Big Changes Coming for the WDW Dining Plan

Disney has finally taken guest feedback into consideration and started making some changes to the rigid dining plan we all have grown to either love or hate. Below you will find some more detailed breakdowns of some of the changes that have been made. As with anything new, we are sure this is just the beginning of the possibility of more changes in years to come. 


TABLE SERVICE ENTITLEMENTS:

• Guests who do not want a dessert will now have the ability to substitute that dessert choice for either a side salad, a cup of soup, or a fruit plate. This will be available upon request and there will not be an appetizer option made available.
• You will now have the ability to share your dining credits with other family members or friends who do not have the dining plan while dining with them. 
  
• You will now be able to mix your adult and child credits while participating on the Deluxe, Premium, or Platinum plans. You will not be allowed to do this on the Disney Dining Plan (aka Plus Dining) 

QUICK SERVICE CHANGES:

• You may now substitute any dessert or non-alcoholic beverage choice with any eligible snack, within the same transaction.  
• Guests with Quick Service Dining can also mix their adult and child credits as well.  (If you are traveling with 2 adults and 2 children you can order 4 adult meals is desired)
• If you are not hungry enough for a meal, now you may substitute one Quick Service meal for up to three snack options as long as it is within the same transaction at Quick Service dining locations or food courts.

SNACK ENTITLEMENT CHANGES:
(a snack now will be considered anything that is a single serving regardless of price)

• Single-serve non-alcoholic beverages (not in a souvenir container)
• Soups served in Quick Service locations
• Existing snacks, but ones that had an additional price, like toppings, sauces, etc. 
• All ice cream novelties
• All hand-scooped ice cream, including sundaes. (Not exceeding two scoops, and not in a souvenir container.)
• All items listed as Sides on a Quick Service menu.
•  You can choose to use 1 Quick Service meal entitlement or 3 Snack entitlements to basically build your own breakfast at Quick Service locations. Choosing items that are considered part of an entree and also offered as a side such as a Juice, side of sausage and an egg. See list below to better understand.

NEW SNACKS: 

Cereal with milk, French toast sticks, Oatmeal or quinoa, Grits, Side of bacon, Side of sausage, Side of eggs, Side of potatoes, Biscuits and gravy, Hard-boiled eggs


In my opinion it seems that these changes are really going to benefit the Quick Service guests and I believe many more guests will opt for this plan that may have not opted for it in the past. If you have any questions while on vacation make sure to ask a Cast Member to make sure you are understanding everything correctly.