If you’re
planning your first Walt Disney World vacation, or you are staying on property
for the first time, you might be asking: What is the Disney Dining Plan?
Depending on where you eat on your Disney vacation, the Disney
Dining Plan (also known as the DDP) can be a great way to save you money.
The Disney Dining Plan is a feature that can be added to your
Disney Vacation Package if you are staying at any of the Disney Resorts. The
DDP can be added to your vacation package at any time before you check in. The
adult prices range from $31.99 to $71.99 per adult per night. The cost ranges
from $9.99 to $20.99 per child (ages 3-9) per night. (Please Remember there can
be variations in price)
Here’s how it works. You are allocated a number of meals and
snacks per day. The meals and snacks can be used at any time from check in to
check out. The DDP can be used at almost all restaurant on Walt Disney World
property including Resorts. Snacks are things like a Coke, ice cream, etc.
Meals are broken down into four categories: Counter Service, Table Service,
Character Dining, and Dinner Shows.
- Counter Service- You get counter service meals at
restaurants like Pecos Bill and the Cantina at San Angel Inn. Simply put, at counter service
restaurants you wait in line and order meals off a set menu.
- Table Service- Table service meals can be found at
restaurants like the Beirgarten and the Sci-Fi Diner. These are sit down
restaurants where you will be waited on.
- Character Meals- Character meals are usually buffet
style and have a variety of Disney characters in the dining room visiting
every table. You can have a character meal at a restaurant like Chef
Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort.
- Dinner Shows- Dinner shows are available with the
Disney Dining Plan. Dinner shows do not count as a regular meal. You must
trade in two table service meals to get one dinner show. You can check out
a dinner show at the Hoop-Dee- Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness or the Aloha Luau at the Polynesian
Resort.
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Here is the breakdown of the plans and the pricing. There are
three plans to choose from. The Quick Service Dining Plan, The Dining Plan, and
The Deluxe Dining Plan.
- Quick Service Dining Plan- The 2010 cost of the Quick Service
dining plan is $31.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $9.99 per
child (3 – 9). Per person, per day you get:
- 2 Counter
Service Meals
- 2 Snacks
- 1 Resort
Refillable Mug
- The Dining Plan- The cost of the 2010 Disney Dining
Plan is $41.99 to $47.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $11.99 to
$12.99 per child (3 – 9). The Disney Dining plan is priced based on your
travel dates, and is higher priced during peak times. Per person per day
you get:
- 1 table
service meal
- 1 counter service
meal
- 1 snack
- The Deluxe Dining Plan- The cost of the 2010 Disney Deluxe
Dining Plan is $71.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $20.99 per
child (3 – 9). Along with what is listed below you will also receive an
appetizer and desert per person at table service restaurants. Per person
per day you get:
- Breakfast,
lunch and dinner at over 100 Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. All 3 meals
can be either counter service or table service.
- 2 Snacks
- 1 Resort
Refillable Mug
There are a couple of things we should point out to you. First of
all, gratuities are not included. You will more often than not get very good
service at Walt Disney World Resort, so don’t forget to leave a tip! Preferred
seating reservations are recommended for most of the table service restaurants.
Reservations can be made online by visiting www.Disney.com, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE or (407)
939-3463. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.
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