We’ve got some GREAT news for people planning a trip to Disney World in 2025! First of all, there’s a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom. FINALLY. Second, a brand-new Villains-themed show is debuting in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But the best news of all? There’s a new FREE DINING offer! Imagine enjoying your meals in Magic Kingdom…without paying a dime in the park!

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If you’ve never heard about the free dining offer, you might have some questions. In 2024, Disney reintroduced this special promotion to a small group of people, and the deal came with some caveats. Now that free dining is coming back in 2025, it’s gonna be WAY easier to take advantage of this deal. Here’s why!

In 2024, there were only two ways to qualify for free dining:

• Have a Disney Visa Card and purchase a non-discounted four-night/four-day Disney vacation package that included a room at a Disney Resort hotel and tickets with a Park Hopper option.
• Have a Disney+ subscription and purchase a non-discounted four-night/four-day Disney vacation package that included a room at a Disney hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.

If you didn’t own a Disney Visa or pay for the Disney+  streaming service, you were out of luck. But soon, a brand-new Disney Dining Plan offer will be available for ANYONE. It’s about to get WAY easier to get free dining, people!

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OK, so here’s the new offer. From January 2nd to February 10th, you can get a free Disney Dining Plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (minimum) Disney vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. The deal will apply to vacations starting May 27th through June 26th and July 7th through August 6th, 2025.

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Did you notice anything different about this offer? While the old 2024 offer required people to book a four-night, four-day Disney vacation package, this NEW offer has a three-night, three-day (minimum). That’s an instant savings!

Mickey Everything Chocolate Chip Cookie

Plus, this offer is not limited to people with a Disney+ subscription or a Disney Visa Card. As long as you meet the promotion requirements, you should qualify for free dining! If you need a little breakdown of exactly what you need to qualify for the free dining plan, we’ll spell it out nice and simple for you:

• Must book a vacation package between January 2nd and February 10th
• Must purchase a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (minimum) Disney vacation package
  • Your package must include:
    • A stay at a Disney World hotel
    • At least one theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option
• The vacation must occur May 27th through June 26th or July 7th through August 6th, 2025

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Not too complicated, right? As you’re deciding if this deal is right for you, it might help to see how much it costs to buy the Disney Dining Plan at full cost. 2025 Dining Plans range from $59.14 to $97.70 for adults (depending on the plan you select) and $24.70 to $30.78 per child. The longer your vacation, the more those costs start to add up, so the free dining deal can help you save a lot of money!

Our Disney Dining Plan at Disney World Page has EVERYTHING you need to know!

Although this deal can help you save money, it’s still a good idea to weigh the pros and cons of using the Dining Plan on vacation. It might make more sense to use a Disney World hotel discount and pay out of pocket for your meals — especially if you don’t eat a lot of food on vacation. We have some great information about the Dining Plan in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book.  You can get your own copy here!

We also have a guide entirely focused on the Disney Dining Plan! The DFB Guide to Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan breaks down each plan and everything you need to know.

Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

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Disney Dining Plan Resources

• Full Disney Dining Plan FAQ — everything you need to know about the Disney Dining Plans.
• How to Maximize Your Disney Dining Plan Credits!
• Why You SHOULD Buy the Disney Dining Plan
• Why You Should NOT Buy the Disney Dining Plan

In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

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