Hi there Patricia! Welcome back to planDisney, and thanks for bringing your question our way. It sounds like you’re already dreaming up all the pixie dusted details for your next magical getaway!
Disney has officially announced that for the 2026 travel year, children ages 3 to 9 will receive a
free Disney Dining Plan when the adults in their travel party purchase a dining plan as part of a qualifying vacation package. To qualify, your package must include a stay at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel along with theme park tickets for all guests. The dining plan for the kids will match whichever plan the adults purchase, so if the adults choose the Quick Service Dining Plan, the kids will get that plan for free, and if the adults select the Standard Dining Plan, the kids will get that for free instead.
The promotion applies to all eligible 2026 arrival dates, but like most Disney offers, the number of packages available at each resort is limited, so some dates and hotels may sell out quickly for this deal. All guests in the same room must be booked on the same dining plan, so you can’t mix and match between paying and non paying guests. Since the dining plan already covers meals and snacks in advance, having the kids portion included at no cost can save significantly.
Another bonus is that this offer can be combined with certain other discounts or promotions. For example, if there’s a hotel room discount running for your travel dates, you may be able to apply both that discount and the free kids dining plan offer, giving you even more value. This is in addition to other perks Disney is offering for 2026, like
complimentary water park admission for guests arriving in the summer of 2026, making it an especially attractive year for families with young kids to visit.
Patricia, I hope this information helps you make the most of your 2026 Walt Disney World vacation and adds a little extra pixie dust to your plans! Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney, and wishing you a magical trip filled with joyful moments and unforgettable memories!
Kay