Are you ready for some GOOD and BAD news about Disney World dining packages? Great — you’re in the right place! Disney just quietly updated their website with some big updates coming soon for Fantasmic! Dining Packages!
Disney World is no stranger to AMAZING nighttime entertainment, and one of our favorite shows is Fantasmic! Now, Fantasmic! saw some changes back in 2022 that made the show even better. And since there is always a lot of demand for this show, you might have to line up WELL in advance to catch it each night.
Of course, there is a way to make getting seats for Fantasmic! easier, and that’s by purchasing a Fantasmic! Dining Package. However, some big changes are coming to the dining packages that we need to tell you about.
Here’s how the Fantasmic! Dining Package works. You make a reservation at a select restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and pay a set price for a meal that includes a few courses, a non-alcoholic drink, and a a voucher for reserved seating for a Fantasmic! evening show. So it’s basically a way to get a guaranteed seat for Fantasmic!
Great, right? I know! But we’ve got a couple of big changes on the horizon!
Fantasmic! Dining Package Price Increase and Addition of Alcohol
Here are those BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS: according to the Disney World website, the prices for the Fantasmic! Dining Packages are about to go up on August 29th. BUT there’s also some good news: the packages will include one alcoholic beverage for those in the party who are 21 and older.
Here are details on how the packages will change:
- 50s Prime Time Cafe includes an entrée, dessert, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Lunch and dinner will increase from $54 per adult and $23 per child to$60 per adult and $23 per child
- Hollywood and Vine includes one full buffet, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Breakfast will increase from $59 per adult and $39 per child to $65 per adult and $39 per child. Lunch and dinner will increase $75 per adult and $49 per child to$81 per adult and $49 per child
- Mama Melrose’s includes an entrée, dessert, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Lunch and dinner will increase from $56 per adult and $23 per child to $62 per adult and $23 per child
- Sci-Fi Dine-Inincludes an entrée, dessert, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Lunch and dinner will increase from $51 per adult and $23 per child to$57 per adult and $23 per child
- Hollywood Brown Derby includes an entrée, dessert, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Lunch and dinner will increase from $77 per adult and $31 per child to$83 per adult and $31 per child
Heads up that you can use the Disney Dining Plan for your dining package: you’ll use one table service credit for 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood & Vine, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, and Sci-Fi Dine-In. You’ll use two table service credits for Hollywood Brown Derby.
Also, if you are planning on booking a Fantasmic! Dining Package, you will still need to have a valid park ticket for Hollywood Studios plus select guests will need a park pass reservation for that park on that day.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
You will also need to make a reservation for the dining package on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app.
Stay tuned to DFB for more!
Everything you need to know about the Fantasmic! Dining Package
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Lunch and dinner will increase from $54 per adult and $23 per child to $60 per adult and $23 per child. Hollywood and Vine includes one full buffet, a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage for 21+. Breakfast will increase from $59 per adult and $39 per child to $65 per adult and $39 per child.
When did Disney get rid of dining plans? ›
After Disney World closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dining plan was suspended. On May 8, 2023, Disney announced that the dining plan would return on January 9, 2024 with bookings starting on May 31, 2023.
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Who is eligible for the Disney Dining Plan? ›
Disney Dine Plans provide everyone in the party (ages 3 and over) a specific number of meals and snacks based on the number of nights of a Disney Resort stay. Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children's menu, where available.
Is Disney getting the meal plan back? ›
When will the Disney Dining Plan return? Disney Dining Plans aren't currently available and won't be through the end of 2023. However, they will return on January 9, 2024. This means that if you've already booked a stay for after that date, you can easily add the plan to your package.
Is Disney's dining plan coming back for 2024? ›
Starting January 9th, 2024, guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel will have the option to add on one of two popular dining plans: the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan.
Did Disney dining reservations change? ›
An update now allow guests to cancel dining reservations on the app up to two hours before with no penalty. If you cancel after that or do not show up, you will pay the cancellation fee of $10 per person. Previously, the window was 24 hours in advance. This feature is extra hopful for when plans change the day of.
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The dining plans at Disney World are a great way to pay ahead and make your experience feel more like an all-inclusive vacation. Taxes for all of your meals are included but you will need to pay extra for gratuities at table service restaurants.
Can adults share meals at Disney? ›
So, splitting a plate is a fantastic idea and a great way still to try out a few of the excellent restaurants while on your vacation. I am happy to share that you can absolutely split a meal at most restaurants throughout Walt Disney World.
Can you get alcohol on a Disney Dining Plan? ›
The dining plans include a wide choice of beverages with each meal. Non-alcoholic drinks include artisanal milkshakes, fresh smoothies, mocktails and of course sodas, coffee and tea. Alternatively, choose an alcoholic drink‡, like beer, cider, most wines and speciality co*cktails!
Why are Disney dining plans suspended? ›
This pre-COVID offering was suspended when the parks closed in 2020, so we're super excited to see its return! With a dining plan, you prepay for select meals ahead of time. This allows you to budget for food accurately and take the stress out of meal planning while on vacation.
Is Disney World getting rid of park reservations? ›
As of Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets (the most common admission type), plus park hopping is once again available all day!
What does Disney do with uneaten food? ›
(Source.) Food waste from the resort is sent to an off-site commercial composting facility where it naturally breaks down and is recycled into soil used for gardening, farming, landscaping, and more. In 2021, WDW composted 15 million pounds of unusable food scraps. (Source.)
Did Disney change their plans? ›
The current ad-free Disney Plus price saw a $3 increase in October 2023. However, the price of the ad-supported plan remains unchanged. The service also offers discounts if you sign up for the Disney Plus Bundle with Hulu and ESPN Plus.
What happens to leftover food at Disney? ›
When prepared food goes unused at Disney Parks, it doesn't get tossed—it gets donated. The Disneyland® Resort donates over 2,000 pounds each month to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Do they still do Disney dining? ›
Dining plans are back on the menu at Walt Disney World Resort! You can add a dining plan to Walt Disney Travel Company packages that include a Disney Resort hotel stay. Looking for a great value way to budget for meals without compromising on quality, flexibility or choice?
Did Disney get rid of reservations? ›
As of Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets (the most common admission type), plus park hopping is once again available all day! Certain types of admission may still require a park reservation.
