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Disney World Offers Free Dining for Kids in 2026 with Expanded Perks

Bookings for 2026 Disney vacations open April 22, featuring free dining plans for children and extended guest benefits through the year.

Walt Disney World suggested making reservations in advance due to the limited number of travel packages that can be combined with the complimentary dinner offer.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort features newly renovated rooms and suites after being closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Overview

  • Children ages 3 to 9 staying at Disney Resort hotels in 2026 will receive a free dining plan when adults in their party purchase one.
  • The free kids' dining offer can be combined with other select promotions, allowing families to maximize savings.
  • Disney has extended Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours, and free summer water park admission for resort guests through 2026.
  • Vacation package bookings for most travel dates in 2026 will open on April 22, with additional dates to follow later in the year.
  • The Disney Dining Plan, reintroduced in 2024, offers prepaid meal packages for resort guests, providing flexibility and budgeting convenience.