Is The Disney Dining Plan Worth It NOW?

The Disney Dining Plan is BACK! It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to use this prepaid dining plan around Disney World so today we are giving you the full lesson! Join Emma as she explores the new Dining Plan, what it is, how to use it and if we think it’s worth it! 

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[pinkwolf]

Thanks for the in-depth analysis, Emma! As always, A++ content and information. And I love how Quincy came in as a chaos demon and completely destroyed any sense of order. You both play off each other so well, it's a joy to watch.

[tiffanybraswell]

My daughter and I are doing a girls trip in July and purchased the Table service plan. That gives us 6 months to pre pay and dine at places we would otherwise have not because of the cost to have to pay all at once. We will strategize and maximize our meals for it. We have plans for Ohana, Homecomin’, Steakhouse 71 and Boma for breakfast. And one other option we haven’t decided on yet. I love the dining plan and I’m so glad it’s back! But I agree it is not for everyone.

[NormFoss]

We buy Disney gift cards before going, at Target for 5% off. We use those while at the parks for food & merch. We can be completely flexible about where & when to eat. Much simpler and saves $$$.

[robbruckckner]

Worth it if you use your table service credit at Buffet/Family Style restaurants (i.e. Boma or 'Ohana). You don't get an appetizer at other table service restaurants. You only get a drink, entree, & desert with a table service credit, but at a buffet you get everything AND can get 1 additional drink from the drink menu.

[ladybug]

For us as a family of 5 with 4 adults the free dining promo beats the room discount, but if we had to pay it wouldn't be worth it. I do love knowing that I can eat what i want without worrying about cost.

[shlopez]

Tons of great information and honest feedback about the DDP. Thanks for sharing!

[cr]

Emma’s face and segue into the alcohol portion of the deal after Quincy’s outburst were gloriously accurate. 😂

[DanikinZ]

Emma's glasses are so cute! <3 Love Love LOVE!!

[hm]

Do not forget that gratuity/tip is NOT included on table service meals.

Factor this into your trip budget.

[GrainneLovesCupcakes]

Great to see dining plan back. We won’t be opting for it on our next trip, we got a dining credit deal staying in a moderate and got $1000 dining credit to use which is great!

[maggiebillel]

Love Quincy's rust loungewear so so much! Hi from freezing Michigan!

[pwnmasteh]

Our family did the plan a couple time pre-pandemic and we had so many snack credits left over and it just was not something we were interested in managing. Easier to just pay at the point of sale for us because sometimes it's just too much food.

[muttshouse]

Could you do a cost breakdown/spreadsheet of what you normally spend vs the cost of the ddp? I appreciate the advice about value for non-alcoholic drinkers too.

[bridgetclement]

DDP is a Must for us. We love using the Snacks for the Festivals. We love the Mugs.

[duchkal]

Quincy and Emma are relationship goals. :)

[alyshapetrone]

Omg I love Eurovision! Such a great movie!

[aussieragdoll]

I am from Australia. The Dining Plan makes sense for me, so I can prepay for most meals at a set point in time, at a known exchange rate and we also only have the one International Transaction Fee if their bank charges it. I am also an Annual Passholder, so I am getting the QS plan only… and will use my prepaid Mastercard with US$ loaded for any table service meals, so I can get my AP discount there.

[MagicalAdventuresWithCass]

I can’t eat enough to justify the cost of the plan, BUT the crazy excel sheet planner in me wants to see what it would take to be worth it 😂
Love the crazy Quincy dance party!

[jessicataburada]

I believe it will be worth it for our family of 5 adults. We are going to stay at Disney World (Art of Animation) between Jan 21-27, 2024 (6 nights). We booked all 6 Table Service meals 2 months in advance of our arrival to the buffet dinners per night (Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom, Garden Grill at EPCOT, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Hollywood & Vine Dinner Fantasmic Show Package, Tusker House at Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and at Rainforest Cafe (not buffet) in Disney Spring on our night of arrival (from Canada.) We will do 1 Theme Park per day and use the last 2 days to park-hop to the areas we want to go back to for certain rides/shows/fireworks. 4 of us are over 21 so we most likely will get the cocktails/alcoholic beverages or expensive mocktails per meal to maximize the cost. It has been over 10 years since we've been to Disney World and it will be our daughter-in-law's first time in Orlando, FL so we are all excited! We plan to use all our Quick Service meals for breakfast or lunch per day per theme park. All snacks will definitely be used in every theme park and at Disney Springs.

[kathryncashner]

It is nice when it is "free, " (which it never really is, of course as you need to pay full price for the room). Each year, it has fewer options and costs a little more. If you like the options, might be worth it for you.