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[J-Dog]

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!

Not me. I would much rather deal with glitches and have some semblance of FP back for the craziness when we are there next week. I don't know why Disney has such a hard time getting their s*!t together when it comes to IT. There are plenty of much smaller companies than Disney with better IT, and now with the success of D+, they have no excuse.

 

[1lilspark]

with my luck it will either be during/after the first week of November so the Jersey Week/Wine an Dine Crowds

 

[scrappinginontario]

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

Would love for them to bring back the DDP!

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

If you stayed value, while not 'free' it was always a bigger savings than any room discount.

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.

Yes, while not free, a bigger savings for us as a family of 2 staying in a value resort. I could never feed us for the 10% or 15% I might save with a room discount. For us 'free' dining was a better deal - and we booked a Free Dining BounceBack 10 years in a row!

 

[OhBother1984]

Would love for them to bring back the DDP!
If you stayed value, while not 'free' it was always a bigger savings than any room discount.
Yes, while not free, a bigger savings for us as a family of 2 staying in a value resort. I could never feed us for the 10% or 15% I might save with a room discount. For us 'free' dining was a better deal - and we booked a Free Dining BounceBack 10 years in a row!

It was becoming less and less of a deal though with all the restrictions and such. It really just comes down to how many and how they eat and such.

 

[LSUmiss]

Wow! No fast pass of any kind for the 50th seems like a nightmare! Maybe that’s the plan. Let crowds get unmanageable again so ppl can’t wait to pay!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Wow! No fast pass of any kind for the 50th seems like a nightmare! Maybe that’s the plan. Let crowds get unmanageable again so ppl can’t wait to pay!

why would fast pass chance any of that?

 

[figmentfinesse]

why would fast pass chance any of that?

Because it would allow you to get on at least a few rides.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Because it would allow you to get on at least a few rides.

so will standing in line?

 

[disney-inspired]

If you stayed value, while not 'free' it was always a bigger savings than any room discount.
Yes, while not free, a bigger savings for us as a family of 2 staying in a value resort. I could never feed us for the 10% or 15% I might save with a room discount. For us 'free' dining was a better deal - and we booked a Free Dining BounceBack 10 years in a row!

I think it depends on who's in your party. A large family, the food discount would be a more substantive savings.

 

[wolfawk]

I think it depends on who's in your party. A large family, the food discount would be a more substantive savings.

I agree. Our family of 4 always did the Deluxe plan, so we paid the difference between the two plans, always saw a savings vs a room discount with the deluxe plan.

 

[easyas123]

When the kids were, well kids - the Dining Plan saved us money. Those kids could eat! Now that it's just the two of us, not so much. But it was a deal when we used it.
Now, if they had a beer/wine/cocktail plan we'd really save $$$$

 

[BrianL]

Yeah, for me the DDP has never made sense as it's just me and I'm not a big eater. I can totally see where it works for some parties though.

 

[bookgirl2632]

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…

Same. We arrive the 12th and stay through the 23rd. At this point, I hope they wait until November. Between saving the money and being the GeniePig, I’ll choose saving the money.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Technology – Always Part of our Magic

 

[HokieRaven5]

Reimagined Main Street Confectionery Reopens at Magic Kingdom

 

[HokieRaven5]

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Full Tour of the New ‘Incredibles’ Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

 

[disney-inspired]

Reimagined Main Street Confectionery Reopens at Magic Kingdom

It looks so pretty and bright! love it!

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Full Tour of the New ‘Incredibles’ Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

We are currently booked at the Poly for our next trip but if there is a discount, I wouldn't turn down the Contemporary. I really like the artwork.

 

[Naomeri]

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Full Tour of the New ‘Incredibles’ Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

I love that design so much! If there were a room available for my December trip, I’d consider switching.

 

[figmentfinesse]

so will standing in line?

you got me there! I guess I meant that it will allow you to get on a few rides if you’re not willing to wait 90 minutes for Voyage of The Little Mermaid!!

 

[BeBopaSaurus]

Technology – Always Part of our Magic

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So Bob Chapek can spy on you and your spending habits at home now too???