DDP rumor OR Facts

[DBorges]

"2008 Dining Plan Changes
UPDATE INFO: 7/31/07
1) The Deluxe Dining plan still does NOT include gratuity. It DOES include the appetizer.
2) No word on DVC member pricing.

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There has been lots of internet chatter about changes coming to the 2008 Magic Your Way Dining plans. AllEars now hears the following is scheduled to be announced in August:1) Automatic Gratuity will be removed from all 2008 packages that include dining. Tax will still be INCLUDED, but the gratuity will not.

2) The Magic Your Way Plus Dining Plan as we know it today will change for 2008. Gone will be the appetizer from the Table Service meal. The full service option will consist of entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. The price goes down just $1 per person per day to $37.99 for those 10 and older. $9.99 for those 3-9.

3) 2008 will see the introduction of the Magic Your Way Plus DELUXE Dining Plan. This plan will include: 3 meals a day - your choice of table service or counter service; 2 snacks per day per person; a Resort Refillable Mug for each person on the reservation. Signature restaurants will still count as 2 Table Service meals, but now with the additional table service meals, dinner shows and signature restaurants may be more doable. Price will be $69.99 for those 10 and older and $19.99 for those 3-9.

4) The last major change will probably be the addition of a Magic Your Way Plus Wine package. For $39.99 per night you may order a bottle of wine at your Disney restaurant or from a location on property that sells wine (like resort stores). It can not be purchased separately and may only be an add-on to a Dining Package. There are still a lot of details to work out on this including if there will be a special wine list to order from or a dollar limit. Sounds like if you are at a Signature Restaurant that takes 2 Table Service credits, you will also be charged 2 Wine credits if on the add-on plan.

Again, this is UNofficial information. Look for Walt Disney World to officially announce the 2008 packages and dining options in August"



There is Debs take on this she even is not 100% sure See this disclaimer


Are there any Cast Members that are willing to talk about it??

If it does happen are the changes aross the board or will there be diffrent plans for DVC Members.

Are there anyother statements in writting anywhere other then Virgin Travel UK??

 

[DBorges]

bump!

 

[Inkmahm]

Looks like there are no CM's willing to talk about it, just as others predicted. No one can confirm the details for you until there is an official announcement.

 

[Diznut84]

A CM confirmed to me that the appetizer had been removed from the DDP and that gratuity was now excluded from the package. However, he refused to confirm the pricing and simply indicated that it will go down. It will need to go down quite a bit for my family as an appetizer averages about $7 and the tip per person is just over that (about $7.20 per person). So if it goes down $10 or more, it might be fine. If it goes down $1, goodbye Disney Dining Plan for my family...

 

[tor]

It will be back to dde for us if this is true.

 

[BCV23]

I think it is fact at this point.

I would not expect that DVC will get a price break if that's what you mean.

I wonder if DVC will be eligible for the deluxe plan?

 

[global_mom]

Oh my gosh, I never considered the fact that DVC might not be eligible to purchase the Deluxe plan. I hope that we will have that option. We were looking forward to giving it a try for our january trip.

 

[IndianaMouseLover]

A CM confirmed to me that the appetizer had been removed from the DDP and that gratuity was now excluded from the package. However, he refused to confirm the pricing and simply indicated that it will go down. It will need to go down quite a bit for my family as an appetizer averages about $7 and the tip per person is just over that (about $7.20 per person). So if it goes down $10 or more, it might be fine. If it goes down $1, goodbye Disney Dining Plan for my family...

I STRONGLY AGREE!

GOOD BYE DINING PLAN!

 

[william4192]

The New DDP is not a very good deal. Not having to pay was the entire reason to have the DDP. If you have to tip, i.e. carry money or worry about new charges, it sort of defeats the purpose to us.

 

[eam]

The New DDP is not a very good deal. Not having to pay was the entire reason to have the DDP. If you have to tip, i.e. carry money or worry about new charges, it sort of defeats the purpose to us.

I agree!!!

 

[Tissa]

http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/m...agespecific/eng/nontheme/tickets/08Dining.pdf

 

[eam]

Thanks for the link Tissa. Guess it is going to be NO DDP for me!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Okay- I am confused now. All that seems to have changed on the basic ddp is that tips have been dropped. Is that correct? If so, why are people saying that they can't do it this year? I think I am missing something. Also, on the Deluxe-I haven't had a chance to figure it up yet, but getting 3 meals a day for counter or table option-is that not better? We always ship our breakfast stuff ahead and this would eliminate the need for that. As you can see, the math portion of my brain has been tuned out for the weekend What is ya'lls opinion on the Deluxe? By the way, we are a family of 5 and 2 of my guys are growing boys!! So they do eat a lot!

 

[eliza61]

The appetizers on your TS have also been dropped.

 

[Tam1067]

The deluxe plan does include appetizers at TS places, though, while the basic plan does not.

 

[Tess'smom]

Thanks for the link Tissa. Guess it is going to be NO DDP for me!

Ditto!

 

[CarolA]

Well, where is the OP? We now have FACTS and he has been claiming that this was "unfounded" rumor?????

 

[InstImpres]

I do think those going during "holiday pricing" will find this to still be a savings.

 

[bicker]

Yes, I think that statements that this new plan isn't worthwhile to anyone are nothing more than hyperbole. Some families will find the convenience worth the price, and may even save a few dollars over what they would have paid cash. This year's Dining Plan was such that even without counting our appetizers, we saved a good bit of money.

 

[BCV23]

I agree that most will still save money easily. For us, the TS matched the savings of DDE (20%) leaving QS and snacks "free" on the DDP. If that savings became the tip, snacks and QS would still be free. Loss of appetizer but how many people said it was too much food.