How Disney Dining Plans Work at Walt Disney World (Plus the New 2027 Deluxe Table-Service Plan)

Walt Disney World is expanding its prepaid dining lineup, adding a brand-new Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan for 2027 vacations alongside the returning Quick-Service and Table-Service plans. Here's how each tier works, what counts as a meal versus a snack, and how to stretch every credit across the parks and resorts.

Dining is half the fun of a Walt Disney World vacation, and the resort's prepaid Disney Dining Plans are designed to take the guesswork out of paying for it. Beginning with 2027 vacations, guests can choose from three tiers — including a brand-new Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan built for travelers who want three meals a day or signature dining experiences.

Why Add a Disney Dining Plan?

A dining plan lets guests prepay for meals and snacks so they can order their favorites without watching menu prices throughout the trip. The appeal is convenience and flexibility: from a Hot Honey Chicken Waffle to a Rapunzel Sundae, the credits cover a huge range of treats across the four theme parks, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels.

How the Dining Plans Work

Disney Dining Plans are purchased as part of a stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Guests can add a plan online before the trip, through a call-center Cast Member, or via a travel professional. The structure is simple and forgiving:

• For everyone in the party age 3 and over, the plan includes a set number of meals and snacks based on the number of nights of the resort stay.
• Meals and snacks can be redeemed any time during the stay — there is no per-day cap. Unused credits roll over day to day until midnight on check-out day.
• Guests can mix and bundle credits to fit their schedule, banking meals for a big dinner or spreading them out.
• At any participating location, guests simply tell the Cast Member they're using a dining plan and the rest is handled automatically.

Which Disney Dining Plan Is Right for You?

For 2027, three plans cover three very different vacation styles — from families who want to grab and go to those who want extra time around the table.

Quick-Service Dining Plan

Best for guests who want fewer reservations and more time for attractions. It includes:

• 2 quick-service meals per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest, per stay)

Table-Service Dining Plan

A balance of sit-down meals and on-the-go favorites. It includes:

• 1 table-service meal per night of stay
• 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest, per stay)

NEW for 2027: Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan

The newest tier is built for guests who want three meals a day or want to lean into signature and character dining. It includes:

• 2 table-service meals per night of stay
• 1 quick-service meal per night of stay
• 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay
• 1 resort-refillable drink mug (per guest, per stay)

Quick-Service vs. Table-Service Meals

Quick-service meals are ordered at a counter — think Connections Eatery at EPCOT or Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom. They use one quick-service credit and are ideal for grabbing food and getting right back to the fun.

Table-service meals are sit-down restaurants where guests are seated and served, perfect for a mid-day break or a celebratory meal. Spots like Tony's Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom or the 50's Prime Time Café at Hollywood Studios each cost one table-service credit.

Reservations are highly recommended at table-service locations, and resort guests get first access to book — up to 60 days ahead of check-in for the entire length of stay. Character dining and signature dining experiences offer the same relaxed, seated meal with a magical twist: a Disney character visiting the table, or refined cuisine from award-winning chefs.

Because those premium experiences can use up to two table-service credits, guests with must-dos like Story Book Dining at Artist Point at Disney's Wilderness Lodge or Tiffins Restaurant at Animal Kingdom may want the Deluxe Table-Service plan for the extra flexibility.

Tips to Get the Most From Your Dining Plan

• Track your credits in the My Disney Experience app, on dining receipts, or by asking a Cast Member at the resort front desk or any Guest Relations location.
• Table-service credits work at quick-service spots, too, giving you extra flexibility if plans change or you want a meal on the go.
• Don't forget the refillable mug — it's good for unlimited refills at self-service beverage stations at any Disney Resorts Collection hotel, from water and soda to coffee.

What This Means for Disney Fans

With the addition of the Deluxe Table-Service plan, Walt Disney World is giving guests more control over how they eat their way through a vacation — whether that's quick bites between attractions or three sit-down meals a day. For families already booking a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, a dining plan turns one of the trip's biggest variable costs into a prepaid, roll-over-friendly perk. Travelers can compare plans and check for current package offers at DisneyWorld.com.