The Ultimate Guide to Disneyland Paris Dining Plans: Benefits, Booking Tips, and Reservation Know-How
Planning your Disneyland Paris holiday? You’ve likely come across the option to add a dining plan to your package. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth it or how to get the most out of it, this guide is for you.
Let’s break down what each Disneyland Paris Dining Plan includes, how the booking process works, and what you need to do to avoid missing out on the best restaurants during your stay.
What Are Disneyland Paris Dining Plans?
Disneyland Paris Dining Plans are pre-paid meal packages you can add to your hotel and ticket booking. They simplify budgeting for food and let you focus more on enjoying your trip than worrying about prices while you’re there.
There are currently three tiers of dining plans:
• Standard
• Plus
• Premium
Each plan includes either half board (1 meal per night of stay) or full board (2 meals per night of stay), and all plans include 1 non-alcoholic drink per meal.
Standard Meal Plan
Available only at Disney Hotel Santa Fe and Disney Davy Crockett Ranch. You can opt for half‑board (breakfast and one meal per day) or full‑board (breakfast plus two meals per day, with at least one quick‑service meal per day)
Plus Meal Plan
Available at Disney Hotel Cheyenne, Disney Sequoia Lodge, Disney Newport Bay Club, and Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. This applies for both half‑board and full‑board plans. Guests at these hotels may also upgrade to Extra Plus for full‑board only
Extra Plus Meal Plan
This full‑board only plan (which includes one character dining experience per stay and daily snack & drink vouchers) is available to guests at all Disney Hotels except Disneyland Hotel
Premium Meal Plan
Exclusively available to guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel. If you stay there you can choose either half‑board or full‑board Premium, both of which include character dining, and access the broadest selection of restaurants, including signature dining at the hotel itself
Breakdown: What Each Dining Plan Offers
Standard Dining Plan
• Includes access to over 5 quick-service and buffet restaurants
• Good value for families or guests who want fast, casual meals
• Example restaurants: Plaza Gardens (buffet), Restaurant Agrabah Café (buffet), Restaurant en Coulisse – Now called Hollywood Gardens (quick-service)
Best for: Guests who want basic, no-fuss dining at a good price.
Plus Dining Plan
• Includes all Standard restaurants, plus more table service options
• Covers about 15 restaurants across both parks and hotels
• Example additions: Bistro Chez Rémy, Captain Jack’s, Restaurant des Pirates
Best for: Anyone looking for variety and more immersive dining experiences.
Premium Dining Plan
• Includes all Plus restaurants and access to signature dining locations
• Includes character dining at Plaza Gardens or Auberge de Cendrillon
• Example additions: The Steakhouse, Walt’s, An American Restaurant
Best for: Guests celebrating a special occasion or families who want character dining included.
Dining Plan Benefits
• Prepaid meals give you better control over your budget
• Flexible options, use lunch or dinner as you like
• Convenient, no need to carry cash or calculate daily food costs
• Access to popular restaurants without high on-the-day prices
• Savings potential, meals often cost more if paid separately
Booking Your Dining Plan
You need to add your dining plan at the time you book your Disney Hotel and Tickets package. It’s not something you can add last minute or once you’re already there.
Book through:
• Disneyland Paris website
• An authorised travel agent like GoMagical.co.uk
• Official Disney call centres
If you book through an agent, check your booking confirmation to ensure the plan is included.
Reserving Your Restaurants
Here’s where things get important. Having a dining plan doesn’t automatically get you a table, you still need to make reservations. Many of the most popular restaurants book out fast.
When Can You Book?
Disney opens restaurant reservations based on your booking type:
• Breakfast does not need reservations. Turn up and show your magic pass (or pay on the day if not dining plan)
• Guests staying at a Disney hotel: Can reserve from 12 months in advance
• Day guests or those with ticket-only bookings: Can book from 2 months in advance
• Character Breakfast: Disney hotels guests, add to package from 12 months in advance
• Character Breakfast: Non-Disney hotels guests, reserve via the app 3-days in advance
• Character Dining: Disney hotels guests, add to package from 12 months in advance
• Character Dining: Non-Disney hotels guests, add to package from 60-days in advance
This means if you’re staying on-site and you wait, you’re giving off-site guests the chance to snap up prime tables.
Here’s a practical savings guide comparing Disneyland Paris dining plans versus paying out-of-pocket. Prices vary slightly by season and restaurant, but the examples below are based on average 2025 pricing.
Standard Plan – Cost vs Pay-As-You-Go
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Standard Dining Plan (half board): approx £35 per adult, £25 per child per night
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Includes: 1 buffet meal with soft drink per night of stay
Typical buffet meal prices:
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Plaza Gardens: £39 adult, £22 child
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Agrabah Café: £38 adult, £21 child
Savings:
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Adult: Save up to £4+ per meal
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Child: Save up to £3+ per meal
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Multiply by 3 or 4 nights and the savings stack up fast
Plus Plan – Cost vs Pay-As-You-Go
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Plus Dining Plan (half board): approx £45 per adult, £30 per child per night
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Includes: 1 buffet or table service meal with soft drink
Typical meal prices:
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Bistro Chez Rémy: £52 adult, £28 child
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Captain Jack’s: £49 adult, £27 child
Savings:
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Adult: Save up to £7+ per meal
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Child: Save up to £2+
The real value here is getting table service restaurants for less than buffet pricing on the day.
Extra Plus Plan – Cost vs Pay-As-You-Go
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Extra Plus Dining Plan (full board only): approx £110 per adult, £70 per child per night
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Includes: 2 meals (table or buffet), snack, soft drink, and 1 character dining experience during stay
On the day pricing:
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Table service: £50+ per adult x 2 = £100
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Snack + drink: £8
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Character dining: £80+ (Plaza Gardens or Auberge)
Total on the day: approx £188+ per adult
Savings:
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Save up to £70+ per adult over the course of one day
Ideal for guests doing character dining and wanting all meals covered.
Premium Plan (Disneyland Hotel Only)
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Price included in high-end packages
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Covers all top-tier meals including character dining, premium restaurants, and more
Pay-as-you-go cost for this experience:
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Auberge de Cendrillon: £80 adult
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Walt’s: £55+
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In-hotel signature meals: £65+
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Daily total: £200+ per adult
Package value vs paying separately:
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You save significantly, plus get peace of mind
How to Make Restaurant Reservations
You can reserve in three ways:
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Disneyland Paris App
• Tap “Dining” then “Make a Reservation”
• Log in using your Disney account -
Disneyland Paris Website
• Log in and go to the “Restaurants” section
• Link your hotel reservation for early access -
Through your travel agent
• Some agents like GoMagical.co.uk offer to manage reservations for you
• Ideal if you want help grabbing high-demand slots
Pro Tips to Get the Restaurants You Want
• Book popular places first, like Auberge de Cendrillon, Chez Rémy, and Captain Jack’s
• Don’t wait for your travel date to get close, book as early as you’re allowed
• Be flexible on meal times, early lunch or late dinner slots offer better availability
• Use the app even during your stay, last-minute spots open up from cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions about Disneyland Paris Dining Plans
Q: Do all dining plans include breakfast?
A: Yes. Breakfast is included when you specifically book a package with it. You can just pay on the day at your Disney hotel.
Q: Can I use my plan outside the parks?
A: Yes. Some hotel restaurants and Disney Village options accept dining plan meals.
Q: Can I upgrade my plan after booking?
A: Yes, you can upgrade or add a dining plan upto 7 days prior to check-in. It is not possible to add a dining plan once you are less than a week away from arrival.
Q: Are character meals included?
A: Only the Premium Dining Plan includes character dining without extra charge. You can reserve character dining ahead of arrival (see above) and simply pay on the day.
Final Thoughts on The Ultimate Guide to Disneyland Paris Dining Plans
If you’re staying at a Disney Hotel, adding a dining plan makes sense, especially if you plan to eat at buffets or table service restaurants. Just remember, you must reserve early or risk being limited to quick service meals, even with a premium plan.
Want help finding the right dining plan or grabbing your restaurant reservations? Book your Disneyland Paris holiday through GoMagical.co.uk for expert support and advice from real Disney fans.
Ready to eat your way through the magic? You’ll enjoy more with less stress when your meals are already sorted.
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