Disney Dining Plan Changes - What You Need to Know
Disney has made some changes to the Disney Dining Plan for next year. Find out what you need to know to have the best Disney dining experience!
Disney Dining Plan
The Disney Dining Plan can be a great way to budget for your Disney vacation. Enjoy a certain number of prepaid meals and snacks during your stay to make your vacation feel more "all-inclusive".
Spend more time enjoying your vacation and less time on meal budgeting while you're at Disney.
We have everything you need to know about the plan, including what comes with the plans and how to keep track of everything, in this guide. Also, check out the best use of your Snack Credits HERE.
New Changes
Four restaurants at Disney World have changed when you can redeem your Disney Dining Plan credits.
Right now, both The Edison and Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs accept Disney Dining Plan credits for lunch and dinner. Soon, though, The Edison will accept them only for dinner, while Terralina will accept them only for lunch.
These Disney Dining Plan changes will begin January 1, 2026.
EPCOT will see changes to Dining Plan availability at two of its restaurants. Via Napoli, which now takes credits for lunch and dinner, will accept them only at dinner next year. Meanwhile, Tutto Italia will make the opposite change-switching from lunch-and-dinner acceptance to lunch-only.
What Does This Mean For You!
It is important to know these changes before booking your dining reservations. If you're using the Disney Dining Plan, make sure the locations and times of your reservations accept your dining credits.
Be sure to verify that the location and time of your reservation will accept your dining credits!
Don't forget, Kids (ages 3-9) can eat free when you purchase a 2026 package with a dining plan for your family (ages 10 and above). Be sure to get the details on this deal HERE.
What do you think of these changes to the dining plan? Do you like using the dining plan at Disney? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!
