New Dining Rules

[wdwcrazee]

Hello, it's been a long time since I've posted here, but reading this news, I just couldn't let this one pass me by.

Does Disney always make out better on the pkg deals? Those of us who own AP's and DVC members are showing loyalty to Disney and spending more money in the long run, aren't we? Since we're ultimately spending more time there than the majority of guests (not all, however) who are buying into the packages and not returning again for several years.

This is really a let down, and I was just wondering if this has anything to do with Disney not offering any AP resort discounts for the month of Sept. I sure hope not.

 

[BCV23]

smfnj...maybe we could start an "end Extra Magic Hour" movement!

Do you think we would have any luck?

 

[smfnj]

BCV23, how about an extra 4 Hours of Magic at each park, every day??

 

[mcr5298]

It's funny, if I didn't have a trip coming up in October, this change would not have bothered me at all. Luckily I was able to get the one PS that I wanted....CRT for 10/22 at 8:25 am for a party of 13!!! So this change only affects the people who have a trip coming up in the next couple of months. Honestly, I think that it is great that we can now book 90 days out. It will put me in the Disney mood for a trip that is still a few months away. I hope that everyone is able to get the reservations that they want! Good luck!

 

[BCV23]

Originally posted by smfnj
BCV23, how about an extra 4 Hours of Magic at each park, every day??

LOL...the very idea exhausts me!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Oh thank GOD....that I read the entire thread before responding. I was about to FLIP out about not being able to get CRT PS's because we didn't book a pkg (I'm an AP holder plus we are doing the "bounce back" special for our resort). We've never been and I'm SOOOOOO hoping I get a PS for our trip.
I can't really remember when (it's marked on my calendar somewhere though LOL) I was planning on doing that- can't remember how far out it was before (90days? 60? 120?) but I guess it is easier to remember 90 days for almost all PSs now.

*phew* So glad they decided against that.
However.... not holding my breath. This means I'll need to start trying to get CRT PS's August 30th..... 90 days before... and they could change their minds again by then.

 

[parrothead5]

why dont we all send emails to all the big shots, who's emails were listed in an earlier post!
I agree that this is a slap in the face to all the disney fans that return year after year...

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by parrothead5
why dont we all send emails to all the big shots, who's emails were listed in an earlier post!
I agree that this is a slap in the face to all the disney fans that return year after year...

When the scoop came out about the policy change to 180 for package guests and 90 days for non-package guests we all did email and call Disney with our complains so over this past weekend Disney said they will NOT be implementing that 'new' policy but would go to a blanket policy of 90 days for everyone for most restaurants starting August 4. Disney did listen!

 

[Maridw]

I too was concerned about the "supposed" new policy. So I emailed WDW and the response I got was the same as Scott's new update. All restaurants unless specified will be able to be booked 90 days out. That is actually a plus for me, as I will be booking LTT for Thanksgiving and would not have been able to book until the end of September. Now with the new policy of 90 days out, I can book at the end of August.

I am glad they got things straightened out. The old policy wasn't that confusing, but the new one was unfair to some people.

I will be on the phone first thing in the morning of the 28th to book my PS for LTT.

 

[Mike J]

I was able to book Thanksgiving dinner today. The agent told me that Thanksgiving is available to be booked right now. Chef Mickey's sold out for party of 5 so I ended up with Yacht Club galley.

Mike

 

[beattyfamily]

Originally posted by Mike J
I was able to book Thanksgiving dinner today. The agent told me that Thanksgiving is available to be booked right now. Chef Mickey's sold out for party of 5 so I ended up with Yacht Club galley.

Mike

That's really odd...since the new policy is 90 days??

I would think it was possible up until August 3rd for anything that was 120 days out but as of August 4th it should be 90 days so nothing past November 4th should be bookable yet??

I'm so confused?