It's that time of year when Walt Disney World lets loose some of its steepest deals on hotel stays and dining.

On select arrival dates from October 2011 to March 2012, Walt Disney World is offering a FREE dining plan with the purchase of a 4-night/5-day Magic Your Way room package at select resort hotels.

The regular Free Disney Dining Plan (1 Quick Service Meal, 1 Table Service Meal, 1 Snack) works out to just $89 per person, per day, a savings of $599.

The Free Disney Quick Service Dining Plan (2 Quick Service Meals, 2 Snacks) is $73 per person, per day, a savings of $467.

The free dining offer is available most nights on these arrival dates:

• October 2 - 8, 2011
• October 23 - November 5, 2011
• November 13 - 19, 2011
• November 27 - December 3, 2011
• December 11 - 17, 2011
• January 8 - 14, 2012
• January 22 - February 4, 2012
• February 12 - 18, 2012
• March 4 - 10, 2012
• March 25 - 31, 2012

Get all the deal details on the official Walt Disney World web site here.

The Disney Dining Plans is available exclusively to Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels with Magic Your Way Vacation Packages.