The Disney Free Dining Plan Offer USUALLY arrives every year. But with Dining Plans temporarily paused as a result of the pandemic the big question of when will they return has been followed by, will Disney Free Dining be offered? Thankfully, as things return to “normal,” Disney Free Dining may soon return too! We’ll keep this post updated with Free Dining Promo Dates as they show up this year.
Disney Dining Plan Details for 2022
Disney Dining Plans in 2022 are temporarily paused. This means you are on your own when it comes to figuring out your Disney dining budget. But, if dining Plans we’re available then there is a good chance the Free Dining Plan offer would at some point show up. As a result, this information would be found on the Disney Special Offers page. The Disney FREE Dining Plan is generally offered when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package including a Room at Select Disney Resort Hotels and a Ticket WITH the Park Hopper Option.
When are Disney Free Dining Promotions Offered?
Traditionally Disney Free Dining is offered in early January, April, and ahead of the fall season. But of course, these times have changed throughout the years. So always keep an eye on the Disney Special Offers page.
Is Disney Free Dining Plan Offered in 2022?
Is there any Free Dining for 2022? Not yet! But keep an eye on this page. We’ll be updating it as soon as anything is announced!
No Offers at this time
Free Dining Plan Arrival Dates
Just a reminder these are Arrival Dates, so you can book any of these days and get the deal for the length of your vacation.
No Offers at this time
What’s Included in the Disney FREE DINING Offer?
- Refillable Mug: eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel. Note: You cannot refill your mugs up in the parks.
- A Dining Plan based on your booked resort.
For this deal there are 2 Dining Plan options included depending on which resort you book, here is the breakdown.
What types of Disney Dining Plans are there?
You can check out our Disney Dining Plans Quick Guide Post for all the details on the types of Disney Dining Plans and what they include. There are currently 4 types of Disney Dining Plans, though not all of them are included in the Disney Free Dining Plan Offer.
- Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan will allow you a refillable drink mug for use at the resorts, 2 quick service meals, and 2 snacks per person.
- Disney Dining Plan. The Disney Dining Plan also allows you a refillable drink mug for use at the resorts, 1 quick service meal, 1 table service meal which includes dessert, and 2 snacks per person.
- Disney Dining Plan Plus *NEW.* The newest dining plan at Disney allows you a refillable drink mug for use at the resorts, 2 Meals – Any combination of Table-Service and Quick-Service (per night of stay) 2 Snacks/Nonalcoholic Drinks (per night of stay)
- Disney Deluxe Dining Plan. The most expensive Dining Plan at Disney allows you 3 meals, 2 snacks, and again, the refillable mug.
The Disney Dining Plan Offer Resorts and Rules
When the Disney Free Dining Plan is offered, there are rules in place. For example, if your Disney Vacation package includes one of the resorts below then you get the basic Disney Dining Plan which includes 1 Quick-Service Meal, 1 Table-Service meal, and 2 snacks or non-alcoholic beverages Per Person, Per night of your stay. Plan details. It is only valid if the Offer is available and you’re staying at one of the following resorts.
For Reservations at these Deluxe Villas
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Beach Club Villas
BoardWalk Villas
Old Key West Resort
Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
At these Deluxe Resorts
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Beach Club Resort
BoardWalk Inn
Contemporary Resort
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Polynesian Village Resort
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht Club Resort
The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
When the Disney Free Dining Plan is offered, there are rules in place for other resorts too. If your Disney Vacation package includes one of the resorts below then you get the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan which includes 2 Quick-Service meals and 2 snacks or non-alcoholic beverages Per Person, Per night of your stay. Plan details. And it’s only valid if you’re staying at the blow resorts.
At these Moderate Resorts
Caribbean Beach Resort
Coronado Springs Resort
Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
At these Disney Value and Value Plus Resorts
Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites only
All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Can you Make Disney Free Dining Plan Modifications?
Yes! One of the perks of the Disney Free Dining Plan is that if your resort of choice doesn’t have the “right” dining plan for free, you can upgrade to the dining plan of your choice and pay the difference.
Disney Dining Plans and Resort Choices
Check out our post on Disney Free Dining and on Resort Levels to help you pick the best combo for your vacation.
