Fantasmic Dinner Package and the basic DDP?

[loralie]

Hi...I booked an ADR at MM for the FDP and we are on the basic DDP. I have a few questions. If we are on the basic DDP, why did they take a credit card number? I was so worried about getting the rest of my ADR's that I forgot to ask the CM when she asked me for it, LOL. The next question is I heard that you can get an appetizer on the Fantasmic Dinner Package when you are on the basic DDP...is this right? Is there a special menu or can you choose anything? :confused3

Thanks,

Loralie

[etoiles]

Can I Use the Magic Your Way Dining Plan with the Fantasmic Dining Experience?

Yes, a the Magic Your Way Dining Plan can be used to purchase a Fantasmic Dining Experience. You can also get the Fantasmic Dining Experience if you have the Magic Your Way Premium Package or the Platinum Package.

Hollywood & Vine and Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano both count as one Table Service meal for the Dining Plan, while the Brown Derby counts as a Signature experience, or two Table Service meals.

When you call to make a reservation, your credit card number will be taken, but the charge won't be put through (unless you are a no-show, or do not cancel at least 48 hours before your dining date). You will pay with your Magic Your Way Dining Plan when you dine, just as you would for any meal.


http://allears.net/din/fantdin1.htm

[TDC Nala]

You can use the dining plan to purchase the Fantasmic package. One TS per person for Mama Melrose or Hollywood & Vine, 2 TS per person for Brown Derby. And according to recent reports, if you choose Mama Melrose or Brown Derby on the basic plan, the appetizer is still included with the package reservation

Unless Disney policy has changed, they shouldn't be taking a credit card number unless you booked with the Fantasmic package. They won't charge the card unless you don't cancel and don't show up.