Free Disney Dining Plan for Kids Coming in 2026

Updated: April 21, 2025, 1:21pm CDT

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Free Kids Dining Plan at Walt Disney World
Other Disney Savings
Final Thoughts

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Walt Disney World has been busy with announcements that can save visitors some serious cash.

The latest is good news for those planning a visit in 2026. Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can get a free Disney Dining Plan for kids.

Disney Dining Plans can be a great addition to your vacation, so this could be a great deal for you and your family. Let’s take a look at the details.

Free Kids Dining Plan at Walt Disney World

Disney has announced free dining plans for kids at Walt Disney World when booking a vacation package for 2026. This offer goes live on April 22, 2025, and applies to Disney Dining Plans when booking eligible trips.

Free Disney Dining Plan kids — Image Credit: Disney

To qualify for the free dining plan deal, kids (ages 3-9) must be in a party staying at a Disney Resort hotel where other members (ages 10 and up) have purchased a dining plan.

The kids’ free dining plan can be stacked with other special offers, so this deal could represent some big savings for families planning a trip to Walt Disney World next year.

Disney also announced the return of its popular water park special, through which Disney Resort hotel guests can get free water park admission on the day of their check-in.

In addition to these perks, Disney Resort hotel guests continue to receive free theme park transportation via boat, bus, monorail, and Disney Skyliner. Plus, guests enjoy free parking at hotels, theme parks, water parks , as well as early access to Lightning Lane and dining reservations.

Hot Tip:

Disney Resort hotel guests get 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day at every park. This means you can ride your favorite rides before the park fills up!

Other Disney Savings

While Disney fans may be looking forward to 2026, there are still plenty of deals to take advantage of this year.

Walt Disney World Summer 2025 is already loaded with savings on tickets, dining, and Disney Resort hotels.

This summer, guests can save 50% off kids’ tickets, get a 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket for just $89 per day (plus tax), get free dining plans with select packages, and even save up to 30% at select Disney Resort hotels when staying 5 nights or longer.

No matter your park plans, there is very likely a deal you can take advantage of this summer.

Final Thoughts

Starting in 2026, Walt Disney World guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can get a free Disney Dining Plan for kids.

To score the free dining plan, kids must stay at a Disney Resort hotel where other party members have purchased a dining plan. So if that sounds like your family, you may be able to get some free food on your next trip to Orlando!