Walt Disney World has introduced a promotional offer for Summer and Fall 2023, which includes a Disney Dining Card that serves as an alternative to the Dining Plan. This post provides information on the discount, including the amount of savings for different groups, the best dates for maximum savings, and other important details. It also highlights that this is the most significant offer among several others released for Summer 2023 and beyond, and covers select dates from spring break until July 2023.
Before taking advantage of this “free” Disney Dining Gift Card deal, it is important to understand all the details. Therefore, this post includes a lot of commentary and information to help readers make an informed decision. According to Walt Disney World, this special offer allows guests to “stay in the magic” and create memorable experiences during the summer.
Per Disney:
Get up to a $750 Disney Dining Promo Card when you purchase a non-discounted 5-night, 4-day vacation package that includes full price park tickets for at least 4 days, and a minimum 4-night resort stay. This special offer is valid for arrivals between June 25, 2023 and September 14, 2023. More specifically, there are four sets of arrival windows offering different Disney Dining Gift Card amounts:
- June 25-30, 2023
- July 1-10, 2023
- July 11-31, 2023
- August 1 through September 14, 2023
A lower-value Disney Dining Gift Card may also be available when you purchase this package during other select Summer 2023 arrival dates.
February 10, 2023 Update:
Walt Disney World has recently made an unusual announcement stating that the “free” dining card special offer is only bookable until March 27, 2023. Typically, promotions like this are available through their start or end dates. While resort room availability does not seem to be the cause of the shortened promotional period, it is possible that a lack of dining capacity may be the reason. This has been an issue with previous free dining promotions as well. Another possible reason for the early deadline could be to incentivize bookings and improve occupancy forecast and financials in the short-term. However, this approach may deter those looking for discounts after March 27 from booking altogether. In the past, Walt Disney World has re-released the same promotion to remedy this issue. It is recommended to take advantage of this offer and book by March 27, 2023, to secure your spot.
DISNEY DINING GIFT CARD VALUES
For Arrivals 6/25 – 6/30 & 7/11 – 7/31:
- Value Resorts: $35 per night
- Moderate Resorts: $75 per night
- Deluxe Resorts: $125 per night
- Deluxe Villa Resorts: $125 per night
For Arrivals 7/1 – 7/10 & 8/1 – 9/14:
- Value Resorts: $50 per night
- Moderate Resorts: $100 per night
- Deluxe Resorts: $150 per night
- Deluxe Villa Resorts: $150 per night
Here are other important details about the Disney Dining Gift Card special offer, per Walt Disney World:
- $750 Disney Dining Promo Card for stays at select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The value of the Disney Dining Promo Card is determined by Disney Resort hotel and length of stay.
- One Disney Dining Promo Card per room—valid for room-and-ticket packages that include up to $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card. If a package includes more than $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card, the value will be distributed across more than one Disney Dining Promo Card.
- Tickets are valid beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of ticket.
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
- Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
At participating resorts, the Disney Dining Gift Card will be sent to the guest’s email address provided during the resort reservation check-in process. It is important to check your email spam folder for a message from ‘Disney Gift Card Services’ if you do not receive the card in your inbox. In case of any issues with receiving the card, guests can seek assistance from the front desk. Do note that the digital Disney Dining Promo Card will only be valid until September 30, 2023.
The Disney Dining Gift Cards are accepted at select participating locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort for the purchase of food and beverage items. Guests can load the gift cards into their Apple Wallet or other digital wallets for easy use at counter service, table service, kiosks, and other venues in the parks and resorts. It is important to check the list of hotel exclusions and participating dining locations available at Disneyworld.com/DisneyDinePromo.
