Hi Alex, and welcome to planDisney!
Thanks for stopping with this deliciously fun question. As a fellow Annual Passholder, I know how exciting it is to pair that pixie-dusted flexibility with a great Walt Disney World Resort offer, especially when it involves tasty perks for the littlest Mouseketeers!
Ok, so, let’s talk about the “
Kids Eat Free” dining promotion for 2026. This special offer is such a magical way to add extra value to your vacation. While Passholders do have access to exclusive discounts, this particular offer is tied to a vacation package that includes a non-discounted
Disney Resorts Collection hotel stay, theme park tickets for all Guests ages three and up, and a dining plan for all Guests ages 10 and up. In other words, to unlock the “Kids Eat Free” benefit, you'd need to include park tickets in your booking.
Now, here’s a possible Disney budget math workaround that you can look into. In some cases, the
value of those theme park tickets can be applied toward the purchase or renewal of an Annual Pass. If you’re close to your renewal dates, or if this is something you’re already planning on with your existing APs, I recommend visiting a Guest Relations location at the parks or the Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs before using the tickets and asking about applying the value toward your Annual Pass. An important thing to note: Be sure not to use the tickets in your package. Once a ticket is used to enter a theme park, it can no longer be upgraded.
Because every situation is unique, I’d highly recommend
reaching out to a friendly Cast Member over the phone or working with a trusted travel professional. They can help you crunch the numbers and decide whether the package (with tickets + dining + hotel) or a Passholder room-only discount might be a better fit for your 4-night stay.
And don’t forget to keep checking the
Special Offers page on the Walt Disney World Resort website. New offers sometimes pop up just for Annual Passholders, and you never know what kind of Disney-dollar-stretching magic might appear!
If you'd like help choosing the perfect resort or deciding which dining plan works best for your family’s taste buds, feel free to write back anytime. That’s what we’re here for at planDisney!
Wishing you a stay filled with delicious bites, magical nights, and memory-making moments,
Emille