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  • On May 24, 2011
    Natalie from TX Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I am planning a trip to WDW the week of Christmas and have heard that there is seasonal pricing along with a $5 surcharge per adult per day for meals. Is this true? I was planning on including the dining plan in my vacation package ?

    Hi, Natalie! You have it on pretty good authority. Here's the deal-e-o:

    During peak crowd periods (days surrounding Presidents Day, Easter, mid-Summer, Thanksgiving and Christmas,) Disney exercises seasonal pricing. That means a surcharge to certain dining experiences if paid out of pocket, and a price per day increase to the standard Disney Dining Plan. It's a little more per adult and barely anything more for kids (ages 3-9.) You can price it out when you're putting together your package options on DisneyWorld.com to see the full price breakout.

    Depending on where you're planning on dining and how many people are in your party, if you weren't already planning on dining at a restaurant with the seasonal surcharge, then it may be more cost effective to pay for dining out of pocket rather than automatically be assessed the surcharge.
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