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2018 Disney Dining Plan Prices and Changes
Disney has released the 2018 prices and changes to the very popular Disney Dining Plans at the Walt Disney World Resort. These prepaid dining options make it easy to enjoy the wide variety of excellent dining options during your Disney World Resort vacation.
What's New For 2018?
For the Disney Dining Plan veterans we will cut to the chase! All 3 Disney Dining Plan options will now include premium non-alcoholic beverage choices for those under 21 and alcoholic beverage options for those ages 21 and over at ALL Table Service and Quick Service meals!This is definitely a new added perk that we haven't seen before! Here are the details for the new beverage options that are available when redeeming your Disney Dining Plan meal credits:
Beverages (2018 plan only):
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
A single-serving non-alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Artisanal Milkshakes
- Fresh Smoothies
- Premium Hot Chocolate
- Soda, Coffee or Tea
A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Beer or Cider
- Wine or Sangria
- Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails
Most beer, wine and mixed drink beverages included, some exceptions apply. Guests must be age 21 or older and present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may only be redeemed with a Quick-Service or Table Service meal entitlement.
Disney Dining Plan Prices For 2018
As expected there are slight increases to the costs of the Disney Dining Plans (DDP) for 2018, but they are reasonable considering that there are new features (premium beverages) added to the offering.
Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
- Adult $52.50 / per night
- Child (ages 3-9) $21.75 per night
Disney Dining Plan
- Adult $75.49 / per night
- Child (ages 3-9) $25.76 per night
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan
- Adult $116.25 / per night
- Child (ages 3-9) $ 40.00 per night
Disney Quick Service Dining Plan Explained
Enjoy casual meals and snacks at Quick-Service locations—they’re a great place to eat, just order at a counter or register and then find a seat.
What's Included
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:
- 2 Quick-Service Meals
- 2 Snacks
Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.
Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
Snacks:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
- Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
- Popcorn scoop
- 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea
- Prepackaged milk or juice
- Piece of whole fruit
- Bag of snacks
- 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola®, Sprite® or Dasani® water
- 20 oz. fountain soft drink
Beverages:
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
A single-serving non-alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Artisanal Milkshakes
- Fresh Smoothies
- Premium Hot Chocolate
- Soda, Coffee or Tea
A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Beer or Cider
- Wine or Sangria
- Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails
Most beer, wine and mixed drink beverages included, some exceptions apply. Guests must be age 21 or older and present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may only be redeemed with a Quick-Service meal entitlement.
Disney Dining Plan Explained
Delight in unparalleled service and cuisine with a touch of Disney magic at one or more than 50 Table-Service restaurants, in addition to enjoying on-the-go meals and snacks.
What’s Included
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:
- 1 Quick-Service Meal
- 1 Table-Service Meal
- 2 Snacks
Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.
Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
Each Table-Service meal includes (for breakfast):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
-OR-
- 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal
Each Table-Service meal includes (for lunch or dinner):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Dessert*
- Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
-OR-
- 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal
Snacks:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
- Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
- Popcorn scoop
- 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea
- Prepackaged milk or juice
- Piece of whole fruit
- Bag of snacks
- 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola®, Sprite® or Dasani® water
- 20 oz. fountain soft drink
Beverages :
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single-serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single-serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
A single-serving non-alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Artisanal Milkshakes
- Fresh Smoothies
- Premium Hot Chocolate
- Soda, Coffee or Tea
A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Beer or Cider
- Wine or Sangria
- Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails
Most beer, wine and mixed drink beverages included, some exceptions apply. Guests 21 and older must present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may only be redeemed with a Quick-Service or Table-Service meal entitlement.
Disney Deluxe Dining Plan Explained
Make your dining experience one to remember from the first bite to the last with our most comprehensive dining plan that gives you the most meals with delicious appetizers, in addition to delectable snacks.
What's Included
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay:
- 3 Meals
- 2 Snacks
Each Guest ages 3 and over will receive a refillable drink mug, which is eligible for refills at self-service beverage islands at Quick-Service locations at any Disney Resort hotel.
Each Quick-Service meal includes (for breakfast, lunch or dinner):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
Each Table-Service meal includes (for breakfast):
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
-OR-
- 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal
Each Table-Service meal includes (for lunch or dinner):
- 1 Appetizer
- 1 Entrée
- 1 Dessert*
- 1 Non-alcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage, for Guests 21 and older—2018 plan only)
-OR-
- 1 Full Buffet** or Family-Style Meal
Snacks:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
At Quick-Service restaurants, most Outdoor Carts and select merchandise locations, snacks may include a single serving of items such as:
- Frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
- Popcorn scoop
- 12 oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea
- Prepackaged milk or juice
- Piece of whole fruit
- Bag of snacks
- 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola®, Sprite® or Dasani® water
- 20 oz. fountain soft drink
Beverages:
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single-serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
Guests under 21 years of age can choose one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered). Guests 21 and older can choose either one non-alcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) or one single-serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) within their meal entitlement.
A single-serving non-alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Artisanal Milkshakes
- Fresh Smoothies
- Premium Hot Chocolate
- Soda, Coffee or Tea
A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as:
- Beer or Cider
- Wine or Sangria
- Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails
Most beer, wine and mixed drink beverages included, some exceptions apply. Guests must be 21 or older and present valid ID to be served alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may only be redeemed with a Quick-Service or Table-Service meal entitlement.
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Ultimate Disney Dining Plan Value Rankings
The Disney Dining Plans continue to be amongst the most popular options that guests add on to their Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages. In order to help both the experienced and the novice Disney World guests get the most value for their money, Only WDWorld has created the Ultimate Disney Dining Plan Value Rankings!
Ranking The Disney World Restaurants By Dining Plan Value
There are many different ways to rank and categorize the multitude of restaurants on the Walt Disney World Resort property. There are over 70 Table Service (sit down and be waited on) Restaurants alone. We set out to rank all of the Table Service restaurants that accept the Disney Dining Plan in terms of best Value for the customer.Whether you pay for the Disney Dining Plan or receive it for FREE as part of a promotional package, it is still in your best interest to get the most value for your money. Each Disney Dining Plan (DDP) Table Service credit for an adult (ages 10+) has a monetary value of approximately $37.66 for 2014.
In order to fairly rank the restaurants, we looked at the entire menu of offerings for each restaurant and picked a median range priced entree and dessert for comparison purposes. In most cases you can make the restaurant an even better deal by always selecting the most expensive item on the menu, but in practice entire families rarely do this for every person for every meal during their vacation.
Understanding the Restaurant Ratings
The ranking is on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best value. If you choose a restaurant with a rating of 7 - 10 then you are getting a great deal. These are the restaurants that you want to target for your Disney World Vacations. This means that by using the DDP you are getting more value than you paid for! You should target these restaurants as much as possible during your vacation.The next category is breaking even, this would be scores of 5 - 6. This is fine. You are getting your money's worth, but no more. Choose these restaurants, if your family would really enjoy eating there, but try to limit them to one or two during your vacation.
The last category is low value (aka losing money) for ranks of 1 - 4. Here you are paying more to eat at these restaurants than you would if you did not use the Disney Dining Plan. In some cases you may pay over $15 more per person. Do not choose these restaurants if you are using the DDP or pay for these out of pocket (OOP) and use your DDP credits during other meals.
Unless stated specifically, the rankings were based upon the Dinner Menu pricing. The Dinner menu is typically the most expensive and the best use of the DDP credits. Choosing to use the DDP at Breakfast or Lunch is usually a losing proposition in terms of Value.
Ultimate Disney Dining Plan Rankings
Here is our 2014 Disney Dining Plan Table Service Value Ranking for 69 restaurants that accept the DDP.| # | Restaurant | Location | Dining Plan Value |
| 1 | Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall | Epcot | 10 |
| 2 | Chefs de France | Epcot | 9 |
| 3 | Tutto Italia Ristorante | Epcot | 9 |
| 4 | Chef Mickey's | Disney's Contemporary Resort | 9 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | Magic Kingdom | 8 |
| 6 | Boma - Flavors Of Africa | Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - JamboHouse | 8 |
| 7 | Chip 'N Dale's Harvest Feast At The Garden Grill | Epcot | 7 |
| 8 | Restaurant Marrekesh | Epcot | 7 |
| 9 | Tokyo Dining | Epcot | 7 |
| 10 | Teppan Edo | Epcot | 7 |
| 11 | La Hacienda de San Angel | Epcot | 7 |
| 12 | Kouzzina By Cat Cora | Disney's Boardwalk | 7 |
| 13 | 1900 Park Fare | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa | 7 |
| 14 | 'Ohana | Disney's Polynesian Resort | 7 |
| 15 | Cape May Café | Disney's Beach Club Resort | 7 |
| 16 | Coral Reef | Epcot | 6 |
| 17 | Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria | Epcot | 6 |
| 18 | Biergarten Restaurant | Epcot | 6 |
| 19 | San Angel Inn Ristorante | Epcot | 6 |
| 20 | The Wave Of American Flavors | Disney's Contemporary Resort | 6 |
| 21 | T-Rex Café | Downtown Disney | 6 |
| 22 | Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant | Downtown Disney | 6 |
| 23 | Portobello Country Italian Trattoria | Downtown Disney | 6 |
| 24 | Paradiso 37 | Downtown Disney | 6 |
| 25 | Liberty Tree Tavern | Magic Kingdom | 5 |
| 26 | Fairytale Dining At Cinderella's Royal Table | Magic Kingdom | 5 |
| 27 | Shutters at Old Port Royale | Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort | 5 |
| 28 | Maya Grill | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | 5 |
| 29 | Whispering Canyon | Disney's Wilderness Lodge | 5 |
| 30 | Captain's Grille | Disney's Yacht Club resort | 5 |
| 31 | Be Our Guest Restaurant | Magic Kingdom | 4 |
| 32 | Yak and Yeti Restaurant | Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park | 4 |
| 33 | Rainforest Café | Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park | 4 |
| 34 | Big River Grille & Brewing Works | Disney's Boardwalk | 4 |
| 35 | The Turf Club Bar & Grill | Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa | 4 |
| 36 | Rainforest Café | Downtown Disney | 4 |
| 37 | Tony's Town Square Restaurant | Magic Kingdom | 3 |
| 38 | Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 3 |
| 39 | 50's Prime Time Café | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 3 |
| 40 | Hollywood and Vine | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 3 |
| 41 | Mama Melrose Ristorante Italiano | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 3 |
| 42 | Tusker House Restaurant | Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park | 3 |
| 43 | Sanaa | Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | 3 |
| 44 | California Grill | Disney's Contemporary Resort | 3 |
| 45 | Olivia's Café | Disney's Old Key West Resort | 3 |
| 46 | Boatwright's Dining Hall | Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort | 3 |
| 47 | Kona Café | Disney's Polynesian Resort | 3 |
| 48 | Yachtsman Steakhouse | Disney's Yacht Club resort | 3 |
| 49 | Planet Hollywood | Downtown Disney | 3 |
| 50 | Le Cellier Steakhouse | Epcot | 2 |
| 51 | Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room | Epcot | 2 |
| 52 | Monsieur Paul | Epcot | 2 |
| 53 | Jiko - The Cooking Place | Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - JamboHouse | 2 |
| 54 | Grand Floridian Café | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa | 2 |
| 55 | Narcoossee's | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa | 2 |
| 56 | Citrico's | Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa | 2 |
| 57 | Artist Point | Disney's Wilderness Lodge | 2 |
| 58 | Fulton's Crab House | Downtown Disney | 2 |
| 59 | Wolfgang Puck Grand Café-Dining Room | Downtown Disney | 2 |
| 60 | Bongo's Cuban Café | Downtown Disney | 2 |
| 61 | Crossroads at House Of Blues | Downtown Disney | 2 |
| 62 | The Plaza Restaurant | Magic Kingdom | 1 |
| 63 | The Hollywood Brown Derby | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 1 |
| 64 | Flying Fish Café | Disney's Boardwalk | 1 |
| 65 | ESPN Club | Disney's Boardwalk | 1 |
| 66 | Trail's End Restaurant | Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground | 1 |
| 67 | Beaches and Cream Soda Shop | Disney's Beach Club Resort | 1 |
| 68 | Splitsville Luxury Lanes | Downtown Disney | 1 |
| 69 | Ohana - Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch and Friends | Disney's Polynesian Resort | 1 |
Top 8 Disney World Restaurants For The Disney Dining Plan
The Disney Dining Plan is one of the most popular options to choose while on your Walt Disney World Resort Vacation. The key to getting the best value for your hard earned money is to know which of the over 70 different dining choices to choose from, all without leaving the Disney World property.
This Only WDWorld article will list the Best Disney World Restaurants to use your Disney Dining Plan Table Service credits. The list is divided into two categories: Character Dining Restaurants and Non-Character Dining Restaurants.
Character Dining Restaurants
Each of these restaurants only count as one Table Service
Dining Credit, but you not only get a great meal, you also get time with Disney
Characters for photos, autographs, and some personal interactions. Here is our list of favorites in order of
priority:
- Chef Mickey’s – This buffet meal located in the Contemporary Resort is where you can find Mickey Mouse himself, along with several of his friends. A must do for families with young children.
- Crystal Palace – Located inside of the Magic Kingdom, this buffet with above average food, is the home to Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Located in the Norway Pavilion in Epcot this is the place to see Princesses! Usually a minimum of 4 different Princesses will be there, although they will not guarantee any particular one. You will also get to sample tastes of Norwegian Cuisine.
- 1900 Park Fare – Forget paying extra to eat with Cinderella in the Castle, come here to spend time with her and Prince Charming and have an excuse to visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Buffet style service allows the children to eat while they wait for the characters to come visit them at their table.
Non-Character Dining Experiences
Disney
World is the home to many wonderful Dining Experiences with over 60 different
sit down Table Service Restaurants to enjoy.
Some are unique that you can only find here, while others are well done
versions of what you may find elsewhere.
Here are our recommendations for you to try while using the Disney
Dining Plan:
- ‘Ohana – Located within the Polynesian resort this Hawaiian style dining experience is one to be remembered. Served family style, you will not go away hungry. Grilled meats are brought to your table and they do not stop until you have had enough. Don’t forget to save room for the incredible dessert. There is also entertainment for the children, including the famous coconut race!
- Coral Reef – This setting of this Epcot restaurant is unlike any you have dined in before. The mood is much quieter and the lighting is dimmer. Besides the great seafood and other menu choices this restaurant stands out because of the large glass wall that allows you to see into the main tank of the Living Seas Pavilion! Dine while you watch sharks, rays, sea turtles, and a variety of fish swim by. Kids and adults alike are mesmerized by the sight.
- Biergarten – Located within the Germany Pavilion in Epcot, this dining experience is just fun for the entire family. The restaurant is a buffet of German foods served in a setting that resembles an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. There is even a live band and entertainment that the entire family will enjoy.
- Chefs deFrance – Only in Epcot can you enjoy a Parisian styled café where all of the wait staff is from France! There aren’t any Disney Characters here, but you will get a great meal of French Cuisine and excellent attention from the servers. This choice is more about a fine meal in a nice atmosphere, than an entertainment venue.
This list includes two restaurants that are good dining
choices, but it is also about having an excuse to visit the Disney World
Resorts that they are located at. Each
of these resorts are truly Disney World Attractions unto themselves.
- Boma – Located in the Jambo House of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort, this buffet will give you an opportunity to taste a wide variety of Africa inspired dishes (don’t forget to try the Zebra Domes dessert!) You also want to give yourself time to explore the Resort. You absolutely can make an evening of this! Where else can you find a resort with its own Savannah with zebras, giraffe, Ankole cattle, ostriches, and a variety of other animals.
- Whispering Canyon Café – Travel to the American Northwest or at least Disney World’s version of it) and experience the Wilderness Lodge resort. The resort is stunning and this restaurant has good food and entertainment for the family. You can order off of the menu here, or order the family style barbeque skillets. Either before or after dining you will want to spend some time walking around this resort to check it out. Also recommend taking a boat ride to the Magic Kingdom when you are done (FREE of course!) to end the evening.
