All-Inclusive Disney Resorts

[Danibelle]

What would happen to DVC owners? And those of us who don't do DDP. I would hope they would still keep the room only option.

 

[MelissathePooh]

What would happen to DVC owners? And those of us who don't do DDP. I would hope they would still keep the room only option.

The push is to get as many people to stay onsite and for as long as possible. Don't go to the beach - go to Typhoon Lagoon, don't eat off property - DDP is "free", etc...

I am afraid that for DVC and cash dining guests - we will con't to help cover the cost of the people who go with Disney's packages.

I don't think they're necessarily looking to sacrifice an non-resort guests experience, but they're definitely trying to box people into staying onsite and not spending a dime outside of WDW.

 

[juliebug1997]

I suspect that if Disney did this lots of people would be attracted to it. There is something about knowing exactly what you are going to spend that appeals. Even if that something is more than you would usually spend. I doubt it would ever be something I would do though. I have run the numbers for "free dining" seven ways to sunday and can never even come close to getting it to come out to any kind of savings.

This is exactly why I pick Disney. I can add my dining plan, pay off my vacation and know that I can just bring money for souvenirs and any incidentals.

As it is, the DxDP doesn't cover all drinks (like 6 bottles of water at the park). I guess I would wait to see what the overall cost is before getting it. However, I would be very interested in this.

 

[Gorechick]

The Discovery magic plan was almost an all-inclusive plan. You had room, tix, and credits that you could use for dining, shows, recreation or specific merchandise. I loved that plan and they used to give really good discounts on it too.

 

[juliebug1997]

Pretty much. The only difference is that these don't include tickets, or unlimited food. But with 3 table service meals a day, that pretty much is unlimited food.....

That's the DxDP--the cheapest option to unlimited food. I've looked into the others but the only thing that would interest me would be the special fireworks viewing but we will never be a party of 8.

 

[andyman8]

That's the DxDP--the cheapest option to unlimited food. I've looked into the others but the only thing that would interest me would be the special fireworks viewing but we will never be a party of 8.

The thing I never liked about the DxDP was that in order for us to save, we had to eat all table-service. Mind you, we are not heavy eaters and probably wouldn't use one of the two snacks.

I, personally, don't have a problem with all-inclusive resorts, but I don't know many of the specifics.

 

[MelissathePooh]

My husband thinks it is just a repackaging of an option that is already offered and ultimately won't impact anything very much. Alot will depend on whether or not other levels of packages con't to be offered and if the "all-inclusive" is ever offered like "free dining" (which I suspect it wouldn't be).

We've done the deluxe dining a couple of times through DVC and you are captive to your reservations if you want to get your cash money's worth (perceived quality and value are another conversation all together).

Ultimately Disney will make money and convince guests they're getting a value Time will tell.

 

[juliebug1997]

The thing I never liked about the DxDP was that in order for us to save, we had to eat all table-service. Mind you, we are not heavy eaters and probably wouldn't use one of the two snacks.

I, personally, don't have a problem with all-inclusive resorts, but I don't know many of the specifics.

We use several of our snacks for bottles of water. However, at only two snacks per day, that leaves us quite dehydrated if we don't buy more for ourselves (and we do!).

 

[MurphyJoe]

Two things came to mind from people voicing concerns in this discussion.

First, "It doesn't sound financially feasible for Disney to offer unlimited table service meals."

On this, I think it's quite simple. There is a limited about of tables available each day for diners. You'd probably have to book 6 months in advance on everything to make sure you got in since there isn't any direct cost to the guest per meal. Thus there is no way everybody can abuse the system; at a certain point no more people can dine. So if the resorts were booked full inclusive all summer there is going to be a lot of guests eating their fill at the counter service places and not taking full advantage of the plan at table service locations.

[EDIT] Actually, if this came about, I wonder if the servers would still be told to have a quick table turnaround or if management would be told by their bosses to make things nice and leisurely so that there are less diners using the plan on expensive meals?

Second, "Disney can't offer unlimited snacks as people will fill up their suitcases full and Disney will lose money!"

If Disney does offer unlimited snacks, they would probably change the snack definition to only include non-prepackaged snacks. So your box of popcorn is still covered, but that bag of candy from Goofy's is not. I'd also imagine that bottles of water and soft drinks would not be covered, but cups of water and other soft drinks would be.

 

[tstidm1]

If it was an extra $80 a day for all inclusive including tickets, I would be interested in staying on site over Off-Site. This does sound very interesting and I wonder whether this is what's holding up the 2013 rate pricing for Disney World.

 

[TeamBlack]

I do like the all-day-dining they offer at Sea World. I would probably buy it at WDW if they offered it.

 

[disneyjunkie]

If this comes with the old length of stay park passes and includes the value resorts, then I'm in.

If this makes it past the survey stage,I bet unlimited food means unlimited CS meals. TS may be limited to 3.

If the plan really is inlimited, it would be nice to be able to have an early ADR for dinner then a late ADR for dessert and coffee.

 

[GreenCntryGirl]

I have never been on a cruise but from what I understand (admittedly limited) it sounds similar? Maybe?

I would be interested. I like lists, I like knowing what's what, how much money I need, etc.

 

[sarahgirl]

I personally would be interested in the unlimited recreation. I have the 1 night 2 days premium plan and loved it. I wonder if it would include watersports/fishing/tours like the premium/platinum plans do now.

 

[stoneyloon]

All-inclusive that doesn't include beer just isn't right.
If it included that, I might be tempted!

 

[wendy522]

Back in 1992 our first trip to WDW we did a all inclusive plan it was called "The Grand Plan", we did it a few more times each time we saved our receipts and I did the math when I got home. Needless to say the first time we did not get our moneys worth, and after that you really had to take advantage of every thing in order to do so. It included 3 sit down meals a day, 2, snacks, all sports recreation(from mini golf to parasail),fireworks cruise,babysitting, room service and so much much more. One day we even enjoyed room service by the pool. It was a great plan it even included golf and tennis lessons. You really had to plan out your trip to the minuet and use every bit to get your what you pay for it. Even back then it wasn't only an additional $40 to $80 a day(even for a child) it was somewhat more!

In later yrs our family grew and it just wasn't afforadble. We also found that we wanted to be more spontanious and not be to a schedule around our meals. Not to mention 3 sit down meals a day is very hard to do. It included everything from counter service hot dogs to even Victoria and Alberts.

Thanks to this plan though we were able to experience many things that I would probabley never play for seperatly. The price for this today 20 yrs later I would hate to ask!! I know I could never afford it today.

 

[sarahgirl]

Back in 1992 our first trip to WDW we did a all inclusive plan it was called "The Grand Plan", we did it a few more times each time we saved our receipts and I did the math when I got home. Needless to say the first time we did not get our moneys worth, and after that you really had to take advantage of every thing in order to do so. It included 3 sit down meals a day, 2, snacks, all sports recreation(from mini golf to parasail),fireworks cruise,babysitting, room service and so much much more. One day we even enjoyed room service by the pool. It was a great plan it even included golf and tennis lessons. You really had to plan out your trip to the minuet and use every bit to get your what you pay for it. Even back then it wasn't only an additional $40 to $80 a day(even for a child) it was somewhat more!

In later yrs our family grew and it just wasn't afforadble. We also found that we wanted to be more spontanious and not be to a schedule around our meals. Not to mention 3 sit down meals a day is very hard to do. It included everything from counter service hot dogs to even Victoria and Alberts.

Thanks to this plan though we were able to experience many things that I would probabley never play for seperatly. The price for this today 20 yrs later I would hate to ask!! I know I could never afford it today.

Today that would be the platinum plan and it is $239 per person per night. There is a 3 night minimum and you have to pay rack rate at a deluxe disney resort.

 

[Sammie]

If Disney ever did offer an all inclusive, I personally think your all inclusive food would be limited to that particular resort.

I don't think it would allow you to eat all over the Disney World property.

 

[rosiep]

I'd do it in a heartbeat.

 

[wendy522]

Sarahgirl you are correct. A few things are different, but basicaly it is the same idea. You are also correct about the deluxe resort we usually stayed at the BC or YC. The platinum plan I believes offers the different room choices. The room choices were there then, but it included access to conciege if you were not on that floor.