Reluctantly, I booked the F&W Premium Package just now. With so many questions unanswered, I didn't want to. OTOH I didn't want to miss out on a reservation.
I got a lot of questions answered. The CM would "IM" my specific questions to a Secret Person, who answered quickly. Though the experience is for Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur, I had to specify one date. I picked Tuesday. Then I asked If I could pick up my package items on Monday. Secret Person said No. So I picked Monday for my reservation date. But I'm worried that my Monday date is when my Deminar will be. I want it on Tuesday. I asked about the Deminar booking, and was told to book it when I got there. However, Di$$$neyPoor (above) was told you could book in advance (when Disney's computer is working again) and Deminar will be on your resv date. So I'm going in circles here. I'll wait a few days and call back. I'm interested if the Premium Package covers the Illuminations Dessert Party. My CM didn't even mention it.
This seems to be the same, disorganized roll-out as last year. However, the benefits of the Premium Package, even with reduced goodies, still outweigh all the general silliness.