Dining plan questions....

[lillygator]

do you have to stay on property to purchase the dining plan? Can annual passholders purchase it?

 

[ALDSMD]

I believe you have to stay on-site.

 

[ALDSMD]

I tried to purchase the dining plan when I was staying on-site, but with conference pricing and we weren't allowed too.

 

[lillygator]

and now the middle plan doesn't include an appetizer? didn't it used to?

 

[sharonabe]

and now the middle plan doesn't include an appetizer? didn't it used to?

Yes it did. It also used to include the tip, but no longer does.

AP holders can purchase the plan, but you do have to be onsite.

 

[lillygator]

Yes it did. It also used to include the tip, but no longer does.

AP holders can purchase the plan, but you do have to be onsite.

I was online trying to book and the specialist came on to chat and said I had to purchase a ticket with my room to get the plan.

 

[lillygator]

she said the plan is not a "stand alone" to purchase.

 

[lillygator]

for 109, it may not be such a value...

 

[TDC Nala]

1. You must stay onsite at a Disney-operated resort.

2. You must book a package reservation (unless it's a DVC reservation). WDW has available ticketless packages (just room and dining) for annual passholders. You must book through the passholder section of the website, or ask for them specifically when you call. this is a package, not a room only reservation. You'd need to pay it off at 45 days from arrival, and the regular cancellation/change policies for packages are in effect.

3. None of the plans include tip. Only the deluxe plan includes appetizers. $109 per night per adult is the price for the deluxe plan. The regular plan for adults is about $60 per night.

4. Conference discounted rooms aren't the same as booking a package and you can't get a dining plan with those, even if you are staying onsite. Same thing for bookings made through third party broker sites (Travelocity, Orbitz, Expedia, etc)

 

[lillygator]

so I should purchase my AP now to get the room and dining price??

 

[aaarcher86]

so I should purchase my AP now to get the room and dining price??

You can book an AP ticketless package without the AP. You'll have to show it to the front desk within 24 hours of check in. They don't ask for anything at booking.