New Dining Plans

[ajtux]

I was making our reservations for March and was told that the Dining Plan has morphed into 2 plans. The Basic, which now doesn't include gratuities and the Deluxe, which has 3 table service meals per day plus one snack, also tips are on you. The basic has been reduced by $2 and the Deluxe will cost $69. I am waiting on them to send me the complete info package, as I cannot find it anywhere online. Has anyone else heard about this? We are DVC members.

Alan

 

[EUROPACL]

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1545287

 

[ajtux]

Somewhat, but I don't see the part in the Deluxe plan for 3 table service meals. Did I miss it? I am not going on the Magic Your Way option. We have DVC rooms. So we are buying the plan separate.

 

[EUROPACL]

Here you go.

Deluxe Dining Plan 2008

The Disney Dining Plan is an available add-on option to the Magic Your Way Vacation Package. The additional cost is $69.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $19.99 per night for children (ages 3-9).

This package includes;


Accommodations at a Disney Resort

Magic Your Way Base Ticket

Official Walt Disney World Travel Company Luggage Tag


Disney Deluxe Dining Plan

Choose from many participating Disney restaurants. For each night of your package stay you can enjoy;



Includes Three Meals (ANY combination of Quick Service or Table Service)


Two Snacks per person/ per night

One Resort refillable drink mug per person/ per package.
Table Service Meal
Full buffet & non-alcoholic beverage
OR
Appetizer, entree, non-alcoholic beverage & dessert (except at breakfast)

Quick Service Meal
Combo meal
OR
Entree, One dessert (Lunch or Dinner)
or one juice (Breakfast)
One single serving non-alcoholic beverage

Snacks
Choose from:
- Frozen ice-cream novelty, popsicle or fruit bar
- Box of popcorn
- Single serving grab bag of Frito-Lay's chips
- One 20oz bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or water
- Single piece whole fruit
- Medium fountain soft drink or apple juice

Resort Refillable Drink Mug
1 per person, per package.


Snacks can be redeemed at quick service or snack cart locations only.


Children 3-9 must choose from the child's menu if available.



Disney Vacation Club Members can also add the Disney Dining Plan to their reservation when staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort at Walt Disney World (this excludes Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney's Vero Beach Resort). Members must book the Dining Plan in advance of arrival and it must be purchased for the entire travel party (ages 3 and over) for the entire length of stay. Disney Vacation Club Members can call Member Services to add the plan to their reservation.

All unused meals expire at midnight on your package reservation check out date.



Applicable gratuity charge not included.



Dessert features are available at lunch and dinner only. One juice is included during breakfast.



Meal plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and entire party (example: 5 night stay includes 5 days of meals).



1 Table-Service meal may be exchanged for 1 Character Dining Experience* (Cinderella’s Royal Table will require 2 Table-service meals).



2 Table-Service meals may be exchanged for one of the following: 1 Signature Dining Experience at one of our finest restaurants, 1 Disney Dinner Show (category 2 or 3 seating) or 1 Private Dining meal. Meal entitlements for children, ages 3-9, are not transferable to adult guests in the party, age 10 and older.

Everyone in the room must be on the same package plan and ticket options. All passes must be used within 14 days of first use, unless the "No Expiration" option is purchased. Disney Dining Plan is based on the length of your package stay at your Disney Resort Hotel. The owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort shall not be responsible for the non-utilization of package components due to refurbishing, capacity, inclement weather, or any circumstance beyond their control.

Disney Dining Plan may not be sold separately, transferred, refunded or redeemed for cash in whole or in part. Theme Park admission is required for some dining locations. Priority Seating may be required at some participating restaurants. Operating hours, menus, entertainment, Characters, participating locations, components and terms are subject to change without notice.

 

[ajtux]

That's it! That is what I was looking for. I have to think about whether this is a good choice for us...I eat, A LOT...she eats like a bird We left some snacks on the table last year.

Thank you for your help, it is much appreciated!

Alan

 

[cindalu]

Hi,
Am I right in assuming that the price has gone up significantly and now it does not include gratuities and it includes the same things.

Am I right.


TIA


Lucinda

 

[EUROPACL]

Hi,
Am I right in assuming that the price has gone up significantly and now it does not include gratuities and it includes the same things.

Am I right.

I haven't crunched any numbers but on the surface the DDP seems like a pretty big money maker for Disney. You pay in advance for meals reguardless if you eat them or not. "Most" people aren't really up for planning out 3 meals a day and a snack months in advance to take full advantage. So I'm sure that quite a few people end up eating places they just happen across and don't have a huge line, or skip a meal here and there. Also remember that the money is no longer in your bank account but Disney's. People have noted before that the choices have really gone downhill over the past couple of years.

Then again that is the current Disney it is nearly impossible to just show up at Disney and have a good time it takes quite a bit of planning just keep from standing in line after line.

 

[cindalu]

I have used this in the past in fact I used this in July and thought it was a great deal but they raised the price I am not longer sure.

Any advice


Lucinda

 

[EUROPACL]

You guys might have more luck and information over at the DDP board.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=116

If there is one thing that I know its Disney's history of benevolence when it comes to money. I'm sure they are on the losing end of this deal.

 

[drakester]

I have to say what really sold me on this plan in the past was that gratuity was included. Now that it is not, I just don't see how this will be benifical to my family. We really aren't big eaters. We're going to pay our way this year. We're going to eat what we want and where ever we want. I'm going to keep all the recipts and see how we do.