It’s a new year in Disney World and Disney has already revealed its first free Disney Dining Plan offer of the year.

In case you missed it, you can now get the Disney Dining Plan FOR FREE if you book a vacation package with a hotel room and theme park tickets for the following dates:  May 27th through June 26th and July 7th through August 6th, 2025. You’ll need to book your package by February 10th, but if you’re interested in how to best use those Dining Plan snack credits in EPCOT (one of our favorite places in Disney World to grab a snack), we’ve got you covered.

What is the Disney Dining Plan?

The Disney Dining Plan is an optional add-on to your Disney World vacation package. Once you’ve paid to add the Dining Plan to your vacation package, you have basically prepaid for your meals during your trip. Once you arrive in Disney World, you’ll want to visit a participating restaurant, eat, and scan your MagicBand, Key to the World card, or Disney MagicMobile pass. Credits for your food will be deducted from your pre-paid allotment. Note that gratuity is not included, so you still need to tip.

There are two versions of the Dining Plan: the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan or the Standard Disney Dining Plan. Both plans include one snack credit for each day of your stay (note you don’t have to use them in any given day). You can use those snack credits on eligible snacks and drinks in Disney World. So how can you best use those snack credits in EPCOT to get as much value out of the Dining Plan as possible? We’ll tell you! Here’s what you’ll want to get.

Learn more about the Dining Plan here

Churro Sundae at La Cantina de San Angel — $7.99

Yep, out of habit, we’re starting in Mexico (#sorrynotsorry). So let’s talk about the Churro Sundae because it’s not just DELICIOUS, but it’s also $8, which means if you use a snack credit for it, you’re getting a great value out of it. This fun treat is made with mango Dole Whip, layered with whipped cream, and topped with lime Dole Whip and colorful green, red, and white sprinkles — yep, ALL our favorite things.

It’s fruity, it’s got miniature churros in it, what more could you want?

Read our review here

Mickey Cinnamon Roll at Kringla Bakery Og Kafe – $7.49

Okay, so we’ll admit that the first thing we always get at Kringla Bakery Og Kafe is the School Bread. But if you’re using snack credits, it’s not as good of a value as the Mickey Cinnamon Roll, which generally costs more. One thing we do love about this snack, though, is that it is a pretty decent size so you can share it.

It’s a solid cinnamon roll AND a solid snack and at $7.49, you’re getting the most out of that snack credit you’ll use for it.

Read our full review of this cinnamon roll

Sweet Pretzels at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe — $7

But, wait! Before you leave Norway, you might also want to pick up either the Sweet Pretzel with Chocolate or the Sweet Pretzel with Almonds because they’re $7 and also offer a good use of your snack credits. These are SUPER popular, and for good reason — they’re delicious!

So if you’re looking for another sweet treat while you’re visiting with Anna and Elsa, there you go.

Ultimate Guide To The Best Snacks At EPCOT

Werthers Caramel Popcorn at Karamell Küche — $7.99

If you get ANY snack at EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, you must get the caramel popcorn because it is made fresh and it is delicious. But also, at almost $8, you’re getting a good use of a snack credit. How perfect is that? We often grab a bag of this to take home because it travels so well.

Karamell Küche uses a certain kind of popcorn, too, so that the caramel sticks to the kernel better. You can even watch your popcorn getting made in the shop when you order it. YUM.

Learn how this popcorn is made

Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich at Karamell Küche for $7.79

Let’s stay in Germany because one of our ALL-TIME favorite snacks is here, although it sometimes goes away and is often just a seasonal snack. But if it’s an option, GET the Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich, which is also a worthy way to use a snack credit.

You get two delicious soft gingerbread cookies sandwiched with Werthers caramel and salted caramel buttercream frosting. This could be the most perfect snack that ever existed.

Read a review!

The American Dream at Fife and Drum for $7

The American Dream is THE specialty drink at the American Adventure Pavilion and it’s going to be a great snack to grab with a credit on a hot Florida day. It’s a slushy made with Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla soft serve, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry, and the colors are layered in red, white, and blue.

This is also a good snack to please kids with and being able to use a snack credit for it, even better, right?

Read our review of this drink

Mickey Pretzel with Cheese Sauce at Block and Hans — $8

Before you leave the great U.S.A., though, be sure to stop by Block and Hans to get a classic Mickey Pretzel with cheese sauce. At $8, you’re getting your money’s worth with the dining plan snack credit you’ll use for it. Plus, PLASTIC CHEEEEESSSSSEEEEE.

Why you’re there, you can grab a beer to go with that pretzel (although you’ll have to use your extra money for that). What’s more classic than a pretzel and beer?

Read our Block and Hans review

Kakigori at Kabuki Cafe — $7

Looking for a nice refreshing treat on a hot day? Use that snack credit for a Kakigori (basically, the Japanese version of a snow cone). You can use that credit for one flavor, but you may even be able to add additional flavors and sweetened condensed milk, too, on that credit (but be sure to ask the Cast Member there to be sure).

We recommend the sweetened condensed milk because it really turns a basic snow cone into a LOT more.

Read a review of Kabuki Cafe

Traditional Poutine at Refreshment Port — $7.50

You’ll find the unassuming Refreshment Port near Canada, so it makes sense that this is where you can get a Traditional Poutine with a snack credit. This is a classic poutine with french fries, beef gravy, and cheese curds — it doesn’t get more Canadian than that, right?

The thing we love about using a snack credit for the poutine is that it really feels more like a small meal, so you’re kinda’ getting a meal for a cheaper snack credit. SCORE.

Read our review of this classic poutine

Liege Waffle at Connections Eatery — $5.79

Okay, so $5.79 isn’t a GREAT value for the snack credit, but if you get the Liege Waffle at the Connections Eatery (NOT the cafe), you get a Liege Waffle topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, so you’re getting a pretty filling snack.

Every time we eat this, it makes us feel like we’re eating a fancy festival item, but you can get this version of the Liege waffle ALL through the year.

Read our review of this waffle

Black Garlic, Truffle, and Parmesan Fries at Connections Eatery — $6.49

So here’s a new snack that you HAVE to try — our reporters absolutely LOVE THESE. It’s the Black Garlic, Truffle, and Parm Fries at Connections Eatery and they are SO good. Think loaded fries, but elevated. They’re topped with black garlic-truffle aioli and parmesan cheese. YAS.

Granted, these aren’t exclusive to EPCOT because you can also get them at a couple of locations in Magic Kingdom, but they’re a good use of a snack credit on the Dining Plan.

Read our review of these fries

So if you’re going to be using the Disney Dining Plan in Disney World this year, make a note to get the MOST out of your snack credits with these treats in EPCOT. Also, stay tuned to DFB for more.

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What’s your favorite snack in EPCOT to use a snack credit on with the Disney Dining Plan? Let us know in the comments!