disney dining plan

If you have read my previous article on the Disney Dining Plan, you know that I am not a huge fan. From a pure financial standpoint, most people are better off paying for meals out of pocket. You really have to work to come out ahead. Despite that, the Disney Dining Plan remains a popular option. What is even more popular is Disney's Free Dining offer. Pre-COVID, Disney offered a deal where, if you paid full price for a WDW vacation package (resort + tickets), Disney would give you either the Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan…

When Disney announced the return of the Dining Plan for 2024, I asked the question "Is it worth it?" At the time, I didn't know because pricing had not been announced. However, now that we know how much the Disney Dining Plan will cost, I finally had a chance to run the numbers to see if it was actually a good deal. After doing the math, I have come to the following conclusion: The Disney Dining Plan is a TERRIBLE deal for most people If you really work at it, you might break even. But you are unlikely to come…

Last week, Disney announced a number of big changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. One of those changes that is getting the most attention is the return of the Disney Dining Plan. This is a pre-pandemic feature where guests staying at a WDW hotel could pre-pay for their on-property meals prior to their trip. The popularity stemmed from the fact that you could budget for dining in advance and, if you took full advantage of the plan, you might actually save money. In addition, Disney sometimes offered "free dining". This is where you could get a dining plan…