Walt Disney World has just announced an exciting new offer for Disney+ subscribers – the chance to receive a free Disney Dining Plan when booking a non-discounted 4-night/4-day room and ticket package this summer! This is a fantastic opportunity for Disney+ users planning a Walt Disney World vacation to save money on dining. Keep reading for all the details on eligibility, valid travel dates, differences in dining plans by resort tier, what’s included in the Disney Dining Plans, Disney+ subscription pricing, and more.
Free Dining Plan Eligibility and Details
The free dining offer for Disney+ subscribers has the following eligibility requirements and details:
- The offer is valid for new bookings made between January 2, 2024 through February 28, 2024
- Guests must book a non-discounted 4-night/4-day Walt Disney World Resort hotel and ticket package
- At least one guest in the room must have an active Disney+ subscription prior to arrival and through the length of the stay
- Valid for arrivals most nights July 1 through September 30, 2024
The number of guests in the room does not impact eligibility. As long as one guest has an active Disney+ subscription, the whole travel party will receive the free dining plan. The free dining plan guests receive depends on the tier of the Walt Disney World resort hotel they book:
- Disney Deluxe & Deluxe Villa Resorts: Receive the standard Disney Dining Plan
- Disney Moderate Resorts: Receive the standard Disney Dining Plan
- Disney Value Resorts: Receive the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
More details on what each of these dining plans includes is provided in the next section.
Disney Dining Plan Options
Walt Disney World offers guests the choice of a standard Disney Dining Plan or a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan when purchasing packages. Here‘s a quick overview of what each includes:
Standard Disney Dining Plan
- 1 Table-Service Meal per night of stay
- 1 Quick-Service Meal per night of stay
- 2 Snacks per night of stay
- Refillable Drink Mug eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at quick service locations
- Estimated $75 per night value
With the standard Disney Dining Plan, each member of the travel party receives the above entitlements per night. Table-Service meals can be used at over 100 participating Walt Disney World restaurants and character dining locations. Quick-Service meals and snacks can be used at over 350 dining locations in the parks and resorts. Popular Table-Service restaurants that accept the Disney Dining Plan include Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom), Sanaa (Animal Kingdom Villas), Via Napoli (Epcot), and more. Guest-favorite Quick-Service locations include Satu’li Canteen (Animal Kingdom), Woody’s Lunchbox (Hollywood Studios), Electric Umbrella (Epcot), and many more. The standard Disney Dining Plan is included FREE for Disney+ subscribers staying at Deluxe resorts and Moderate resorts.
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
- 2 Quick-Service Meals per night of stay
- 2 Snacks per night of stay
- Refillable Drink Mug eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at quick service locations
- Estimated $52 per night value
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan contains the same allowances for Quick-Service meals, snacks, and refillable mugs as the standard plan, but does NOT include any Table-Service meal entitlements. With two Quick-Service meals per day, guests can dine at Disney favorites like Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn (Magic Kingdom), Flame Tree Barbecue (Animal Kingdom), Backlot Express (Hollywood Studios), Sunshine Seasons (Epcot), and many more counter service eateries throughout Walt Disney World. The Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan is included FREE for Disney+ subscribers staying at Value resorts.
Disney+ Pricing and Plans
To take advantage of the free dining offer, at least one guest in the travel party must have an active Disney+ account. Here is a breakdown of the Disney+ subscription plans and pricing:
Disney+ Basic (With Ads)
- $7.99 per month
- Watch Disney+ content with 4-5 minutes of ads per hour
Disney+ Premium (No Ads)
- $10.99 per month
- Watch all Disney+ content commercial-free
Both plans allow downloading content for offline viewing and unlimited streams. The Disney+ Premium (ad-free) plan is recommended for the best viewing experience. As a reminder, to receive the free dining plan, the Disney+ subscription must be active prior to arrival and remain active throughout the resort stay for at least one guest in the room.
More 2024 Deals
There are even more offers available for those looking to book their Walt Disney World vacation. Guests can save up to 35% at select Disney Resort hotels when you stay 5 nights or longer, most nights March 25 through Oct. 3, 2024.
Disney Resort Benefits
Disney Resort hotel guests can receive great benefits, including complimentary transportation and early theme park entry every day. And with a Disney Resort hotel reservation, guests can make dining reservations for their entire length of stay (for up to a 10-night stay) up to 60 days in advance of their arrival! This helps simplify vacation planning, by making all your reservations on the same day, rather than checking availability day after day.
At select Disney Resort hotels, you can also catch an outdoor Movie Under the Stars or take part in fun recreational activities. You may even get a surprise visit from a Disney character or two!
Summary
This is an incredible offer to save money on dining for Disney+ subscribers planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer. By booking a non-discounted 4-night/4-day room and ticket package at a WDW resort hotel, Disney+ users can receive a free standard or quick service Disney Dining Plan during most dates July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
The dining plan guests receive will depend on whether they book a Value, Moderate or Deluxe resort. But in any case, this represents a major discount off the regular price of adding a dining plan to a Walt Disney World package. As Disney continues to find synergies across its streaming and parks businesses, offers like this free dining plan for Disney+ subscribers show the company incentivizing guests to engage with multiple Disney products and services. This is certainly a win-win for Disney fans looking to save money on their next Walt Disney World getaway!
