Disney4me Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 The Disney Dining Plan has been back at Disney World for a little over a year now. The Disney Dining Plan is back! Adding the dining plan to your vacation can make your trip to Disney World even easier as you pre-pay for your food ahead of time. There are a few different dining plan options that you can choose from depending on what works best for you and your party. If you are looking to enjoy a table service meal during your vacation, you will want to spring for the Disney Dining Plan over the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan. If you are looking to get the most bang for your buck, these seven Table Service restaurants are a must while on the Disney Dining Plan. What Is the Disney Dining Plan? If you need a refresher or are unfamiliar with a Disney Dining Plan, you pay a set amount to get a certain number of “credits” that you can use throughout your stay. Depending on the credit and plan type, these credits can be redeemed for snacks, quick service, or table service meals. Think of it as a way to make your vacation feel more inclusive! As we mentioned before, dining plans can be pre-purchased and added to a Disney Vacation Package. Garden Grill skillet What’s Included With a Table-Service Meal To have table service meals included with your dining plan, you must select the Disney Dining Plan over the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan. Here is a breakdown of what is included with your credits when you choose to eat at a table service restaurant. Meals redeemed at breakfast will include: 1 Entrée 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage for Guests 21 and older) -OR- 1 Full Buffet (prix-fixe) or Family-Style Meal (prix-fixe) 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage for Guests 21 and older) Disney Junior Play n Dine Meals redeemed at brunch, lunch, or dinner will include: 1 Entrée 1 Dessert 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage for Guests 21 and older) -OR- 1 Full Buffet (If Available) or Family-Style Meal 1 Nonalcoholic Beverage (or Alcoholic Beverage for Guests 21 and older) Roundup Rodeo Alcoholic Beverages Guests 21 and older may choose either one nonalcoholic beverage or one single-serving mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered) as part of their meal. A single-serving alcoholic beverage includes items such as: Beer or Cider Wine or Sangria Mixed Drinks and Specialty Cocktails Nonalcoholic BeveragesGuests 10 years of age and older can choose one nonalcoholic beverage (including specialty beverages where offered) as part of their meal. Single-serving nonalcoholic beverages includes items such as: Milkshakes Fresh Smoothies Premium Hot Chocolate Soda, Coffee, or Tea Sangria at Three Bridges Best One-Credit Table Service Restaurants in the Parks for 2025 We always recommend preparing before your vacation starts to see where you want to use up your dining credits. If you are only looking to use one for a meal, here is where you should consider dining. Magic Kingdom Crystal Palace Character meals can be pricey, and if you are looking to have an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal with some of Pooh’s friends from the Hundred Acre Woods, you should consider using one of your credits on a meal at the Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom. This buffet-style restaurant is open for all three meal periods, and there are characters at each meal, unlike other character dining experiences where characters typically are only there for breakfast. Crystal Palace It is $52 for adults and $33 for children to dine during breakfast. For lunch and dinner, it is $62 for adults and $42 for children. For only one dining credit, you can enjoy a meal with characters, and there is no limit to how many times you can visit the buffet! Characters inside Crystal Palace REVIEW: I Got TWO Character Meals for the Price of ONE in Magic Kingdom EPCOT La Hacienda de San Angel EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion is home to several restaurants, including La Hacienda de San Angel. While this may not be inside the Mexico Pavilion pyramid, it offers a stunning view of the World Showcase Lagoon. La Hacienda de San Angel Entrées can range from $30 to $55, and while not every single entree is included with the Disney Dining Plan, it is still a solid restaurant choice if you are looking to get the most out of a table service credit. Plus, the added views of Luminous at nighttime are a plus! Luminous at EPCOT Even Without Fireworks, This EPCOT Restaurant Is Worth Your Time Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant There are not many table service restaurants to choose from in Animal Kingdom; if you are looking for another character meal option, Tusker Restaurant in Animal Kingdom is a solid choice. Here, you can meet Mickey and the gang in their safari gear! Tusker House In addition to being a character dining location, it is also a buffet! Breakfast costs $49 for adults and $33 for children. Lunch and dinner cost $64 for adults and $42 for children. We like that for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there are some fun items that are not your average Disney dishes throughout the buffet. Meet Mickey at Tusker House Hollywood Studios Roundup Rodeo BBQ One of Hollywood Studios’ newest additions is Roundup Rodeo BBQ, located in Andy’s Backyard at Toy Story Land. This restaurant is heavily themed and really makes you feel like a toy! Roundup Rodeo BBQ The food here is served family-style, with biscuits, salads, different meats, sides, and desserts. You get a lot of food, and you can ask your server to bring you more as needed. Lunch and dinner are $49 for adults and $27 for children. We promise you won’t leave this meal hungry because you get so much food! Roundup Rodeo BBQ The Best Part of Roundup Rodeo BBQ Is NOT The Barbecue Disney Springs Your dining plan can be used outside of the parks at both the hotels and Disney Springs! Disney Springs Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ We cannot recommend Homecomin’ enough, especially for brunch. This restaurant serves Southern-style dishes and is so popular that it is often hard to snag a reservation. Art’s Famous Fried Chicken To get the most out of your credit during lunch and dinner, we recommend ordering Art’s Famous Fried Chicken, which comes with buttermilk-brined chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and a cheddar drop biscuit, all for $34. As we said, this restaurant is a must for many people, so make sure to make your Advance Dining Reservations! Homecomin’ The Homecomin’ Hack That Will Make You Feel Like You’re Doing Something Illegal in Disney World Hotels Disney World’s hotels have some amazing table service dining locations, and even if you are not a guest at the resort, it can be super fun to check out the theming of another hotel! Disney’s Riviera Resort Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends In the morning, the Riviera’s rooftop restaurant, Topolino’s Terrace, hosts a character breakfast! This prix fixe meal costs $52 per adult and $33 per child. Minnie at Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast To start your meal, you will be served bread and fresh pastries, along with your choice of one entrée. Character meals tend to be some of the pricier meal options at Disney World, and for only one dining plan credit, Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends is a great deal! So cute!! Disney World Character Meals by Price Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana ‘Ohana is one of Disney World’s most popular restaurants, and although we have been worried about it in the past, it is still a great restaurant to use a dining plan credit on. For both breakfast and dinner, food is served family-style, which means you can ask your server to bring out more of an item. Breakfast at ‘Ohana For breakfast, Ohana is a character meal where you can meet Stitch and his friends. It costs $53 for adults and $33 for children. While dinner may not have characters, there is live music. Dinner costs $65 for adults and $42 for children. Although we love breakfast with characters, to get the most bang for your buck, dinner would be a better option! ‘Ohana dinner skillet I Worked at ‘Ohana in Disney World, and I’m Spilling the BEST Dining HACKS Well, there you have it! The Disney Dining Plan can be especially valuable when you take the time beforehand to see where your credits can be best used. We’re always talking about the food, drinks, and snacks at Disney World! Stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss a beat. NEWS: Is Disney World Getting MORE Crowded? We Have the Data Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which Disney World restaurants would you add to the list? Tell us in the comments below!The post BEST Table Service Restaurants To Make the Most of Your 2025 Disney Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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