Disney Dining Plan 101 | All the basics you need to know about the Disney Dining Plan in 2024

[@Collinsfamilylights]

I loved the deluxe dining plan. we definitely got our money out of it. Having everything planned. with this new disney dining plan it's made it harder to plan. we preferred table service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I've never really liked the quick service restaurants with table service restaurants it's like a break in the ac where we could relax

[@StratusAir1]

The Disney dining plan is amazing when you know how to use it right. I get the dining plan when I don’t feel like spending $400 for 4 people for dinner and drinks. Just before the pandemic I used the dining plan and actually ended up spending less than it would have cost me if I had bought all my meals without the dining plan

[@DellaClever]

We have eaten at Ohana twice in 1 day before & Hope we will again. It was wonderful...The Breakfast is a character meal (although the characters weren't back yet when we went) & dinner, especially if timed properly has not only delicious food but a fireworks view with the music to go along with it. 10,000 out of 10...Not only do I have no regrets but am planning on doing it again!! We just skip lunch that day because you are right, it is a lot of food, very yummy food. I am so glad I didn't listen to advice like this when I was planning our previous trips & I know better to now. Go with what will make you personally happy, even if you have a Disney expert say otherwise, you know your own preference is better than anyone take their words of wisdom & run it through your own personal filter. Vacations are not one size fits all. Advice that works for some might not work for you... If I listen to this advice. It would have prevented Us from having the best experience we had in Disney World. Literally the best memories we have was on the day we ate at Ohana twice.

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

Like I mention, you do what is right for your family 😊 I don’t tell you what to do 🫶🏼

[@HannahGoldman-fm9ml]

Thanks for the information !!

[@zcraft7]

We’re headed to Disney in 11 days. We got the dining plan because I felt like it dave dis money. Our agent had a deal where the kids tickets were half price if we got the dining plan. It only added $500 to our trip. I really think it saved us money. We’ll see :)

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

Yes those promos can be a good deal!!

[@aimeeryan]

How did you enjoy the ddp?

[@zcraft7]

@@aimeeryanit was awesome and very convenient. We will buy it when we return!

[@StratusAir1]

Correct but if you brining it without you can fill it for free with water

[@tinabean0205]

Do these needs to be used per day? So like for me I’ll be there for 6 days.. However Day 1, I don’t get there until the evening and day 6 I leave in the morning.. So I get 12 quick service meals and 6 snack credits. So the 2 days we won’t be using them, can we use them on other days? So say 3 quick service meals and 2 snacks?

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

Correct! As long as you use them within your time there

[@michschnitte82]

I miss the old dining plan. We saved so much money with it! Is trading a quick service credit for 3 snack credits still a thing? I’ve heard different information about it 🤔

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

You can’t trade anymore 😢

[@stephfromnj]

is topolinos considered table service? we loved it there but i didn’t see it on the list when planning

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

Yes, it is included in the dining plan! One credit for breakfast and two for dinner

[@cavy95]

$57 a day per night, per guest? That’s not a savings. I can’t get to $57 a day. $14 for a burger and a $4 drink. $6 snack . I’ll just bring snacks, and eat breakfast in my room

[@TheMagicalMiranda]

It is definitely not savings, like I say multiple times lol. Never something I choose on my Disney vacations but everyone is different!

[@thpe8718]

What the world needed get less pay more