2018 Walt Disney World Packages Out Plus Changes Confirmed to Disney Dining Plan

It's here, it's here, the day has finally arrived. 2018 Walt Disney World Magic Your Way packages are officially out and as previously reported the changes to the Disney Dining Plan have been confirmed. Specialty alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages have been added to the 2018 Disney Dining Plans. Prices have slightly increased from 2017 but overall not to bad with alcoholic beverages being added to the adult portion of the dining plan. Here is what guests can expect:

Guests of all ages will be able to enjoy the following beverage options with their Dining Plan meal:

• Artisanal milkshakes
• Fresh Smoothies
• Premium hot chocolate
• Soda, coffee, or tea

Guests 21 and over will be able to chose the following to enjoy with their Dining Plan Meal:

• Beer or cider
• Wine or Sangria
• Mixed drinks and specialty cocktails such as a Rum and Coke

Here are the price changes for adults purchasing the Disney Dining Plan. This is per day.

                                  

                                    2018                   2017

Quick Service:           $52.49                  $48.19

Disney Dining:           $75.49                  $69.35

Disney Deluxe:          $116.24                 $106.68

So overall not to bad a $4 and change increase to the Quick Service Dining Plan. A $6 and change increase to the Basic Dining Plan and almost $10 increase to the Deluxe Dining Plan.

2018 Magic Your Way Packages are officially out, where guests can now book through October 31, 2018. Here are some other changes to note to Magic Your Way packages for 2018.

Disney has also added to their Magical Extras options. Magic Your Way guests can now receive discounts at Planet Hollywood, EARL OF SANDWICH, Wolfgang Puck Express, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, JOHNNY WAS, Live Trends, Set the Bar, Sublime Gifts and Finds, Sugarboo & Co., UGG, Vince Camuto and Basin. Discounts at The Hairwraps Company and Shore were removed from the 2018 options. Disney has also addressed tee times in the Magical Extras options, guests may book tee times up to 180 days in advance (subject to availability). Disney also notes that the last date of a Guest’s 2018 Magic Your Way Package may not be more than 499 days in the future and most airlines can not be booked more than 331 days in the future.

So contact your local travel agent or your favorite Disney travel agent to begin booking your 2018 Walt Disney World vacation.