This is a nearly impossible question to answer. For most people, yes, the dining plans are a great deal, they will save you money, plus, it is great to have everything pre-paid, you just enjoy your vacation.

However, it really depends on how you plan on eating at WDW, and if one of the plans fits your plans. We like to do one nice meal each day, gives us and the kids a chance to relax. The Disney Dining plan works perfectly for us. Others like to sneak pb&j into the parks with them, for them, the plans won't work, obviously.

Plan out your days, including your preferred dining, and see how the plans fit what you want to do.