Best Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit Values in 2018!

[@ariannarickman6065]

Please mention that if you forgo the drink with your quick service meal you can sub for a dessert! As someone who doesn’t drink soda and drinks water anyway, this was an awesome surprise! Just having to use the little water cups though!

[@DFBGuide]

Yes! Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@erikaehlert8286]

omg so good to know thx you!

[@ariannarickman6065]

Erika Ehlert it really came in handy when we are at resorts! Because we had the refillable mugs that can be used at all resorts, not just the one you’re staying at. So we were able to use our mugs and have our dessert too! Any thing that was snack credit eligible was accepted! I also did this at restaurants in the parks, just had to use the small water cups... lots of trips to the machine, but the sweets were with it!

[@paulp838]

DFBGuide Wondering if at dinner (table service) you can substitute a dessert for an appetizer or salad?

[@daisycocoa2557]

Paul P ..when I spoke to disney about this, they said yes, that it was part of their policy, but I have not tried this yet.

[@jacksparrow1687]

Please do Another one for 2019!

[@screambluemurder101]

jacksparrow1687 do another one for 2020!!!

[@wolfsonryan]

Thanks! Can you make a similar video with best quick service meal deals as well for WDW?

[@OnceUponMain]

Ryan Wolfson best one we have found was Polite Pig at Disney Springs. Highly recommend

[@laurynmacdonald9303]

Ryan Wolfson WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS!!! Best meal we had on our trip with the quick service dining plan, it feels just like a table service restaurant and the food is amazing!

[@carolyngraham9689]

Be Our Guest is a great value for breakfast, and if you like margaritas, La Cantina.

[@henrycrowther1494]

great idea!

[@lizciampa]

That Night Blossom drink is surprisingly delicious!

[@cynthiavanvoorhis9512]

Ham and cheese croissant with béchamel sauce at the pastry shop in France at Epcot. So good.

[@jimbo0715]

I had to stop my niece from loading up on bananas for snack credits - our FIRST day! Poor girl - she got in line and I caught up with her just in time. She was using ALL of the allotted credits - wish there was a way to separate out the credits by each person on the reservations.

[@aliciacalsyn2684]

Not the best financially, but definitely healthier! :-) Which, of course, never comes into play when we are at Disney! :-)

[@tiffprendergast]

Jimbo I love ❤️ banana 🍌

[@tigger1618]

I know you love dessert, but please incorporate more savory things in your videos! We can't all eat dessert all day long lol. Thanks AJ for the great videos!

[@freakinfrugal5268]

I never eat any of the sorts of foods shown in this video and I want them ALL right now! My trip is 9 months away and I need to start dieting a bit now so I can really enjoy all of these goodies! I am going with husband and 2 kids, so that is 8 snack credits a day we are working with which means a lot of sharing and everyone getting to try lots of new things!

[@tiffprendergast]

Freakin Frugal Have fun

[@whenmoe7509]

Is it just me or does AJ have the best voice EVER! I would listen to any audible if it was AJ narrating!

[@Tryingtohaveityall]

I love that you call it plastic cheese. So true, so bad for you and so delicious.

[@fj7998]

Ok so you like it

[@kcsanders89]

I thought she said Classic cheese

[@tiffprendergast]

Stacey Gregory it’s true

[@Truth_To_Power]

I live locally and rarely stay at the resorts so I have no use for the dining plan...but I love your voice (and food) so I'm watching anyway.

[@mvass294evr]

My favorite all time best value snack credit is the Large Caramel Popcorn at the Worther's booth in Epcot. I am not sure if it is near Germany or near Norway, but, it is by far one of the best values because you get a HUGE bag of corn and you can share it with everyone. We have gotten it before and shared it all week. Another one of my favorites is the Oatmeal at PORS. You can get a bowl of Oatmeal and load it with stuff like granola or fruit and it is a snack credit. At least the last time I checked. But, definitely the caramel corn. WINNER!

[@Primetimers]

What is PORS?

[@xWhereswaldo]

@@Primetimers Port Orleans Riverside

[@AmberDoubleU]

You read my mind! I will be utilizing the quick service dining plan when I head down to Disney in May in a couple weeks so this video really helps!! 😀

[@deliriouslyj]

Great video (as usual)!!! Could you do the best value for 'healthy' snack credits in the parks/resorts? We're visiting in October, so we'd love to have an idea of the best places to go for our quick service dining plan+healthy options. Thanks!!

[@livinglou7140]

Just got back from Disney World, and this video helped us out a lot! We definitely got our money's worth with the dining plan (which was free because we went in the off-season). The Poutine fries in Epcot were great, but they've changed it since this video. They don't serve it with the soup drizzled on top. Now its just a thick beef gravy, but its still very good and worth a snack credit!

[@sparkkie804]

AJ you voice is heaven!

[@jetsaredbest]

Have you made a video yet about how you can use snack credits for breakfast items?

[@susanandrews6361]

Most everything at the kiosks at Food and Wine and Flower and Garden are considered snack credits too. We saved all our snack credits for the week and used them for F & W.

[@2020girlygirl]

I have been loving your channel, I convinced my boyfriend to go to Disney because of them, the way to a man's heart is truly through his stomach! Lol

[@nairbpenguinlizard]

Epcot festivals are the best for thissss. Almost everything is a snack at the kiosks

[@DFBGuide]

YESSSSS!!!! Oh my goodness, we always include that, so thanks for adding it here!

[@tiffprendergast]

Brian Riven yes

[@user-fy2lr1lo6q]

Pineapple Upside Down Dole Whip is AMAZING!!!

[@TRISHIEBABYGIRL915]

Thank you so much for making this video!! Other people made it seem you could only get popcorn or a bottle of water for snack credit.

[@garywoodcock6800]

Love your descriptions of the snacks!! Sounds like you are eating them in your mind:)

[@saturnfour]

Hey AJ! We wanted to know if you could do a video on the healthiest places to eat in each park! Of course, when going to Disney, there is alot of unhealthy food, so it could possibly be hard, but maybe just the tastiest foods with the lowest cals. Thanks!!

[@NormEatsRice]

Doesn't exist

[@WeddingFriends]

I love your vids! We are going to Disney World next year and have been in love w your channel! I really appreciate all the suggestions. We are in Cali and go to Disneyland multiple times a year, but have never been to Disney World. Really excited!

[@kaitybby123]

YES! I asked for this video and I'm SO SO SO happy you made it! Thank you DFB!

[@NaveyBlu]

ur cute

[@Clemens1984]

How do I know that something is "snack-credit eligible"? o they write it on the menu or do I have to ask a CM?

[@kathymcel]

if you look back at the video there is a little symbol next to snack credit eligible items. :)

[@shannon127911]

I'm so glad I found this channel, I'm going next week and I thought I knew it all and I've been so many times but these videos offer so much I didn't know.

[@ranger_danger403]

Thank you for putting the prices in this video. You should definitely do that more often

[@detroitwings99]

One of our favorites is the chocolate covered pineapple at Zuri's Sweet Shop in Animal Kingdom.

[@xingcat]

You could basically eat a whole day's worth of calories in snack credits, if you did it right!!

[@DFBGuide]

Easily!

[@briannamadsen458]

Shhhh don't count calories at DW.

[@carjav4759]

xi

[@freakinfrugal5268]

I am going in 9 months and I am starting my pre-trip diet now!

[@babyyvie]

xingcat All we have to do is make sure to rent a scooter because if that’s what we eat all day we’re not gonna be able to walk pretty soon😮😆

[@ShelbyA2LA]

The portion is so big ! I don’t know if I can do 2 snack credit a day , plus counter service and table service .

[@AGourrier]

Stayed at Port Orleans and used snack credits on beignets whenever possible. With 3 of us, we had a bunch to use and they were oh so good!

[@amouse9]

One of my favorite "meal snacks" is one I learned from you a few years ago, AJ, and thats the Ham and cheese croissant at Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles in the France pavilion. I think it still might be $5.00 or a little under, so maybe it's not the best value, but it's a great little lunch for a snack credit! Ask for it heated!

[@user-hu3fr7jb2v]

Yesssss, ive been waiting for this very video!!!!!

[@alinastarkov]

same! I love this channel the videos are always the best!!

[@DFBGuide]

Yep -- You can get that at Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes in Asia. It's only $3.99, though, so it doesn't really constitute a good "value" for the your snack credit (there are many more expensive items that will give you a bigger bang for your buck). Still -- a great option for a snack if you pay out of pocket!

[@amandaforrealestate]

I think it would be awesome to showcase low carb options available at the parks. I know it would be pretty hard but that’s part of the fun😊

[@brandiefromenthal5189]

This helped my family so much finding delicious snacks that are worth snack credits. Love Your Videos!!!

[@Katesevigny]

The buffalo chicken chips in animal kingdom at trilo-bites are $8.49 and huge and I’m pretty sure they are a snack credit highly recommend!

[@musiclover1607]

Please do a video on counter service dining plan eligible locations?

[@nitinjain8837]

Hi !

[@ceez1]

Does the signage have different symbols which determine whether it is a snack vs. casual entree?

[@kathryndarcey08]

Omg this is the best. We are going in late July with our 8 and 10 year olds. They are going to love the different snacks

[@HeidiSKulesh]

Awesome job, AJ, thanx! Slobbering all over here, especially seeing the peanut butter pie, sundae, brownie, and the beignets! :)

[@annabaggerman2868]

If you do have any snack credits left over, we always buy things like Micky Rice crispy treats or fudge to bring home

[@mickeyluv3357]

Thank you, thank you- I can't wait until I try some of these snacks to get "more bang for my buck" with the snack plan!!!😊

[@lisasmits3998]

Could we still get these amazing snacks for snack credits in 2019? 😊

[@greigandjay5501]

Any updates for 2019?

[@Pinkraider]

Love the orange floats! Mix it just right and it tastes like an orange cream pop!!

[@rayburt4569]

YES! perfect video... except you forgot Gaston's cinnamon bun. Also, that Dole whip upside down cake is sooo much better then it looks!

[@DFBGuide]

Yep -- that cinnamon bun is great! It's $4.99, so it's on the fringe of what we'd consider a GREAT value, but I'm happy to have it in the mix! Also, now that they'll give you a cup of extra icing, that's a BONUS VALUE!

[@rayburt4569]

Good point on the under $5 it's so good I forget it's cheaper lol

[@pixiesuesi2659]

Our favourite snack credit use is the cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern for breakfast and the macaroon ice cream sandwich at Artisan Des Glacé! Delicious!

[@kaylaeleczko981]

I love these types of videos. I’m going to Disney soon for the first time and is so nice to see the things I can get on the dining plan. Please do more videos like this!!

[@janiemolina8570]

We are going the week of the fourth of July! We got the Disney Deluxe dining plan and are doing signature dining as well as table serve for lunch and dinner were using all of our snack credits for breakfast. This was so beneficial to me thank you!

[@caseyrostorfer3059]

People often don't know, or they forget, that if you are going to WDW during an EPCOT festival such as Food and Wine or Flower and Garden, that you CAN use your snack credits at the booths in the World Showcase, and most of those items are, indeed, SNACK CREDITS!!! We always save up our allotted snacks for the days we visit the festival, and its always well worth it.

[@LaraJoannaJarvis]

Oh dear lord I'm going to be the size of a house when I return!!! Great video x

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Me too ! I am going in 9 months and need to start a serious slimming diet right now so I can just eat my way back to my current house size!

[@mousestreetdvc]

Our favorite Best Value Snack Credits are all the Yummy Delights in the Sunshine Seasons Desert Case! The Chocolate Mouse Cake is our favorite and is MORE than enough for 2 people to share! It's been a couple years since we did the meal plan, but that was our go to snack back in the day at Epcot! TY AJ for another interesting video!

[@Stephanie-me1ys]

Feels so sponsored by Disney. I lovee your voice!!

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

When I'm about to sleep and you upload... what's sleep xD

[@user-zv2sn4cd4d]

Starbucks had some good snacks. A huge carrot cake (at least 2 people could share) and a large strawberry ice milk drink (frappuccino) with whipped cream were 2 of my go-to dining plan snacks at Hollywood Studios.

[@lilmocowgirl9]

Snack credits are life

[@beachrunner78]

YeSake at Disney Springs. I've heard some say that you can use a snack credit there. If you can, that would be a great way to use a snack credit!

[@erikaehlert8286]

Another GREAT tip i learned is you can turn ONE quick service credit into THREE snack credits! with snacks like these that is the way to go! my son and i plan on doing that in our upcoming trip, we can try more stuff and use 3 snacks for a quick service!

[@carolyngraham9689]

We were doing that a lot at the Food and Wine Festival last year.

[@alyoung6088]

Glad to see that the Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll is now on Snack Credit. When we visited in June '17, it was $8 cash.

[@NS-kj7dp]

Absolutely gutted that Sweet Spells in Hollywood Studios has gone, was looking forward to their Whoopie Pies (Red Velvet and Oreo that you have shown on DFB before.

[@daniellemooresmith6222]

Hello AJ can you please do a video on a Disney Vacation Club?

[@loganmadigan1941]

The mickey waffle with whipped cream and strawberries would be perfect for leslie knope

[@ginagreen1202]

I am soooo excited to hear that Citrus Swirl is back!!!! I went in Feb and got it by accident, but loved it way better than Dole Whip. I have been craving it ever since. Hurry up Thanksgiving, I need some Citrus Swirl!

[@christyholt6029]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for this one!!

[@heatherdarrow4319]

Can you please do an update of this for 2024?!?!

[@NintendoFanGirl]

Can't wait to EAT IT ALL

[@catherinejustice3789]

Nevermind found the video! Thank you AJ!

[@heatherpeters2318]

At All Star Music we were able to use snack credits (in December 2017) on the “fancy milkshakes” like the chocolate cake shake and the peanut butter and jelly shake (was better than the one at 50s prime time cafe in our opinions). These shakes are $7.99 each! This was the best deal we experienced and such a nice surprise at our hotel.

[@amybudgetz1932]

This vidro made me hungry.

[@nathanlink1227]

You can get the Trenta size for a snack Credit at any Disney Starbucks!

[@michaelmarceau4863]

AJ, hoping you can help. My wife and I will be taking our daughter for her first trip in 2019 to WDW in late October/November for her 5th bday. #1 planning on staying either at the CBR or Wilderness lodge. Heard about CBR construction? Will it be done by then? We plan on making it a true vacation with plenty of relaxing/resort time. #2 we want to also do a character breakfasts one day, a character lunch on another then a memorable dinner on another day. Planning on 6 days / 5 nights. Best Dining plan options? We will visit the parks of course but don't want it to be our majority of time. Our main focus will be food and shows.

[@heidiziemer9696]

Asian noodle salad at Animal Kingdom (Caravan Road?)also a good deal and healthier option than fries or mac and cheese! And the chocolate chip brioche in the France Pavilion in Epcot - the bonus is you can get it even before the World Showcase is officially open!! Last, I believe the beignets at PO French Quarter are snack credit eleigible - and so awesome!!

[@randytroxell2137]

Love all the great info! It’s just crazy though how fast menu items seem to change from trip to trip! We are moving down there this year though, so maybe easier to keep up on! Thanks for the video!

[@PiperMaru001]

I live in Florida, we are planning a trip to Disney World in November. Already make reservations and everything, I was checking the restaurants in the disney's web page, and came to the surprise that most of these restaurants won't accept dinning plans. Gaston's tavern, sleepy hallow, chesire cafe, to name some. I hope it will change back for the time we will be there.

[@FreeTheOne1996]

I'm diabetic so I need a Disney Dining Plan that's diabetic and I never seem to be able to get it right so I don't purchase the Disney Dining plan. I could really use some help with that thank you

[@margaretd3710]

Whether you use the dining plan or not, if you're going to a restaurant, tell your server that you're diabetic and ask what's available for you to eat - usually the chef will come out and talk with you! And, if you make reservations ahead of time, you can call and tell them your dietary restrictions - Disney is EXTREMELY helpful with all dietary concerns! I speak from experience - they're really marvelous.

[@lalyh9414]

I am loving your videos! Im heading to Disneyworld this October and your tips will help out a lot!!

[@jmltorres6659]

Hi, AJ! Now that the dining plan is back, will you make a new video with updates about the best snacks? Planning a trip for 2024 and already thinking about this, so that would be awesome!

[@MJMcornelius]

This is a great list for most people, but for people who are lactose intolerant like me, this list has very limited options that won't ruin my day at the parks. It would be great if you could make a follow up list that isn't so heavy on the dairy products!

[@MrBoomatt]

MJMcornelius that would greatly limit the interested audience. Less views...

[@carolyngraham9689]

Google vegan Disney snacks, a lot come up, and Dole whips are dairy free.

[@erikarossman174]

MJMcornelius same!!!

[@Joanna-rq6du]

Megan Molenda I carry around lactose enzyme capsules(I think procaps makes them?) idk lactaid stopped working for me. I get N/V/D if I don’t take them so I feel you

[@amouse9]

Another good option is in the Magic Kingdom at Columbia Harbour House, which serves Vegetarian Chili and New England Clam chowder that are more that $6.00 that, at least the last time I was there, you can get for a snack credit.

[@wjsalts]

I just left EPCOT yesterday. At the Germany Pavilion, the fresh Werther's Popcorn is a must!

[@DFBGuide]

It's so great!

[@carriel3054]

The deluxe Rice Krispie treats on a stick (covered in candy/chocolate etc...) are really surprisingly delicious! We were headed out of MK one night with 2 snack credits left and just grabbed these quickly. Didn't eat them until we got home, and I was SHOCKED at how good they are - soft and tons of marshmallow flavour. ETA: I'm not saying they're a great value use of your snack credits, just that if your planning failed as mine did, don't be too crushed if you end up with a "lower value" item because chances are it's still going to be super delicious ;)

[@daniellerivera6161]

Carrie Lynn YES. This is my go to snack to get on the last day so I have something yummy and Disney when I get home

[@kimberlyherrick2666]

I completely agree with this. One of the worst things we did the first time we did the Quick Service Plan was saving our snack credits for “high value” items. We would pay for drinks and bottled water instead of using snack credits. By the end of the trip, we had 24 snack credits left between 4 adults. We spent forever getting cookies/candy/whatever on our last day to use the credits. We took the stuff home and didn’t end up eating half of it. I wish we had just used them as we went along and just paid for something later if we really wanted it and were out of credits.

[@sarahsheary2604]

I’ve found zebra domes in the little store in AKL when I went to eat the Sanaa. We went up the stairs and they were in the refrigerator in the store.

[@catlover4915]

Why do I always watch these on an empty stomach?? 😂

[@cassondragarner9686]

Please do best gluten free restaurants

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Oh I love your little fox face!!!

[@lisaalbert6452]

I have gone to disney world atleast every other year since i can remember,but for my husband and i's honeymoon and it was the first time i booked the whole pkg with deluxe dining plan,i so wish i knew about your blog then

[@miapotato326]

Thank you for your Disney stories and help! Thank you for all the time you spend on these informative videos! They are magical! Have a Disney Day! *o*

[@ItsKimOlson]

The Dole Whip Upside Down cake is SO GOOD!!!!! I regret not having it twice on my trip! Hope it’s still there when I go back in Nov.!

[@breannepauli7994]

Now that the dining plans are coming back, ( celebrating 🎉) can we please get an updated version of this video?

[@sharayahmoffat4629]

Ample Hills gives you 2 scoops of ice cream for a snack credit!! Best Ice Cream on property, the Nona Oatmeal Lace is the best ice cream I have ever had!

[@TD3Vlogs]

These are so helpful!!! Can't wait to go in October 😊

[@danijo8932]

We need a 2020 one!!

[@teresamccall6829]

Could you please make a video about best items to turn into a full meal from snack credits? We are making our journey to Disney, and have gone for the Deluxe dining plan (Simply for the coverage of credits for the character dining), for my daughter (7) and myself. Thank you! LOVE your video's!

[@celestevu6708]

Yes yes yes! Now I know what to get when we go this July!

[@belenasturgill4303]

Hi AJ. I love your videos. You have so much information and knowledge. Did you work for WDW as a tour guide?

[@dearyvettetn4489]

This is a great video and I’ll definitely get that list before my next Disney trip. I always try to use my dining credits to their max but now I see I’m still leaving money on the table. These Disney exclusive treats are part of the whole park experience which I want when I go. If you’re blowing precious credits on chips and drinks, or you hate desert then yes, the dining plan is not worth it.

[@drewflores4564]

We need a new one for 2020. Pleaseeeee

[@lushgirl2012]

Do a GL snack credit? I would like that.

[@tylergoddu7749]

Can’t wait for Part 2 & 3!