We’ve got some GREAT news if you’re planning a trip to Disney World in 2025!

First of all, there’s a new nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom. Not only that, but a brand-new Villains-themed show is debuting in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Oh, and the best part? There’s a new FREE DINING offer and it’s available NOW!

Disney is offering a new deal, and bookings are available starting as of TODAY, January 2nd! You can get a FREE Disney Dining Plan with the purchase of select Disney World vacation packages for hotel stays this summer.

Free Dining Offer

Between January 2nd and February 10th, Disney is offering a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (at minimum) Disney vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with a Park Hopper option. This means you only have roughly a one-month window to book a trip.

The deal will apply to vacations starting May 27th through June 26th and July 7th through August 6th, 2025. Note that if you want free dining, you must purchase a non-discounted vacation package. That means no hotel discounts!

Disney Dining Plan

Currently, Disney has two versions of the Disney Dining Plan for different budgets and planning styles. The Dining Plan is an optional add-on to your Disney World trip (but you must book a stay at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel). Once you purchase the Dining Plan, you have basically pre-paid for your meals. Then, on vacation, you simply:

1. Head to a restaurant on the list of participating locations
2. EAT!
3. Scan your MagicBand, Key to the World card, or Disney MagicMobile pass

At the end of the meal, the credits for your food will be deducted from your pre-paid meal or snack allotment, so you don’t pay while you’re at the restaurant. (Note: Gratuity is not included at table-service meals.)

Our Disney Dining Plan FAQ will answer your biggest questions!

Currently, you can use the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan or the Standard Disney Dining Plan.

With the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan, you get the following (per person, per night):

• 2 Quick Service Meals
• 1 Snack

Further, with each Quick Service Meal Entitlement, you’ll receive:

• 1 Entrée (including any accompanying sides)
• 1 Beverage (includes specialty drinks such as milkshakes and alcoholic beverages where available for guests using an Adult Quick Service Credit)

With the Standard Disney Dining Plan, you get the following (per person, per night):

• 1 Table Service Meal
• 1 Quick Service Meal
• 1 Snack

Additionally, with each Standard Dining Plan Meal Entitlement, you’ll receive:

• 1 Entrée (with accompanying sides)
• 1 Dessert (Lunch and Dinner Only)
• 1 Beverage (Includes Specialty Beverages and Alcoholic Drinks)

OR

• 1 Family Style or Buffet Meal (Includes all-you-care-to-eat food and standard drinks.)
• You can also order an alcoholic or specialty beverage

The Disney Plan package you receive will depend on the hotel you book. For select Deluxe Villa and Deluxe Resort hotels, you will get a free Standard Disney Dining Plan. If you book a Moderate or Value Resort hotel, you will get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. The number of packages allocated for this offer is limited, so if you hope to take advantage of the deal, you might want to consider booking sooner rather than later.

Here is a complete list of the hotels included in the deal:

Standard Disney Dining Plan – Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (Disney Vacation Club)
• Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas
• Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
• Disney’s Old Key West Resort
• Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• Disney’s Riviera Resort
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
• The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Standard Disney Dining Plan – Deluxe Resort Hotels

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Disney’s Beach Club Resort
• Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
• Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan – Moderate Resort Hotels

• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
• Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan – Value Resort Hotels

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
• Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Without Disney’s new free dining offer, you’ll pay over $50 per adult per day for the Quick Service Dining Plan and over $95 per adult per day for the Standard Dining Plan.

Here’s the full list of prices for 2025 Dining Plans:

Quick Service Disney Dining Plan:

• $59.14 per night per adult (ages 10 and up)
• $24.70 per night per child (age 3-9)

Standard Disney Dining Plan:

• $97.70 per night per adult (ages 10 and up)
• $30.78 per night per child (age 3-9)

The number of meals and snacks is based on the number of nights you stay in Disney World.

Whether or not the Dining Plan is worth it for you depends on how much food you and your family usually eat on vacation. Our best suggestion is to crunch the numbers. We have a full chapter on deciding whether the Dining Plan is worth it for your family in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book.  You can get your own copy here!

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

If you are feeling overwhelmed planning for your Disney World vacation, you should contact Small World Vacations. They can help take the stress out of planning a Disney World vacation, and they are there for you every step of the way. Plus, they can even help you take advantage of deals like this free Disney Dining Plan. Their services are completely free, so there is no reason not to get some help with your planning!

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

Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World Resort

Will you be taking advantage of this deal? Tell us in the comments.