Is Yak & Yeti on the Disney Dining Plan? (2026)
Yes. Yak & Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is on the Disney Dining Plan, and it costs 1 table-service credit per person. It’s a standard table-service restaurant, not a 2-credit signature, so it’s one of the more budget-friendly ways to spend a table-service credit inside the park. Just don’t confuse it with the walk-up counter next door, Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes, which takes a quick-service credit instead.
If you’re mapping out how to stretch your credits across a Walt Disney World trip, Yak & Yeti is an easy one to plan around. Below we break down exactly how many credits it costs, how the two Yak & Yeti locations differ, and whether it’s actually worth trading a table-service credit for.
Is Yak & Yeti on the Disney Dining Plan?
Yak & Yeti Restaurant is a full-service, sit-down restaurant located in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, right near Expedition Everest. It serves pan-Asian cuisine and is operated by Landry’s (a third-party partner) rather than by Disney directly. Despite that outside operation, it is a full participant on the Disney Dining Plan.
When we’ve dined here on recent Animal Kingdom days, the credit process worked exactly like any Disney-run table-service restaurant: order your meal, and at the end your server applies 1 table-service credit per Guest toward the bill. The dining plan credit covers an entrée and a non-alcoholic beverage (dessert inclusion depends on the plan tier in effect for your booking year).
The 2026 Disney Dining Plan is available as an add-on for Guests booking a Walt Disney World Resort package that includes park tickets. The plan returned in 2024 and continues to be offered, so if you’ve bought a package with dining for a 2026 stay, Yak & Yeti Restaurant is in play.
How Many Dining Plan Credits Does Yak & Yeti Cost?
Yak & Yeti Restaurant costs 1 table-service credit per person. It is categorized as standard table service, which means it is not a 2-credit signature restaurant like some of Disney’s higher-end dining rooms.
Here’s how it compares to a few other Disney table-service restaurants — some standard 1-credit, some 2-credit signature:
| Restaurant | Park / Location | Credit Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 1 table-service credit |
| Tusker House Restaurant | Disney’s Animal Kingdom | 1 table-service credit |
| Sanaa | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge | 1 table-service credit |
| Be Our Guest | Magic Kingdom | 2 table-service credits (signature) |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse | EPCOT | 2 table-service credits (signature) |
Because it’s a single-credit restaurant, Yak & Yeti is one of the more approachable ways to use a table-service credit without dipping into your signature dining. For a full walkthrough of how credits are earned and spent, see our guide on how the Disney Dining Plan works.
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Yak & Yeti Restaurant vs. Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes
This is the single most common point of confusion, and it’s worth slowing down on because the two locations use completely different credit types.
- Yak & Yeti Restaurant — the indoor, air-conditioned, sit-down table-service restaurant. This is the one that uses 1 table-service credit. You’ll typically want a reservation here.
- Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes — the outdoor quick-service counter next door, serving grab-and-go bowls, egg rolls, and similar fare. This location uses 1 quick-service credit, not a table-service credit.
So when someone asks “does Yak & Yeti take the dining plan?”, the honest answer is: both do, but they draw from different credit buckets. If you specifically want to spend a table-service credit, you need the full-service Restaurant, not the Local Food Cafes counter.
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes | |
|---|---|---|
| Service style | Table service (sit-down) | Quick service (counter) |
| Credit type | 1 table-service credit | 1 quick-service credit |
| Reservations | Recommended | Not needed |
| Operated by | Landry’s | Landry’s |
Is It Worth Using a Dining Plan Credit at Yak & Yeti?
For most Guests, yes — Yak & Yeti Restaurant is a solid value on the dining plan. Table-service entrées here generally price out well above what many quick-service meals cost, so redeeming a single table-service credit on a full pan-Asian entrée plus a beverage typically returns good value against the plan’s per-credit cost.
A few things that make it especially worth it:
- It’s a 1-credit restaurant. You get a full table-service experience without the premium hit of a 2-credit signature meal.
- The portions are generous. Landry’s is known for hearty servings, which improves the value math per credit.
- It’s in-park. You can use it mid-day at Animal Kingdom without leaving to a resort or Disney Springs.
That said, value depends on ordering. If you’d otherwise only order a small appetizer, a table-service credit may be overkill — you’ll get more out of your credit by ordering a full entrée. For a broader look at whether the plan pencils out for your party, read is the Disney Dining Plan worth it, and compare it against other pan-Asian Disney dining like Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs.
Reservation Tips for Yak & Yeti
Yak & Yeti Restaurant accepts reservations, and on busier Animal Kingdom days the table-service dining room can fill up around peak lunch and dinner windows. A few pointers from our own visits:
- Book ahead. Walt Disney World Guests can reserve dining up to 60 days in advance; grabbing a Yak & Yeti slot early is smart on high-attendance days.
- Consider off-peak times. A mid-afternoon reservation is often easier to land and gives you a break from Animal Kingdom’s heat and crowds.
- Walk-ups happen. If you didn’t book, it’s still worth asking about walk-up availability, especially outside peak meal hours — though it’s never guaranteed.
- Know your location. Tell the host you want the sit-down Restaurant if you intend to use a table-service credit, so you’re not accidentally directed to the quick-service cafe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yak & Yeti a signature restaurant on the Disney Dining Plan? No. Yak & Yeti Restaurant is a standard table-service restaurant costing 1 table-service credit, not a 2-credit signature restaurant.
Does Yak & Yeti take the dining plan even though Disney doesn’t run it? Yes. Although Yak & Yeti is operated by Landry’s rather than Disney directly, it participates in the Disney Dining Plan and accepts table-service credits.
What’s the difference between Yak & Yeti Restaurant and the Local Food Cafes for the dining plan? The Restaurant is table service and uses 1 table-service credit. The Local Food Cafes counter next door is quick service and uses 1 quick-service credit.
Do I need a reservation to use a dining plan credit at Yak & Yeti? A reservation isn’t strictly required, but it’s strongly recommended for the sit-down Restaurant, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours at Animal Kingdom.
Is the Disney Dining Plan available in 2026? Yes. The Disney Dining Plan is offered as an add-on for Walt Disney World Resort packages that include park tickets. It returned in 2024 and continues to be available for 2026 stays.
Planning the rest of your table-service credits? See our credit-by-credit breakdowns for Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom and Le Cellier Steakhouse at EPCOT, or browse how many meals the Disney Dining Plan includes.
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