{"id":60150,"date":"2018-02-09T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=60150"},"modified":"2022-04-08T23:54:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T03:54:04","slug":"disney-dining-plan-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/disney-dining-plan-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Friday: The Disney Dining Plan Can Be a Great Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-Dining-Plan-Savings.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-Dining-Plan-Savings.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-Dining-Plan-Savings.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-Dining-Plan-Savings-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Disney-Dining-Plan-Savings-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Disney Dining Plan is one of those things in the Disney online community that gets a lot of attention. Why? Well, the topic of discussion always goes to are the plans worth it? Are they worth the money and can you get a good value out of them?<\/p>\n<p>Well, thanks to a change that occurred in 2018, the Disney Dining Plans have become an exceptional value, if you know how to use it! So, just what change occurred? Well, now, Guests are able to choose from several new beverage options including non-alcoholic specialty beverages and, for Guests 21 and older, beer, wine and cocktails. Yep! I said alcoholic beverages are now included with the three Disney Dining Plans!<\/p>\n<p>What items are now included?<\/p>\n<h5>Non-alcoholic Options:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Canned and bottled single-serving non-alcoholic beverages<\/li>\n<li>Any size single-serving fountain soda (refills included, where available)<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving non-alcoholic specialty beverages (smoothies, milkshakes, frozen coffees, slushies, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving brewed coffees and teas (refills included, where available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Alcoholic Options:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Single serving canned or bottled beer<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving regular size draft beer<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving wines by the glass or single-serving canned and bottled wines<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving canned and bottled cocktails<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving specialty cocktails on the menu<\/li>\n<li>Single-serving non-alcoholic specialty beverage that is also on the alcoholic menu (ie: Strawberry smoothie with dark rum.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ok&#8230;now we&#8217;re talking, right?!<\/p>\n<p>But you&#8217;re going to want facts, right? Just how can the Disney Dining Plans be a good value? Let&#8217;s do the math. Let&#8217;s take a look at the potential savings that could occur with a family of four &#8211; two adults and two children under the age of 9 &#8211; using current pricing.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Service Disney Dining Plan Example<\/h2>\n<p>For 2018 the price of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/myw\/quick-service-dining-plan\/\">Quick Service Dining Plan<\/a> per person per night:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult (Ages 10 and up): $52.49<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Child (Ages 3-9): $21.75<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Breakfast<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/fountain-view-menu\/\"><strong>Fountain View \u2013 Starbucks<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nUses 1 snack credit per person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Venti Frappuccino (5.79)<br \/>\nAdult #2 \u2013\u00a0Venti Frappuccino (5.79)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Smoothie (4.99)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Smoothie (4.99)<br \/>\nMeal Total $21.56<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/tangierine-cafe-menu\/\">Tangierine Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUses 1 Quick Service meal credit per person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Saffron Rotisserie Chicken (17.99) Tangierine Cocktail (9.00)<br \/>\nAdult #2 \u2013 Saffron Rotisserie Chicken (17.99) Tangieriene Cocktail (9.00)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Kid\u2019s meal (8.99)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Kid\u2019s Meal (8.99)<br \/>\nMeal Total $71.96<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Dinner<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/katsura-grill-menu\/\">Katsura Grill<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUses 1 Quick-service credit per person<br \/>\nAdult #1 Garlic Shrimp (14.00)\u00a0Sapporo Draft Beer (8.00)<br \/>\nAdult #2 Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki (14.00)\u00a0Sapporo Draft Beer (8.00)<br \/>\nChild #1 Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki (9.00)<br \/>\nChild #2 Beef and Shrimp Teriyaki (9.00)<br \/>\nMeal Total $62.00<\/p>\n<h5>Snack<\/h5>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/boulangeriepatisserie-menu\/\">Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nUses 1 snack credit per person<br \/>\nAdult #1 Bisque de Homard (4.90)<br \/>\nAdult #2 Croissant Jambon Fromage (4.75)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u00a0Mousse au Chocolate (4.50)<br \/>\nChild #2 Chocolate Tart (4.50)<br \/>\nMeal Total $18.65<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Totals<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Total cost of meals if paid out of pocket: <strong>$174.17<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal cost paid for Disney\u2019s Dining Quick Service Plan: <strong>$148.48<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal Savings: <strong>$25.69<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Standard Disney Dining Plan Example<\/h2>\n<p>For 2018 the price of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/myw\/disney-dining-plan\/\">Disney Dining Plan<\/a> per person per night:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult (Ages 10 and up): $75.49<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Child (Ages 3-9): $25.80<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Breakfast<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/be-our-guest-menu\/\"><strong>Be Our Guest Restaurant<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Quick Service Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1- Croque Madame (25.00) Drink (3.29)<br \/>\nAdult #2- Vegetable Quiche (25.00) Drink (3.29)<br \/>\nChild #1- Crepes (14.00)<br \/>\nChild #2- French Toast (14.00)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $84.58<\/p>\n<h5>Lunch<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/starbucks-main-street-bakery-menu\/\"><strong>Starbucks Main Street Bakery<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Snack Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1-\u00a0Double Chocolate Chip Frappe- Venti (5.79)<br \/>\nAdult #2- Caramel Macchiato \u2013 Venti (5.79)<br \/>\nChild #1-\u00a0Strawberry Smoothie (4.99)<br \/>\nChild #2-\u00a0Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher (4.99)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $21.56<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Snack <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/aloha-isle-menu\/\"><strong>Aloha Isle<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Snack Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1-\u00a0Pineapple Float (5.49)<br \/>\nAdult #2- Pineapple Float (5.49)<br \/>\nChild #1- Pineapple DOLE WHIP\u00ae Cup (4.49)<br \/>\nChild #2- Pineapple DOLE WHIP\u00ae Cup (4.49)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $19.96<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Dinner<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/ohana-menu\/\"><strong>Ohana<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Table Service Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Buffet (46.00)\u00a0Alcoholic Drink (10.00)<br \/>\nAdult #2 -Buffet (46.00)\u00a0Alcoholic Drink (10.00)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Buffet (26.00)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Buffet (26.00)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $164.00<\/p>\n<h5>Totals<\/h5>\n<p>Total cost of meals if paid out of pocket:<strong> $290.10<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal paid for Disney\u2019s Dining Plan: <strong>$202.58<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal Savings:<strong> $87.52<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Deluxe Disney Dining Plan Example<\/h2>\n<p>For 2018 the price of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/myw\/deluxe-dining\/\">Deluxe Disney Dining Plan<\/a> per person per night:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult (Ages 10 and up): $116.25<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Child (Ages 3-9): $39.90<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/cape-may-cafe-menu\/\"><strong>Cape May Character Breakfast<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Table Service Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Buffet Price (35.14) Mimosa (10.00)<br \/>\nAdult #2 \u2013 Buffet Price (35.14) Mimosa (10.00)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Buffet Price (20.23)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Buffet Price (20.23)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $130.74<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/rose-and-crown-menu\/\"><strong>Rose and Crown<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Table Service Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1- Grilled New York Strip Steak (32.00) Sticky Toffee Pudding (8.00) Welsh Dragon Drink (11.25)<br \/>\nAdult #2- Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon (27.00) Lemon Scone (8.00) Leaping Leprechaun Drink (13.75)<br \/>\nChild #1- Steak and Chips (12.00)<br \/>\nChild #2- Bangers and Mash (12.00)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $124.00<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Snack<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Snack Cart<br \/>\nUses 1 Snack Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Popcorn (4.00)<br \/>\nAdult #2 \u2013 smartWater (4.25)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Hot Pretzel (5.00)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Hot Pretzel (5.00)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $18.25<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Dinner<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/garden-grill-menu\/\"><strong>Garden Grill<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Table Service Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1- Buffet Price (44.72) Citrus Freeze (11.50)<br \/>\nAdult #2- Buffet Price (44.72) Citrus Freeze (11.50)<br \/>\nChild #1- Buffet Price (26.62)<br \/>\nChild #2- Buffet Price (26.62)<br \/>\nMeal Total: $165.68<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Snack<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/karamell-kuche-menu\/\"><strong>Karamel Kuche<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a>Uses 1 Snack Credit Per Person<br \/>\nAdult #1 \u2013 Caramel &amp; Chocolate Pineapple (4.79)<br \/>\nAdult #2 \u2013 Caramel &amp; Chocolate Dipped Strawberry (4.49)<br \/>\nChild #1 \u2013 Caramel Chocolate Fudge (4.49)<br \/>\nChild #2 \u2013 Peanut Butter Caramel Crunch Cookie (4.49)<br \/>\nMeal Total $18.26<\/p>\n<h5>Totals<\/h5>\n<p>Total cost of meals if paid out of pocket: <strong>$456.93<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal paid for Disney\u2019s Magic Your Way Deluxe Dining Plan: <strong>$312.48<\/strong><br \/>\nTotal Savings: <strong>$144.45<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, there really is a lot of savings that can be had with the three different 2018 Disney Dining Plans!<\/p>\n<p>The best advice I can give you about figuring out if the Disney Dining Plan is worth it though is to do the math. As you can see with our quick examples above, just figuring out a rough estimate on what a family could purchase while on the Disney Dining Plan can show that the money saved can be quite substantial.<\/p>\n<p><em>What are your thoughts on the 2018 Disney Dining Plans? Do you think they are a good way to save money? Share your thoughts in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! Check below for easy ways to share!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Disney Dining Plan is one of those things in the Disney online community that gets a lot of attention. Why? Well, the topic of discussion always goes to are the plans worth it? Are they worth the money and can you get a good value out of them? 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