Premium Plan?

[aubriee]

I'm thinking about doing a solo trip next May. I'd like to make the trip different though. I usually do alot of TS meals (which I enjoy). I was thinking about trying to do a whole week of trying out CS meals though. If I did, I would go with the new CS DDP. However, I've seen a few comments here and there about the Premium Plan. What is it exactly and how much does it cost? It supposedly includes three meals a day, but does it differentiate between a regular TS and a Signature restaurant, like the regular DDPs. Also is there a limit to the recreational activities (or could you go on a couple of tours a day and maybe see the Cirque de Soleil show twice, if you wanted)? Could I use the ski raycers everyday if I wanted and would I have a time limit on them? It wouldn't leave much time for park time, I know, but it sounds like it might be a fun vacation. I've done the regular DDP multiple times and have also done the DxDDP. I am just curious if the Premium Plan would be worth it for a solo traveler or if I should give the CS DDP a try, in order to try some CS I've never tried. According to the WDW site, the difference between the two would be about $1000.00, but it doesn't really say exactly how much each plan is and I can't tell if the Signature restaurants take two credits with the Premium plan or if all restaurants are just lumped together.

 

[Hootch]

I have seen:

http://www.mousesavers.com/mywpremium2008.html

The Premium Package includes:

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Accommodations at a Disney resort
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Magic Your Way Base Ticket - can be upgraded with the Park Hopper option, Water Park Fun & More option and/or No Expiration option at an additional cost.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus two snacks*, per person, per night at more than 100 Walt Disney World restaurants (includes tax but not gratuities, unless otherwise noted)
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One resort refillable mug per person, per package
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Unlimited selected recreation, including Golf (lessons, greens fees, rental clubs, cart, balls & shoes included), Miniature Golf, Water Sports, Guided Fishing Excursions, Cane Pole Fishing, Horseback Trail Rides, Pony Rides, Carriage Rides, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Bike Rental and Watercraft Rental. Some restrictions may apply and advance reservations may be required.
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One admission per person to Cirque du Soliel La Nouba
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Unlimited use of Disney Children's Activity Centers (potty trained kids ages 4 -12)
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Unlimited admission to selected theme park tours
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Preferred fireworks viewing areas for Wishes at Magic Kingdom and IllumiNations at Epcot. (One viewing per Theme Park. Advance reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance and voucher is required.)
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Disney's PhotoPass - Vacation memories captured by a professional photographer. Receive a voucher valid for one 5" x 7" print per package. You or your travel agent must book the package online to qualify for this feature.
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Planet Hollywood - a $15 Certificate valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages and a souvenir merchandise keepsake at Planet Hollywood. VIP Preferred Seating is available from 11 am through 6 pm. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. (One certificate per room and one keepsake voucher per room.)
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How-to Guide - available only to guests who book through a travel agent. (One per reservation.)
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Luggage Tag - Walt Disney Travel Company commemorative luggage tag. (One per person.)

The 2008 rate is $149/adult.

So unlimited tours, one Cirque, unlimited ski raycers, etc. I'm not sure on signatures but it looks like they count the same as any other TS.

 

[honeymo78]

I'm thinking about doing a solo trip next May. I'd like to make the trip different though. I usually do alot of TS meals (which I enjoy). I was thinking about trying to do a whole week of trying out CS meals though. If I did, I would go with the new CS DDP. However, I've seen a few comments here and there about the Premium Plan. What is it exactly and how much does it cost? It supposedly includes three meals a day, but does it differentiate between a regular TS and a Signature restaurant, like the regular DDPs. Also is there a limit to the recreational activities (or could you go on a couple of tours a day and maybe see the Cirque de Soleil show twice, if you wanted)? Could I use the ski raycers everyday if I wanted and would I have a time limit on them? It wouldn't leave much time for park time, I know, but it sounds like it might be a fun vacation. I've done the regular DDP multiple times and have also done the DxDDP. I am just curious if the Premium Plan would be worth it for a solo traveler or if I should give the CS DDP a try, in order to try some CS I've never tried. According to the WDW site, the difference between the two would be about $1000.00, but it doesn't really say exactly how much each plan is and I can't tell if the Signature restaurants take two credits with the Premium plan or if all restaurants are just lumped together.

Premium package is approx $150/person/night.
All meals cost 1 credit, whether they are signature, CS, regular TS, dinner show, or room service.
There is no limit on the amount of tours and recreation you use. We have spend 4 hours plus in one day doing parasaling, jet skis, and water mice. For our Oct trip on plat (same applies for premium in this situation) we have a tour scheduled for nearly every day. I think the only limit may be with Cirque - I think you only get 1 ticket per person.

Let me know if you have any other questions - we've almost exclusively used plat or premium (or previous incarnations) for every trip. This is our last trip on plat since we bought DVC and premium and plat aren't available as addons at DVC (fingers crossed for making them available in the future). DVC will save us money in the long run on the cost of the room so it won't be a big deal to put the rest of our fun on the room charge, but I'll still miss it anyway.