We get the dining plan every year. If you do character breakfasts and dinners like we do, it's definitely worth it. If you are the type to not eat a big breakfast or dinner, then skip it. For our family of 4, (both of my kids are considered adults at Disney now), it costs me $200.00/ day for the dining plan. Now that includes tax, but not tip, which costs 20% out of pocket. They change the dining plan from time to time. For instance, the table service now includes the entree, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Before this, it also included the appetizer.