The Disney Dining Plan is a method of pre-paying for meals and snacks at Walt Disney World. There are two versions of the Plan at different price points to suit different needs: the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan and the standard Disney Dining Plan. The Disney Dining Plan is an optional add-on must be purchased as part of a Disney World Vacation Package which also includes your Disney World hotel stay.
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For several years Disney has run a promotion during certain times of the year that offers the Disney Dining Plan to guests for FREE (widely referred to as “Free Dining”) with the purchase of a paid Walt Disney World Vacation Package.
Can Disney Vacation Club Members Get Free Dining?
When offered, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members are able to purchase Disney Dining Plans, but cannot take advantage of Free Disney World Dining Offers while using their DVC Points for accommodations.
In order for DVC members to book Free Dining, they must book a Walt Disney World Vacation Package through Disney, complete with a Disney World Resort hotel stay (again, the stay can NOT be booked using DVC points).
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For more details on how DVC works with the Disney Dining Plan, visit our Dining Plans for Annual Passholders and DVC Members Reference Page.
For information about Free Dining Plan offers visit our Disney World Free Dining Offer page.
For more Disney dining information, including details on dining discounts, restaurants, menus, and more, visit our Disney Dining Reference Page.
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