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  • On Jun 18, 2025
    Lee from Bucks Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi, I would like to make a split stay reservation for 5 nights at 3 different hotels for August 26. Is it possible to have the free disney dining plan without buying 3 sets of park tickets?

    Hey Lee!

    Welcome to planDisney! Thank you for visiting us with your question today about your plans to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth next summer. I love helping fellow Guests plan their perfect holiday to Disney Destinations around the world, and it’s always a bonus when they happen to be a fellow Brit!

    The offers available for UK and Ireland Guests in 2026 are brilliant. With free Disney Dining available for arrivals across much of the year, it is a great time to plan a Walt Disney World holiday! Please note offers are subject to change.

    Lee, the only way to receive free dining more than once would be to book three separate Hotel and Ticket Packages, with a minimum of 5 nights for each, and purchase tickets three times. I would not recommend this for a few reasons:

    - At the time of writing, Walt Disney World UK Magic Tickets are 14 days for the price of 7. These tickets give you 14 days of park admission, which can be used on non-consecutive days within an 18-day window. They also include 14 days of access to the Disney Water Parks, which is separate from Theme Park entry. This would cover your 15-night stay with no problem.
    - As UK Guests, we often stay a little longer, and it really feels like a holiday! There’s something great about unpacking, putting the suitcases away, and settling into your Disney Resort Hotel for two full weeks. I definitely do not want to pack all my suitcases in the middle of my holiday, even though Disney Resort Bell Services does make it really easy by delivering your bags between Resorts.

    Overall, the extra cost of booking three separate packages would cancel out the benefit of getting free Dining each time. I recommend finding the perfect resort to spend 15 nights. I highly recommend considering the Disney Deluxe Resorts – my absolute favourite is Disney's Wilderness Lodge with easy access to Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, where you can enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the animals on the savannah! 

    Booking a Deluxe Resort will come with the full Disney Dining Plan, which will include:

    - 1 Quick-Service Meal
    - 1 Table-Service Meal
    - 1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal
    - 1 selected snack or non-alcoholic drink
    - 1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug (per stay)

    This will give you the opportunity to experience some brilliant Disney Table-Service restaurants. You can even make dining reservations at different Disney Resort hotels, so you can still enjoy what they have to offer, even without booking a split stay to experience them.

    I hope this helps answer your question, Lee, and you have fun planning next year's holiday! If you have any further questions or would like further resort and dining recommendations, please reach out to me. I'd love to help!

    See ya real soon!
    Matt

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Meet the Panelist: Matt, United Kingdom

Hi there! I’m Matt, a husband, dad to two adventure-loving boys, a HR professional, and a proud Disney adult from the UK. My Disney journey began with my first visit to Disneyland Paris as a child, and since then, I've had the joy of visiting every Disney theme park destination around the world. When we're not on a Disney vacation, we're busy planning the next one! I can’t wait to share my tips and experiences to help you create your own unforgettable Disney memories. Learn More About Matt

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