Ever hear of this??

[amy1007]

We are currently at WDW and are on the dining plan. Tonight we dined at Raglan Road. Our server handed us the menu and began to tell us about the specials of the night. There is a sirloin steak on the menu, but the special of the night was a Rib Eye Steak. We informed our server that we were on the dining plan and began to place our order. I decided on the rib eye steak only to be told that it was excluded from the dining plan. If I wanted to order it, I would have to pay an additional $7.

We have done the dining plan several times . I have never been told that a certain entree was excluded. Do you guys know something that I don't know? Has anyone else ever had this problem?

We did have an excellent meal, by the way.

Thanks for your input.

 

[septbaby]

Restaurants on the DP always have the right to exclude items. CG for sure has several items that are not part of the DP, so if you ordered them you'd pay OOP, not just an upcharge. Keep in mind that specialty drinks are generally excluded from the DP, alcoholic or not.

 

[laurabelle]

I haven't heard of this particular limitation, but here is info from the sticky at the top of this board 2008 DDP FAQs:


Limitations/Exclusions/Observations
• Earl of Sandwich - fountain drink and cookie for dessert In 2007, was possible to get cake or bread pudding as dessert.
• Tangerine - limits your dessert Baklava only.
• The Lunching Pad - no dessert
• Teppanyaki - Lobster (when available) and sushi are not included in the Dining Plan. (These items are now listed separate from the entrees as "Specialties".) 2008 - Teppanyaki is now Teppan Edo. There is no lobster on the menu. The salad isn't included as part of the entree - can be ordered as an appetizer on DxDDP.
• Yakitori House - Only certain combinations permitted. For example, Tonosama Combination is not included.
• Pepper Market - Dessert options with CS only allowed from Tier 1
• Spoodles - A Dessert "Sampler" can be ordered, but only by two Dining Plan guests.
• Raglan Road - Dessert "Sampler" is excluded.
• Planet Hollywood - Aubriee reports that surf and turf is excluded.
• Wolfgang Puck Express - Two of the most expensive entrees (depending on the menu, this could be meatloaf, lasagna and/or tortellini) are not included in the Dining Plan.
• Wolfgang Puck Cafe - Sushi is considered an entree, not an appetizer.
• California Grill - Yoshi's Deluxe Sushi Platter is considered an entree. Aubriee reports that Snake in the Grass is excluded from the Dining Plan. Last year and this year, Snake in the Grass has been reported to be available as an entree, not an appetizer.
• Pastries at Boulangerie are not available on the Dining Plan for snack credits. In 2008, posters have reported being able to use snack credits for pastries.
Of course, "add-ons" are never included, nor are items intended for more than a single diner. In some cases two diners may be able to order an item-for-two. Also, both Whispering Canyon and Le Cellier might have surcharges for the more expensive child meals. Ask before you order.