New Tony's experience starts booking tomorrow

[TheRustyScupper]

this just goes in line with all the new upcharges.

The person implementing these charges is a member (in good standing) of the P.T.Barnum Society,

 

[Lisa F]

I think these "packages" are a perk for people on the DDP... on one hand all people talk about is how the DDP is not a good value. Disney adds some value in at no additional cost to the plan and people talk about how they are trying to charge for things that they shouldn't. Right now there are a bunch of things that are a good value on the DDP and they come with some perks like priority seating - F! packages and AK nighttime packages and now this package... all for the same 1TS (though we will see how long that lasts). I don't see what is wrong for providing an incentive to eat at a restaurant that is perpetually under filled (of course maybe making the food good might help too). No one is forcing anyone to pay to see MSEP or forcing anyone to eat at Tony's or forcing anyone to upgrade to the package. As a very infrequent visitor now (every 2+ years) I appreciate the opportunity to inject a little more magic into my visit for not a ton of money and will book the F! package, RoL package (if it becomes a thing) and CP package all under DxDDP. I will not be at MK during the day on any MSEP nights and have no desire to eat at Tony's so I will leave this one alone and take my chances with staking out a spot for the parade in advance.

 

[Momof2Singers]

Yeah yeah. Everyone wants to dis Tony's but I LOVE Tony's! We eat there every trip! If they make this a hard place to get in to I'm gonna be mad. Luckily there might be enough of you that hate it. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I agree with everything you said, I do not like Tony's, but so what, there are places others don't like and we love, we all just have our favorites and when others don't, we have a better chance of getting our ADR's. It's just the craziness of all the "extra" costs for a better view that gets me. If people would stop paying this, Disney would stop continiously offering them. For us, paying more is a waste and senseless, for others dropping $280 for 4 for a view and a dessert, etc means nothing.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I actually am a freak that enjoys Tony's but what concerns me most about these extras is being charged twice. How far are we from a dining package and a 'free FP+ for 7DMT ' ? You know something that you would expect is covered by your ticket the ability or hope that at some point during your delightful vacation you may get to ride the attractions. The ticket price may soon open the door or spin the Mickey head. The attractions are extra...

 

[MouseEars4Ever]

I just made a reservation for this event and my email confirmation said this restaurant does not participate in the Disney Dining Plan. Yet the blog post stated that 1 table-service entitlement on the DDP could be used for it. When I called an spoke with a Cast Member, after much searching, she stated that the DDP will be accepted for this reservation. Has anyone received the same information? I won't be happy if we get there and- surprise!- they don't take the DDP.

 

[Disneylover99]

I just made a reservation for this event and my email confirmation said this restaurant does not participate in the Disney Dining Plan. Yet the blog post stated that 1 table-service entitlement on the DDP could be used for it. When I called an spoke with a Cast Member, after much searching, she stated that the DDP will be accepted for this reservation. Has anyone received the same information? I won't be happy if we get there and- surprise!- they don't take the DDP.

I think you'll be fine. My confirmation for the Tusker House Jungle book package also says that this restaurant does not participate in the ddp. But the website indicates it does.

 

[Princess Mulan]

I just read the fine print that it comes with an "I Ate at Tony's and Lived" t-shirt. Now I'm really conflicted...

 

[k8Davies]

I've never been to Tony's but now half tempted to go, to see how bad the food really is...

Although for the price I might just keep on wondering lol

 

[Happyinwonerland]

I've never had trouble getting a spot for MSEP. Why would I pay a premium?

 

[GillianP1301]

I've eaten at Tony's once and it was a good experience. The food isn't wow great, but it was good and we had really good service. I would go back again. As for this package, I like having the chance to not have to fight crowds for fireworks and parades and since I'm on the DxDP anyway, it's well worth the credit. Unfortunately, I don't have a day where I am at MK for lunch and open to be there that same evening, so it's not going to work out for me this time, but if I were I would book it.

 

[MouseEars4Ever]

I think you'll be fine. My confirmation for the Tusker House Jungle book package also says that this restaurant does not participate in the ddp. But the website indicates it does.

Thanks! I'm not a fan of having dining credits left at the end of our trip! I love that this is an added perk at no extra charge if you have the DDP!

 

[wilkeliza]

I actually am a freak that enjoys Tony's but what concerns me most about these extras is being charged twice. How far are we from a dining package and a 'free FP+ for 7DMT ' ? You know something that you would expect is covered by your ticket the ability or hope that at some point during your delightful vacation you may get to ride the attractions. The ticket price may soon open the door or spin the Mickey head. The attractions are extra...

Premium viewing areas don't really keep others from ever seeing the parade though so I don't find this slippery slope argumenet to be valid. You can still see it with great view in the Hub, all down main street, and in frontierland. It isn't like they are making the entire curb line premium.

 

[goofyintoronto]

The main problem with this package is that you have to eat at Tony's. I'd rather pay $45/person to NOT eat at Tony's.

SAME HERE!!

I'd rather run with the bulls and take my chances for a parade spot than pay extra money to eat at Tony's. I don't care how good the spot for MSEP is!

Yup, me too!

TONY's did it once, and only once, that was enough..Disney quit trying to make money on every thing, you are totally taking away from the "Magic" you try so hard to sell.

No kidding! They're coming up with ridiculous ways to make money. One example is that MK package for $69 that allows you to have breakfast plus ride 3 rides. For $69? You cant be serious!!!

I just read the fine print that it comes with an "I Ate at Tony's and Lived" t-shirt. Now I'm really conflicted...

I want that shirt! I ate there once and it was awful, but I survived!

 

[Disneylover99]

I think these "packages" are a perk for people on the DDP... on one hand all people talk about is how the DDP is not a good value. Disney adds some value in at no additional cost to the plan and people talk about how they are trying to charge for things that they shouldn't. Right now there are a bunch of things that are a good value on the DDP and they come with some perks like priority seating - F! packages and AK nighttime packages and now this package... all for the same 1TS (though we will see how long that lasts). I don't see what is wrong for providing an incentive to eat at a restaurant that is perpetually under filled (of course maybe making the food good might help too). No one is forcing anyone to pay to see MSEP or forcing anyone to eat at Tony's or forcing anyone to upgrade to the package. As a very infrequent visitor now (every 2+ years) I appreciate the opportunity to inject a little more magic into my visit for not a ton of money and will book the F! package, RoL package (if it becomes a thing) and CP package all under DxDDP. I will not be at MK during the day on any MSEP nights and have no desire to eat at Tony's so I will leave this one alone and take my chances with staking out a spot for the parade in advance.

I agree. Tony's has never been on my radar, but with the addition of the appetizer and if you're on the ddp, it might be worth it.

 

[cheerupem0kidx0x]

Disney certainly comes up with creative ways to charge multiple times for the same things, I will give them that. How many times do we have to pay to see a parade and fireworks? It would be funny if it were not so ridiculous.

No thanks, Disney. I don't need to feel "special" and "exclusive". I can watch a parade from the curb. I'm old school like that.

Unless...the next step is charging a premium for curb space. They could tier it. Tier One ($67.00 adults, $57 children 3-9) would be with your keister on the curb, feet on actual street. Tier Two, ($63.00 adults, $53.00 children 3-9) knees in the back of head of person on the curb, dropping pop corn on them. Tier Three ($57.00 adults, $47.00 children 3-9) behind Tier Two, but with the option of shoving children between Tier One and Tier Two guests (fastpass+ required in addition to Tier Three ticket). Bookings may be obtained 180 days in advance, and good luck with that, because oddly, it is never available (but the same people will have them that go to Be Our Guest every year).

Disney, mark my words: you are taking things too far, and some day you may need all that goodwill you are busy burning up. Just sayin'.

LOL that is great haha I could totally see that in the future

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Premium viewing areas don't really keep others from ever seeing the parade though so I don't find this slippery slope argumenet to be valid. You can still see it with great view in the Hub, all down main street, and in frontierland. It isn't like they are making the entire curb line premium.

I really hope not! I enjoy this parade but then I enjoy Tony's I hope they do a dinner deal also.

 

[Minnesota!]

I love Disney, I really do. But, this makes me shake my head and my shoulders shrug a bit. Kinda like when my kids do something that disappoints me. Just...blah. I expected better out of you, Disney. Tired of all the minor disappointments.

 

[Jake&IzzyLand]

I might do this. We are never ones to stake out a place ahead of time, but we have little ones so it's tough for us. We either catch them if we can or if not enjoy the shorter ride lines during the show. But to me this cuts out the middle man seeing how you have to eat dinner anyway.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I also can't believe that of all the pictures Disney could use on the blog post, they picked THAT one.

Seriously unappetizing. Those meatballs look like something my cat made.

 

[RyannB]

We've only eaten at Tony's once before, 6 years ago, but everyone in our party of 8 liked it just fine. Best meal of the trip? No. But not bad at all.

The kids have been asking to go back since, and it hadn't worked out schedule-wise, but it does this next trip, so we had a dinner booked there. I just switched it to this package.

We are on DDP, so we'll get an appetizer and parade spot that we weren't entitled to before, so for us, it works.