The Ultimate 2026 Festival of the Arts Disney Dining Plan Guide!

If you’ve got a Disney Dining Plan, you’ll want to spend your credits on the most expensive snacks and meals possible to ensure you’re really getting your money’s worth. Believe it or not, this is easier said than done!

That’s why we’re here to help, though! We just went to EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts and checked out EVERYTHING there is to offer, including which items are the best to use your snack credits on to get the most bang for your buck. If you’re looking to spend those credits, these are the items that will make the most of that price tag!

What is the Disney Dining Plan, you ask? This is a way to essentially pre-pay for your dining before your trip begins. You’ll get a select amount of dining and snack credits to use each day of your vacation (and they’ll roll over to the next day if not used). It often helps many families budget their stay, but whether you’ve got the regular Disney Dining Plan or Quick Service Dining Plan, you’ve gotta grab the most expensive meals and snacks out there to breakeven.

For the purpose of this post, we’re counting any DDP eligible item over $7.50 as a great deal, and one of the best items to grab. Therefore, there are plenty more DDP eligible snacks at the festival than what are listed below, but as they’re at a lower price, we don’t feel they’re the best deal you can get.

The Craftsman’s Courtyard

- Beef Wellington-inspired Croissant Supreme with creamed spinach croissant pinwheel, mushroom-gorgonzola ragoût, mustard-grilled flank steak, red wine sauce, and pickled mustard seeds – $8.49
- Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels with sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs for $7.99

Gourmet Landscapes

- Wild Mushroom Risotto with aged Parmesan, truffle shavings, and zinfandel reduction (Plant-based) – $9.79
- Roasted Bone Marrow with onion marmalade, pickled mushrooms, and petite lettuce – $10.79

L’Art de la Cuisine Française

- Crème de Brie en Petit Pain made with warm, creamy brie and served in a house-made bread bowl — $10.25
- Gâteau de Crabe, Bisque de Homard, Crème Citron et Aneth: Crab cake, lobster bisque, and lemon-dill sour cream — $11.95
- Éclair au Chocolat et à l’Orange, Crème à l’Orange, Ganache au Chocolat, Croustillant de Noisettes et Oranges Confites: Chocolate-orange éclair with orange cream, chocolate ganache, crispy hazelnut, and candied oranges — $8.95

Goshiki

- Sushi Doughnut: Sushi rice shaped like a doughnut with salmon, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and sesame seeds — $8.75
- Taiyaki: A flaky fish-shaped chocolate-flavored pastry filled with custard and served with whipped topping — $7.75
- Tokyo Kawaii Roll: Three bites of colorful sushi with crispy shrimp tempura and some lettuce inside — $9.75
- Wagyu Bun: Savory minced American Wagyu beef inside a bao bun — $10.75

The Artist’s Table

- Steakhouse Lobster Caesar Salad with romaine and red oak lettuces, warmwater lobster, radish, herbed breadcrumbs, and house-made Caesar dressing — $8.99
- Peppercorn-crusted Striploin with grilled asparagus, potatoes au gratin, and au poivre butter — $9.29

L’Arte di Mangiare

- Mozzarella Fritta with flash-fried, breaded, fresh mozzarella with artist palette condiments — $9.50
- Polenta Pasticciata with polenta, Bolognese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce — $8

Pastoral Palate

- Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes, and balsamic glaze — $8.79

The Painted Panda

- General Tso’s Chicken Shumai: Dumplings filled with chicken, asparagus, onion, and water chestnut topped with General Tso’s sauce – $10.75
- Char Siu Pork Bun with sweet-and-savory Cantonese-style BBQ pork — $8.75

El Artista Hambriento

- Chile Relleno Taco with a flour tortilla, seared beef tenderloin, poblano pepper, black beans, and salsa roja — $8.75
- Tostada de Cangrejo: Crispy corn tortilla with guacamole, lump crab, mango, crispy onions, and hot sauce — $9.50