Magic Kingdom to begin test on Disney Dine on the Go

[kittyab]

Bush Gardens does this. We always take advantage of that when go there.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

My guess is they hope 5% of the people who purchase get distracted and never use both meals.

MG

 

[kittyab]

quick math tells me it cuts it pretty even, no discount at all, we don't order drinks just water so we will not use this

We bring brita water bottles with us. We are big water drinkers. Its a must in the heat.

 

[mikedoyleblogger]

We bring brita water bottles with us. We are big water drinkers. Its a must in the heat.

That's a great strategy. We just carry around empty soda bottles to the parks to fill up with water from the water fountains. I don't mind Orlando water, but Brita bottles would still make that water a lot more palatable though!

 

[JJsmama]

All this offer is doing for me is making me realized how expensive Disney has gotten. I would not have thought i spent $29 for two qs meals for one person (without dessert!) and Here is Disney telling me that $29 is a good deal -- which just makes me wonder how much I am actually spending because we do at least one TS/ day.

Seeing this deal in writing just actually made me less excited about my trip and I am wondering if it has all gotten out of control....

 

[crazymomof4]

I got excited this morning when my DH started reading the headline and I heard the word "affordable" and the time frame includes our upcoming visit.
The price is the deal-breaker. When DH read the price my response was, "That's not a deal" This will appeal to some who really aren't "Disney-savy", I guess. Personally, I prefer water to soda or other sweet drinks (its not just about saving money) and my DD16 and I will be splitting QS meals bc neither of us are huge eaters (as far as volume). Also, one of our MK days includes a BOG lunch ADR.
I feel like this would kind of "force" you to choose a meal that would be of the most expensive menu options just so you can make the plan worth the cost. After 3 trips using Free Dining, for this trip I'd rather be flexible with my dining. If I want to have a fruit and Nutella waffle from Sleepy Hollow as my lunch then so be it! LOL
So, going to pass on this.

 

[crazymomof4]

I don't think this is for most people on this board who plan ahead. However, to the casual 1-day guest who hasn't planned their day as carefully, it's a suggestive sell that tries to get them to do some planning when they buy their ticket.

Exactly! Those that never even took a peak at the MK menus before their visit (they exist!) will be fooled into thinking that this will save them money.

 

[prestoncaldwell]

I'd trust my DGD. SHe has had access to a credit card since she was 13, and now is linked to her father's. She would never use it in a way that was not approved by her parents.

And that is my point. If you trust a teen to manage themselves alone, you can trust them with a gift card (or credit card) to buy lunch as instructed. My only point in this whole line of reasoning is that I don't think controlling where independent teens eat in the parks is a valid reason for this dud of a dining "deal".

 

[prestoncaldwell]

I got excited this morning when my DH started reading the headline and I heard the word "affordable" and the time frame includes our upcoming visit.
The price is the deal-breaker. When DH read the price my response was, "That's not a deal" This will appeal to some who really aren't "Disney-savy", I guess. Personally, I prefer water to soda or other sweet drinks (its not just about saving money) and my DD16 and I will be splitting QS meals bc neither of us are huge eaters (as far as volume). Also, one of our MK days includes a BOG lunch ADR.
I feel like this would kind of "force" you to choose a meal that would be of the most expensive menu options just so you can make the plan worth the cost. After 3 trips using Free Dining, for this trip I'd rather be flexible with my dining. If I want to have a fruit and Nutella waffle from Sleepy Hollow as my lunch then so be it! LOL
So, going to pass on this.

Hah, your comment about forcing reminds me of the one time I bought the dining package at Universal Hollywood. I spent the entire day eating and eating and eating to justify the cost of the package. That was the last dining deal I've taken.

Anyway, at both WDW and DLR, we like to get out of the parks midday, find a nice chain restaurant to eat a big lunch, then head back to the parks after a nap (and the crowds have subsided). We find that with a big late lunch, we have no need for dinner, and I;m not attracted to the expense of table service or the lines of CS.

 

[kittyab]

That's a great strategy. We just carry around empty soda bottles to the parks to fill up with water from the water fountains. I don't mind Orlando water, but Brita bottles would still make that water a lot more palatable though!

We brought water bottle insulated carriers too. That way we can be hands free and have cold water handy. We just fill up at QS. We dont do this to save money, I find excessive pop drinking is really unhealthy and a bad idea when it is really hot.

 

[JJsmama]

We brought water bottle insulated carriers too. That way we can be hands free and have cold water handy. We just fill up at QS. We dont do this to save money, I find excessive pop drinking is really unhealthy and a bad idea when it is really hot.

what are these insulated carriers of which you speak and how do they keep you hands free?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

If it "appears" to be reasonable, it locks in folks to longer hours in the park,

1) But, the major advantage is for Disney.
2) If you note the hours, this makes non-DDP people eat during hours when the eateries are less crowded.
3) Let's face it, Disney does nothing for the guests unless it highly benefits Disney.

 

[Elizakapeka]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

My guess is they hope 5% of the people who purchase get distracted and never use both meals.

 

[IrishNYC]

what are these insulated carriers of which you speak and how do they keep you hands free?

Look on Amazon for neoprene or insulated water bottle carriers. They have a strap so you can carry them cross body.

 

[HopperFan]

1) But, the major advantage is for Disney.
2) If you note the hours, this makes non-DDP people eat during hours when the eateries are less crowded.
3) Let's face it, Disney does nothing for the guests unless it highly benefits Disney.

The entire advantage is for Disney.
I can see no advantage for the purchaser.

 

[sharonabe]

what are these insulated carriers of which you speak and how do they keep you hands free?

Perhaps something like this and then attach a carabiner to hook to a belt loop or purse strap. I've also seen some with an over-the-head strap.

https://www.amazon.com/Assortment-P...815613&sr=8-3&keywords=water+bottle+insulator

 

[scrapquitler]

1) But, the major advantage is for Disney.
2) If you note the hours, this makes non-DDP people eat during hours when the eateries are less crowded.
3) Let's face it, Disney does nothing for the guests unless it highly benefits Disney.

What's your reasoning for saying that? I don't see that at all in the 'rules':

• One lunch quick-service meal* that includes one (1) entrée and one (1) non-alcoholic single-serving beverage (may be used only until 4 p.m.)

• One dinner quick-service meal* that includes one (1) entrée and one (1) non-alcoholic single-serving beverage (may be used from 4 p.m. until close)

It only restricts lunch to before 4pm, and dinner to after 4pm.

 

[Nancyg56]

What's your reasoning for saying that? I don't see that at all in the 'rules':

• One lunch quick-service meal* that includes one (1) entrée and one (1) non-alcoholic single-serving beverage (may be used only until 4 p.m.)

• One dinner quick-service meal* that includes one (1) entrée and one (1) non-alcoholic single-serving beverage (may be used from 4 p.m. until close)

It only restricts lunch to before 4pm, and dinner to after 4pm.

But the verbiage is troublesome to me. RIght now the prices are the same for before 4 and after 4. Will the QS restaurants now start having a lunch menu and a dinner menu?

 

[Dugette]

Sorry if I missed this while scanning past the discussion of parenting strategies, but does anybody know if you have to get this for everyone in your party? Or could I just get it for my 4 year old DD? It will only be the two of us and we could probably happily share kids meals.

 

[supersnoop]

But the verbiage is troublesome to me. RIght now the prices are the same for before 4 and after 4. Will the QS restaurants now start having a lunch menu and a dinner menu?

No, the time restriction just effectively prevents you from buying one meal plan and splitting it with someone to use at the same time. One of the goals, it seems, is to keep you in the park longer.