V.I.Passholder days 2025

[butterscotchcollins]

What a joke. They must be desperate to fill those locations otherwise why the slim selection?

 

[teamsamant]

Saddest AP summer discount event in at least 5 years. Nothing here is competitive with the recent summer events and it's even worse they advertised it and teased it like it was going to be better then ever.

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Ummm...I kinda like it lol

We'll be there first week of July and we use Ale and Compass a lot for breakfast staying at BC and we love Whispering Canyon as well. This fits perfectly into our plans but yes I do realize it stinks for a majority of diners.

 

[Cfabar1]

We are excited to try a couple of places we haven't been to before like Toledo. We were going to do a Chef Mickey's and switched to Hollywood and Vine for the kids. I think we would have preferred Tusker but with other aspects of our trip, H&V seems to make more sense.

I preferred last year's discount offer, but am excited to try some new things.

Bigger disappointment is that it is M-TH only, though we will likely sneak in a visit to Tiffins in July to make use of this.

 

[Skippyboo]

I booked Cape May today for my June trip. Wish there were bigger merch discounts in the parks. Lounge doesn’t really impress me much. I wonder what the magnet will be.

 

[DisneyMountainWoman]

Also I just added in Ale and Compass for breakfast... I did not realize the great breakfast value they have there (we have never been there before)... soo we will take advantage of 2 of the restaurants on the list (Tusker house)... just wish there was more restruants or at least was not just weekdays so we could take advantage of this more... u would really think disney would do more since epic is opened during this time.

 

[Minnie1222]

u would really think disney would do more since epic is opened during this time.

They're very good at getting people into their parks. We're going to Epic for the grand opening May 22-26, and were going to fly home on the 26th until...we heard that the new Villains and Mermaid musical productions will debut on May 27th. It's hard to resist "Enter the realm of the Magic Mirror—where dozens of villains are trapped" and "This fin-tastic tale is enhanced with stunning set pieces and cutting-edge effects that capture Ariel’s imagination and emotions".

So, instead of going to the airport, we will be going to Disney for 3 nights. And looks like we will be dining at Hollywood & Vine and Tuskers as well.

 

[frannn]

Looking at the dining discounts for our May trip. We are over the character meals having done them so much in the past. Trying Toledo for the 1st time but got the DP for 1 day so will use that instead. Booked the POR place since I wanted to try it someday anyway.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Disney Tourist Blog's write-up had a good reminder Toledo isn't open Mon-Tues so keep that in mind those planning to hit that one!

He also seems to speculate more could be to come as last year everything wasn't announced all at once (dining discount didn't come out until mid-May). So, maybe we'll see something more interested after all.

 

[butterscotchcollins]

Toledo is fantastic, and I do love Ale & Compass breakfast. So for anyone taking advantage to eat there, enjoy

 

[HopperFan]

Disney Tourist Blog's write-up had a good reminder Toledo isn't open Mon-Tues so keep that in mind those planning to hit that one!

He also seems to speculate more could be to come as last year everything wasn't announced all at once (dining discount didn't come out until mid-May). So, maybe we'll see something more interested after all.

I have no hope for additions for my upcoming trip but maybe for our June trip they might add more. Please.

Trying hard to make May's work but it starts midway through trip, and NO Fridays.

I so bad want to get my "perk" here but it's hard, and it shouldn't be.

- I've booked Hollywood & Vine as while DS would love it, I won't pay those prices. Good time to go.
- I've booked and cancelled and not sure about Cape May Cafe, is it worth the detour to our plans?
- Tusker seems redundant in just a few days, might do that on June trip with other DS.
- Toledo, been, unimpressed even with discount due to atmosphere.
- Boatright, hmmm, never had a bad meal there and I see they have an AYCTE meal. Never heard of that so that could be a nice value to some! not sure worth the travel there to me.

Boatwright's Taste of the Bayou All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Platter​

Hickory-smoked Pork Ribs, Crispy Cajun Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Barbecued Beef Brisket, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Roasted Corn with Cajun Butter, and Seasonal Vegetables

 

[kylenne]

Disney Tourist Blog's write-up had a good reminder Toledo isn't open Mon-Tues so keep that in mind those planning to hit that one!

He also seems to speculate more could be to come as last year everything wasn't announced all at once (dining discount didn't come out until mid-May). So, maybe we'll see something more interested after all.

I am really hoping Bricker is right on this one because otherwise this is lame as hell and specifically feels like a slap to the face of out of state APs who do weekend trips, which is a lot of us. I have one planned in July and this does nothing for me. But even our trip next month these are useless for. A far cry from a couple years ago when we got 20% off 'Ohana and CRT and my gf got an Orange Bird spirit jersey from Flower & Garden for like $25 stacking the AP discount with the clearance sale.

Really feeling like Charlie Brown with the football the more I look at this. The coupons in the Birnbaum guide this year will end up saving us more.

- I've booked and cancelled and not sure about Cape May Cafe, is it worth the detour to our plans?

Absolutely not LOL.

- Tusker seems redundant in just a few days, might do that on June trip with other DS.

Honestly, if I had to pick a character meal from these options, this is the one I'd go with. Never had a bad experience there.

 

[HopperFan]

Honestly, if I had to pick a character meal from these options, this is the one I'd go with. Never had a bad experience there.

I think most would agree with you. --- But DS#1 is disabled. We did this years ago and it was very echo loud, and getting our food was difficult with just two of us. I know probably just off day but characters skipped us and it was an ordeal to get them to come back. Just left bad taste. AND he would much prefer their breakfast which is not an option. He doesn't even know it's there it is so hidden so never asked to go again.

We've never done H&V and EVERY time we walk by he asks to go, especially since he can see the characters from outside. So this is logical choice for this trip.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Hope they have some fall offerings!

That would be wonderful!

 

[Cfabar1]

Honestly, if I had to pick a character meal from these options, this is the one I'd go with. Never had a bad experience there.

That seems to be the consensus, but don’t want to change our AK day to get the discount…. We are thinking come in in the morning, see the new shows, catch Muppets one more time if it is still there, enjoy H&V lunch, and head back to the hotel for the afternoon nap and pool time….

 

[tigerlilly]

I am really hoping Bricker is right on this one because otherwise this is lame as hell and specifically feels like a slap to the face of out of state APs who do weekend trips, which is a lot of us.

I think this is my favorite quote response as it sums up what I thought when I read the discount. Well this is lame. lol

I am glad it will work for some people! Character meal prices at a lower price point is a good thing. However, there isn't one of these places I would go out of my way for.

Also they split it up by dates! So basically 5 places out of how many restaurants on site get a discount? And merchandise discount online only? It just feels like a PR afterthought.

 

[lovethattink]

The passholder lounge is probably the only perk I’ll be using. I thought about Hollywood and Vine for the day of the new shows, but not sure if timing would work out.

 

[Cfabar1]

I think this is my favorite quote response as it sums up what I thought when I read the discount. Well this is lame. lol

I am glad it will work for some people! Character meal prices at a lower price point is a good thing. However, there isn't one of these places I would go out of my way for.

Also they split it up by dates! So basically 5 places out of how many restaurants on site get a discount? And merchandise discount online only? It just feels like a PR afterthought.

It is about pushing people to where there are weaknesses in the system - and the weakness appears to be with young families. Look at where promotions are centered this summer - especially promotions with high value:
- Port Orleans Disney+ hotels $183/night over the summer
- All Star Resorts $99/night over the summer

Toledo in CSR 40% Off, Boatright inside Port Orleans 40% off

Character Dining in the parks at Hollywood Studios and AK 40% off

Lots of overlap In my mind over a likely demographic...

And that likely demographic lines up nicely with the recent article about worried about pricing out families....

They are doing this to push capacity where they need to. We may see 20% return for everywhere else, who knows.... I hope we do...

By the way, reservations are still quite plentiful for these restaurants even with the promotion, so we will see how much it pushes capacity.