food IS a theme park
After quite literally waiting years for the Disney Dining Plan to return, it will finally be back in early 2024.
Full Spread
But, since it’s been a while, we’ve been doing our best to bring you our top tips on how to make the most of the Dining Plan. We’ve covered why you definitely should buy it, and we’ve even talked about why you shouldn’t buy it. And now, we’re sharing what we think are hands down the three best values on the Disney Dining Plan.
Updated on May 15th, 2024
The Disney Dining Plan is BACK but you could be making a BIG mistake with it!
Full spread from Columbia Harbour House
You’ll be able to use your Dining Plan credits as you please on qualifying foods in a number of restaurants. But if you don’t go in with a strategy, you could end up using your precious Dining Plan credits on incredibly cheap (or not satisfying) meals. If you really want to make sure you’re getting the BIGGEST bang for your buck, using the Dining Plan to your advantage, and getting the BEST food possible with it, there is a bit of planning that needs to go into your day. And we’re here to help!
Here at DFB, we are all about making sure your time and money are well spent when you visit Walt Disney World.
Mickey Pretzel Time!
Disney may not have brought back the Disney Dining Plan just yet, but there are still a lot of ways to score a deal on your meal. We’re bringing you the best Quick Service restaurants to grab a bite if you’re looking for BIG portions at an affordable price! Let’s get to it!
Looking at the amount of Disney World restaurants can make you feel a bit overwhelmed about where to eat!
Disney World
Every year, we take a look at the best dining options for those of you on the Disney Dining Plan. However, there is currently no dining plan in place at Disney World. So this year, we’re giving you a look at the best value table service restaurants to pay for out-of-pocket!
It’s the new year, which means it’s time to talk about how to best plan for your Disney World vacation in 2020! As you know, we here at DFB are all about helping you make sure your time and dollars at the Disney parks are well spent, which is why we’ve put together a list of our top quick-service picks for 2020 for you!
Primo Piatto
These restaurants will help you stretch that Disney Dining Plan credit without skimping on food quality or atmosphere! And remember — quick-service spots don’t require an advance dining reservation! So without further delay, here are our top nine recommendations for a satisfying fill-up with the BEST value at Disney World!
The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is underway, once again transforming World Showcase and Future World into one ginormous smorgasbord! (Check out our Best of the Fest along with our Full Booth Menus (AND FOOD PHOTOS!) here if you haven’t already!)
Food and Wine Festival 2019
We turn our attention now to those of you looking to optimize your Festival consumption! That’s right — we’re talking about this year’s best shareable plates! These amply-portioned options are large enough for you and members of your crew to devour together! By sharing larger items, you can save a few dollars to try something else on your list — win-win!
Purchasing the Disney Dining Plan (or scoring free DDP!) for your Walt Disney World vacation can mean real value for your vacation dining — but some uses of those Disney Dining Plan credits (officially called entitlements) are better than others.
Cinderella Castle Views
This time, it’s all about the one-credit table service Disney Dining Plan! We scour menus to try to find the monetary values, but we also consider food quality and the atmosphere in which guests dine. Because it doesn’t matter how much money you’re saving by using your credits if the restaurant’s environment and food are duds.
Easily one of the most spectacular restaurants in terms of decor and ambiance, Morimoto Asia in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs also offers tremendous value. But the best part? The food is outstanding!
Orange Chicken
Dinner at Morimoto Asia is a signature affair and requires two DDP credits, but for 2018, lunch remains one credit — and it’s a credit very well spent! Some entrees here cost nearly $40, and there are plenty of options for alcoholic beverages if you’re looking to up your value even further.
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