Before replies!!!
I looked it up yesterday too!!! Same link.. Here is where the confusion happened...
I left early again yesterday. So the last couple of hours i didn't want to start anything new and i had already completed everything else.. So what does one do?
Research Disney!!
The same Link Ariana (Pluto0809) posted i was reading and scared myself.
If you read the link:
DISNEY DINING PLAN
Under TS is O'Hana Dinner NOT the breakfast. WHAAAAAAA???
Well IF you keep reading there is ANOTHER section stating The character dining!
Duh.
Remember way back when i brought this up before? Even mentioned how it was false! But i freaked Myself out a tad bit
Ok replies!
I don't blame you for driving with the difference in cost. Since I'm usually by myself, flying makes more sense for me. And driving stresses me out to no end! I'm one of those weird ones that loves the buses and doesn't mind waiting for them.
If i was two people i would fly. But 5 is really expensive! I don't mind them either.. I actually like talking with Disney freaks like myself!!
Oh man, we did the Deluxe plan once. SO. MUCH. FREAKING. FOOD!!!! Way too much in my opinion. Unless you are going to do some 2 credit meals, I would rethink that. We spent more time at meals than anything else and probably missed out on rides because of that. Despite all of the walking, I actually gained weight that week! And we had like 20 snack credits left at the end of the week. Granted it was fun picking stuff to bring home, but I don't think I ate everything before it went stale.
This is a problem! That's too much food!!! by the end of the trip i am SURE we will have TONS of left over credits! Thankfully i read it all wrong... YAY! NO. I am not gaining weight on this next trip.. I just can't and your right it will take away too much park time. ONE TS a day is enough.
I will pay OOP for a dinner show.
Makes sense to drive since you are going to universal.
I thought so too. It would be easier correct?
I haven't been following the dining plan changes, i thought the 2 ts for character meals was a mistake. We haven't done the Dining plan since the girls becaume disney adults.
I thought so too and either here or in my TR i mentioned how it was a mistake. Then i didn't read the whole thing yesterday and freaked me out.
Girls 2nd trip ( they were under 3) we did the regular dining plan. That time it was great since it included appetizers and the tips. When we went with my MIL we did the deluxe since we like to have a sit down breakfast and dinner. Plus Dh loves appetizers. Other trips, we did a split stay and did deluze on part of the trip.
I think it will be too much for us. we only like ONE TS a day otherwise most of our time would be spent in the restaurants.. That not for my family.. But it would be if it was Just Tom and I! Which would BE AWESOME!
Cost is the very reason we drive to Walt Disney World each year. Our airport is tiny and to fly from here is expensive. If I have to drive for hours to the nearest airport, pay for the gas to get there and pay to park, we might as well drive. I think that you've made a good decision given your plans.
Your so right.. It's the convenience of POOF your there instead of 18 hours later.. the drive home is so much worse! LOL! I gave in this time.. But our next trip we are FLYING i don't care how we do it but I want instant Disney!
Hey Mo!! I'm back on the DIS and I even started a PTR!!! Can you believe it???
I HAVE MISSED YOU!!!!
I'm going back to catch up on your now!!! YAY!
Good Luck you'll need it!
WHAT?!?! I thought that was a rumor, or a glitch or something... No way dude! Now I know how I will be spending my afternoon; stressing this change and what it means for my dining options!
It is. I didn't read it all the way through.
I think with Deluxe you can basically eat anywhere you want. But you still pay the same rate for each "meal" I also think Deluxe is an app, entree and dessert, but I'm not sure how that's been effected since the changes in 2017. And yes, a QS is the same as CRT for dinner. I've read that the deluxe is for those who eat big and expensive meals.
It is. Im a goof.
WHAT?!?! Do your kids know how lucky they are?!?
Thankfully YES! They are spoiled.. and I spoil them as much as i can, they will only be this young once. BUT
This is a HUGE BUT
If they took any of it for granted i wouldn't do any of this!!
After this i have to wait for grandkids.. I am way to young for all that!!! LOL
Got cha!
I know that game. I hate driving, but flights are stupid expensive! Even if you get a "cheap" flight you pay for everything along the way; a bag, your seat, the peanuts! It's a little ridiculous.
I agree!!! this way i have my own stuff and we can stop if we want to!!
He's right. The bus is awful.
I don't mind them! you can really meet some INTERESTING people on the Bus.. Yet there are some real jerks on there too. it's a crap shoot.
SUCH a huge thing. You have more control of your day with the car. Don't get me wrong it's great to not drive your entire vacation, but realistically the car can be a nice luxury.
This is another PLUS! There are days the kids and i will force tom to take the bus.
Going to MK and Epcot we have the MONORAIL!! WAY more fun then a bus!!!
Yes. I hope the 2 credit thing isn't true. I'm gonna be mad if it is...
It isn't see above.. I am a screw ball
Just a rumor!! Here's a link to the Regular Dining Plan for 2017. All Character meals except for CRT are 1 credit. Oh and don't panic if you don't see a restaurant on there. They will continue to add more as they negotiate with the different restaurants.
Yes yes yes.. I need you in my life forever.. You keep me on track..
I haven't even seen the movie yet and I'm obsessed with the otters. This past weekend, I went & bought a set of stuffed ones that hug, kiss, & talk to each other when put them nose to nose.
Most. Adorable. Thing. Ever!!!
you must go see it i will not say anything more on the Movie!
Whooooohooooooooo!!!!! And double yay for the Poly. I'm so jealous.
Thank you!! I am over the moon excited to go!
Love the Jay & Silent Bob reference. (There really is no safe-for-DIS graphic for them).
HA HA HA HA! glad you understood the reference! WAY FUNNY!
Mmmmmm....shaved ice. My favorite summertime treat. Sounds soo good.
It does.. Can't wait!!
I haven't even completed this years trip and I'm fixated on next years trip......
Isn't it always like that?
I booked the Star Wars dessert party for my birthday! I'm excited.
Great minds!!!! I AM SO HAPPY and now you can tell me all about it! When are we getting together for sewing classes?
The only character meal that is 2 credits is CRT according to the 2017 dining plan. Deluxe dining includes 3 TS meals a day/person and 2 snack credits. QS meals would use one TS credit. If you are doing Club level, do you really need 3 TS meals a day?
Yep Yep! I am a doofus..
HECK NO we do NOT need all that food!
We planned to drive for our trip, but the airfare was cheaper - this time - so we gained 2 days at Disney!
NO WAY!
This is extra exciting!!!
I think it makes more sense for you to drive, especially if you plan to go to Universal - otherwise you'd probably have to rent a car - added expense.....
That's what i thought would happen... NO MORE EXTRA COSTS!! I cannot deal with more at the point! HA HA
Only thing on this list that is 2 credits for 2017 is the dinner show. Ohana , Tusker house , and CP are all 1 credit breakfast still. Keep in mind with the quick service meal now you don't get dessert any more but now you get 2 snacks a day instead.
I know I know..
Have you looked at Frontier airlines out of Chicago? They run their den deals and just comparing right now... For September 2016 you can get round trip ticks for 5 people for $340 and I think their den deals requires a membership which is $150 a year. Then it is $25 to $35 for each bag each way. So in theory... 5 suitcases $125 x2 =$250+$340 for round trip tickets +150 membership =$740 round trip with 5 bags.
IF it's that cheap i will do that!!!
OK OK let me clear stuff up here!!!
It really doesn't mean a thing which day we go. days earlier is ALL GOOD WITH ME! 
And you need park hoppers when staying at monorail and Epcot resorts because it is so easy to just "hop" into the closest park for fireworks or general mayhem. 
