News: 2017 Disney Dining Plan Changes and Updates

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Details for the 2017 Disney Dining Plans have been announced! As in previous years, there are some changes in store for the popular program available to Disney Resort guests booking a Disney World Vacation Package.

Before we dive into the changes, just a reminder that to be eligible to participate in the Disney Dining Plan, it’s necessary to book a Walt Disney World Vacation Package (also called the Magic Your Way Package). The Package includes your stay at a participating Disney World Resort and base Park Admission tickets for everyone in your traveling party.

Let’s take a look a look!

2017 Disney Dining Plans

Entitlements for the 2017 Quick Service Dining Plan include the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay:

• Two Quick Service Meals (includes one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage)
• Two Snacks
• One Refillable Resort Mug

Entitlements for the 2017 Standard Dining Plan include the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay:

• One Table Service Meal (includes one entree, one non-alcoholic beverage, and one dessert OR one full buffet)
• One Quick Service Meal (includes one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage)
• Two Snacks
• One Refillable Resort Mug

Entitlements for the 2017 Deluxe Dining Plan include the following for each guest (ages 3 and over) per night of your package stay:

• Three Meals (redeemable interchangeably at Quick Service or Table Service locations)
• Two Snacks
• One Refillable Resort Mug

Your Table Awaits…

So, how is any of this different from the current 2016 Dining Plans?

Changes to the Plan for 2017

The biggest change confirms a rumor that surfaced when the 2017 Free Dining Promotion was released for United Kingdom residents. The Snack Credit entitlements will increase from 1 Snack Credit per night of a package stay to 2 snack credits for the Quick Service and Standard Dining Plans (the Deluxe Dining Plan remains at two Snack Credits).

All 2017 Disney Dining Plans will include two Snack Credits

The tradeoff is that for Quick Service meals, the dessert has been removed from the full meal entitlement, which now includes an one entree and one non-alcoholic beverage. Please note, Table Service entitlements will continue to include a dessert.

It’s Good to Remember…

When perusing the official Disney Dining Plan documents, keep in mind that there may be changes coming to the currently listed restaurants. The documents usually tend to change as contracts for the coming year are renegotiated. For instance, we’ll be keeping an eye out to see if the upcoming Frontera Cocina and Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine restaurants will be added to the list once they open. Another example: STK Orlando — the recently opened signature restaurant — is currently accepting two Table Service credits on the Plan. However, it is not listed on the 2017 documents. That does not mean they will not be added to the list for 2017 at a later date.

Will Frontera Cocina be included on the Disney Dining Plan?

Again, changes to the listed restaurants are not unusual… with the good news being that this typically includes primarily additions to the list.

Stay tuned for more Disney Dining Plan information as it is released. Please understand that this information is subject to change.

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Related posts:

1. News: 2017 Disney World Free Dining Offer for UK Residents; And Disney Dining Plan Changes for 2017
2. News and Rumors: Potential Updates to the Disney Dining Plan
3. 2016 Disney Dining Plan Changes and Updates

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