can give you an idea so that you can calculate an estimated cost. For 2026 Disney World vacation packages, adding a Disney Dining Plan is currently priced at $98.59 per adult (per night of stay), or for Quick Service Dining Plan $60.47 per adult (per night of stay). There's also a Special Offer for 2026 featuring a
free Dining Plan for kids ages 3 - 9, when you purchase a Disney World vacation package with Dining Plan. This is an exciting deal that can also be combined with other select discounts and promotions.
Lila, another way to get an idea of total vacation package cost is by playing with the
Build Your Vacation search tool at the top of the Disney World page. You can alter selections like Disney Resort, number of park ticket days, and cost with or without a Dining Plan to see what your total price would be.
If you think your party will be on the go, and don't want to tie yourself down to table service reservation times and locations... the
Quick Service Dining Plan may be perfect for you. We've eaten some delicious meals at Quick Service restaurants! However, if you enjoy having a bit of a break from your busy park day with a table service meal, or like to enjoy experiences like character dining... I recommend the
Disney Dining Plan.
If you do decide to add a Disney Dining Plan, be sure to mark your calendar for 60 days prior to check in so you can make some
advance dining reservations when your eligibility window opens at 6 am ET. Popular places book early! The hot ticket right now is the new, family-friendly pirate tavern
The Beak & Barrel in Magic Kingdom's Adventureland. Friends have told me this is a such a fun experience, and it's on my family's "must do" list for our next trip!
I hope this answers your question, and that you have a wonderful time at Walt Disney World! Please visit us again at planDisney any time with questions, we're here to sprinkle pixie dust.
Magical memories await,
Tami