Are you looking to plan a Disney World vacation? Well, Disney just gave you more reason why now is the time! Disney has announced three NEW dining plan deals, and you’re going to want to take advantage of them!

Cinderella Castle

Here’s all the information you’ll need to know, so you can take advantage of the new dining plans. Oh, and did we mention the word FREE!

Free dining is coming back baby! Disney announced that Free Disney Dining for kids will be coming to Disney World in 2026! You heard that right!

Woody’s Lunch Box Full Spread

Bookings for 2026 vacations began already on April 22nd, 2025, and people are getting ready! Throughout 2026, kids can dine for free! How does this work? It seems too good to be true! You can qualify for the free Disney dining package, for kids aged 3-9, when you purchase a dining plan with your vacation package for other members of your party. You also must be staying at a select Disney World Resort hotel.

Who’s hungry?

This is a prime offer for dining with little ones! There are so many great things to eat at Disney World, and this makes the budgeting all the more easier. This offer can be booked RIGHT NOW, and will be available for vacations through October 2026. If you’re looking to book for November and December 2026, that will become available at a later date.

Food at 50s Prime Time Cafe

For those travelling from afar, you’ll love this offer that’s available! Disney announced they have a NEW dining deal in store all the Disney fans from the UK and Ireland. And, yes, it involves FREE food!

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre Restaurant

The deal will be lasting the majority of 2026, from January 7th to December 19th, 2026. So you’ll want to take book a Disney World vacation between those dates, to take advantage of this offer. It’s a whole new way to enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks (excluding gratuities) on selected meals. Like we said — FREE DINING is BACK! You can start booking for the hotel and ticket package NOW, as booking became available on April 29th, 2025.

Tusker House Restaurant

In order to qualify for the free Disney Dining & Drinks Package, you have to be staying in a select Disney Resort hotel. Every member of your party will then be able to enjoy the perk. Here’s what you’ll find included with the perk:

• Meals and drinks for everyone who is a part of your booking, on every day of your trip
• Over 170+ Dining Locations throughout the Disney Parks, hotels, and Disney Springs
  • This includes a variety of snacks and treats, quick-service locations, restaurants, signature experiences, and Character Dining
• Drink options would include soft drinks, mocktails, smoothies, and alcoholic drinks

Mickey at Garden Grill

We have one more NEW Disney Dining Plan offer to tell you. You can get the Disney Dining Plan for FREE when you book a Disney World vacation package. You’ll need to book a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Disney World vacation package that includes a room at select Disney World hotels. You’ll also need to purchase a theme park ticket with the Disney Park Hopper option.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

This is available for EVERYONE! You don’t need to be coming from a certain location, and you don’t need to be a kid. Wow, lots of free food going on, thanks Disney! The deal is available for arrivals for most nights from:

• June 29th to September 30th, 2025
• October 20th to November 1st, 2025
• December 6th to December 22nd, 2025

Carne Asada

Although the deal is for a minimum of four nights, you can also book a longer vacation and get the dining plan for free for the entirety of your stay. There are two Disney Dining Plan options depending on where you book your stay. The standard Disney Dining Plan will be available for those staying at Disney World’s deluxe hotels. Those booking a moderate or value hotel will get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan for free.

Art of Animation

You’re going to want to take advantage of any of these options for your next Disney World vacation! It’s not everyday you get the option of free food, especially at Disney. If you need help booking your vacation package, you don’t have to do it alone. Get in touch with our friends at Small World Vacations. Their travel agents specialize in Disney World vacations and they can help book your trip and get this deal, as well as others. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for all the latest news and updates surrounding Disney! 

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