Disney World Raises Dining Prices as Menus Narrow; 2026 Dining Plans Also Increase
Disney attributes the higher costs to inflation and rising labor and supply expenses.
Overview
- Late-2025 updates show price hikes across snacks, drinks, buffets, character meals, and many table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World.
- Signature and popular locations including Be Our Guest, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Chef Mickey’s, and Boma have raised menu prices.
- Guests and repeat visitors report simplified offerings with fewer adventurous or premium dishes, with social posts citing specific reductions such as changes at Connections Eatery.
- Disney’s 2026 Quick-Service and Standard Dining Plans are priced slightly higher than the current year, signaling continued elevated costs into next year.
- Fan sites and guest commentary say the combination of higher prices and simpler menus is prompting families to reconsider table-service and character dining when planning trips.