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[Jellybass]

I was just thinking about the dining plan and maybe free dining next year, has anyone heard anything?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Latest on Disney Genie rollout

Previously rumored 1st week of October, now indicating may not roll out until 3rd week of October.

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[rangerxenos]

I was just thinking about the dining plan and maybe free dining next year, has anyone heard anything?

Wouldn't count on it being free, I don't think they need to offer much in the way of discounts for the next 6 months at least.

 

[figmentfinesse]

Latest on Disney Genie rollout

Previously rumored 1st week of October, now indicating may not roll out until 3rd week of October.

the most interesting part for me was the part about the rumored IA$ rides, with Frozen instead of Test Track (makes sense because of how much it is down for weather, would be a big loss of cash) and Everest instead of Safari, and I’m having a hard time figuring that one out. I feel like not many people would pay for Everest because it’s just not that busy even during peak times it’s rarely more than an hour as far as I’ve seen. The Safari on the other hand does get really busy and has less weather closures. So while I’m happy about that change since I ride the Safari much more, still think it’s weird!

 

[Tess]

Latest on Disney Genie rollout

Previously rumored 1st week of October, now indicating may not roll out until 3rd week of October.

That sure works for me! I would rather not be a Geniepig. We had that pleasure when MBs rolled out and it was a cluster!

 

[HokieRaven5]

the most interesting part for me was the part about the rumored IA$ rides, with Frozen instead of Test Track (makes sense because of how much it is down for weather, would be a big loss of cash) and Everest instead of Safari, and I’m having a hard time figuring that one out. I feel like not many people would pay for Everest because it’s just not that busy even during peak times it’s rarely more than an hour as far as I’ve seen. The Safari on the other hand does get really busy and has less weather closures. So while I’m happy about that change since I ride the Safari much more, still think it’s weird!

Yeah we'll see what the actual IA$ rides are once the system rolls out. Outside of FoP DAK doesn't really have a second ride that really warrants the need for the IA$.

 

[figmentfinesse]

That sure works for me! I would rather not be a Geniepig. We had that pleasure when MBs rolled out and it was a cluster!

Geniepig is so clever!

 

[Tess]

Geniepig is so clever!

Can't take credit--someone else on the boards coined the phrase, but I shamelessly use it because it is so accurate!

 

[1lilspark]

Yeah we'll see what the actual IA$ rides are once the system rolls out. Outside of FoP DAK doesn't really have a second ride that really warrants the need for the IA$.

I mean if they hold out long enough safari Mickey & Minnie meet & greet will be the second pay to play

 

[Karin1984]

Geniepig is so clever!

Fun fact, geniepig exists as a word in the Dutch language. It means 'sneaky' in a mean spirited way. Seems appropriate

 

[HokieRaven5]

Cheers to 50 Years Treat Coming to Plaza Restaurant - Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Cookies, Brownies, Pretzel wands, hot fudge, a Mickey Pretzel, whipped cream, cupcakes. Serves 4-6.

Disney Parks TikTok

 

[Naomeri]

Cheers to 50 Years Treat Coming to Plaza Restaurant - Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Cookies, Brownies, Pretzel wands, hot fudge, a Mickey Pretzel, whipped cream, cupcakes. Serves 4-6.

Disney Parks TikTok

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This looks tasty. But somewhat excessive for a solo traveler like me

 

[OhBother1984]

Wouldn't count on it being free, I don't think they need to offer much in the way of discounts for the next 6 months at least.

Free dining was never free anyway, since it was just instead of a percent off of rooms or other promos.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

This looks tasty. But somewhat excessive for a solo traveler like me

seems excessive for my family of four too

 

[rangerxenos]

Free dining was never free anyway, since it was just instead of a percent off of rooms or other promos.

Oh, I'm aware of that, but most people who love free dining don't want to hear that, I gave up that argument a long time ago!

 

[wolfawk]

seems excessive for my family of four too

I have to agree, however, when my kids asked for the kitchen sink I obliged. Even though they all felt sick afterwards. Its the memories. 7 years later they still talk about it. So I am sure they would ask for this.

 

[wolfawk]

Oh, I'm aware of that, but most people who love free dining don't want to hear that, I gave up that argument a long time ago!

Oh, I'm aware of that, but most people who love free dining don't want to hear that, I gave up that argument a long time ago!

I love the dining plan and also agree that it was never really free. It did save some money though whenever I did the math, just not free.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Full menu line-up for the new Main Street Confectionery store at Magic Kingdom

Yuk. Will Big Top Souvenirs still serve classics, like the Mickey shortbread cookie?

 

[bookbabe626]

Ugh. Third week of October is not good. We arrive the 16th, and I don’t want to be the GeniePig, no matter how cute the name is…