When exactly did the DDP drop the appetizer for 2009?

[Freiden8]

I feel like I'm going bonkers, but I swear the appi was still included when I booked for our upcoming trip. I'm just now seeing that it no longer is and I'm kinda (really!) annoyed.

:confused:

:: pout ::

[WeLuvTink!]

Appies were dropped with the 2008 Dining Plan.

[DonaldTDuck]

When the 2008 plan was announced, it no longer included the appy or tip and the price went down a buck.

[NOLA_Tink]

Apps are only included in Disney's Deluxe and Premium Dining plans. As stated above, this was changed last year.

[patsal]

There were, however, some misprinted brochures, perhaps you got one of those?

[NJ Mets fan]

Also realize the other major change was dropping the gratuity for the 2008 plan and now 2009. I think for all this they reduced the price a whole dollar!

[catne]

was changed 18 months ago...and the last "wrong brochures" went out almost that long ago. We went in 5/2008, 9/2008, 1/2009 and 5/2009...brochures were all showing no app & no tip for the basic dining plan. Maybe you were reading the children 3-9 get an app; seems like a lot of people read that and get confused. (It's not really an app in the adult sense...it's a small cup of soup or carrot sticks & dip...basically a side dish to make it a more balanced nutritious meal for kids.)

[MOmousefan]

As a 1st time DDPr, I am confused as this PDF document (http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2009%20Disney%20Dining%20Plan%20-%20Walt%20Disney%20World.pdf)on page 3 states that table service meals come with an appetizer. Am I reading this wrong?

[PixiePlanner]

As a 1st time DDPr, I am confused as this PDF document (http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2009%20Disney%20Dining%20Plan%20-%20Walt%20Disney%20World.pdf)on page 3 states that table service meals come with an appetizer. Am I reading this wrong?

"Appetizer (Guest ages 3-9 only)"

[Debbie Jean]

As a 1st time DDPr, I am confused as this PDF document (http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2009%20Disney%20Dining%20Plan%20-%20Walt%20Disney%20World.pdf)on page 3 states that table service meals come with an appetizer. Am I reading this wrong?

page 3:
FOR LUNCH/DINNER
Appetizer (Guest ages 3-9 only)
Entrée
Dessert
Non-alcoholic beverage

So NO appetizer included in the Adult plan. BTW, The child's appetizer is from the child's menu.

[UK Princess]

I understand it to say that the appetizer is for guests aged 3 - 9 only and from what I've heard this is a special kids portion rather than something from the apetizer menu.

:goodvibes

[MOmousefan]

I stand corrected.Thanks for the info.

[gigi1313]

I understand it to say that the appetizer is for guests aged 3 - 9 only and from what I've heard this is a special kids portion rather than something from the apetizer menu.

:goodvibes

you understand it correctly :)

[RMulieri]

The kids appy is generally carrot sticks, or fruit, applesauce etc. Nothing an adult would consider an appy