Food. While some special events and parties (Disney Very Merriest After Hours, for example) do include some food items as part of the ticket price, regular theme park tickets do not include food. Beverages other than ice water in a cup. Bottled water is not included with your park ticket, nor are any other beverages.

A standard Walt Disney World theme park ticket does not include food or beverages; it strictly covers admission to the parks and access to most attractions and entertainment. However, visitors can add "Disney Dining Plans" to their vacation packages if they are staying at a Disney Resort hotel. These plans allow you to prepay for a set number of meals and snacks per day, which can then be redeemed throughout the parks and resorts. In 2026, Disney frequently offers "Free Dining" promotions for specific booking windows (often for arrivals between May and October), which can provide immense value if you book a qualifying hotel and ticket package. Outside of these plans, all food—from the iconic Mickey pretzels and Dole Whips to fine dining at "Be Our Guest"—must be paid for out-of-pocket. It is also important to note that Disney allows guests to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks into the parks, provided they are not in glass containers and don't require heating, which is a popular way for families to manage their daily budget.