The Disney Dining Plan is a very popular option that can be added to most Disney World Vacation packages.  There are several different Disney Dining Plans to help match different dining preferences and budgets.  You can save money by using the Disney Dining Plans, as well as, reduce stress since your dining costs can be predetermined and paid for ahead of time.  This allows you to relax and enjoy your vacation, and that's what vacations are all about.

If you are unfamiliar with Disney's Dining Plan and the associated lingo, you can get more detailed definitions at the Only WDWorld Disney Dining Plan Fact Page.

Disney's Quick Service Dining Plan
The Quick Service Dining Plan was first added in 2009 and has proven to be very popular.  This is the lowest cost Disney Dining Plan and it gives you the greatest flexibility if you do not know what park you will be on which day and/or you hate to tie yourself down by making restaurant reservations ahead of time.

2010 Quick Service Dining Plan Prices:
Adults (Ages 10+) : $31.99 per day

Children: (Ages 3-9): $ 9.99 per day

What you get:
•Two (2) Quick Services Meals
•Two (2) Snacks

For each night of your stay
•Also each guest will receive one (1) Resort refillable Drink Mug good for unlimited drink refills at your resort for the duration of your stay.

Full Details and Restaurant List

Disney Dining Plan
This is sometimes referred to as the Basic Plan and is the original dining plan.  It is for the family that enjoys the Disney World restaurants and wants to have one sit down meal per day at a Disney World Table Service Restaurant.  This includes many different character meals that provide great entertainment and enhance the Disney Vacation experience for the whole family.
 
2010 Disney Dining Plan Prices:
Adults (Ages 10+) : $41.99 per day (regular season)
Children: (Ages 3-9): $11.99 per day (regular season
What You Get:
•One (1) Table Service meal
•One (1) Quick Service meal
•One (1) Snack
for each night of your stay.

Full Details and Restaurant List

Disney's Deluxe Dining Plan
This plan is for the family that vacation is all about the dining experience.  This plan provides you with 3 Table Service Dining credits per day.  This is a great plan for those who like multiple table service meals per day or if you enjoy some of Disney World's Signature Dining Experiences which require 2 Table Service Credits per meal.
 
2010 Disney's Deluxe Dining Plan Prices:
Adults (Ages 10+) : $71.99 per day

Children: (Ages 3-9): $20.99 per day

What You Get:

A Total of 3 of the following in any combination
•Table Service meals + Appetizer
•Quick Service Meals
Also:
•Two (2) Snacks
For each night of your stay.

Full Details and Restaurant List

Enjoy The Disney Dining Experience
A big part of a vacation at the Walt Disney World resort is the food and the Dining Experience.  By not eating at the Disney World restaurants and sampling the great variety of cuisines and unique dining settings, you are missing a large part of Disney World.  The Dining plans allow you to enjoy dining without worrying about the cost of each particular item on the menu.  Each Dining credit allows you to pick from the entire menu, so you can eat what you are in the mood for and not be forced to constantly worry about getting the most expensive item on the menu.  Also each of the restaurants are themed and decorated in a manner that they become an attraction themselves.