Do You think DISNEY has gone down hlll the last few years?

[flicx]

At the risk of sounding like a complainer I think the exhorbinant room rates should cover use of an inner tube in a lazy river.IMO

 

[TDC Nala]

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Hi TDC Nala-

I'm just going by the official Disney Website. It does describe the dining as "casual" and the pricing. I'm thinking the $15.00 is for a child's meal and the $35.99 is for the adult meal.

No, that's not what it means. This has been dealt with on the restaurant board. You will find the same price range on all buffets on that website. What it means is that the price for buffets on any given day will fall somewhere within that range, and it also appears to include the higher price for holiday buffet surcharges. It does not mean the lower price is the child price and the higher price is the adult price for Trails End or any other specific buffet.

Yes, it's confusing, but it's how WDW has now chosen to display restaurant pricing on its website.

 

[KellyNY]

Wish I could remember. But since so many seem surprised by the fee, at the risk of being an apologist, I for one am glad they charge a fee. It keeps it pretty much empty of them. Trust me if they were free the lazy river would be stuffed full of them and it isn't that big.

I loved floating in it without one and not having 18 million kids with them in there.

How does it work, people rent it for a day and carry them around or per use and then rent again? I remember in Six Flags they have free tubes and you can also rent one(same just different color), people carry them around, looks very uncomfortable if you ask me.

 

[Suellen]

At the risk of sounding like a complainer I think the exhorbinant room rates should cover use of an inner tube in a lazy river.IMO

Then you would most likely not be able to get in the river to enjoy it.

But to each their own!

 

[flicx]

No, that's not what it means. This has been dealt with on the restaurant board. You will find the same price range on all buffets on that website. What it means is that the price for buffets on any given day will fall somewhere within that range, and it also appears to include the higher price for holiday buffet surcharges. It does not mean the lower price is the child price and the higher price is the adult price for Trails End or any other specific buffet.

Yes, it's confusing, but it's how WDW has now chosen to display restaurant pricing on its website.

How does one get an actual price then?

 

[brunette8706]

Wish I could remember. But since so many seem surprised by the fee, at the risk of being an apologist, I for one am glad they charge a fee. It keeps it pretty much empty of them. Trust me if they were free the lazy river would be stuffed full of them and it isn't that big.

I loved floating in it without one and not having 18 million kids with them in there.

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You apologist you! LOL! Just kidding! LOL! You could buy those noodle floats for $5.00. You could also bring your own. We had 2. the SAB was fun, especially the lazy river and the SANDY bottom and the "beach" atmosphere. It was GREAT.

 

[Suellen]

How does it work, people rent it for a day and carry them around or per use and then rent again? I remember in Six Flags they have free tubes and you can also rent one(same just different color), people carry them around, looks very uncomfortable if you ask me.

I think you can rent them for a day or for a period of time. An hour maybe?

We only did it once and hubby did it so I don't recall the cost... it was Sept last year. I think it was 2.00 but please don't quote me.

 

[bcvmargs]

thanks op

 

[KellyNY]

How does one get an actual price then?

I guess by calling them, which is pretty unfair, if they show some menus, they should show exact price as well.

 

[brunette8706]

No, that's not what it means. This has been dealt with on the restaurant board. You will find the same price range on all buffets on that website. What it means is that the price for buffets on any given day will fall somewhere within that range, and it also appears to include the higher price for holiday buffet surcharges. It does not mean the lower price is the child price and the higher price is the adult price for Trails End or any other specific buffet.

Yes, it's confusing, but it's how WDW has now chosen to display restaurant pricing on its website.

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So they are including the "sur-charges" on the buffet price? Yes, it is confusing. They should just have an ADULT price and a CHILD price. I should call them tomorrow to get the correct pricing! LOL! They need to rethink their website information, lol.

brunette

 

[TDC Nala]

How does one get an actual price then?

You can't get an actual, infallibly accurate price until the day you get there.

You can find menus on unofficial sites but there is no guarantee they reflect the current price, or the prices you will find on a future trip.

So they are including the "sur-charges" on the buffet price? Yes, it is confusing. They should just have an ADULT price and a CHILD price. I should call them tomorrow to get the correct pricing! LOL! They need to rethink their website information, lol.

At certain times of year (peak periods), yes, there are surcharges on buffet prices - the prices go up about $4 per adult and $2 per child during these periods. Disney used to announce the dates for this but they no longer do. They're usually about a week surrounding Easter, a week or so before Christmas through New Year's, and the period between Memorial Day and the 4th of July (yes, that includes the entire month of June). I don't remember if they also apply around Thanksgiving.

You can call WDW-DINE and ask what the price is today. However, if your trip is in the future, there's no guarantee the price they give you will still be the exact price displayed when you get there.

I am sure Disney moved to price ranges on their website to avoid complaints that people read one price on the website, but were charged a different price upon arrival at the restaurant. Disney reserves the right to adjust menu offerings and prices at any time without notice. Online menus should be used as guidelines, not absolute reflections of what the prices and offerings will be when you arrive.

 

[flicx]

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So they are including the "sur-charges" on the buffet price? Yes, it is confusing. They should just have an ADULT price and a CHILD price. I should call them tomorrow to get the correct pricing! LOL! They need to rethink their website information, lol.

brunette

Do they have a sign outside like gas stations.Todays buffet is xxxx a person? Gotta keep up on those daily changes in food prices!

 

[bcvmargs]

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[drew64]

I don't remember the exact prices, but you can rent inner tubes for a few hours or all day.

noodles are purchased or you can bring your own.

quite honestly, I have stayed at many resorts and only all inclusive resorts include floats, etc. routinely and not all of them either.

There were a few old used noodles avail at the Fairmont Hamilton Hotel in Bermuda, but they were pretty nasty looking and old. Otherwise, have always had to rent one at most beach resorts to use in pool or ocean.

Again though, the "lazy river" part of SAB takes all of five minutes to float through and can easily be done with no flotation device.

Here is a thought. To protest the exhorbitant cost of tube rentals at SAB, everyone whould immediately cancel their YC and BC reservations citing this as the reason. Please begin the cancellations for stays booked from Dec 27 - Jan 7 this year, particularly if booked at the YC.

 

[brunette8706]

You can't get an actual, infallibly accurate price until the day you get there.

You can find menus on unofficial sites but there is no guarantee they reflect the current price, or the prices you will find on a future trip.



At certain times of year (peak periods), yes, there are surcharges on buffet prices - the prices go up about $4 per adult and $2 per child during these periods. Disney used to announce the dates for this but they no longer do. They're usually about a week surrounding Easter, two weeks before Christmas through New Year's, and the period between Memorial Day and the 4th of July (yes, that includes the entire month of June).

You can call WDW-DINE and ask what the price is today. However, if your trip is in the future, there's no guarantee the price they give you will still be the exact price displayed when you get there.

I am sure Disney moved to price ranges on their website to avoid complaints that people read one price on the website, but were charged a different price upon arrival at the restaurant. Disney reserves the right to adjust menu offerings and prices at any time without notice. Online menus should be used as guidelines, not absolute reflections of what the prices and offerings will be when you arrive.

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I just looked at the Liberty Tree Tavern. It states the same price $15.00 - $35.99. BUT......, I also clicked on their Dinner MENU and it listed the food items for dinner along with the price of $29.99! So, who knows....I'll check it out tomorrow.

thanks for the heads up.

brunette

 

[brunette8706]

thanks op

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You're welcome...

 

[KellyNY]

Do they have a sign outside like gas stations.Todays buffet is xxxx a person? Gotta keep up on those daily changes in food prices!

Wonder what affects daily changes, probably stock market.

 

[TDC Nala]

$29.99 is between $15.99 and $35.99 so the price range is accurate.

Once you start looking at it as a price range, and not as two prices, then it makes sense what they're doing, but I know the price range is not a lot of help. You would have to look at the actual menu, and keep in mind that the price on that could possibly change.

 

[Tiger926]

How small of a fee?

Sorry, I don't know. We always bring our own stuff, as we drive. I don't have a photo of the recreation fees, so I'm not sure of the exact cost.

Wish I could remember. But since so many seem surprised by the fee, at the risk of being an apologist, I for one am glad they charge a fee. It keeps it pretty much empty of them. Trust me if they were free the lazy river would be stuffed full of them and it isn't that big.

I loved floating in it without one and not having 18 million kids with them in there.

You can't get an actual, infallibly accurate price until the day you get there.

You can find menus on unofficial sites but there is no guarantee they reflect the current price, or the prices you will find on a future trip.

At certain times of year (peak periods), yes, there are surcharges on buffet prices - the prices go up about $4 per adult and $2 per child during these periods. Disney used to announce the dates for this but they no longer do. They're usually about a week surrounding Easter, a week or so before Christmas through New Year's, and the period between Memorial Day and the 4th of July (yes, that includes the entire month of June). I don't remember if they also apply around Thanksgiving.

You can call WDW-DINE and ask what the price is today. However, if your trip is in the future, there's no guarantee the price they give you will still be the exact price displayed when you get there.

I am sure Disney moved to price ranges on their website to avoid complaints that people read one price on the website, but were charged a different price upon arrival at the restaurant. Disney reserves the right to adjust menu offerings and prices at any time without notice. Online menus should be used as guidelines, not absolute reflections of what the prices and offerings will be when you arrive.

Much good info - just a few things:

1. Seasonal pricing - This year, Disney changed the summer peak season to be first of June to Aug 15. So, a longer summer season than in year's past. We spend several weeks each July, so we get caught paying surcharges each year, as kids still love character meals.

2. Price ranges - There are a few buffets, 1900 Park Fare and Akershus, for sure, that are actually higer than the $35.99. I'm pretty sure they are $39.99 for dinner during peak season, or very close to it. We didn't do either in July, and we usually always do them, but when I called for pricing, I said no way! They are getting too expensive, especially since we pay cash in the summer peak season.

The prices for buffets during peak season, are getting out of hand, IMHO. As we've all been discussing, guests' threshold amounts are probably higher due to Free Dining. What about when that is over with? Cash guests will be left with buffets that more than likely top out at well over $40.00 or $45.00. And for DP guests, the DP will surely rise, as it has been each and every year, to overinflate the whole value of the plan. I can't imagine paying that, but many people will. We've done them all a million times, but there will surely be people who still pay that, and it won't really be an issue, as they have the Dining Plan.

Such an artificial system that Disney is creating with setting prices based on a dining plan, that works on a credit system, and one that gives out free food most of the year.

Tiger

 

[Donut23]

If I remember correctly (I stay at BCV a lot but don't go to Stormalong Bay all that much) you have to pay for an inner tube rental but not for noodles (if you can grab one). I am not sure they provide noodles now though.

I apologize for incorrect pool equipment language.