dream maker package plat

[jojomg]

I am thinking of getting the platinum dreammaker as it has 2 wishes that can be used as dining.We did the dining thing 5 yrs ago and had so much left at the end of the week, like 400 dollars. Alot of places didn't take it , rainforest cafe.i don't know if we didn't know how to use it.i want to use it just for the food.For 6 people it is 1900 dollars more than the dream maker package.Would we really spend 2000 dollars on food or is it a waste?? thanks for any feedback

 

[aring75]

I don't know. It sounds like an awful lot of money for food. Will you be staying for a full week? Are you accustomed to eating large meals at least twice a day? Will you be eating at mostly sit-down restaurants? I think you'd have to to get your money's worth.

Also, if you don't use your "wishes" for dining, can you use them for something else? Maybe if you can determine your family's eating habits and plan accordingly during the week.

 

[mom_rules]

Have you considered going with the DreamMaker Gold
You get 3 meals a days included in package (plus alot
of extras. There are very few restaurants excluded.

Is there anything in particular attracting you to the
Platinum pkg?

 

[kenpge72]

We will be using the plat. package in Aug. and it includes 3 meals a day, you don't need to use wishes. It also includes childcare and more. It is the same as the grand plan that was out in 2002. I am concerned about not all places accepting this plan. If anyone has a list of places that don't accept the meal plan that would be great. I would hate for any surprizes to happen after I make my PS and arrive.

 

[MadMadamMim]

Maybe they mean the silver package... it has the 2 wishes per person per day that can be used for meals - in order to get your $$$'s worth with the wishes (at least on the silver plan, I'm not sure if it's the same for the others) you need to decide if each person is going to be able to eat roughly $33 worth of food per wish (there are some places that require two wishes for the meal, so in that case, $66 per person for those meals)

JMHO

 

[TooBoyz4us]

I am also currently debating booking the silver plan /or not. It would mean an additional 1295.00 and that would be for 5 nights and not quite 6 full days.

We used this plan in Oct 2002, and we ate ALOT !!We used our wishes for lunch and dinner most days, with one character breakfast thrown in. You definetely ARE NOT getting your money's worth for a breakfast.
I admit, it was fun to order an appetizer, entree and dessert at every meal, but most of the time it was way too much food for us.

I am thinking of planning this trip on "the sly" as a surprise for DH and my kids.......and it sure would be easier to swing sneaking the money out to pay for the trip with it being 1295.00 less.

I was just doing some figuring, and even in generously allowing $50 per lunch meal and $80-100 for supper meals (for 4 people) I came up with 680.00.Thats HALF what the silver plan would cost us.

Hmmmmm.......

 

[dansyr]

We are doing the dreammaker gold in March. With our disney club discount it was roughly 1500 a person including flights for 6 nights 7 days. If you like to do the tours and make use of the recreation options I think the gold pkg is definitely worth it.

 

[mom_rules]

We've booked the Gold plan for May.

Mickey's Backyard BBQ
Victoria and Alberts
Swan and Dolphin
Downtown Disney Resorts
are some of the places not included

I'll check my notes-I know there are a few more
Dansyr-have you got you list handy?

 

[PrincessAurora]

I booked the Silver plan for my last trip and for my upcoming trip (2 wishes per day). I did the math and it IS cheaper per person but ONLY if you eat at upscale places.

I figured the cost of starter, entreee, dessert, soda and tip that we would pay at places like CA Grill, Citricos and Jiko to the Silver Plan of Starter, Soup/Salad, Entree, Dessert, Soda and Tip. Some of these meals can be $40-50 for the Entree alone! An average of $26-30 is not unreasonable JUST for the Entree.

So if you look at it that way, we would save hundreds per person. Now if you are eating cheaper or at middle cost places such as Rose & Crown or Le Cellier, it may not be worth it. Adding kids into the mix will also lower your average.

My advice is to go to Deb menu site. Click on the places you will eat at, figure out approximatly what people would eat, and what it would cost on both plans.

It IS a lot of food. The first time around we have lunch and dinner paid with wishes and were SOOOOO full they had to roll us on rides. Now most of the more expensive places are 2 wishes. I figure we will just eat a more sensible lunch to cut costs and graze at dinner. We still end up ahead.

Thanks!

 

[dansyr]

Here's the info for the gold plan


* * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Gold Plan requires a minimum 3 night stay
expandable to as many as 21 nights, and includes, per person participating on
the package, the following:

- Nightly accommodations at the participating WALT DISNEY WORLD resort of your
choice, subject to availability.

- Unlimited complimentary transportation throughout the WALT DISNEY WORLD 47
square mile Vacation Kingdom by air-conditioned motor coach, the monorail
system, ferryboats, motor launches, and from some areas - water taxis.

- Ultimate Park Hopper Pass and use of all attractions in the MAGIC KINGDOM
Park, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon,
Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest and Disney's Wide World of Sports
complex, from the day of arrival to and through your day of departure.

*** Special events which require a separate ticket are not included ***

>> The Ultimate Park Hopper Passes are valid only for the dates of the package
<<

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- Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Choice Feature

NOTE >> ALL guests in the room will receive the SAME feature from ONE of the
following options:

Choice of one feature (Coupon received at check-in):
>> One round of miniature golf per person
>> One Leave a Legacy Tile with two images per room
>> One Storytelling experience per room*

*Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Character Storytelling Experience at Epcot -
meet one of your favorite stars from our animated classics and hear their story
(reservations required - subject to availability). This event features a 10-
minute story told by a "themed storyteller" (not a Disney Character). After the
story is read, a Disney character from the story magically appears for 35
minutes for photos and autographs.

The Character Storytelling Experience takes place on the second floor of the
Imagination Pavilion at Epcot, and is offered five days per week, four shows per
day. Reservations are required and can be made through Disney Dining (walk-ups
are allowed space permitting).

(Please Note: The Choice Feature is only be available if Disney's Dream Maker
Package 2003 is purchased prior to arrival).

The Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Pin and Lanyard Set are given two sets per
room. The pin certificates are redeemable at Resort merchandise locations only,
including Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts; Walt Disney World Swan,
Walt Disney World Dolphin and Downtown Disney resort merchandise shops.

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The Gold Plan includes:

2003 Gold Plan Dining -

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner per person, per night (includes applicable
gratuities) available at over 120 table service, counter service, dinner shows
and Character dining restaurants located throughout the Walt Disney World
Resort.

Example: 5 nights = 5 Breakfast, 5 Lunch & 5 Dinners

Prior to ordering, advise your server or cashier that you are on the Gold Plan.
Children (3-9) MUST order from the Children's Menu (where available). Children
under age 3, who are not paying for the plan, will be charged by the respective
location if ordering a meal.

Includes all Restaurants and Dinner Shows on Disney property except:

Victoria & Albert's
The Chef's Domaine at Citricos
Mickey's Backyard Barbecue
WDW Swan & WDW Dolphin restaurants
Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels


Breakfast:
(1) Juice
(1) Breakfast Entree
(1) Hot Beverage
(1) Bakery Item
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage or Full Breakfast Buffet

Lunch:
(1) Appetizer
(1) Entree
(1) Dessert
(1) Coffee or Tea
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage or Full Lunch Buffet

Dinner:

(1) Appetizer Snack
(1) Soup or Salad
(1) Entree
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage
(1) Dessert
(1) Coffee or Tea
or Full Dinner Buffet

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2003 Gold Plan Recreation

Unlimited use of selected Recreation Activities including golf (no tee time
restriction), private golf lessons, guided fishing excursions, boat rental and
more. Details: Please refer guests to (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) WDW-GOLF

l Bicycles
l Cane Pole Fishing
l Children's & Guided Fishing Excursions
l Miniature Golf
l Golf (including greens fees, cart, range balls, golf shoes & rental clubs)
Tee Time Info - Guest must call (407) WDW-GOLF within 90 days
Free shuttle from Resorts to Golf Courses - Arrange with Resort Bell Services
Also available - 30-minute Private golf lessons by our PGA Professional
Staff:
l Horseback Trail Rides
l Pony Rides
l Hay Rides
l Health Clubs
l Parasailing, Wakeboarding & Water-Skiing
l Watercraft Rentals
l Tennis & 1C Daily Tennis Clinic (Private lessons not included)
Tennis equipment included as part of Lessons or Clinics. Other times, Guest
must provide their own equipment.

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2003 Gold Plan Theme Park Tours

Unlimited access to selected Theme Park Tours:

l Backstage Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (ages 16 and older)
1 Behind the Seeds at Epcot (all ages)
l Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains at Magic Kingdom Park
(ages 10 and older)
l Disney's Family Magic at Magic Kingdom Park (all ages)
l Disney's Keys to the Kingdom at Magic Kingdom Park (ages 16 and older)
l Gardens of the World at Epcot (ages 16 and older)
l Hidden Treasure of World Showcase at Epcot (ages 16 and older)
l The UnDISCOVERed Future World at Epcot (ages 16 or older)
l Welcome to the Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom Park (all ages)
l Wild by Design at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (ages 14 and older)

One Cirque du Soleil Admission: (During dark days, this component is replaced by
the guest's choice of a crystal figurine or a Wilderness Lodge Lincoln Log set.)

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2003 VIP Viewing of Fantasy in the Sky, Illuminations, and Mickey's Jammin'
Jungle Parade *** SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - Advance Reservations Required at
(407) WDW-TOUR within 45 days of arrival.

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Children's Activity Centers (managed by Walt Disney World)

* Ages 4-12 (Ages 4-10 at Disney's Contemporary Resort) and potty trained (no
pull-ups)
* Up to 120 day advance reservations accepted by calling 407-939-3463.

The centers include:

Cubs Den (Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort)
Harbor Club (Disney's BoardWalk Resort)
Mouseketeer Club (Disney's Contemporary Resort)
Mouseketeer Club (Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Never Land Club (Disney's Polynesian Resort)
Sandcastle Club (Disney's Beach Club Resort)
Simba's Cubhouse (Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)

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2003 Gold Plan Exclusions - (All Info Subject to Change!)
l Alcohol
l Arcades
l Baggage Handling
l Barber or Beauty Shops
l Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels
l Faxes
l Flowers
l Food & beverage from Disney Resort hotel recreation rental counters
l Guided Tours
l In-room Mini Bars
l Laundry or Valet Services
l Merchandise
l Merchandise shops (including Seashore Sweets & Gourmet Pantry)
l Mickey's Backyard Barbecue
l New Year's Eve Parties
l Outdoor food carts
l Personal Items
l Pirate Cruise
l Rental Cars
l Room Service and pizza delivery
l Shades of Green restaurants
l Souvenir Mugs
l Special Events
l Special Parties
l Specialty Cruises
l Telephone
l The Chef's Domaine at Citricos
l Theme Park Special Events
l Valet Parking
l Victoria & Albert's
l WDW Dolphin restaurants
l WDW Swan restaurants

 

[mom_rules]

Thanks again Dansyr.
You're awesome.

 

[dansyr]

No problem !!
Glad I could Help !

 

[padisneylover]

kenpge72
We are taking the Platinum Pkg in December this year and I have a note from Disney Guest Services since I was concerned about the same thing and the only exclusions that were listed for restruants are as follows:
Alcohol
food and beverage from Disney Resort hotel recreation rental counters
in room Mini Bars
Mickey's Backyard Barbecue
New Year's Eve Parties
Outdoor food courts
Shades of Green Restaurants
Souvenir Mugs
WWW Dolphin and Swan Restaurants
If you e-mail them they will send you a large list of all the inclusions and exclusions it has helped me in planning how to best use my package even before the CM calls me.kenpage72

 

[mom_rules]

padisneylover-would you have an email address?

 

[kenpge72]

I do another board member was kind enough to give it to me..
WDW.Guest.Communications@disney.com
also this is question off subject, but I have been driving myself crazy trying to figure out how to do it. How do you put the countdown timer in your sig.
thanks

 

[dansyr]

Go to the technical board. There is a thread there that will tell you how to do it.