Disney Just Announced NEW Travel Deals—And the Dining Benefits Are INCREDIBLE

Disney vacation planning just got a whole lot sweeter. On November 12, 2025, Disney unveiled a treasure trove of new travel deals that include some seriously impressive dining perks—and if you’re planning a trip for late 2025 or 2026, you’ll want to pay close attention to what’s on the table.

According to Disney Food Blog’s announcement, Disney is rolling out multiple promotions across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and even Aulani and Adventures by Disney. But the real headline here? The dining benefits that could save you hundreds on your next vacation.

Let’s start with the deal that caught our attention immediately. When you book a Walt Disney World vacation package with room accommodations and a 4-day or longer theme park ticket for most nights between November 16 and December 25, 2025, Disney is throwing in a Dining & Shopping Promo Card.

Here’s what you could get based on your resort category:

Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $100 promo card
Moderate Resorts: $75 promo card
Value Resorts: $50 promo card

These cards can be used at a wide range of Disney World dining locations and shops, giving you serious flexibility to enhance your vacation. And with the holiday season in full swing during these dates, that extra dining money could mean an extra character breakfast, a fancy dinner at a signature restaurant, or simply taking the edge off those inevitable snack costs.

The kicker? You’re also getting up to 20% off your room on select Sunday through Thursday nights during this period. That’s a double win for your wallet.

Free Kids’ Dining for 2026—A Game-Changer

Here’s where things get really interesting for families planning ahead. For 2026 trips (January 1 through December 31), Disney is offering complimentary dining packages for children ages 3-9 when their guardians purchase a dining plan.

This is huge. Anyone who’s traveled to Disney with kids knows that dining costs can add up faster than you can say “Mickey Bar.” Having the kids eat free when you purchase a dining plan for the adults in your party could translate to significant savings—especially for families with multiple children.

According to the Disney Food Blog report, this offer applies “when staying at one of the Disney World resorts,” so you’ll need to book an on-property stay to qualify. But if you were already planning to do that, this is essentially found money in your vacation budget.

More Ways to Save at Walt Disney World

The dining deals don’t stop there. Disney announced several other promotions that, while not dining-specific, free up budget that you can redirect toward those character meals and snacks:

Early 2026 Room Discounts:

Save 25% on most nights from February 22 through April 30, 2026
Save 20% on Sunday through Thursday stays from January 4 through February 19, 2026

Package Savings:

Save $250 per night on 4-day, 4-night room and ticket packages at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa properties from February 22 through July 25, 2026

Florida and Georgia Residents:

Rooms starting at just $129 per night for November 16-29 and December 12-25, 2025

Annual Passholders:

Up to 30% off rooms during the holidays
Up to 35% off rooms for spring 2026 (February 22 through April 30)

What About Disneyland?

While the dining promo cards appear to be a Walt Disney World exclusive, Disneyland guests aren’t left out entirely. Disney is offering up to 20% savings on select resort rooms through December 19, 2025. Disney Visa cardholders can get an even better deal with 20% off premium rooms for select nights from August 17 through December 19.

Beyond the Parks: Cruise and Hawaii Deals

The announcement also covered Disney Cruise Line and Aulani deals:

Disney Cruise Line:

$250 onboard credit plus 35% stateroom savings for Disney Visa holders (October through December 2025)
Pay only 50% deposit for sailings from March 2026 through May 2027 if you book by January 18, 2026
Up to 30% savings on select cruises

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa:

20-25% off stays from January 4 through April 10, 2026 (savings based on length of stay)

While these aren’t dining-focused deals, that onboard cruise credit could certainly go toward specialty dining experiences on your sailing, and Aulani savings mean more budget for the resort’s excellent restaurants.

Our Take: Should You Book?

These deals are legitimately good—especially that dining promo card offer for the holidays and the free kids’ dining for 2026. The combination of room discounts and dining perks means you’re saving on two of the biggest vacation expenses simultaneously.

Here’s what we’d recommend:

Book now if: You were already planning a Disney World trip for late 2025 or 2026, especially if you have kids who’d qualify for the free dining offer. The combination of savings makes this one of the better Disney promotional periods we’ve seen recently.

Wait if: You’re flexible on timing and want to see if better deals emerge for other travel windows. Disney regularly rotates promotions, so if these dates don’t work for your schedule, don’t force it.

Act fast because: These offers have booking windows. The kids’ dining deal, for instance, requires you to book by a certain date (check Disney’s official site for current deadlines), and availability at preferred resorts fills up quickly during promotional periods.

The Bottom Line

Disney’s November 2025 deal drop is all about making vacations more accessible—and the dining benefits are the real star of the show. Whether it’s a $100 promo card that turns into a character dining experience you couldn’t otherwise justify, or free kids’ meals that save your family hundreds, these promotions deliver genuine value.

As always, read the fine print, check blackout dates, and confirm eligibility requirements before booking. But if the dates align with your plans and you’ve been on the fence about a Disney vacation, these deals might just be the push you need to make it happen.

Your wallet (and your stomach) will thank you.

Source: Disney Food Blog - Disney Announces NEW Travel Deals! (November 12, 2025)