Not only does Disney World offer amazing first in class restaurants and dining experiences, but there are also various packages and special experiences guests can purchase to add a little extra magic to their trip! In January 2024, many guests were pleased to learn about the return of the Disney Dining Plan, which is a package that guests can purchase if they are staying at a Disney World resort. There are also other dining experiences that include fireworks shows or other entertainment which can be amazing additions to your next trip to Disney World.
This article will cover the return of the Disney Dining Plan and all it includes, the various fireworks dessert party packages, and other delicious dining experiences while viewing world-class entertainment. These magical meals can be enjoyed throughout Walt Disney World property including all four theme parks and Disney World resorts.
As frequent visitors to Disney World, we have personally experienced the benefits and fun of these dining packages, and we are excited to share all of the Disney World dining packages that are currently available to enjoy.
You can see our ranking of the best Disney World restaurants for more details on the top dining experiences across the resort.
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Disney Dining Plan Packages
Many guests were excited to see the return of the Disney Dining Plan in January 2024. The Disney Dining Plan is a dining package guests can purchase if they are staying at a Disney World resort. It should be noted that the Disney Dining Plan can only be booked with vacation packages sold directly by Disney. For example, you cannot purchase a Disney vacation package through Costco and then add on the Disney Dining Plan.
There are two dining plans to choose from depending on if you plan on only eating at quick service restaurants, or if you prefer to enjoy a table service or character dining meal. The quick service dining plan will cost less as they are cafeteria-style restaurants with no reservations required or waitstaff. They are also convenient because they take less time out of your busy day at the parks without sacrificing the quality of food. Check out our favorite quick service restaurants at Disney World here.
However, many guests opt for the upgraded Disney Dining Plan because they wish to enjoy the incredible table service and character dining restaurants throughout Disney World. Although they almost always require reservations and can take a bit more time out of your day, Disney's table service restaurants are extremely high quality and are always amazing experiences! Check out every character dining experience and our reviews at Disney World here.
The two Disney Dining Plans include:
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
The Quick-Service Dining Plan includes the following items per guest over three years old per night of stay:
- Two quick-service meals
- One snack or non-alcoholic drink
- One resort refillable drink mug which allows guests unlimited refills on soda, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate at any resort quick-service location
Disney Dining Plan
The Disney Dining Plan includes the following items per guest over three years old per night of stay:
- One quick-service meal
- One table-service meal
- One snack or non-alcoholic drink
- One resort refillable drink mug
Guests using either dining plan receive their meals and snacks each day until the day of checkout. Any unused meals or snacks will roll over day to day and expire at midnight on the day of checkout. Check out all of the Disney restaurants included within the Disney Dining Plan here.
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Disney World Theme Park Fireworks Dining Packages
The following section covers the available fireworks dining/dessert packages currently available at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. Each of these packages comes with priority seating for each of the park's fireworks shows which can be a nice convenience at the end of a long park day. Additionally, some of these packages can be purchased using Disney Dining Plan credits which is another great perk of purchasing the plan during your next trip to Disney World.
EPCOT: Luminous the Symphony of Us Dining Package
EPCOT's newest fireworks show, Luminous the Symphony of Us, debuted at EPCOT in December 2023. Guests have several options to reserve a dining package at one of two restaurants. Guests will have reserved seating at these restaurants in order and enjoy the fireworks as they dine. Luminous includes both original scores as well as Disney classics and aims at reminding us that we are more alike than we are different. Reservations are highly recommended for the Luminous dining package especially during the busiest park days. Unfortunately, none of these packages are covered under the Disney Dining Plan, however, they are great experiences to splurge a little during your next trip to EPCOT!
Luminous is a must see experience and offers the following dining package options:
Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package
- Location: Rose & Crown Dining Room
- Price: $92 per adult and $41 per child, including tax and gratuity
- Food: Prix-fixe menu including one appetizer, entrée, dessert platter and unlimited beverages.
Spice Road Table Dining Package
- Location: Outdoor area of Spice Road Table
- Price: $81 per adult and $31 per child, including tax and gratuity
- Food: Variety of Mediterranean small plates, including Grilled Lamb Kefta, House-made Hummus Fries and Spiced Chicken. The Spice Road Table Dining Package includes two small plates, a shared tagine, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages.
Hollywood Studios: Fantasmic! Dining Package
Fantasmic! is a breathtaking water show that features colorful waterworks, fantastical fireworks and a host of Disney characters in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Fantasmic! Dining Package offers guests the choice of five magnificent restaurants: 50's Prime Time Café, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Hollywood & Vine, and Hollywood Brown Derby. Each dining package includes one entrée, dessert and nonalcoholic beverage at select full-service restaurants or one full buffet, where applicable. The best part is that each package includes guaranteed seating for Fantasmic! in a reserved area!
The prices and restaurants available for the Fantasmic! dining package include:
Price: $54 per adult and $23 per child, excluding tax and gratuity
Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Menu: This vintage-style restaurant offers classic American food, '50s kitsch, and an old-fashioned family gathering to take you back to a bygone era. This restaurant has amazing vibes that also offers some of the best food and service at Hollywood Studios!
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Package
Price: $56 per adult and$23 per child, excluding tax and gratuity
Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Menu: This incredibly unique 50's-inspired drive-in “theater” restaurant offers both a delicious meal and a show! This fan-favorite restaurant services all-American cuisine along with sci-fi movie clips shown on a large screen.
Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano Package
Price: $56 per adult and $23 per child, excluding tax and gratuity
Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Menu: This beautiful but casual Italian eatery offers classic Italian foods with a California twist!
The Hollywood Brown Derby Package
Price: $77 per adult and $31 per child, excluding tax and gratuity
Disney Dining Plan: Two table service meal credits per person
Menu: For a more upscale option, we highly recommend the Hollywood Brown Derby Fantasmic! package. Guests will step into the Golden Age of Hollywood and enjoy contemporary American cuisine.
Price: $59 per adult for breakfast or $75 per adult for lunch or dinner; $39 per child for breakfast or $49 per child for lunch or dinner (excludes tax and gratuity)
Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Menu: Hollywood & Vine is the only character meal restaurant at Hollywood Studios. Guests can enjoy buffet-style meals alongside Disney Junior Stars during breakfast or Minnie and friends for lunch and dinner. The menu changes seasonally, so be sure to visit again during each season!
Magic Kingdom: Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Parties
Magic Kingdom does not offer a full meal dining and fireworks experience, however they do offer a great dessert party option during their Happily Ever After fireworks show. They offer a “pre-party,” which takes place just before the fireworks shows, as well as a “Seats & Sweets” party in which guests can enjoy their desserts and drinks while watching Happily Ever After. There is also a “post-party” which guests can enjoy desserts after viewing the fireworks spectacular in a reserved area. Unfortunately, the Disney Dining Plan cannot be used on the Magic Kingdom dessert parties.
In addition to the Happily Ever After fireworks show, Magic Kingdom also offers dessert parties for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. These are both seperately ticketed events that offer special fireworks shows, which make these dessert parties even more unique.
Happily Ever After: Pre-Party
The Happily Ever After Dessert Pre-Party takes place at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant where guests can enjoy delicious desserts such as chocolate-covered strawberries, a variety of cheeses, and refreshing beverages including beer and wine for guests over 21 years old. Shortly before the fireworks show, cast members will escort pre-party guests to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden to enjoy the show. The pre-party ranges in price between $99 to $109 (tax included) for adults age 10 and up and $59 (tax included) for children ages 3 to 9.
Happily Ever After: Seats & Sweets
EPCOT: Festival Dining Packages
Throughout most of the year, guests can enjoy one of the amazing festivals that take place at EPCOT. These festivals often include special performances from popular bands and musicians, Broadway stars, and other celebrities. Guests have the option to choose a dining package for these performances in order to secure a prime viewing area at the America Gardens Theater while also reserving a sit down meal at one of EPCOT's amazing restaurants. Additionally, guests can use Disney Dining Plan table-service meal credits to book almost all of these packages!
This section will detail all of the most recent prices offered for these packages. Each package includes either a three course meal or full buffet (where applicable) with a non-alcoholic beverage. These packages are a great way to relieve the stress of potentially missing a show, especially if you plan on enjoying a meal at one of the EPCOT restaurants.
Reservations for these special festival dining packages can be made on the My Disney Experience website or mobile app 60 days in advance. Theme park tickets are also required for the day you plan on reserving a dining package.
These EPCOT dining packages include a choice of one of the following restaurants:
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, offering family style dining inside a medieval castle while guests can meet various Disney princesses
- Biergarten Restaurant, which offers German buffet-style dining while guests can enjoy lively entertainment
- Coral Reef Restaurant, serving seafood and American specialties while guests watch over 2,000 sea creatures inside a giant tank
- Le Cellier Steakhouse, offering upscale/fine dining inside the cozy cellar of a Canadian château offering steaks and seafood specialties
- Rose & Crown, serving traditional British style food inside a family-friendly pub
- Spice Road Table, serving Mediterranean dishes with a waterfront view
- The Garden Grill Restaurant, a slowly-revolving restaurant offering views from the Living with the Land attraction with classic American dining and visits from Chip ‘n' Dale, Pluto, and other classic Disney characters
EPCOT: Garden Rocks Dining Packages
EPCOT's International Flower and Garden Festival is one of the best festivals at EPCOT for so many reasons! Other than the amazing food you can enjoy at various booths set up around the World Showcase, our favorite part is the Garden Rocks Concert Series. The Flower and Garden festival typically takes place in May and June of each year.
Each day throughout the festival, guests have the chance of watching a popular band perform throughout the day. Typically these concerts take place at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM at the America Gardens Theater.
This year, we saw so many great bands and musical artists which included Rick Springfield, Simple Plan, Pointer Sisters, Plain White T's, and Sister Hazel. Since these shows are very popular, we recommend adding a Garden Rocks Dining Package to ensure you don't miss out on these performances.
The prices for the 2024 Garden Rocks Dining packages included:
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Package
- Price: $66 per adult for breakfast or $74 per adult for lunch or dinner; $42 per child for breakfast or $50 per child for lunch and dinner
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit for breakfast, or two table service meal credits for lunch or dinner
Biergarten Restaurant Package
- Price: $60 per adult and $34 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Coral Reef Restaurant Package
- Price: $79 per adult and $29 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Rose & Crown Package
- Price: $61 per adult and $26 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Le Cellier Steakhouse Package
- Price: $99 per adult and $39 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: Two table service meal credits per person
Spice Road Table Package
- Price: $50 per adult and $21 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: Not accepted; meal includes a shared tangine, two small plates, dessert platter, and non-alcoholic beverage
The Garden Grill Restaurant Package
- Price: $58 per adult for breakfast and $73 per adult for lunch and dinner; $37 per child for breakfast and $47 per child for lunch and dinner
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Quick Service Package
During the last Flower and Garden Festival we also saw a same-day Garden Rocks dining package at quick-service restaurant Regal Eagle Smokehouse. For $36 per person, you would receive a reserved seat at one of the concerts, an entrée, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. This was an amazing deal and we hope it returns for 2025!
EPCOT: Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages
Another amazing festival is the International Festival of the Arts, which takes place in January and February at EPCOT.
Each night throughout the festival, guests have the opportunity to watch Broadway stars perform Disney classics at the American Gardens Theater near the America pavilion in the World Showcase. These concerts take place multiple times per day at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM.
EPCOT offers a dining package which includes a meal at one of five EPCOT restaurants as well as priority seating at one of the Broadway performances. Guests have the option of paying seperately for this package or redeeming Disney Dining Plan meals.
The prices of the 2024 Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining packages included:
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Package
- Price: $66 per adult for breakfast or $78 per adult for lunch or dinner; $42 per child for breakfast or $50 per child for lunch and dinner
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit for breakfast, or two table service meal credits for lunch or dinner
Biergarten Restaurant Package
- Price: $60 per adult and $34 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Coral Reef Restaurant Package
- Price: $73 per adult and $34 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Rose & Crown Package
- Price: $61 per adult and $29 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: One table service meal credit per person
Le Cellier Steakhouse Package
- Price: $99 per adult and $39 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: Two table service meal credits per person
Spice Road Table Package
- Price: $50 per adult and $21 per child
- Disney Dining Plan: Two table service meal credits per person
EPCOT: Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
We love visiting the Disney World theme parks and resorts during the Christmas season! Throughout most of November and December, guests can experience EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays, which includes various holiday booths, treats (including the famous cookie stroll), and the Candlelight Processional performances. The Candlelight Processional performances typically kick off the day after Thanksgiving and take place at 5:15 PM, 7 PM, and 8:30 PM each day.
This beautiful performance at the America Gardens Theater is one you can't miss especially during the holiday season. It tells the story of Christmas with a full choir and celebrity narrator. Last year, we saw John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Fraser, Eva Longoria, Jordan Fisher, and so many more popular celebrities lead this special holiday experience.
We highly recommend considering a dining package if you are interested in watching the Candlelight Processional! This is typically the most popular show during any EPCOT festival with many guests lining up to grab a coveted seat.
Since the Disney Dining Plan was not yet reintroduced during last year's Festival of the Holidays, we can't yet confirm if guests can use Disney Dining Plan meal credits to book this package in 2024. However, we can assume the package will cost the same amount of credits as the other EPCOT festivals.
Prices for the Candlelight Processional 2023 dining package included:
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Package
- $71 per adult for breakfast or $83 per adult for lunch or dinner; $45 per child for breakfast or $53 per child for lunch and dinner
Biergarten Restaurant Package
- $65 per adult and $37 per child
Coral Reef Restaurant Package
- $78 per adult and $32 per child
Rose & Crown Package
- $66 per adult and $29 per child
Le Cellier Steakhouse Package
- $104 per adult and $42 per child
Spice Road Table Package
- $55 per adult and $24 per child
The Garden Grill Restaurant Package
- $63 per adult for breakfast and $78 per adult for lunch and dinner; $40 per child for breakfast and $50 per child for lunch and dinner
Quick Service Package
During the last Festival of the Holidays, we also saw a same-day Candlelight Processional dining package at quick-service restaurant Regal Eagle Smokehouse. For $41 per person, you would receive a reserved seat at one of the concerts, an entrée, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. This was an amazing deal and we hope it returns for 2024!
Disney World Resort Dining Packages and Experiences
There are also several Disney World resorts that offer unique dining experiences that require prepayment and reservations. These experiences include more world-class entertainment including experiences for all ages as well as experiences aimed at those 21 and over. This section will discuss several of the amazing dining experiences at Disney resorts.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – Fort Wilderness Resort
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort hosts the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. This hilarious, high-spirited dinner show features the Pioneer Hall Players and includes two hours of rousing Wild West dancing, singing and vaudeville comedy.
The menu includes all-you-care-to-enjoy fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs, as well as a tossed green salad, baked beans, fresh-baked cornbread and strawberry shortcake. There are also vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian meal options available. Unlimited draft beer, wine and sangria are included for Guests 21 years of age. Prices range from $66 to $74 per adult and $39 to $44 for children ages 3-9, and prepayment is required.
Sangria University – Coronado Springs Resort
Sangria University is another highly recommended dining experience at Coronado Springs Resort, one of our favorite Disney World resorts! This experience at the Three Bridges Bar and Grill is held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Although guests under 21 years old or non-drinkers can also enjoy this experience, it costs the same price. The price for Sangria University ranges between $69 to $79, plus tax and gratuity.
Led by sangria professionals, guests will learn a history of sangria and reveal the recipes used to make the several in-house varieties served at Three Bridges Bar and Grill. The lesson is followed by a tasting of the four sangria offerings and will be accompanied by a light appetizer, usually chips and guacamole.
We recommend having a full lunch before this experience because they offer a large amount of delicious sangria. After the tastings, guests have the opportunity to make their own glass of sangria with a selection of base spirits and fresh fruits. It's a very fun experience especially for guests who enjoy sangria! We highly recommend making a reservation 60 days in advance, as space is limited and it is a very popular event.
Celebration at the Top – Contemporary Resort
For those looking for a more upscale fireworks dining experience, Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor, and Sparkle is a great option. This experience takes place at the Contemporary Resort, one of the best deluxe level Disney World resorts. The price of this experience costs $129 per person plus tax and gratuity. Guests will enjoy a lively cocktail party with fine food, shimmering sips, and music atop of the Contemporary Resort.
Shortly before the start of the Happily Ever After fireworks, guests will step out onto a private observation deck to enjoy the show with an incredible view. After the show, guests will head back inside the California Grill restaurant to enjoy a spread of petit four desserts, cordials, and coffee. Since this is a more upscale experience, guests are expected to adhere to a “sophisticated and upscale aesthetic” dress code.
Book Reservations for Dining Packages and Experiences at Walt Disney World
For reservations for dining packages at Walt Disney World , guests can book online at www.disneyworld.disney.go.com, visit Guest Relations, or call (407) WDW-DINE. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are several ways to reserve VIP seating for Disney fireworks. Magic Kingdom offers dessert parties before, during, and after the Happily Ever After fireworks show with priority VIP seating. EPCOT offers a dining package at either Spice Road Table or Rose and Crown with VIP fireworks seating during dinner. Hollywood Studios offers a dining package with choice between three different restaurants in addition to VIP seating at Fantasmic!.
Depending on which dining plan and length of stay in 2024, typically Disney's dining plan costs under $100 per adult and $40 per child each day. This includes two meals, one snack or beverage, and a resort mug with unlimited drink refills.
No, you cannot purchase the Disney Dining Plan seperately. Guests must book the dining plan through Disney along with their Disney resort reservation. The Disney Dining Plan is only available to resort guests who book directly with Disney, and the number of meals is dictated by the length of stay.
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