Bibbidi_Boo
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Avoid peak meal periods and not bad other wise you might wait an hour or so
Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition
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Avoid peak meal periods and not bad other wise you might wait an hour or so
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I don't know. "Between party members", with party being singular, sure sounds like members of your party.
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That has been a part of the dining plan in the past as well.
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Yes it has but I don't think I ever seen it happen. Wondering if they will follow through with it now. IMO what they should do with the dining plan is have set dishes at each restaurant that can be used with the dining plan. It would help with keeping the quality of food up.
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It was far and few between that had an upcharge or wasn’t included. The only one I can remember was Marekesh where they had a regular menu also 2 special multiple course meals called feasts. You could use a credit for a ‘feast’ by paying a reasonable upcharge. I think that was better than not allowing with the plan. I really can’t remember any other QS or TS restaurant that didn’t include all the standard entrees. Maybe just something like ‘add lobster tail’ stating separate charge on top of meal credit.
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Disney alters Early Entry Hotel eligibility list, limits some to end of 2023
Just ahead of 2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages going on sale tomorrow, Disney has updated the list of eligible hotels for its Early Theme Park Entry benefit.
Several non-Dsney operated hotels are now listed as only offering Early Theme Park Entry through December 31, 2023. Disney has previously said that its own hotels will offer Early Theme Park Entry through 2024.
It remains unclear if these hotels will have the benefit extended into 2024 at a later date. Here are the hotels that are currently offering the Early Entry benefit through December 31 2023.
Just ahead of 2024 Walt Disney World vacation packages going on sale tomorrow, Disney has updated the list of eligible hotels for its Early Theme Park Entry benefit.
Several non-Dsney operated hotels are now listed as only offering Early Theme Park Entry through December 31, 2023. Disney has previously said that its own hotels will offer Early Theme Park Entry through 2024.
It remains unclear if these hotels will have the benefit extended into 2024 at a later date. Here are the hotels that are currently offering the Early Entry benefit through December 31 2023.
- Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort
- B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista
- Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista
- Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
- Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
- Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista
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Regarding the upcharge statement….
Could it also be that there are up charges now at Cape May Buffet for Crab Legs and some other items? Disney probably still wishes to charge extra for things like that if you get the buffet on the dining plan. I might be oversimplifying but an idea.
Could it also be that there are up charges now at Cape May Buffet for Crab Legs and some other items? Disney probably still wishes to charge extra for things like that if you get the buffet on the dining plan. I might be oversimplifying but an idea.
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B Resort is the worst resort I've ever stayed at in Orlando, so if it's actually being removed for early entry then there is absolutely no point in staying there.
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It's typical for the non-Disney hotels to have agreements that expire at the end of the year. It's likely that these hotels will sign a new agreement for 2024.
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I agree, most of those will probably have renewed agreements, especially since Shades of Green is still on that list.
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Looking at the new layout of the DDP it’s less and less attractive for our family.
For years we did the DDP every trip until it was no longer and option. Until then I’d been one to always say we ‘needed’ it to enjoy our trip without thinking of the cost of food.
For our family, I was wrong. We have done 2 trips without the DDP and find we spend far less than the plan would cost and, are far more comfortable walking around the parks without having eaten so much. I miss the snack credits but seeing those are altered and it appears option to use them are reduced, and I have zero temptation to add it to an upcoming trip….unless they bring back ‘free dining’ and then I’ll be seriously considering it again.
For years we did the DDP every trip until it was no longer and option. Until then I’d been one to always say we ‘needed’ it to enjoy our trip without thinking of the cost of food.
For our family, I was wrong. We have done 2 trips without the DDP and find we spend far less than the plan would cost and, are far more comfortable walking around the parks without having eaten so much. I miss the snack credits but seeing those are altered and it appears option to use them are reduced, and I have zero temptation to add it to an upcoming trip….unless they bring back ‘free dining’ and then I’ll be seriously considering it again.
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Am I reading the restaurant list for dining plan wrong or is it possible that all of the food spots in France at Epcot are no longer taking part? Hoping it’s just a case of them being added in soon as Les Halles and Chefs de France are two of my favourite places 
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Disney Dining Plan pricing unveiled as bookings open for 2024 vacations at Walt Disney World
2024 Disney Dining Plan Pricing
- Adult $94.28 per day
- Child 3-9 $29.69 per day
2024 Disney Quick Service Dining Plan Pricing
- Adult $57.01 per day
- Child 3-9 $23.83 per day
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I’ve never done the dining plan but that’s seems like a lot!
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And in the most surprising development ever, Disney IT has paused bookings for 2024.
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I wonder if how this will work with mobile ordering.
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