Disney Surveys Hint at New “Ultimate” Dining Plan Tier

Written by Joshua Posted August 19th, 2025

New surveys hint that changes might be coming to Disney’s Dining Plan. The first survey, uncovered by WDWMAGIC.com, indicates that Disney could introduce a high-end third option called the “Ultimate Dining Plan.” The survey also includes new names for the plan’s existing tiers.

Touring Plans uncovered a second survey. Similar to the first, it lists the top tier as the “Deluxe Dining Plan.” Disney used to have a Deluxe Dining Plan, but it didn’t make the cut when the service returned in 2023.

Jiko diver scallop — Jiko’s diver scallop

Before getting to the proposed changes found in the surveys, let’s go over the current Disney Dining Plan options. First, the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan includes the following for each night of your stay:

2 Quick-Service Meals
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug

The Disney Dining Plan includes the following for each night of your stay:

1 Quick-Service Meal
1 Table-Service Meal
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug

Beverages are included with each Quick-Service and Table-Service meal. Adults 21 and over may substitute a single serving of beer, wine, or a cocktail.

Eggs Benedict from Topolino's Terrace — Eggs Benedict from Topolino’s Terrace

I’ve never liked those tier names. While the Quick-Service option is intuitive, the second one isn’t. Most people refer to the overall service as the Disney Dining Plan. Thankfully, each survey tests clearer alternatives.

“On-the-Go” or “Quick-Service Dining Plan”

2 Quick-Service Meals
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug

“Essentials” or “Table-Service Dining Plan”

1 Quick-Service Meal
1 Table-Service Meal
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort Refillable Mug

“Ultimate” or “Deluxe Dining Plan”

1 Quick-Service Meal
2 Table-Service Meals
1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink
1 Resort Refillable Mug

The new Deluxe Dining Plan isn’t quite the all-out “ultimate” experience its predecessor was. That version included up to three table-service meals per night. Our friends tried it once before realizing it meant spending four+ hours a day in restaurants and never feeling hungry enough to enjoy it. By comparison, the new Ultimate/Deluxe option strikes a better balance. I can see it becoming very popular if Disney chooses to offer it.

We don’t know if or when Disney will roll out these changes, but an ultimate dining tier does make sense. It would be pricey, but no one has to buy it. It’s there for guests who enjoy Disney’s restaurants as much as slamming rides.