Free Dining & Drinks: How it Works

Free Dining & Drinks is back on the menu, served with a main course of Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket for the price of 7, and a generous side of up to £300 savings per booking when secured by 1st July. 

That’s right, you really can have your cake and eat it. For example, Free Dining & Drinks alone would save you £1,119 per adult during a 2-week stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.* 
 
You can reserve your spot with the help and expertise of our Disney specialists today. From opening your window to a wildlife safari to staying steps away from Cinderella Castle – you’ve seen all the Disney fairytales, now it’s time to live your own.

There are three Disney dining plan options available at selected resorts. You will be able to eat and drink at over 90 venues for Disney Quick-Service Meals and Disney Quick-Service Dining Plans, and at over 170 for Disney Dining Plans. Across all Disney Resort hotels, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Boardwalk.

For any other details, here is your all-in-one guide…
 

Free Dining and Drinks Options

Offered exclusively to guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel, Free Dining & Drinks provides you with a selected number of meals and beverages per night of your stay - along with a snack and a Resort-Refillable Mug for beverages. There are three options to suit your preferences: the Free Quick-Service Meal, the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, and the Disney Dining Plan.

The Free Quick-Service Meal includes 1 Quick-Serve meal with 1 alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink per meal per person, per night’s stay at over 90 locations – making this plan ideal for those who want to enjoy quick and casual dining options alongside local Orlando restaurants.
 
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan includes 2 Quick-Service meals per person per night’s stay with 1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic*drink per meal, 1 selected snack, and 1 Refillable Resort Mug per stay at over 90 locations – making it perfect for dining on-the-go.

The Disney Dining Plan includes 1 Quick-Service meal per person per night’s stay with 1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic* drink per meal, 1 Table Service meal, 1 selected snack, and 1 Refillable Resort Mug per stay – making this plan seamless for guests who want a blend of casual and fine dining, with the freedom to slow down or simply grab a quick meal before returning to the magic.
 

When to stay at Walt Disney World

To qualify for Disney's 2026 Early Booker Offer, your minimum length of stay must be 5 nights, with a maximum length of stay of 21 nights, on the following dates: 7 Jan --30 Mar, 13 Apr -- 7 Oct, 22 Oct -- 19 Dec 2026. 

Which Disney Hotels include Free Dining & Drinks?

One Free Quick Service Meal is included at the following Value Disney Resorts:

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Start Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney Art of Animation Resort (except Little Mermaid Standard Rooms).

A Quick Service Dining Plan is included at the following Moderate Disney Resorts:

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (except Tower - Standard View - Club Level, Tower – Deluxe Suite - Club Level, Tower – One Bedroom Suite – Club Level, Tower – Presidential Suite – Club Level), Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter.

A Disney Dining Plan is included at the following Deluxe Disney Resorts:

Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge (except Savannah View Room - Club Level, 1&2 Bedroom Suites - Club Level, Royal Assante - Presidential Suite) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (except Water View Room Club Level, Resort View Room Club Level, 1 Bedroom Suite Club Level, Ambassador Vice Presidential Suite Club Level, Honeymoon Room Club Level, Resort View Room – Club Level), Disney’s Grand Floridian and Spa (except Resort View Room - Club Level, 1&2 Bedroom Suites - Club Level, Disney Suite - Club Level, Theme Park View Room - Club Level, Victorian Suite - Club Level, Deluxe Room - Club Level), Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (except Resort Room - Club Level, Deluxe Club Level Room), Disney’s Beach Club Resort (except Water View Rooms - Club Level, Resort View Rooms - Club Level, 1&2 Bedroom Suites - Club Level), Disney’s Yacht Club Resort (except Water View Room - Club Level, Turret Suite - Club Level, Resort View Room - Club Level, 2 Bedroom Suite - Club Level, Commodore Vice Presidential Suite - Club Level), Disney’s Boardwalk Inn (except Resort View - Club Level),Disney’s Contemporary Resort (except Garden Wing – 1 Bedroom Suite – Club Level, Theme Park View - 1 Bedroom Suite), Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Old Key West (except 3 Bedroom Grand Vila) Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa (except 3 Bedroom Treehouse Villas, 3 Bedroom Grand Villas and 3 Bedroom Grand Preferred Villas), Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village (except 3 Bedroom Grand Villa – Savannah View), the Villas at Grand Floridian Spa and Resort (except 2 Bedroom Preferred View Villas, 2 Bedroom Resort View Villas, 3 Bedroom Grand Villa Preferred View), Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (except 2 Bedroom Cabin Resort View, 3 Bedroom Grand Villa Resort View), Disney’s Riviera Resort (except 3 Bedroom Grand Villa).

How do you use Free Dining & Drinks Credit?

You can use your Free Disney Quick-Service Meal, Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan or Disney Dining Plan in exchange for a wide range of meals, drinks and snacks throughout the Disney Parks, Disney Resort hotels, Disney's Boardwalk and Disney Springs:
 

• Your meals and snacks are loaded onto your Disney band or card
• Simply touch your Disney band or card to the magic point when they purchase snacks or meals
• You'll get a receipt from your server showing your updated meal balance
• If you want to eat light one day and splurge the next – no problem! You can enjoy multiple meals or snacks until your total allocation has been redeemed, right up to midnight on the reservation checkout date
• You can even order food on My Disney Experience and pre-arrange a time for pick-up. 

Top Dining tips for before you go

Book your reservation in advance

Due to the popularity of Disney Dining Plans, it is highly recommended to book up to 60 days in advance. At My Disney Experience, you can find your favourite diners and their menus to help you decide on your booking.
 

Get to know Disney’s Park Pass System

Disney's Park Pass System is its health and safety measure that manages the number of people visiting Walt Disney World Resort Parks. So, while you reserve restaurants and experiences on your My Disney Experience account, you should also select the days you plan to visit Disney’s theme parks. If you want to eat at multiple parks, you can do so with the Park Hopper ticket. 

For any other information, contact our expert Travel Consultants for guidance. For decades, we’ve helped families plan their dream Disney holiday. Upon arrival, our Davenport-based team is available 24/7 and will continue to support your travel dreams.


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*Per adult Disney Dining Plan value is based on purchasing a two-week Hotel & Ticket package staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for arrivals between 7 Jan. - 19 Dec. 2026. 18% gratuity will apply on certain meals. Excludes gratuities (subject to the terms and conditions of this offer). 

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