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Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Walt Disney World announces ‘free kids meal'; Check who is eligible and how to grab one
Walt Disney World on Monday announced that it will offer free meals to kids starting next year. The statement from Walt Disney World comes before the sales opening of 2026 hotel and ticket, which starts on Tuesday. A message on the Walt Disney World's website states that the offer is available to kids aged between 3 to 9 and is applicable for arrivals in 2026. However, there are a few catches to maximize the benefit: For the duration of their visit, all visitors must sign up for the offered dining plan, which will be free for the kids. Moreover, adult parents or guardians are required to stay in a room with eligible kids at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Both the Quick-Service Dining Plan and the Dining Plan, which provide combinations of meals, snacks, and beverages, are available to guests. Disney World suggested making reservations in advance due to the limited number of travel packages that can be combined with the complimentary dinner offer. Disney typically doesn't let guests combine the free dinner promotion with other offers, but in 2026, that won't be the case, according to The Points Guy. According to reports, Disney will also reinstate a 2025 perk that was very popular among its visitors. This included free admission to the water park for travelers lodging at Disney World hotels on the day of check-in. Also Read: Villains to Avengers: Disney reveals new bold attractions in ambitious theme park resort expansion Disney Dining Plans come in two different varieties. Regardless of the option selected, guests would be eligible for the complimentary equivalent kids package for any children residing with them. The Disney Dining Plan includes: 1 table-service meal per night of stay 1 quick-service meal per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumbler The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan includes: 2 quick-service meals per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumbler All visitors lodging at Disney resort hotels are eligible for free parking, early theme park admission, advanced access to Disney dining reservations, early entry to Lightning Lanes reservations, and pre-stay savings on a few Magic Bands+. On some nights, visitors who stay at Disney's deluxe resorts and villas are also eligible for longer evening theme park hours at specific parks. Reservations for the majority of 2026 Disney World vacations will be started on April 22. Reservations will be accepted until October. Reservations and prices for November and December will be announced later. The cost of a Disney theme park ticket varies by park and date, but it will remain same until October 2026.
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kids will be able to eat for free at Disney World next year. Here's how.
Kids will be able to eat for free at Disney World next year. Here's how. Show Caption Hide Caption Pregnancy reveal at Disney World leaves big sister in tears While at Disney World in Orlando, Fl, Lexi decided to surprise her 11-year-old daughter Addison with the magical news that she'll be a big sister. Kids can get free dining at Walt Disney World next year. The Florida resort revealed the new perk on Monday, along with a limited extension of this year's free water park promotion and other details that may impact when and how travelers visit. Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels this year can get free Disney water park entry on their check-in date. The 2025 benefit has been so popular that Disney will operate both of its water parks simultaneously this summer, a first since before the pandemic, and bring back the free entry perk next summer. The announcements come as Disney World prepares to open its booking calendar for most of next year. Here's what travelers considering Disney World vacations should know. How to get free dining at Disney Next year, guests who purchase Disney Dining Plans for the adults in their party will get free Disney Dining Plans for kids in the same group. Only children ages 3 to 9 are considered kids for pricing purposes at Disney World and many other theme parks. Kids under the age of 3 may enter parks and eat from their parents' or guardians' plates for free. Dining Plans are only available to guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels and typically must be purchased for everyone in the same party, for the duration of their stay. In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining deals, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions. Disney deals: How to save 50% on kids park tickets this summer and more What's included in a free Disney Dining Plan? There are two types of Disney Dining Plans. Whichever one guests chose, they would qualify for the equivalent kids plan for free for children staying with them. The Disney Dining Plan includes: 1 table-service meal per night of stay 1 quick-service meal per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumbler The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan includes: 2 quick-service meals per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumbler What are the benefits of staying in a Disney hotel? All guests staying at Disney resort hotels qualify for early theme park entry, free parking, early access to Disney dining reservations, early access to booking Lightning Lanes, and discounts on select Magic Bands+ ahead of their stay. Additionally, guests staying at Disney's deluxe resorts and villas qualify for extended evening theme park hours at certain parks on select nights. While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year. Additionally, next year guests will be eligible for free Disney Dining plans for kids and next summer they will be able to visit a Disney water park for free on their check-in date, subject to availability. How far in advance do Disney reservations open? Reservations for most 2026 Disney World vacations will open on Tuesday, April 22. Booking will be available through October, with November and December reservations and pricing coming at a later date, as they did for this year. Disney theme park ticket prices vary by date and park, but the range of prices will stay flat through October 2026. (This story was updated to correct a typo and add links.)
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kids will be able to eat for free at Disney World next year. Here's how.
Kids can get free dining at Walt Disney World next year. The Florida resort revealed the new perk on Monday, along with a limited extension of this year's free water park promotion and other details that may impact when and how travelers visit. Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels this year can get free Disney water park entry on their check-in date. The 2025 benefit has been so popular that Disney will operate both of its water parks simultaneously this summer, a first since before the pandemic, and bring back the free entry perk next summer. The announcements come as Disney World prepares to open its booking calendar for most of next year. Here's what travelers considering Disney World vacations should know. Next year, guests who purchase Disney Dining Plans for the adults in their party will get free Disney Dining Plans for kids in the same group. Only children ages 3 to 9 are considered kids for pricing purposes at Disney World and many other theme parks. Kids under the age of 3 may enter parks and eat from their parents' or guardians' plates for free. Dining Plans are only available to guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels and typically must be purchased for everyone in the same party, for the duration of their stay. In the past, only non-discounted stays qualified for free dining promotions, but next year, guests will be able to couple that benefit with other promotions. There are two types of Disney Dining Plans. Whichever one guests chose, they would qualify for the equivalent kids plan for free for children staying with them. The Disney Dining Plan includes: 1 table-service meal per night of stay 1 quick-service meal per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumbler The Disney Quick Service Dining Plan includes: 2 quick-service meals per night of stay 1 snack or nonalcoholic drink per night of stay 1 refillable resort tumblerWill you have to pay to park at Disney water parks? All guests staying at Disney resort hotels qualify for early theme park entry, free parking, early access to Disney dining reservations, early access to booking Lightning Lanes, and discounts on select Magic Bands+ ahead of their stay. Additionally, guests staying at Disney's deluxe resorts and villas qualify for extended evening theme park hours on select nights in certain parks. While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year. Additionally, next year guests will be eligible for free Disney Dining plans for kids and next summer they will be able to visit a Disney water park for free on their check-in date, subject to availability. Reservations for most 2026 Disney World vacations will open on Tuesday, April 22. Booking will be available through October, with November and December reservations and pricing coming at a later date, as they did for this year. Disney theme park ticket prices vary by date and park, but the range of prices will stay flat through October 2026. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Disney World announces free Dining Plans for kids in 2026
