WDW is charging more for special diets!

[dclfun]

As I mentioned before, I will gladly pay more for my son's meals or snacks. I'm just glad he can dine at Disney and get the ingredients and special preparation he needs. As was mentioned, this is *not* a required accommodation, but something Disney does to provide people with dietary needs to have a positive dining experience. Most restaurants choose not to purchase special ingredients or take responsibility to have meals prepared differently or have the chef talk to patrons, etc. because they don't have to. Since Disney is no different, and providing zero special requests would be legally within their rights, I'm grateful that they go above and beyond even if I will pay for it.---Kathy

 

[kaytieeldr]

I understand this-but they are not charging everyone for the meals, just the ones without the DDP. So I can't see how this is about cost.

Yes they are it is included in the dining plan, you just don't see it like you do when paying OOP. Just like when you are on the dining plan and get the cheapest entree and your spouse gets the most expensive, you don't pay any difference because it is in the plan.

Disney doesn't charge someone on the Dining Plan more for steak than for pasta, so it makes sense that they wouldn't charge someone on the Dining Plan more for a special-diet meal than they would for a standard meal.

On the other hand, they DO charge the out of pocket diner more for that steak than they do for a plate of spaghetti; therefore, it is reasonable that they pass other higher costs on to the consumer.

 

[SueM in MN]

Closed at OP's request.