To be honest, I never thought they were truly working on it. I'll be surprised if they open it up to DVC members since it's only a package option now. It was obviously a way for WDW to sell rooms and tickets at full value. But I've been wrong before.Laurajean1014 said:Dean,
There was suppose to be something in the works for DVC members..... have you or anyone heard anything?
You are not eligible unless you go through Disney for your room.You cant by owning or renting.J and R's mom said:...I'm threadjacking here, but...
OP, are you asking about being eligible for the "free" dining option?
I know that WDW sells other dining plans as well (not just the free dining) and I'm wondering if DVC members are eligible for the other dining options (the ones we pay for). Does anyone know?
As noted, DVC members don't have access to any meal plans. But they do have access to various dining discounts which are frequently a better deal for many people.luvindisneyworld said:You are not eligible unless you go through Disney for your room. You can't by owning or renting.
luvindisneyworld said:You are not eligible unless you go through Disney for your room.You cant by owning or renting.
Although it mentions the DVC resorts, I'm willing to bet that the new plan will be available only to those who book the package through CRO (for cash). In other words, it may not be available to Vacation Club members who use their points.crisi said:This came in my Passporter newsletter:
Beginning in 2006 a new plan will be added to the Magic Your Way program. The "Magic Your Way Platinum Package" will be available at select Deluxe and Disney Vacation Club Resorts. In addition to the features of the Magic Your Way Premium Package, the Platinum Package will include concierge-type services such as pre-trip planning, access to special fireworks cruises, and spa treatments and dining at restaurants not normally included such as Victoria & Albert's.
This sounds further away, not closer, compared to the other brush off lines MS have given DVC members since this was announced. And read literally, it does sound like they might consider generating something, we shall see. I'm curious as to how people react if they come up with a DVC only package that is inferior to the MYW dining option. And as I've said before, I don't see that as a great value for most people.Dopey Sharon said:I emailed DVC on May 5, asking about this very issue. I was told that they are working on it. I sent a follow-up email in August 2. Here is the reply I received...
Dear Sharon,
Thank you for contacting Member Services.
At this time, we are still looking at trying to find the best solution to offer a dining program for
Disney Vacation Club Members. Unfortunately, we still do not have a estimated time when this may be
available.
Best Wishes,
Pepe
Disney Vacation Club
I agree. OTOH, I never in my wildest dreams thought we would get such a great discount on APs/PAPs. Hope really does spring eternal, I guess.crisi said:Don't know Carol, I suspect you are right. Or the other option, we will get a dining plan, but with bells and whistles that make it not a great deal unless you are going to add spa treatments or horseback riding. Which would go back to the theory that we might get a dining plan - but it won't be $35 a day for adults because the dining plan is being used to sell rooms.
rombar said:I just got the "Disney Dining Experience"..since I'm going 15 nights this year and about 8-10 next year, I calculated out that the 20% dining discount offered on that card is worth $500-$700 easily for me...the cost of the card is only $50 for annual passholders.