2013 DDP--Why did they change restaurant options?

[DisneyBliss7]

We had always planned on using the DDP Plus but the 2013 prices are now higher then they were in 2012. That's not a huge deal but a few of the places I planned on eating are not listed anymore:/ Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex restaurant, and O'Hana aren't on the list for Table service credits. Well O'hana is but it's now listed as a 2 credit instead of 1. Will Disney change this at any time in 2013? We aren't going until May, I'm really disappointed about this

 

[sharonabe]

We had always planned on using the DDP Plus but the 2013 prices are now higher then they were in 2012. That's not a huge deal but a few of the places I planned on eating are not listed anymore:/ Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex restaurant, and O'Hana aren't on the list for Table service credits. Well O'hana is but it's now listed as a 2 credit instead of 1. Will Disney change this at any time in 2013? We aren't going until May, I'm really disappointed about this

The list is NOT complete. This happens every year, and every year the final brochure which comes out around December has everyone back on it. You'll be fine.

 

[sheila <3 WDW]

I just looked at the 2013 Dining Plan brochure and saw Ohana as one credit. Not sure where you are seeing 2 credits.

I believe in previous years the dining plan is not usually finalized until right around the beginning of the year. The non-Disney restaurants are usually the last ones updated.

I wouldn't worry too much about it yet.

 

[Cafeen]

The list of restaurants in the initial 2013 brochures is not final. They include only Disney-owned restaurants and those who have already signed the contract for 2013 (likely none at this point). Non-Disney restaurants have until the end of the year to sign back up for the next year. Historically, only 1 restaurant has ever dropped participation in the dining plan, Fulton's, and they rejoined for 2012. There's a good chance that your favorite restaurant that was on the plan for 2012 will be on it for 2013.

(Note: Many of the Epcot restaurants are, in fact, not owned by Disney. Same deal with Downtown Disney, and same deal with the Coronado Springs Resort)

(Another Note: Le Cellier specifically is now with the Signatures, so it's there, just hiding. It looks like it may end up being signature status for Lunch & Dinner for 2013 or it may be just a typo (been known to happen))

(yes, that's on a notepad today, and will be for a few days )

 

[mid630]

I just looked at the 2013 Dining Plan brochure and saw Ohana as one credit. Not sure where you are seeing 2 credits.

Yeah, I'm seeing 'Ohana as 1 credit as well. Really hoping that stays the case.

 

[DisneyBliss7]

I just looked at the 2013 Dining Plan brochure and saw Ohana as one credit. Not sure where you are seeing 2 credits.

I believe in previous years the dining plan is not usually finalized until right around the beginning of the year. The non-Disney restaurants are usually the last ones updated.

I wouldn't worry too much about it yet.

Oops! I was looking at Spirit of Aloha Dinner show, I thought it was the same thing as O'Hana until now

 

[DisneyBliss7]

That makes me so happy!! I was really looking forward to eating at both RainForest Cafe and TRex

 

[iwannabeminnie]

Thank goodness you cleared that up. I just noticed last night that the 2013 brochure was out and nearly had a panic attack when I looked at it! I came straight here after church today cause I new you guys would have the answers. DIS is the BEST!