Hi Stephen!
Welcome to planDisney!
I am very happy to see that you are thinking ahead, and wish to book your Walt Disney World Resort holiday for during the Summer of next year, and it's never too early to start making plans.
For the previous few years, the offer of free Disney Dining has been made around April, but this year is a little different, and we don't yet know if any free Dining will be offered to Guests from the UK & Ireland for 2021, or as a special offer anytime in the future.
Disney Dining Plans have been temporarily suspended for now, whether they are offered as a free promotion, or as a purchased extra. I know that sometimes, for myself, it has not been possible to add the free Dining offer to an existing reservation, and I have had to make a completely new booking to include it. This is something you will need to discuss with the Walt Disney Travel Company International as the Terms & Conditions may vary. Please call 1800 812 678 from Ireland, to speak with one of our very helpful and knowledgeable Disney Cast Members. Keep watching for any new announcements about free Disney Dining available to us - I know I am ready to book again if they release this offer again! For now, you can see all the
special offers available, here.
If you do receive free Disney Dining, did you know that you can upgrade your Dining Plan by paying the difference in cost? There are four Disney Dining Plans available, including the new
Disney Dining Plan Plus which offers even more flexibility with 2 meals per day (of either Table-Service or Quick-Service - you can choose where you use it). This is particularly useful if you want to use 2 Table-Service credits for a meal, with this plan you don't have 'borrow' credits from another day and can just use both of your meal credits from the same day.
During the phased re-opening of Walt Disney World, we may need a little more considered and careful planning, but our holidays to Walt Disney World Resort can still be a magical experience. Please read this information about
Returning to a World of Magic, and keep your eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for all the latest official updates as they are announced.
Please know we are working to be able to answer your questions as quickly as possible, and we look forward to providing an update as soon as we have more information to share. Come back and ask as many questions as you like! We are always happy to help you plan your holiday.
Sue