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Disney’s Dining Plan 101 – 13 Tips for Using Your Credits Wisely

Let’s Recap!

1. Understand the Tiers – There are various types of Disney Dining Plans. Each plan offers a set number of meals which are redeemed by either meal or snack dining credits.

2. Decide Whether or Not to Purchase – Speaking of which, once you understand what all of the different packages cost and include, take the time to decide if you’ll need it.

3. Plan a Dining Itinerary – After you book a dining package, map out where you’re going to feast. While almost every restaurant participates in the dining plan, there are exceptions.

4. Avoid Booking Table-Service Breakfasts (Mostly) – When deciding where to use table-service credits, avoid booking breakfasts.

5. Stick by One Credit Table Service Meals – Regarding the point system for table-service meals, let us explain.

6. Avoid Two Credit Establishments – And this brings us to our next point, as a thrifty guest, avoid the Signature establishments! By using two table-service credits for one meal, you are paying double in point value.

7. Order Expensively – When making entrée selections at sit-down establishments, remember that you’ll be charged the same amount for either steak or a chicken salad. In the spirit of making the most of those credits, always order meals with the higher dollar value.

8. Explore Substitution Options – Again, the most popular plan is the second tier plan because it includes one table-service meal a day.

9. Don’t Use Quick-Service Credits for Snacks – Whatever you do, don’t let any dining credits go to waste!

10. Maximize Snack and Drink Credits – Every plan includes snack credits and most people use these on sodas, Mickey Ice Cream Bars, and packaged snacks.

11. Never Use Snack Credits on Water – Bottled water is another popular snack credit option, but we’d urge you to resist.

12. Don’t Buy Additional Snacks – With each plan offering two snacks per day, never pull out your debit card for extra ice cream.

13. Keep a Food Diary – If you’re a first-time dining plan buyer and want to confirm if it was a money-saver, keep track of what your food and beverages would’ve cost out of pocket.

Rebekah

Rebekah is a life-long Disney enthusiast who is thrilled to be sharing her passion with fellow fanatics! As someone who lived on a Disney diet in childhood, her appreciation for the company has only grown over time. When Rebekah isn't planning her next trip, she can be found reading, blogging, obsessively exercising, and participating in the musical theater community.

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