Seasonal upcharge?

[mrsR123]

Does anyone know whether they are adding the seasonal upcharge for buffets this month? I can't find a definitive answer-- like with dates-- anywhere.

Thanks in advance!

 

[TDC Nala]

No announcement with dates was made for 2010 but posters have reported being quoted more for buffets in peak periods by phone booking agents, and paying more for the buffets.

 

[DebbieB]

The peak season pricing for the dining plan is:

February 12 – April 10, 2010
June 4 – August 14, 2010
December 17 – 31, 2010

I would think the peak surcharge in the restaurants would be the same dates. We got hit in mid-June last year.

 

[Tiger926]

Yup, peak season prices have already started. Prices have been loaded into the Dining computers since December/January (according to several CMs I spoke with), so most CMs were aware of the pricing increases once they did summer ADRs.

Disney doesn't formally announce it, and I suspect it's because they get guaranteed revenues this way, as most people aren't going to walk away from an ADR. As well, many people are on DP, so the cash upcharge/surcharge won't affect them either as the DP has already been surcharged for this time period (and Disney has advertised and marketed that).

Tiger

 

[vicki_c]

As well, many people are on DP, so the cash upcharge/surcharge won't affect them either.

Tiger

The DDP costs $46.99 during peak dining, so people on the DDP are also affected.

 

[Tiger926]

The DDP costs $46.99 during peak dining, so people on the DDP are also affected.

Yup, I know that, but they don't pay cash for their meals, so perhaps Disney doesn't really make much effort to advertise it as they have already surcharged the DP? It seems Disney is all about DP these days...

Sorry for the confusion - I'll edit my post, Tiger

 

[mrsR123]

Thanks for the responses, everyone!