{"id":22501,"date":"2025-11-19T05:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=22501"},"modified":"2026-03-21T15:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:32:12","slug":"dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">19 November 2025<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"entry-comments-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#comments\">2 Comments<\/a><\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#This_is_our_Military_Family_Dining_Page_where_youll_get_an_overview_of_the_types_of_dining_options_at_Walt_Disney_World_the_discounts_that_are_available_for_dining_and_some_ways_to_economize_on_your_food_costs\" >This is our Military Family Dining Page where you\u2019ll get an overview of the types of dining options at Walt Disney World, the discounts that are available for dining, and some ways to economize on your food costs.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Dining_Terms_at_Disney_World\" >Dining Terms at Disney World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Disney_Dining_Overview\" >Disney Dining Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Reservations\" >Reservations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Walk_Up_Queue\" >Walk Up Queue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Character_Dining\" >Character Dining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Walt_Disney_World_Dining_Discounts\" >Walt Disney World Dining Discounts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#There_Are_No_Military_Dining_Discounts_from_Disney\" >There Are No Military Dining Discounts from Disney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Disney_Springs_Restaurants_Military_Discounts\" >Disney Springs Restaurant\u2019s Military Discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Theme_Park_Restaurant_Military_Discounts\" >Theme Park Restaurant Military Discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Disneys_BoardWalk_Restaurant_Military_Discounts\" >Disney&#8217;s BoardWalk Restaurant Military Discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#WDW_Passholders\" >WDW Passholders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Disney_Visa_Discounts\" >Disney Visa Discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Disney_Vacation_Club_Discounts\" >Disney Vacation Club Discounts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#The_Disney_Dining_Plan\" >The Disney Dining Plan\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Free_Dining\" >Free Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Deciding_on_the_Dining_Plan\" >Deciding on the Dining Plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Other_Ways_to_Save\" >Other Ways to Save<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#More_Tips\" >More Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#More_Food_Related_Posts\" >More Food Related Posts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#Walt_Disney_World_Dining_for_Military_Families_%E2%80%94_FAQ\" >Walt Disney World Dining for Military Families \u2014 FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#How-To_Decide_Between_the_Disney_Dining_Plan_%E2%80%9CFree_Dining%E2%80%9D_or_Paying_Out_of_Pocket\" >How-To: Decide Between the Disney Dining Plan, \u201cFree Dining,\u201d or Paying Out of Pocket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/dining-at-walt-disney-world-for-military-families\/#How-To_Book_Disney_Dining_with_60-Day_Rules_Including_6010_for_Shades_of_Green\" >How-To: Book Disney Dining with 60-Day Rules (Including 60+10 for Shades of Green)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_our_Military_Family_Dining_Page_where_youll_get_an_overview_of_the_types_of_dining_options_at_Walt_Disney_World_the_discounts_that_are_available_for_dining_and_some_ways_to_economize_on_your_food_costs\"><\/span>This is our Military Family Dining Page where you\u2019ll get an overview of the types of dining options at Walt Disney World, the discounts that are available for dining, and some ways to economize on your food costs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the listings of specific restaurants within the chapters pertaining to where they are located, those being the Theme Park, Resorts, and Other Entertainment chapters.<\/p>\n<p>The range of dining options at Disney World is absolutely fantastic!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>There is everything available from grab and go locations, to Starbucks, counter service, sit down dining, and even signature dining. You can even dine with your favorite Disney character.<\/p>\n<p>There is something for every taste and budget!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22840\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22840\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22840\" class=\"wp-image-22840 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Polynesian-Village-Resort-Ohana-Dinner-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">O&#8217;hana Dinner &#8211; All You Care to Eat<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining_Terms_at_Disney_World\"><\/span>Dining Terms at Disney World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any discussion of dining at Disney World requires the use a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/the-various-types-of-disney-food-service\/\">Disney-specific terms<\/a> that Disney uses in regard to dining.<\/p>\n<p>Disney classifies their restaurants by how the food is served, here are the Disney terms and what they mean.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick Service \u2013 These are dining locations at which you wait in line to order your food at a counter, window, or freestanding cash register. You then wait for your food and carry it to the table of your choice.<\/li>\n<li>Table Service &#8211; These are dining locations at which you are seated at a table by a host or hostess and a waitress or waiter takes your order and delivers your food.<\/li>\n<li>Family Style &#8211; These are dining locations at which you are seated at a table by a host or hostess and a waitress or waiter takes your order and delivers your food. These locations may have one set menu or a variety that you can choose from. In either case, your food will be delivered to the table on platters and in serving bowls. Your family will then fix their own plates from the serving dishes. These locations are usually \u201cAll You Care to Eat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Buffet Service &#8211; These are dining locations at which you are seated at a table by a host or hostess and a waitress or waiter takes your drink order. You\u2019ll then go to the buffet area to fill your own plates, these meals are \u201cAll You Care to Eat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>All You Care to Eat \u2013 Disney for \u201cAll You Can Eat\u201d, used in conjunction with Family Style and Buffet Meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this chapter look for these keys to the rough cost of restaurants and the meals they offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$ = Less than $15 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$ = $15 &#8211; $30 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$$ = $30 &#8211; $60 per adult<\/li>\n<li>$$$$ = Over $60 per adult<\/li>\n<li>B = Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>L = Lunch<\/li>\n<li>D = Dinner<\/li>\n<li>S = Snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_22841\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast-.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22841\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22841\" class=\"wp-image-22841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast-.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Grand-Floridian-Cafe-Mickey-Waffle-Breakfast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Dining_Overview\"><\/span>Disney Dining Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservations\"><\/span>Reservations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most Disney World Table Service restaurants accept Advance Dining Reservations or ADRs. ADRs are slightly different from the reservations you are used to in the non-Disney World.<\/p>\n<p>An Advance Dining Reservation time is a time at which you should be present at the restaurant (Disney recommends arriving 15 minutes prior to that time). When you arrive, you\u2019ll check in and then be placed in the queue for the next available table. There may be others both with and without ADRs in this queue ahead of you.<\/p>\n<p>Advance Dining Reservations are recommended even in the slower times of the year, especially for popular restaurants!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A credit card is required at the time you make your ADR. Nothing will be charged at that time, although Disney will authorize the card so you might see a pending $1.00 charge on your account that will drop off in a matter of days. There is a fee that will be charged to that card for no-shows or same-day cancellations. You may only make one ADR per meal. The single ADR requirement and cancellation fee are due to the fact that in the past there were those who made multiple ADRs per meal at different locations to \u201ccover their bases\u201d no matter where they wound up they\u2019d have a place to eat. These people blocked others from getting a reservation. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, Advance Dining Reservations may not be canceled same day. However, you may reschedule them to a later day as long as you are not in the arrival window (15 minutes prior), which you can then either cancel or use.<\/p>\n<p>Advance Dining Reservations may be made 180 days in advance. Those staying at a Disney resort may make ADRs for their entire trip (up to 10 the first days worth) on the 180<sup>th<\/sup> day prior to their arrival date. Non-Disney guests must make their ADRs day by day 180 days out from the desired ADR date. <b>===&gt;Note: Currently Disney World has reduced the 180 days in advance to 60 days in advance.&lt;===<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Reserve with your My Disney Experience app, Disney World website, \u00a0or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-advance-dining-reservations-ultimate-guide\/\"><strong>Disney Advance Dining Reservations Ultimate Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walk_Up_Queue\"><\/span>Walk Up Queue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since reopening in the summer of 2020 with reduced dining availability a new feature was added to the My Disney Experience app. When searching for \u201cDining Near Me\u201d if there are no reservations available you might be offered the option to digitally join a walk-up queue. They will then try to fit you in.<\/p>\n<p>Some restaurants offer this, but if they are really slammed it won\u2019t be offered.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22839\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22839\" class=\"wp-image-22839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Character-Breakfast-Steve-and-Chip.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"600\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Character-Breakfast-Steve-and-Chip.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Character-Breakfast-Steve-and-Chip-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Character-Breakfast-Steve-and-Chip-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve and Chip at the table at Chef Mickey&#8217;s<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_Dining\"><\/span>Character Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Disney World, you have the ability to meet and greet various Disney Characters during your meal at certain locations. Different restaurants feature different characters.<\/p>\n<p>Character meals are served in several different ways depending on which restaurant you choose.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional buffet-style &#8212; available at most of the participating restaurants.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Family-style &#8212; the server brings large bowls\/plates\/skillets of food that you serve yourself and pass around the table.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Pre-plated meals &#8212; These meals are served to each guest and each plate includes the same meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a rule, you need to make Advance Reservations for character meals. However, during slow seasons it is sometimes possible to attend a Character Meal without an Advance Reservation. Advance Reservations are available for all character meals and can be arranged by calling 407-WDW-DINE (939-3463).<\/p>\n<p>Theme park admission is required for theme park meals!<\/p>\n<p><b>Character Meals by Location:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Magic Kingdom<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/cinderellas-royal-table\/\">Cinderella&#8217;s Royal Table<\/a> \u2013 BL$$$ D$$$$ &#8211; Cinderella and other classic Disney Princesses &#8211; When you arrive for your reservation, a photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your group in the lobby, before you are seated in the dining room.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Breakfast includes American favorites like stuffed French toast, steak and eggs, baked quiche, and pastries. Lunch and dinner offer items like pork tenderloin, steak and shrimp, pan-seared chicken, and summer vegetable couscous.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-advance-dining-reservations-ultimate-guide\/\">Advance Reservations<\/a> are a must. This is the hardest Character Meal to get a reservation for!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/disney-worlds-crystal-palace-character-buffet\/\">Crystal Palace<\/a> \u2013 BL$$ D$$$ &#8211; Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet &#8211; Meals are served buffet-style with a separate buffet for kids called &#8220;Pooh Corner.&#8221; Breakfast items include eggs, pancakes, breakfast meats, breads, fruit, and more. Lunch offers a variety of hot and cold entrees and sides along with a dessert bar. At dinner carved meats and peel-and-eat shrimp are added. Advance Reservations are strongly recommended!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22842\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22842\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22842\" class=\"wp-image-22842 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Plaza-Restaurant-View-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Magic Kingdom&#8217;s Plaza Restaurant View<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>EPCOT<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-garden-grill-in-epcots-land-pavilion\/\">The Garden Grill<\/a> \u2013 B$$ LD$$$ &#8211; Mickey, Chip and Dale, and Pluto &#8211; Chip and Dale&#8217;s Harvest Feast &#8211; Located in the Land Pavilion in the Future World section of Epcot. Kids&#8217; Breakfast includes Sticky buns, scrambled eggs, Mickey waffles, bacon and sausage, and hash browns. The lunch and dinner menu includes chicken tenders, and mac and cheese. Reservations are recommended.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-akershus-royal-banquet-hall\/\">Akershus Royal Banquet Hall<\/a> in the Norway Pavilion \u2013 B$$ LD$$$ &#8211; Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Princess Aurora, and Ariel. A family-style American breakfast is served while lunch and dinner are Norwegian-style dining.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/the-hollywood-and-vine-restaurant-at-disneys-hollywood-studios\/\">Hollywood &amp; Vine<\/a> \u2013 BLD$$ &#8211; Meet Disney Junior characters during breakfast and Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy during lunch and dinner. The buffet breakfast features pancakes and waffles, an omelet station, breakfast meats and potatoes, and fresh fruits and pastries. Among the lunch and dinner buffet selections are pastas, roast meats, seafood, and salads, as well as a dessert and sundae station.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-animal-kingdom\/tusker-house-a-character-meal-at-disneys-animal-kingdom\/\">Tusker House<\/a> \u2013 BL$$$ &#8211; Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Mickey &#8211; The Animal Kingdom features a character breakfast, called Donald&#8217;s Safari Breakfast, as well as a Character Lunch. All-you-can-eat buffet. (Same-day reservations may be available).<\/p>\n<p><b>Disney Resorts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1900 Park Fare &#8211; Grand Floridian \u2013 B$$ D$$$ &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Tigger, and Winnie the Pooh. Supercalifragilistic Breakfast items include omelet bar, pancakes, fruit, breads, meats, etc. Dinner &#8211; Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, Drizella, and the Fairy Godmother (some characters may only be in the lobby for photos). Cinderella&#8217;s Happily Ever After Dinner price includes dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cape May Cafe &#8211; Beach Club \u2013 B$$ &#8211; Goofy, Minnie, and Donald &#8211; Buffet breakfast offerings include eggs, pancakes, meats, breads, fresh fruit, and more.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chef Mickey&#8217;s &#8211; Contemporary Resort &#8211; BD$$$ &#8211; Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald Duck -The breakfast buffet offers the usual items; eggs, breads, meats, fresh fruit, etc. At dinner there is a salad bar, peel-and-eat shrimp, soups, hot entrees, breads, carved meats, vegetables, desserts, and an ice cream bar with a great variety of toppings. Advance Reservations strongly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Polynesian &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/ohana-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort\/\">&#8216;Ohana<\/a> \u2013 B$$ &#8211; Lilo and Stitch, Pluto and Mickey. The meal is served family-style and features eggs, waffles, meats, breads, fruit, and more. Advance Reservations are strongly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Storybook Dining at Artist Point \u2013 D$$$ &#8211; Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy (Guests may also encounter The Evil Queen) \u2013 Steaks, chops, fish, and chicken entrees are on the menu.<\/p>\n<p>Trattoria al Forno \u2013 B$ &#8211; Ariel, Prince Eric, Rapunzel, and Flynn Rider \u2013 Plated breakfast includes items like pastries, fruit salad and yogurt, breakfast calzone, steak and egg torte, a frittata, scrambled eggs, and pancakes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22843\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22843\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22843\" class=\"wp-image-22843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Space-220-Salad-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Epcot&#8217;s Space 220 Bib Salad<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walt_Disney_World_Dining_Discounts\"><\/span>Walt Disney World Dining Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_Are_No_Military_Dining_Discounts_from_Disney\"><\/span>There Are No Military Dining Discounts from Disney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, while Disney offers great military discounts on their resort rooms and theme park tickets, they do not offer any military discounts on dining!<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry, there are other discounts and options that you can take advantage of. And there are non-Disney locations at Disney Springs that do offer Military Discounts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it. Disney Vacations are Expensive! After travel, park tickets, and hotel costs you&#8217;ve still got to pay for your dining! Here is an overview of the various discounts that are available for you to use. They all have some sort of &#8220;buy in&#8221; as in they are not available to the general public. You need to be a member or purchase something to get the discount.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22838\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22838\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22838\" class=\"wp-image-22838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families - Disney Springs Restaurant\u2019s Military Discounts\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-House-of-Blues-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">House of Blues offers Military Discounts<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/10-best-disney-snacks-for-your-money\/\"><strong>10 Best Disney World Snacks for Your Money<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Springs_Restaurants_Military_Discounts\"><\/span>Disney Springs Restaurant\u2019s Military Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>There are several non-Disney owned restaurants at Walt Disney World&#8217;s Disney Springs that do offer military discounts!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Note, that all of these are not owned by Disney. Here are the restaurants and their discounts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop \u2013 20% Military Discount<\/li>\n<li>AMC Fork and Screen Theatres \u2013 4 Dollars off for military member after 4pm<\/li>\n<li>Cooke\u2019s of Dublin \u2013 20% Military Discount<\/li>\n<li>Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas \u2013 Cuisine from North, South, and Central America &#8211; 15% Military Discount<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-disney-springs\/raglan-road-irish-pub-restaurant-disney-springs-dining-guide\/\">Raglan Road<\/a> \u2013 20% Military Discount<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/lunch-at-house-of-blues-orlando-at-disney-springs\/\">House of Blues<\/a> \u2013 25% Military Discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t just ask for a military discount at these locations, ask wherever you go!<\/b> At locations where they do not offer one, cast members have been known to give you their employee discount just to say thanks. They do this without mentioning it, but you can see they did by checking the receipt for Cast Discount.<\/p>\n<p><i>Note: these military discount locations and amounts are subject to change.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>For the Full List Also See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/military-discounts\/disney-springs-military-discounts-at-walt-disney-world\/\">Disney Springs Military Discounts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/the-best-restaurants-in-disney-springs-plus-3-great-snack-locations\/\"><strong>The Best Restaurants in Disney Springs: PLUS 3 Great Snack Locations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22844\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Epcot-Regal-Eagle-BBQ-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theme_Park_Restaurant_Military_Discounts\"><\/span>Theme Park Restaurant Military Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-15-military-discount-at-epcot\/\">Space 220 Offers a 15% Military Discount!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disneys_BoardWalk_Restaurant_Military_Discounts\"><\/span>Disney&#8217;s BoardWalk Restaurant Military Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-boardwalk\/boardwalk-cake-bake-shop-military-discount-15-off-plus-what-to-expect\/\">The Cake Bake Shop Offers a 15% Military Discount<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WDW_Passholders\"><\/span>WDW Passholders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Walt Disney World Passholders receive Disney World dining discounts at many WDW restaurants. The list is long and ever-changing, so be sure to ask before ordering!<\/p>\n<p>Save 10% on regularly priced food and non-alcoholic beverages during various meal periods at select Walt Disney World Resort Table-Service locations. At some very limited locations, the discount is more (15% and up to 20%)<\/p>\n<p><i>See disneyworld.disney.go.com\/passholder-program\/passholder-benefits-and-discounts\/ for a current list of participating restaurants.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Visa_Discounts\"><\/span>Disney Visa Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney Visa Card Holders receive Disney World dining discounts at about 25 different WDW restaurants. These are typically the more expensive ones at each resort and in the theme parks.<\/p>\n<p>Save 10% on regularly priced food and non-alcoholic beverages during various meal periods at select Walt Disney World Resort Table-Service locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney_Vacation_Club_Discounts\"><\/span>Disney Vacation Club Discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney Vacation Club Members receive Disney World dining discounts at many WDW restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Save 10% to 20% on regularly priced food and non-alcoholic beverages during various meal periods at select Walt Disney World Resort Table-Service locations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Disney_Dining_Plan\"><\/span>The Disney Dining Plan<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Disney Dining Plan is offered to Disney Resort Guests (not Shades of Green or other non-Disney guests). The Dining Plan is added on to your Disney room reservation.<\/p>\n<p>The Disney Dining Plan essentially allows you to pre-pay for your meals while at Disney. There are several different levels of the plan from the basic to the Cadillac version.<\/p>\n<p>New for 2026 Disney Dining Plan is the <strong>Kids Eat FREE <em>All Year<\/em> in 2026 at Walt Disney World! <\/strong>Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at one of Walt Disney World\u2019s more than 25 on-site Disney-owned resort hotels will get a\u00a0FREE Disney Dining Plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9 at the time of travel) when purchasing a Disney Dining Plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up at the time of travel).<\/p>\n<p>The Free Disney Dining Plan included in this special offer depends on the Disney Dining Plan the adults in the party purchase. The Disney Dining Plan is included for kids ages 3-9 when purchasing a regular Disney Dining Plan for guests ages 10 and older in the party. The Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan is included for kids ages 3-9 when purchasing a Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan for Guests ages 10 and older in the party.<\/p>\n<p>The number of packages available for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Child must stay in room with adult. In other words, everyone gets the same tier of DDP, free and paid, and you can\u2019t craft a package so that it\u2019s one room full of kids (all getting Free Dining) and another full of adults (who opt against buying the DDP).<\/p>\n<p>The Kids Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World deal can be combined with other select special offers, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute<\/a> room discounts.<\/p>\n<p>There are two basic dining plans. By basic I mean they just cover meals, drinks, and snacks, there are other Premium Dining Plans which are very expensive and also cover bottle(s) of wine per day, fireworks cruises, and Spa treatments.<\/p>\n<p>The two plans and what they cover are:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Service Dining Plan &#8211;<\/strong> Two quick service meals (entr\u00e9e or combo meal, dessert at lunch and dinner, and a non-alcoholic beverage (soda, coffee, or tea)) and one snack per night on your package. Starting in 2018 with each meal guests under 21 receive a beverage including specialty beverages (milkshakes, smoothies, premium hot chocolates where offered) instead, and guests 21 and receive a beverage including specialty beverages or one serving of a mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered). Plus, one Resort refillable drink mug per person.<\/p>\n<p>2025 &#8211; $59.14 per night per adult ages 10+, $24.71 per night per child ages 3 to 9.<\/p>\n<p>2026 &#8211; $60.47 per night per adult ages 10+, $0.00 per night per child ages 3 to 9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard Dining Plan &#8211;<\/strong> One table service entr\u00e9e or buffet meal, dessert (lunch and dinner only), and non-alcoholic beverage; One quick service meal, including entr\u00e9e or combo meal, and non-alcoholic beverage; and one snack per day. Starting in 2018 with each meal guests under 21 receive a beverage including specialty beverages (milkshakes, smoothies, premium hot chocolates where offered) instead, and guests 21 and receive a beverage including specialty beverages or one serving of a mixed cocktail, beer, or wine (where offered). Plus, one Resort refillable drink mug per person.<\/p>\n<p>2025 &#8211; $97.70 per night per adult ages 10+, $30.78 per night per child ages 3 to 9.<\/p>\n<p>2024 &#8211; $98.47 per night per adult ages 10+, $0.00 per night per child ages 3 to 9.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Disney Dining Plan has those who love it and those who do not!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On the plus side you\u2019ll be including the cost of most (but not all) of your dining needs into your room bill. You will have to pre-pay this package prior to arrival so the cost will be behind you.<\/p>\n<p>On the Quick Service Plan, you\u2019ll generally break even, you\u2019ll get what you pay for. As you move up into the more expensive plans it becomes harder to get your money\u2019s worth, you generally have to order the most expensive items on the menus at all 3 meals to avoid losing money.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also, the more expensive plans, especially the Deluxe Plan contain a lot of food and you will have to spend time (3 plus hours a day) in table service restaurants, you\u2019ll need to plan ahead and have Advance Dining Reservations set up based on your park touring plans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Dining\"><\/span>Free Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disney World occasionally offers &#8220;Free Dining&#8221; usually in the fall to increase guest volume during lower projected attendance periods. During Free Dining, the Disney Dining Plan can be added for free to reservations at select resorts on certain dates.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The offer requires that you pay full price for your room. You may not use the Armed Forces Salute room discount and all guests in the room are required to buy a full-price Magic Your Way tickets for a minimum number of days (usually 2-day tickets).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Deciding if this offer is better than the Disney Armed Forces Salute room and ticket offer requires a lot of calculation. You\u2019ll need to sit down and price out your vacation both ways to decide if Free Dining is right for you or not.<\/p>\n<p>The Disney Armed Forces Salute is usually a better deal for shorter stays (4-5 days), smaller groups, light eaters or non-foodies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deciding_on_the_Dining_Plan\"><\/span>Deciding on the Dining Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether trying to decide on Free Dining or the paid Disney Dining Plan some calculation is required!<\/p>\n<p>Free Dining &#8211; You\u2019ll need to compare the full package, that\u2019s full price room, required tickets, and any additional tickets plus your expected food extras to using the Disney Armed Forces Salute room and ticket rates plus what you think you would actually spend on food.<\/p>\n<p>Paid Disney Dining Plan \u2013 You\u2019ll need to compare the cost of the Disney Dining Plan plus any food extras to what you think you would actually spend on food.<\/p>\n<p>How to figure out what you\u2019d normally pay for food. I use the menus at AllEars.net, which include prices. Decide the restaurants that you\u2019d like to eat at during your trip. If you are not sure at least pick one of the type\/price range you think you\u2019d use and then price out every meal and snack for everyone in your party to use to compare to the Dining Plan price.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, that Disney would not offer this if they weren\u2019t making significant money doing it. Most people end up losing money for the convenience. You really have to plan ahead and work at it to break even or come out ahead. For a point of reference, with all of my many, many trips to WDW, I\u2019ve only used it once!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also See:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining-plan-overview\/\">Disney Dining Plan Overview Page<\/a> for more details on how the plans work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/11-reasons-why-i-dont-recommend-the-disney-dining-plan\/\"><strong>I Don&#8217;t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22845\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22845\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22845\" class=\"wp-image-22845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Gastons-Cinnamon-Roll-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-22845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Magic Kingdom&#8217;s Gaston&#8217;s Cinnamon Roll &#8211; The Best on Property!!!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_to_Save\"><\/span>Other Ways to Save<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bring and eat your own food. The Disney resorts and Shades of Green have mini-fridges in their rooms. You can keep some basic items for breakfast and snacks, or even lunch in the parks.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways that you can stock your room stash:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your food with you (if driving)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate a grocery stop with your limo service (if flying)<\/li>\n<li>Have food pre-delivered to your resort by Amazon or GardenGrocer.com<\/li>\n<li>Make a supply run to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/shades-of-greens-aafes-general-store\/\">Shades of Green\u2019s AAFES Store<\/a>\u00a0or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/orlando\/the-orlando-itt-office-navy-exchange-and-commisary\/\">Orlando Navy Exchange<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Buy items at your resort\u2019s sundries shop (more expensive and very limited choices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disney allows you to bring food and drinks into the parks. You can do so in backpacks or soft coolers; no hard coolers or glass items are allowed.<\/p>\n<p>Once, years ago during a bag check at Epcot I was behind a family of four where both the mom and dad had full-sized backpacks almost busting open they were so full. When they opened them up for security to check, tons of food and plastic ware came spilling out, there was a whole cooked, very big chicken in one! It looked like they could have fed three or four families with all that they had\u2026<\/p>\n<p>That was a little overboard, but some snacks, sandwiches, and drinks will get you through your theme park day.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by Shades of Green for a meal in one of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/dining-options-at-shades-of-green-disney-worlds-military-resort\/\">restaurants<\/a>. Prices at Shades are cheaper than Disney restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22847\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Magic-Kingdom-Joffreys-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Tips\"><\/span>More Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Share meals. Disney portions are often very large. Share entrees and appetizers rather than getting one for everyone to reduce costs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Kid\u2019s meals. Order the cheaper Kid\u2019s Meal at a Quick-Service restaurant (if they appeal).<\/p>\n<p>Quick-service meals often are presented only as combo meals on the menus. But you can get the sandwich without the fries for less.<\/p>\n<p>Free Soda, coffee, and tea refills. You will find that very few Quick Service restaurants at Walt Disney World offer free refills. But there are a few in the theme parks and at Disney Springs that do. Consider dining at these if you want a big volume of Coke products (there are no Pepsi products on property).<\/p>\n<p>Magic Kingdom<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/magic-kingdom\/be-our-guest-restaurant-dine-in-the-beasts-castle\/\">Be Our Guest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Epcot<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/sunshine-seasons-in-epcots-land-pavillion\/\">Sunshine Seasons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hollywood Studios<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/backlot-express-at-disneys-hollywood-studios\/\">Backlot Express<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Animal Kingdom<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-animal-kingdom\/disneys-animal-kingdom-restaurantosaurus-restaurant\/\">Restaurantosaurus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Disney Springs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooks of Dublin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cups of water\/ice. All Disney Quick Service restaurants will give you a cup of ice or cup of water (tap water vs a water bottle) for free. You can just get the water for everyone (It will help with your hydration!) or you can get one large soda and cups of ice to split up the soda. In Table Service locations opt for tap water.<\/p>\n<p>Eat off Disney property<\/p>\n<p>The Lake Buena Vista\/Kissimmee area has a huge number of restaurants. There is something for every taste and budget. There is even a McDonalds on WDW property. Shades of Green sells discounted tickets for many Orlando area Dinner Shows.<\/p>\n<p><b>Restaurant.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can save at some Disney World\/Disney area restaurants by purchasing discounted gift certificates from Restaurant.com ahead of time. Most certificates are for a specific amount (usually $25) and you get them at a discounted price (usually $10 or less). Most often you\u2019ll find these for the restaurants at the Swan and Dolphin hotels.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-Paddlefish-Sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Dining at Walt Disney World for Military Families\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-Paddlefish-Sunset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-Paddlefish-Sunset-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-Paddlefish-Sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Disney-Springs-Dining-Paddlefish-Sunset-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Food_Related_Posts\"><\/span>More Food Related Posts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining-overview\/\">Disney Dining Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/the-various-types-of-disney-food-service\/\">The Various Types of Disney Food Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/best-places-to-eat-with-restrictive-diets-magic-kingdom\/\">Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/10-best-disney-snacks-for-your-money\/\">10 Best Disney World Snacks for Your Money<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/the-best-restaurants-in-disney-springs-plus-3-great-snack-locations\/\">The Best Restaurants in Disney Springs: PLUS 3 Great Snack Locations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/ranking-themed-dining-in-epcot\/\">Ranking Themed Dining in EPCOT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/5-most-romantic-restaurants-in-walt-disney-world\/\">5 Most Romantic Restaurants in Walt Disney World<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-advance-dining-reservations-ultimate-guide\/\">Disney Advance Dining Reservations Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/11-reasons-why-i-dont-recommend-the-disney-dining-plan\/\"> 11 Reasons Why I Don\u2019t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/everywhere-to-find-a-mickey-pretzel-in-the-magic-kingdom\/\">Everywhere to Find a Mickey Pretzel in the Magic Kingdom!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/best-places-to-eat-with-restrictive-diets-magic-kingdom\/\">Best Places to Eat with Restrictive Diets: Magic Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shades-of-green\/dining-options-at-shades-of-green-disney-worlds-military-resort\/\"> Dining Options at Shades of Green \u2013 Disney World\u2019s Military Resort<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/faq\/can-i-use-the-disney-dining-plan-at-shades-of-green\/\">Can I Use the Disney Dining Plan at Shades of Green?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/faq\/can-i-add-the-disney-dining-plan-to-my-disney-armed-forces-room-reservation\/\">Can I add the Disney Dining Plan to My Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Reservation?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see there are more than a few ways to save on dining while on a Disney World vacation. This particular area takes quite a bit of calculation to determine ahead of time what it will actually cost you. If the cost for your dining is a concern for you, spend some time pricing out what you think you\u2019ll spend using the menus at Disney.com or AllEars.net and the various ways of saving mentioned in this chapter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walt_Disney_World_Dining_for_Military_Families_%E2%80%94_FAQ\"><\/span>Walt Disney World Dining for Military Families \u2014 FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Do Disney-owned restaurants offer a military discount?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. Disney-owned dining locations at Walt Disney World do <strong>not<\/strong> offer a military discount. However, several third-party restaurants at Disney Springs often do (typically 10\u201325% off); always ask and bring valid military ID. Offers change\u2014verify in person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use the Disney Dining Plan if I\u2019m staying at Shades of Green?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. The Disney Dining Plan can only be added to <strong>Disney-owned resort<\/strong> reservations. Shades of Green guests are not eligible to purchase a Dining Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it for military families?<\/strong><br \/>\nOften <strong>no<\/strong> unless you plan and order strategically. Quick Service can break even; the Standard\/Deluxe tiers require consistently choosing higher-priced items and scheduling more table-service time. We generally prefer <strong>pay-as-you-go<\/strong> with savings from Disney Springs discounts, Shades of Green dining, and bringing snacks. See: 11 Reasons Why I Don\u2019t Recommend the Disney Dining Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the 2025 Disney Dining Plan prices?<\/strong><br \/>\nQuick Service Plan: <strong>$59.14<\/strong> per adult (10+), <strong>$24.71<\/strong> per child (3\u20139) per night.<br \/>\nStandard Dining Plan: <strong>$97.70<\/strong> per adult (10+), <strong>$30.78<\/strong> per child (3\u20139) per night.<br \/>\n(Plan availability\/inclusions are set by Disney and can change\u2014confirm before booking.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>How far in advance can I make dining reservations (ADRs)?<\/strong><br \/>\nADR booking opens <strong>60 days<\/strong> before dining. Disney resort guests (including <strong>Shades of Green \u2014 eligible for 60+10<\/strong>) can book up to 10 days of their trip starting 60 days prior to check-in. Off-site guests book day-by-day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I can\u2019t find ADRs\u2014what\u2019s the Walk-Up List?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the <em>My Disney Experience<\/em> app, some restaurants offer a <strong>Walk-Up Waitlist<\/strong> when ADRs are gone. Join digitally and return when notified. Availability varies and may be suspended during peak times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any military dining discounts on property at all?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes\u2014but mainly at <strong>Disney Springs<\/strong> (non-Disney operators). Examples frequently include <strong>Raglan Road, House of Blues, Ghirardelli, Cooke\u2019s of Dublin, Paradiso 37<\/strong>, and others. Discounts change; ask at arrival and check your receipt (some Cast Members quietly extend an employee discount).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I bring my own food into the parks?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. You may bring food\/drinks in <strong>backpacks or soft coolers<\/strong> (no glass, no hard coolers with loose ice). Stock mini-fridges, pack snacks, and eat breakfast in-room to cut costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any quick ways to save on meals?<\/strong><br \/>\nShare entr\u00e9es (portions are big), order <strong>kids\u2019 meals<\/strong> when suitable, ask for <strong>entr\u00e9e-only<\/strong> instead of combo at Quick Service, eat at <strong>Shades of Green<\/strong> (generally lower prices than Disney restaurants), and use <strong>free ice\/water<\/strong> at Quick Service locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where can I get free refills?<\/strong><br \/>\nMost Quick Service locations <strong>do not<\/strong> offer free refills, but a few do. Historically: <strong>Sunshine Seasons<\/strong> (EPCOT), <strong>Backlot Express<\/strong> (Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios), <strong>Restaurantosaurus<\/strong> (Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom), and <strong>Cooke\u2019s of Dublin<\/strong> (Disney Springs). Always confirm at the counter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do Character Meals work (and do I need park admission)?<\/strong><br \/>\nCharacter dining is offered at select restaurants in parks and resorts. <strong>Park admission is required<\/strong> for in-park meals. Formats vary (buffet, family-style, pre-plated). Popular options (e.g., <strong>Cinderella\u2019s Royal Table, Chef Mickey\u2019s, Garden Grill, Tusker House<\/strong>) book early\u2014use 60-day ADRs (Shades of Green\/Disney resorts get 60+10).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the ADR cancellation\/no-show policy?<\/strong><br \/>\nA credit card holds your ADR; <strong>no-shows and same-day cancellations<\/strong> are charged a fee. You can <strong>reschedule<\/strong> to a later day (outside the 15-minute arrival window), then cancel cleanly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Decide_Between_the_Disney_Dining_Plan_%E2%80%9CFree_Dining%E2%80%9D_or_Paying_Out_of_Pocket\"><\/span>How-To: Decide Between the Disney Dining Plan, \u201cFree Dining,\u201d or Paying Out of Pocket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Outline your trip.<\/strong> List party size\/ages, trip length, and likely restaurants (or sample picks by price level).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price your \u201cnatural behavior.\u201d<\/strong> Using Disney or AllEars menus, total what you\u2019d <em>actually<\/em> order for each meal\/snack\u2014no \u201cgaming\u201d the menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate each scenario.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Paid Dining Plan:<\/em> Plan cost (per person, per night) + extras not covered (apps, tips, specialty items).<br \/>\n<em>Free Dining:<\/em> Rack-rate room + required full-price tickets vs. <strong>Armed Forces Salute<\/strong> room &amp; ticket discounts (include tips\/extras).<br \/>\n<em>Pay As You Go:<\/em> Your menu totals + tax\/tip only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare apples-to-apples.<\/strong> Include time cost (table-service meals eat into park time).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the call.<\/strong> Short stays\/light eaters usually favor <strong>Armed Forces Salute + pay-as-you-go<\/strong>. Heavy table-service plans may justify the Dining Plan\u2014if you consistently order high-value items.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Book_Disney_Dining_with_60-Day_Rules_Including_6010_for_Shades_of_Green\"><\/span>How-To: Book Disney Dining with 60-Day Rules (Including 60+10 for Shades of Green)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mark your window.<\/strong> Find the date <strong>60 days<\/strong> before check-in (on-site Disney resorts <em>and<\/em> <strong>Shades of Green<\/strong> get <strong>60+10<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prioritize hotspots.<\/strong> Book the hardest ADRs first (e.g., Cinderella\u2019s Royal Table, Storybook Dining, Chef Mickey\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the app\/website at drop.<\/strong> Log into <em>My Disney Experience<\/em> before your window opens; search by specific times, not only \u201cmeal period.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anchor must-dos.<\/strong> Grab any workable time\u2014<strong>modify later<\/strong> as inventory shifts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backfill and adjust.<\/strong> As your park plan firms up, swap times\/venues. Same-day, try the <strong>Walk-Up Waitlist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid fees.<\/strong> If plans change, <strong>reschedule<\/strong> outside the 15-minute arrival window, then cancel cleanly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><!-- JSON-LD: FAQPage + Two HowTos --><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do Disney-owned restaurants offer a military discount?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. Disney-owned dining locations at Walt Disney World do not offer a military discount. However, several third-party restaurants at Disney Springs often do (typically 10\u201325% off); always ask and bring valid military ID. 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