New enhancements to the Disney Dining Plan aim to add more flexibility

From WDWMagic:



Beginning May 31 2015, Disney has introduced a number of enhancements to the Disney Dining Plan with the aim of increasing the flexibility and usability of the popular inclusive meal plan.

Here is a run-down of the changes and how you can use them.

Snacks: The snack entitlement has been updated to now include:

• All items that are marked on the menu as snack eligible, including those that cost more than $5.


• All single serve non-alcoholic beverages not served in a souvenir container.


• All ice cream novelties.


• All hand-scooped ice cream not served in a souvenir container.


• All quick service menu side dishes.


• Fresh popped popcorn (pre-bagged popcorn is not available as a snack item).


• At breakfast, the following are considered snacks:


• Cereal with milk (including Create Your Own)


• French toast sticks


• Oatmeal or quinoa (including Create Your Own)


• Grits


• Side of bacon


• Side of sausage


• Side of eggs


• Side of potatoes


• Biscuits and gravy


• Hard-boiled eggs


• Table Service Restaurants

There is no longer a restriction on the number of entitlements that can be used at a meal. Eg. A group of 2 guests on the Disney Dining Plan could use 1 additional entitlement for a guest in that party - making a total of 3 entitlements used for the group of 3 diners.

If using the Deluxe, Premium and Platinum Plans, child meal entitlements can be used to choose adult entrees.

At some locations, a dessert may be substituted for a side salad, soup or fruit plate if available.
Quick Service Restaurants

A dessert or beverage from the Quick Service Meal entitlement can be substituted for any snack item on the menu within the same order.

A Quick Service Meal can be substituted for 3 snack eligible items within the same order.

At Quick Service locations, child meal entitlements can be used for an adult meal.