Hi there, Whitney, and welcome back to planDisney! I am excited to see this question from you! Since we've already done a
deep dive into some of my favorite Disney Dining Plan tips and personal preferences, I'd love to zoom out a bit and give you some additional perspective.
Whitney, you will pay the amount for the dining plan that is active at your time of travel. Your 2025 Disney Dining Plan will be $97.79 per adult per night of stay and $30.56 per child per night of stay. These prices tend to change each year, so a 2026 dining plan will likely be different. When we're talking about the value of each table service meal, quick-service meal, and snack, it's important to know that it's easier to think of them as averages. Keep in mind that the included refillable resort mug would cost each member of your family about $23 out of pocket, and you can imagine the added savings if each of you is having a few drinks each day!
The average value of a snack is about five to six dollars. If you find a snack over $6.50, you're likely getting a great bang for your buck. During a festival, snacks at EPCOT can easily cost up to $10. A quick-service meal with an adult beverage can cost between $20 and $30. You'll find great values at
Satu'li Canteen at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and
Regal Eagle Smokehouse & Craft Drinks at EPCOT. A table service meal can cost around $60, especially when you consider Character Dining and buffets. We love
Tusker House Restaurant, where the food is as delightful as meeting Donald Duck and his pals! The all-you-care-to-eat fare at '
Ohana is fabulous, along with the immersive atmosphere.
Whitney, I hope this is helpful as we continue to dig into the ins and outs of dining plans at Walt Disney World Resort. Remember that the dining plan was designed to take stress off of your plate rather than add to it. Go with your gut, don't worry too much about value and dollars, and enjoy the experience, knowing that you've already taken care of the bill!
Please stop back by planDisney with any other questions you have! With all of your intentional planning, I know you and your sweet family will have a fantastic experience!
See you real soon!
Jennifer