Free kid’s dining plan coming to Disney World in 2026
Disney World has announced it is offering a free dining program for kids (ages 3 to 9) throughout 2026.
Bookings for 2026 vacations start on April 22 for travel dates through October 2026. Note that bookings for November and December 2026 will become available at a later date.
The one key thing to remember is that kids at Disney World are defined as those ages 3 to 9 .
Here’s how it works, according to Disney: “Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at one of our more than 25 Disney Resort hotels will get a free dining plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9) when purchasing a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up).”
The kids free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning you may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026. For details, visit here.
Continuing throughout 2026, Disney Resort hotel guests will get 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day, at every park. Guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts will also continue to have access to extended evening hours at select theme parks on certain days.
Perks for Those Staying at A Disney Resort
Disney Resort hotel guests continue to get access to other offerings and special perks, including:
- Complimentary theme park transportation via monorail, boat, bus, and Disney Skyliner
- Free standard parking at hotels, theme parks, and water parks
- Early access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane for your entire stay, as well as advanced access to purchase tickets to select special events.
- Coming back in summer 2026, Disney Resort hotel guests can get free water park admission on their check-in day (subject to availability). Additional details, including specific dates, will be shared at a later time.
There are also special offers available now for 2025 Disney Resort hotel stays and theme park tickets.