New PS rules for Princess meals, dinner shows and Fantasmic dinner package

[jel0511]

I just read this on another Disney site. It was posted by a TA, so I'm guess ing it's good information. This policy goes into effect on 8/29/04.

Apparently, starting on 8/29, when you make a PS for any of the princess meals, dinner shows, or Fantasmic package, full payment will be expected with a 48 hour window to cancel to get your money back.

 

[ssatterly]

But what if you are on the sliver plan or gold plan and it can or is included?

 

[Misty89]

when will we know if this is true?

 

[zulaya]

OK, whoever calls for Cindy's this week, ask your CM and post here.

I understand about Silver and Gold plan, but they typically ask if you are on one of those plans when you book the PS, so I don't think you need to worry if you are on that plan.

Personally, I think the wording is bad. It probably doesn't mean you have 48 hours from booking the PS to cancel. It's probably supposed to be you have 48 hours before the actual PS to cancel.

That being said, since we already have to put down a deposit, I"d much rather just pay for it all up front anyway. Then when I get there, I only have to eat! I don't have to worry about how much do I pay after my deposit.

I'll be watching this unfold. Hopefully we get the scoop here soon.

 

[momxx5]

I think this is a wonderful idea. Since these events seem to be very hard to get, this will cut down of the number of people "double booking".

I agree that the policy for refunds will probably be 48hrs before PS for full refund. This will open up a few PS days before and hopefully some lucky people will get those.

It will make the meal easier knowing that is has already been paid for. At the PSB breakfast this summer, little DD was so excited once the meal was over I almost forgot to pay . Thankfully DS was able to take her outside while I paid the bill. By prepaying we will not have to worry about this. I wonder how the tip will be incorporated or if people will forget to tip because they have prepaid. Very interesting.

 

[fun & fancy free]

My family went last May and we booked Princess Storytellers breakfast at Epcot and was asked for my charge card # and was told this was the policy then. It was charged to my card when I made the reservation. I asked then if this was something new. The CM explained that may people would make several ressies or just one and not show. This left open spots after people had been denied. I makes sense for those things in high demand . I didn't have a problem with this because I knew we were showing up. Besides It turned out that this was one meal that was paid in advance.

 

[Misty89]

what are considered princess and dinner shows?

CP? crt? chef mickeys? ohannas?


thanks......i need to know how much $$ i need to have in my checking account next week when i start calling for PS.
also...how should i be totalling this up? price, tax + tip ...
this kinda of throws me for a loop....but glad i was forewarned,

thanks....

 

[jel0511]

There is no further information that what I posted. But my best guess would be that if this is true, the following events would require full prepayment.

Cinderella's Royal Table
Princess Storybook Breakfast
Cinderella Dinner at 1900 Park Fare
Hoop Dee Doo Review
Luau at Poly
All Fantasmic Dinner packages

 

[zulaya]

Princess Meals would be Cinderella's Royal Table for Breakfast and Princess Storybook Breakfast.

Dinner Shows would be Hoop Dee Doo, Mickey's Backyard BBQ and Spirit of Aloha.

Fantasmic Dinner Packages are those restaurants that participate in that. I think it's most of the sitdowns at MGM.

With regard to total...I don't know if they are wanting just meal and tax or meal, tax and tip.

Maybe you should just call this week and ask what you have to pay for before you call to make your PS.

 

[missypie]

Makes sense EXCEPT for the Fantasmic Dinner package. It is hard to know 48 hours in advance that it is going to be pouring down rain and they'll cancel Fantasmic. I guess you just have to show up in the rain and eat your meal, knowing that you won't benefit from the "fantasmic" end of the deal.

 

[zulaya]

bumping to see if the afternoon/evening crowd knows anything more.

 

[angel's momma]

Wondering about vouchers under this new policy.......

 

[zulaya]

Originally posted by angel's momma
Wondering about vouchers under this new policy.......

Yeah...will they refund you if you use a voucher? Or decide not to accept vouchers for these meals?

 

[zulaya]

There's a thread on the Passporter Boards about this new policy. Apparently some CMs are telling people about it.

No details on vouchers or anything yet.

 

[ErinInCT]

I booked CRT & PSB 90 days out (so about 60 days ago) & they were already doing the credit card/48 hr thing. They said you have to cancel 48 hrs B4 your ps, not 48 hrs after making the ressie so they recommended that if I was not happy with my time (which I wasn't happy with CRT) I can probably call 48 hrs in advance & get a new time as some people will undoubtably cancel. I am trying to remember if you are a no show, if you lose the whole amount or what. I think I was in such euphoria at getting my ps's that I did not pay good attention to the cancellation policy b/c I had NO intention of cancelling!

 

[disney4us2002]

That's all well and good for those making PS's for 8/29 and later but the dinner shows can be booked two years in advance. I made our Christmas week luau PS way back in February and haven't been charged to date. Should I expect to have my cc guarantee actually charged sometime after 8/29?

Here's another question: suppose you make a PS for Hoop Dee Doo for Mother's day 2006 on 8/30, you will be required to pre-pay for this meal at 2004's cost. What happens when the prices go up before your PS? I guess your price is locked in?

 

[zulaya]

Interesting thoughts disney4us. I wonder too if they will lock your price in or tell you to pay the difference in 2 years. Something to call and ask about before you make that PS.

I can't imagine that on a regular basis they have trouble with people booking and cancelling at the dinner shows as much as they do the Princess meals. Maybe on certain holidays, but everyday?

I guess we'll have to see what the whole thing is about next week.

 

[Cailin'sMom]

I booked HDDR back in May for our December trip. She took my CC# and told me that I had to cancel 48 hrs prior to my PS or that the full charge would be billed to my credit card. I told her that I would be using Silver Plan wishes and she told me that it would be no problem. She said that they would take the wishes rather than charge my CC. Also, she said that my card would only be charged in the event that I was a no show.

I don't know how this new policy will affect that. We'll just have to see.

 

[eblondie]

For CRT you are charged only a deposit at the moment $10 per adult and $5 per child. For fantasmic meal package you are also charged a deposit of $10 per adult. At the moment you are not charged full payment...only a deposit..I guess this is changing.
Oh and yes if you dont cancel early enough then the whole amount is charged.

 

[zulaya]

I think most of us were aware of the deposit as this has been the case for a couple years now.

It does seem that full payment is required beginning with PS made on Sunday.