Appetizer question

[JanetMom]

I have a question about appetizers on the DP. Why do the dining plan brochures list the appetizer for the table service meals as "Appetizer (Guest ages 3-9 only)" Does this mean ony 3-9 get appetizers (doesn't make sense) or do they mean if there is no kids menu available the 3-9 can only order appetizers? Neither makes sense to me, but I cannot figure it out.

We are going to the YC in March and were lucky enough to get the free dining. We've been to WDW before, but this is our first time with the dining plan.

Thanks dis experts!

 

[Cafeen]

The kids' meal "appetizers" are usually part of a "combo" type meal and consist of celery sticks, carrots, a small cup of soup, and the like. They are not full on apps on the normal menu. So, yes, only kids get apps, but they aren't what you think they are.

 

[JanetMom]

Sigh - I like appetizers.

Oh well.

Thanks for making sense of that for me!

 

[sharonabe]

Sigh - I like appetizers.

Oh well.

Thanks for making sense of that for me!

You could always pay to upgrade to the Deluxe Dining Plan...then you get apps with your meal!

 

[redsoxfan808]

Is it possible to substitute an appetizer for a dessert?

 

[MikeOhio]

Is it possible to substitute an appetizer for a dessert?

99.9% of the time the answer is no. They are very strict about it. You are free to buy an app and pay out of pocket though.

 

[TDC Nala]

I've seen only two reports on this board of anyone being permitted to substitute an appetizer for a dessert. One was a "my sister's husband's cousin told me they let her do it" sort of situation and the other appeared to be a pot-stirrer. So the odds on being allowed to substitute an appetizer for dessert are negligible at best. That's one of the dining plan rules that seems to be strictly enforced.

 

[redsoxfan808]

Thanks for the responses!

 

[Connears]

Sigh - I like appetizers.

Oh well.

Thanks for making sense of that for me!

FYI:
We like apps also and there are ways in which you can have apps on regular DDP. The price-fix menus at Le Cellier, Le chefs de France, Kona Cafe, Captain Grille(YC) all give you apps entree and dessert (from the stated choices-no substitutions allowed)and we have eaten at these the last 3 times using the DDP. Also when you reserve F! package at Mama Melrose, you get app, entree and dessert for 1TS(its worth it even if you do not go to F!).

Connears

 

[TDC Nala]

The price-fix menus at Le Cellier

This is now available only at lunch. Just so you don't book dinner at Le Cellier expecting to get an appetizer for your 2 credits.