Hello Colleen! Thanks for visiting planDisney with your great planning question. I’m happy to help!
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Disney Dining Plan can be applied to Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages. A vacation package must include a reservation at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and a minimum of two-day theme park tickets. Once a Guest meets that criteria, the Guest can opt to purchase the Disney Dining Plan as part of their vacation package.
Based on your current plans for two nights and a one-day park ticket, you wouldn’t be able to add the Disney Dining Plan. If adding another theme park day is of interest to you, you would qualify for the Disney Dining Plan. Also, Guests who are traveling with children ages 3 – 9 can take advantage of the
FREE Disney Dining Plan offer for visits during 2026! Check out the details of this great offer!
Colleen, as my friends Timon and Pumbaa like to say, “hakuna matata!” It means no worries! If you don’t add the Disney Dining Plan, you can still enjoy Disney Dining experiences such as quick-service, table-service, character dining, and more, without using the Disney Dining Plan. While the dining plan adds convenience to a Guest’s visit, all dining options are still available to all Guests!
Dreams do come true!
Jonathan