Do DVC Rentals Include Dining Plans and Other Disney Perks?
Renting DVC points can help you save money on your Disney vacation no matter the season. What’s included when you book your hotel this way? Do DVC rentals include dining plans? You are able to add on a dining plan when booking a DVC rental. However, it is not included for free. You must have a resort reservation in order to purchase the Disney dining plan. This can be a great tool for budgeting your trip but does not provide a significant discount. It’s basically paying in advance and adds the convenience of checking out at restaurants with your credits.
What’s Included? DVC Rentals, Dining Plans and More
While the Disney Dining Plan is not included with your DVC rental, it is available as an add on as it is with other Disney resort hotel reservations.
Here is more information on that and everything else that is included with your rental of DVC points.
Renting DVC Points and Using the Dining Plan
Many vacationers like the dining plan because it takes care of the cost of dining in advance minus gratuities which are not included. Restaurants cost different amounts of dining credits. For example, Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot costs two credits while many others may cost just one.
See more information about how it all works here: DVC Rental Store dining plans
Parking is Included with Your Disney Hotel Stay
DVC Rentals include free parking at the theme parks because all resort guests get this perk. If you have a car at Disney and plan to drive to the parks each day, you will not have to pay for parking.
Parking at Disney resort hotels is complimentary for all guests.
DVC Rentals Includes Extra Park Hours for Resort Guests
When you rent DVC points, everyone on your reservation is eligible for extra park hours for resort guests, like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, when offered.
DVC Rental Disney Dining Plan FAQs
Can you book the Disney Dining Plan when you use DVC Rental Store?
You can add a Disney Dining Plan to any reservation you book through the DVC Rental Store.
To get started, request info on the dining plan in your guest portal.
Does everyone on your reservation have to book the dining plan?
Yes, everyone on your reservation must be included when booking the dining plan. You are not able to book for just a few guests in your party.
Can you book the Disney dining plan for just a few days on your DVC rental?
If you choose to book the dining plan, you must have it for the duration of your stay. You are not able to have it for only a few days of your trip.
In order to do so, you would need two separate hotel bookings on your trip.
How many dining plans are there?
There are currently two dining plans available:
- Disney Quick Service Dining Plan
- Disney Dining Plan
Does Disney have all inclusive plans?
There are no all inclusive plans for Disney Parks vacations. It is possible to book hotel, tickets and dining plans together though. This can help with budgeting. For excellent hotel rates, price out the option to rent DVC points and add the Disney Dining Plan on to your reservation.
Do you still need to book restaurant reservations when you have the dining plan at Disney?
Yes, you still need to book reservations for each restaurant you plan to dine at on the dining plan. Having the credits alone does not guarantee any restaurants. Many venues book up early.
When can resort guests make dining reservations?
Guests with a resort reservation can make dining reservations starting 60 days in advance of arrival. The resort guest advantage is how long you can make restaurant reservations for at this time. You can book for your entire length of stay. The maximum is 10 nights. This gives you an advantage over those not staying at a Disney resort but also allows you to plan all of your dining at once.
Does everyone on your Disney restaurant reservation need to be on the dining plan?
While everyone on your resort reservation must be on the dining plan, not everyone on your restaurant reservation needs to be on the dining plan. The server will ask who is using the dining plan when they greet you at your table.
Do you need to use all of your Disney dining plan credits at the same locations as the rest of your party?
No. It’s possible to be on the same room reservation but use your dining credits at different restaurants. If you wanted to do a parents’ night out while grandma takes your little one for dinner at another restaurant, you can all still use the dining plan. For planning purposes you may just want to choose locations that use the same number of credits so the rest of your meals still line up.
With DVC Rental Store, you can save hundreds on Deluxe Disney Resort stays while still enjoying valuable Disney Resort guest perks and the flexibility to add a Disney Dining Plan to your vacation.
Ready to start planning? Request a free quote with your preferred travel dates and resort, and our team will help you find available options. Looking for a last-minute Disney getaway? Be sure to browse our Confirmed Reservations for discounted stays that are ready to book today.
