I'm going in December and I want to do 3 Candlelight Processional dinner packages; so, we can get an appetizer with that package, as well. Also, I'll do the same for Fantasmic package to get the appetizer.
If it's a package, I can't see the appetizer not being included with the plan. The package dictates you get an appetizer; so, Disney can't take it away just because you are on the basic plan. Now, Disney can say no package on their basic dining plan, if they want to get technical on this issue.
I was on the fence about any dining plan, but this actually got me convinced to do the basic plan. Now, I'll have to do more homework and call many dining CMs to see if I can get a consistent answer on this one.
Is there anyone out there who has done Fantasmic package over the last few weeks. I can't see how Disney can change this mid stream in this year, but Disney is Disney. I think we may have a loophole this year. Whether Disney continues dinner packages with the basic plan next year is another issue.
Good luck to all who try for it.