Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns August 14 through September 30, 2026, with $40 and $60 prix-fixe menus at several Disney World resort restaurants.
If you’re looking for an excuse to splurge on a memorable dinner during your Walt Disney World vacation, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is one of the best times of the year to do it. The annual dining event returns August 14 through September 30, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners at more than 180 Orlando-area restaurants for either $40 or $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
While the event includes restaurants across Central Florida, several popular dining locations at Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs are participating this year. That means you can experience everything from upscale Italian cuisine to celebrity chef restaurants at a lower price than you would typically pay.
Another reason many locals and visitors look forward to Magical Dining each year is that every meal served supports OCA (Opportunity, Community, Ability), a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for individuals with autism and other developmental differences while supporting their families. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a fantastic meal while giving back to the local community.
Disney World Resort Restaurants Participating in Magical Dining
Several restaurants located on or adjacent to Walt Disney World property are taking part in this year’s event, with over 180 Orlando-area restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe dinners at fixed prices of $40 or $60 per person.
$60 Dining Experiences
Guests looking for a signature dining experience will find several standout options in the $60 category. At the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Todd English’s bluezoo is known for its seafood-focused menu and sophisticated atmosphere. Nearby at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Amare brings Mediterranean-inspired flavors to an elegant setting that’s become one of the resort’s hidden gems.
Todd English’s bluezoo at the resort. Photo by Cliff Wang
Just outside Disney property, Ravello at Four Seasons Resort Orlando is once again participating, offering one of the best opportunities to experience its acclaimed Italian cuisine without paying full menu prices. Over at Bonnet Creek, guests can also choose from Zeta Asia at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, La Luce at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, and the rooftop Japanese restaurant illume at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek.
Disney Springs Restaurants Offering $40 Menus
If you’re hoping to stay a little closer to the parks (or simply want an excuse to spend an evening at Disney Springs), the $40 tier includes two excellent options.
Photo by Danny Shuster
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill offers California-inspired cuisine in the heart of Disney Springs, while Jaleo by José Andrés gives guests the chance to sample Spanish flavors from one of the world’s most celebrated chefs. Both restaurants are typically among Disney Springs’ more premium dining experiences, making Magical Dining an especially good value.
The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel’s Il Mulino New York Trattoria is also participating this year, bringing its popular Italian specialties to the event.
Is Magical Dining Worth It During a Disney Vacation?
For many Disney visitors, the answer is an easy yes.
Signature restaurants at Disney resorts often feature entrées that range from $35 to more than $60 before appetizers, desserts, beverages, tax, and gratuity are added. Magical Dining packages a three-course meal together at a fixed price, making it one of the most affordable ways to experience restaurants that might otherwise be reserved for special occasions.
It’s also a great excuse to venture beyond the parks for an evening. Whether you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, spending the afternoon at Disney Springs, or planning a relaxing resort day, Magical Dining makes it easy to enjoy a memorable dinner without paying full menu prices.
Because the event has become increasingly popular, reservations are strongly recommended—particularly for restaurants like Ravello, Todd English’s bluezoo, Amare, and Jaleo, which frequently fill up during the six-week promotion.
With more than 180 participating restaurants and a limited run through September 30, 2026, Magical Dining remains one of the best annual food events for Disney visitors and Orlando locals alike. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to try one of these acclaimed restaurants, this may be the most affordable time of the year to do it.