We're Expecting Some HUGE Disney World News Tomorrow

Grab your Mickey ears and MagicBands because we’re ready to plan a Disney World trip. Okay, so maybe there are a few other steps you need to consider before you start packing your Loungeflys, but we’re expecting pretty big news soon that might influence you to book that trip.

Heads up if you’re making dining reservations!

If you love free food at Disney World (which should be everyone!), then you’re really going to love what we’re about to say.

Disney World is currently offering a free Disney Dining Plan for Disney Visa Cardmembers through March 11th, and after this date, Disney generally opens it up to everyone. Yep, that means everyone will have the opportunity to add on the Disney Dining Plan for free.

Cosmic Ray’s

For the Visa Card offer, you needed to book a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option. The deal is valid on select nights from:

June 28 to October 3, 2026
October 19 to October 31, 2026
December 6 to December 21, 2026

Ale & Compass spread

For the Standard Dining Plan, you can book at these resorts:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (Disney Vacation Club)
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

READ MORE ABOUT THE DISNEY QUICK SERVICE DINING PLAN HERE

Backlot Express

Usually, the Visa Card offer is an early access window to secure the free dining plan, but we’re expecting it to be open to everyone starting on March 12th. We’ll keep an eye out to make sure.

Mickey Pretzel

Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

In the meantime, make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for all the newest discounts and deals, along with all the current information you need to know about Disney Parks. We’re in the parks every day bringing all the best tips and tricks straight to you.

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Are you planning a Disney World trip soon? Tell us one thing you’re super excited for in the comments.