The wait for the return of the Disney Dining Plans is almost over! Having been absent from Walt Disney World Resort for nearly 3 years, those with vacation packages that include a stay at a Disney Resort Hotel with arrivals on or after January 9, 2024 can choose to add a Disney Dining Plan and enjoy the ease of prepaid meal, snack, and beverage credits for each night of their stay. The original Disney Dining Plan includes two table service meals per day, one snack, and one refillable beverage mug, but if you are one who prefers to spend more time in the parks or at the resort pool than sitting at restaurants, there is another dining plan option for you.
What is the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan?
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan allows eligible guests to prepay for quick-service dining credits during their Walt Disney World vacation. The number of nights of the stay determines the total number of credits allotted for each guest. The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan permits:
- 2 Quick-Service Meals Per Night of Stay redeemable at breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay
- 1 Resort-Refillable Mug able to be used at any self-service beverage islands at any Disney Resort hotel Quick-Service location
For whom is the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan?
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan is for all guests in your travel party ages 3 and up. Those with a valid reservation at a Walt Disney World Resort on or after January 9, 2024 are qualified to purchase the Disney Dining Plan. Guests who stay off-site are not eligible to purchase this perk. If your days at Disney tend to be packed full of fun, park and/or resort hopping, or you just want the flexibility of not needing dining reservations, the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan is a great fit for you. Enjoy the amenity of prepaid meals without the need to plan in advance your meal location and times.
Which food items are included in the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan?
Quick-Service Meals redeemed at breakfast, lunch, or dinner include:
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage or 1 Alcoholic Beverage for Guests 21 and older
- Nonalcoholic Beverages may include, Milkshakes, Fresh Smoothies. Premium Hot Chocolate, Soda, Coffee or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages may include beer or cider, wine, sangria, mixed drinks or specialty cocktails
Snacks
One snack per day per person is included in the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. Redeem at any Disney quick-service restaurant, most outdoor carts, and select merchandise locations. Qualifying food items may include a single serving of items such as:
- Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
- 2 scoops of hand-scooped ice cream
- Popcorn scoop (single-serving box)
- Piece of whole fruit
- Single-serve bag of snacks
- 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola® products, including Dasani® water
- 20-ounce fountain soft drink
- Single-serve coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, milk or juice
- Cup of soup
- Add on toppings or sauces (e.g. side of cheese dipping sauce)
How do you redeem the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan?
Once you arrive for your Walt Disney World vacation, redeeming your Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan is easy! Simply present your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass, or Key to the World card when paying at the counter for your meal or snack. It is important to note that gratuities and special menu items that require an extra charge are not included in your meal, snack, or beverage redemption credit. Guests will need to provide an additional form of payment or charge to the credit card linked to their MagicBand should they accumulate any extra charges that the Quick-Service Dining Plan does not cover and when they wish to tip the service team.
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan adds convenience to your vacation by allowing you to prepay for meals, snacks, and beverages each day of your stay. It also allows you the flexibility to redeem your credits when and where you desire and any unused credits accrue in your account until midnight of the day you check out of your resort. Will you consider the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for a future Walt Disney World vacation? Tell us in the comments below!
Featured Photo by Emily Murray.
Written by
Shelley Wehler
Contributing Writer
Shelley is a stay-at-home mother of two girls living outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Her love of all things Disney has grown even more as she sees the magic come alive through the lens of her young daughters. She spends her free time keeping up with the latest in Disney news and daydreaming of her next trip to the parks!
