NEW: Free Dining Plan Offer for Kids + More Details for 2026
Guests can now plan to eat, stay, and play at Walt Disney World in 2026. Starting April 22nd, guests will be able to book 2026 travel dates. Disney is kicking off the booking season with a free dining offer for kids! They’ve also shared details about returning benefits for resort guests that will continue through 2026.
Free Dining Offer Details for Kids Ages 3-9 Years Old
Guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotel can get a free dining plan for children (ages 3-9) when purchasing a dining plan with their package for others in their travel party (ages 10 and up). Here’s how it works per Disney:
Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at one of our more than 25 Disney Resort hotels will get a free dining plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9) when purchasing a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up). Dining plans can help you maximize your stay with added peace of mind, letting you enjoy some of the many dining locations we offer from meals to snacks and kid-friendly favorites.
The kids’ free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning you may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026.
Returning Resort Benefits
Guests of Disney Resort Hotels will be able to enjoy existing perks like 30-minute early theme park entry, complimentary transportation, free parking, early access to dining reservations, and more. Disney also shared that free water park admission on your check-in day will return in the summer of 2026. More details will be provided, including specific dates, at a later time.
*Guests of deluxe and deluxe villa resorts will continue to have access to extended evening hours at select theme parks on certain days.
2026 Travel Dates Availability
Starting April 22, 2025, guests can book travel dates through October 31, 2026. November and December 2026 travel dates will be available later this year.
If you’re looking to book for this year, you can view the existing list of travel offers for 2025. Then, check with our travel partners to secure your dates.
Whether you’re new to the world of Disney or a seasoned pro in search of a new adventure, their goal is to help you plan a tailor-made experience like no other. Check with our travel partner, Firefly Travels, to begin planning.
