Disney Dining Plan Updated But Missing Favorite Locations

The Disney Dining Plan started the New Year with several changes, and many now ask if this is worth the added cost.

Disney Dining Plan Options

There are 2 Disney Dining Plan options. The Quick-Service Dining Planis the most basic, with no table service, 2 quick-service meals (per day), 1 snack or non-alcoholic drink (per day), and a resort refillable mug.

With the second being the Table Service Dining Plan with 1 table service meal (per day), 1 quick-service meal (per day), 1 snack or non-alcoholic drink (per day), and a resort refillable mug.

Disney has hinted at a 3rd option, but this does not appear available for the start of 2026.

Disney Dining Plan Changes

Earlier this week, we saw several changes in the Disney Dining Plan availability. Over 30 dining locations were no longer included on the Disney Dining Plan main page.

Now, many of these locations are available once again with the Disney Dining Plan. Disney has even added 6 new dining locations this year.

Unfortunately, several of our favorite dining locations are still missing from the Disney Dining Plan.

Is Disney Dining Plan worth the price?

The following locations are still missing from the Disney Dining Plan:

• Connections Cafe (Starbucks)
• Creature Comforts (Starbucks)
• Rainforest Cafe (both at Disney Springs & Animal Kingdom)
• Scat Cat's Lounge (Disney's Port Orleans- French Quarter)
• T-Rex
• The Trolley Car Cafe (Starbucks)
• Yak & Yeti Restaurant

If you're using the Disney Dining Plan, make sure the locations and times of your reservations accept your dining credits.

It is possible that Disney is still in negotiations with these dining locations, but for now, they are still not accepting the Disney Dining Plan.

What do you think of these changes? Would you drop the Disney Dining Plan due to these changes? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family.