7 Dining Changes at Disney Parks ALL Guests Should Be Aware Of (January 2020)

Friday, January 10, 2020 - 02:51

Though it may not initially seem like it, Disney parks have truly come into their own in recent years as a real food lover’s paradise. If you count yourself as one of the many who love eating their way around the Disney parks and resorts, there are some big changes taking effect right now you should know about.

For the first dining update of the new year, Disney offers discounts for package-purchasers, annual passholders and DVC members, plus refurbishments and expansions hit popular Disney Springs eateries!

1. Free dining deal still available for booking

Walt Disney World is still offering the popular free dining deal that allows guests staying at a Value or Moderate Resort will be able to get a free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, and guests who stay at Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels to get a free Standard Disney Dining Plan. This popular deal can now be booked for guests arriving at the resort during the following date windows.

June 27-28, 2020
July 5-7, 2020
August 29-September 8, 2020

Though these dates might seem far off, guests who want to take advantage of this offer will need to book quickly as this deal is available for booking now through January 16, 2020.

As has been the case in the past, this deal is only available for guests who purchase a non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room for at least 5 nights at a select Walt Disney World Resort hotel and theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option.

2. Annual passholders to receive discount on Festival of the Arts dining package

Looking more towards the immediate future, annual passholders can save 10% on Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages, which kick off with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts next week on January 17th. With this package guests a fabulous lunch or dinner that includes guaranteed seating at the day's Disney on Broadway show at the America Gardens Theater.

3. DVC gets new dining discounts

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Disney Vacation Club members now have access to a number of new discounts at dining locations around Walt Disney World, including the following:

20% off all purchases of non-alcoholic beverages and food at Joffrey’s kiosks.
10% off at Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs
10% off the Yesake kiosk at Disney Springs

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Managing editor of Theme Park Tourist and dark ride enthusiast. Amanda is a lifelong theme parks fan who lives just outside Orlando. When she’s not booking FastPass+ reservations, standing in a queue or eating the latest specialty cupcake, you can find her watching a Marvel movie, reading a book (probably by Neil Gaiman) or singing along to showtunes in her car. Contact: [email protected]