Disney Dining Experience

[Callum]

I have just spoken with the DDE people at WDW and some good news.

Starting Monday, AP holders no longer need to apply for DDE membership 4 to 6 weeks before their visit. Now they can just pay for membership when they pick up their Annual Pass.

This gives the added bonus of the membership being validated from pick up rather than, in the past, when they despatched it. Sounds good to me

 

[minnie29uk]

Yes,I suppose you stand a better chance of getting two or more of your visits!!!We only managed one 3 week visit because I panicked and ordered it early!!!

Lynn

 

[UKDEB]

That's really useful to know, Callum . Do they issue the card on the spot?

 

[UKDEB]

I've received this email from Disney Dining today:

Dear Debbie,

Greetings from the Disney Dining Experience Team!

As 2008 quickly approaches, you will begin to see some exciting new developments for the Disney Dining Experience Membership Program. You asked and we listened! Effective November 11, 2007, you will no longer have to wait 3-6 weeks to receive your permanent membership card(s).

Guest Relations locations at Epcot®, MAGIC KINGDOM® Park, DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park, Disney-MGM Studios, DOWNTOWN DISNEY® West Side, and DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Marketplace will now be able to print permanent Disney Dining Experience membership cards for immediate use. This service is designed for existing and new members. Cards produced at the Guest Relations locations will be printed on paper stock similar to the annual pass tickets.

The Disney Dining Experience office will still be available to take applications for current and new members, via the phone, fax or mail for those who do not want to take advantage of the in-park service. Membership cards ordered through the Disney Dining Experience office will be received within 2 - 3 weeks of purchase.

All Guests who have ordered their Disney Dining Experience membership cards prior to November 11, 2007 date will have to pickup their temporary cards at the main entrance Epcot® Guest Relations. Your permanent card will be sent through the mail and arrive in 3-4 weeks from the date of purchase.

We would also like to inform you that the Walt Disney World® Resort will be implementing an across property policy change regarding gratuity at all food and beverage locations. Effective January 1, 2008, 18% gratuity will be added to all transactions, regardless of party size. Thank you for your continued support.

Cheers!

The Disney Dining Experience Team

 

[Merylj]

Thats good news - we had always planned on ordering it when we purchase our AP`s at WDW. We expected to have to wait a few days and a trip to Epcot to collect it - now no wait at all.
Great