Disney Dining Plan question

[pentex]

I'm glad to hear that we'll finally be able to get the Disney Dining Plan...some questions though...

* Anyone know the cost? And does that include tax/gratuity?
* Is it the same cost that non-DVC folks pay?

Thanks!

(sorry if my questions are outdated; just got back from Disney myself!)

 

[DebbieB]

I'm glad to hear that we'll finally be able to get the Disney Dining Plan...some questions though...

* Anyone know the cost? And does that include tax/gratuity?
* Is it the same cost that non-DVC folks pay?

Thanks!

(sorry if my questions are outdated; just got back from Disney myself!)

1. $37.99 for adults, $10.99 for childen (3 to 9). Includes tax and gratuity (18% I believe).

2. Same, but DVC members are not required to buy a package that includes MYW tickets as CRO reservations are.

 

[pentex]

Thanks so much, Debbie!

 

[Sammy]

Will the DVC version still require you to purchase the same # of days as your length of stay?

 

[thelionqueen]

The DVC plan requires that all members of your party get the plan for all days of the trip just like the normal plan. The only difference is that you are not obligated to purchase a package that includes tickets..that is what was told to me by MS. The cost of the plan includes tax and gratuity BTW

 

[CarolMN]

Here is what the Members' Website says about the Dining Plan:

Disney Dining Plan Now Available to Members
Members can now enjoy the Disney Dining Plan when staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort at the Walt Disney World® Resort on or after April 1 (this excludes Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney's Vero Beach Resort). Important Note: The Disney Dining Plan must be booked in advance of arrival and must be purchased for your entire travel party (ages 3 and over) for your entire length of stay. Call Member Services to add it to your reservation or to make a new reservation today.


The Disney Dining Plan includes over 100 selected Counter Service and Table Service restaurants, including our legendary Disney Character Dining and select Downtown Disney® locations (payment of a surcharge is required for certain entrées at Planet Hollywood® and Wolfgang Puck® Café).

You can also find selected Snack locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort. Most cart locations selling frozen ice-cream novelties, popcorn or Coca-Cola products accept your Disney Dining Plan.

For each night on your reservation, you enjoy:

* 1 table-service meal including appetizer, entree, dessert (excluding breakfast), and nonalcoholic beverage and gratuity charge
* 1 counter-service meal including entree, dessert (excluding breakfast) and nonalcoholic beverage at select counter-service locations
* 1 snack, such as a frozen ice cream bar, box of popcorn, 20 oz bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani water or a medium fountain soft drink at select snack cart locations
* As an added benefit, you may exchange 2 table-service meals for either 1 Signature Dining Experience at one of our finest restaurants, such as the acclaimed California Grill or for 1 Disney Dinner Show, such as Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.
* Children ages 3-9 must order from the Children's Menu if available.

Redeeming Your Meals
Present your Key to the World card to your server prior to ordering so your server knows to charge meals to your Disney Dining Plan. This will save time at check-out. Gratuities/service charges for Table Service meals are already included in your Disney Dining Plan.

The following are not included in the Disney Dining Plan:

* Room service (in-room dining)
* Pizza delivery
* In-room mini-bars
* Souvenir or refillable drink mugs

Children ages 3 to 9 must order from the Children's Menu where available. Children under the age of 3 may share from the adult's plate if desired.

Tracking Your Meals
Your meal usage will be tracked electronically to your reservation. Each time you redeem meals or snacks from your Disney Dining Plan, your server or cashier will provide you with a receipt showing your remaining balance for that portion of your Disney Dining Plan.

For example, if your party of four (4) started with 20 counter-service meals and everyone in the party used one (1) counter-service meal, your paid receipt from the cashier would indicate a balance of 16 counter-service meals for the remainder of your reservation.

Contact your hotel front desk at any time should you need assistance with your meal plan balance. All unused meals expire at midnight on your reservation check-out date.

Using Your Meals
Use your meals and snacks in any order and in any amount throughout your package stay until your total is depleted.

For example, on the day of check-in your party could use four (4) counter-service meals, and then on day 2 your party could use four (4) table-service meals, four (4) counter-service meals, and two (2) snacks. You can continue using meals any way you like for the rest of your package stay until the number of meals/snacks are depleted.

Disney Dining Plan may not be sold separately, transferred, refunded or redeemed for cash in whole or in part. Theme Park admission is required for some dining locations. Advance Reservations may be required at some restaurants included in the Disney Dining Plan. Operating hours, menus, entertainment, Characters, Disney Dining Plan locations, components and terms are subject to change without notice. Disney Dining Plan is based on the length of your reservation at your Disney Resort Hotel. The owners of the Walt Disney World Resort shall not be responsible for the non-utilization of package components due to refurbishing, capacity, inclement weather, or any circumstance beyond their control.


There is a also a link to the participating restaurants from the Members' website.

Best wishes -

 

[NMW]

Thanks Carol!