What exactly is included in meal plans

[lillykat]

We are starting to look at options for our honeymoon. We are thinking of splurging and possibly doing a meal plan with the 3 meals. What exactly is included in those. Where can you and where can you not eat. Everything I have seen just says over XXX number of restaurants - but does not name them.
Can anyone who has done this tell me what is on the list or tell me where I can find a complete list of what exactly is included. Are things like the luau included or restaurants at DTD?
Thanks!

 

[padisneylover]

In the gold plan the one with three meals according to AAA Bk, Lunch, and Dinner per person is included. You can eat at all the character meals as far as I know, since I was able to do it on the Silver Package in 2002. The restruants at Downtown Disney should also be included in the package. All the Disney Dinner shows are included and it does state in the brochure Disney Character Dinning is included. It doesn't state that it is or isn't included but I would think that Victoria and Alberts is not included.
I am considering this package and e-mailed Disney Guest relations and was told that all restruants that were excluded in the Silver Package are included in the Gold Package. They included, Artist Point, Bistro de Paris, California Grill, Citricos, Coral Reef Restruant, The Flying Fish, Fultons Crab House, Jiko, Narcoosee's and Yachtsman Steak House.
Because of the above I am changing my package in December 2003 to the gold plan. Since it is your honeymoon have you considered the Platinum Package? The cruise, massage and dinner at Victoria and Alberts looks really nice.

 

[josierac]

Here is a whole list of items that is included in this years Grand Plan to give you an idea. Some things may be changed on next years Gold Plan but it will be a guide for you.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=202931

 

[dansyr]

here is an e-mail I recieved from guest relations about the gold plan

Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Gold Plan requires a minimum 3 night stay
expandable to as many as 21 nights, and includes, per person participating on
the package, the following:

- Nightly accommodations at the participating WALT DISNEY WORLD resort of your
choice, subject to availability.

- Unlimited complimentary transportation throughout the WALT DISNEY WORLD 47
square mile Vacation Kingdom by air-conditioned motor coach, the monorail
system, ferryboats, motor launches, and from some areas - water taxis.

- Ultimate Park Hopper Pass and use of all attractions in the MAGIC KINGDOM
Park, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon,
Blizzard Beach, Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest and Disney's Wide World of Sports
complex, from the day of arrival to and through your day of departure.

*** Special events which require a separate ticket are not included ***

>> The Ultimate Park Hopper Passes are valid only for the dates of the package
<<

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- Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Choice Feature

NOTE >> ALL guests in the room will receive the SAME feature from ONE of the
following options:

Choice of one feature (Coupon received at check-in):
>> One round of miniature golf per person
>> One Leave a Legacy Tile with two images per room
>> One Storytelling experience per room*

*Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Character Storytelling Experience at Epcot -
meet one of your favorite stars from our animated classics and hear their story
(reservations required - subject to availability). This event features a 10-
minute story told by a "themed storyteller" (not a Disney Character). After the
story is read, a Disney character from the story magically appears for 35
minutes for photos and autographs.

The Character Storytelling Experience takes place on the second floor of the
Imagination Pavilion at Epcot, and is offered five days per week, four shows per
day. Reservations are required and can be made through Disney Dining (walk-ups
are allowed space permitting).

(Please Note: The Choice Feature is only be available if Disney's Dream Maker
Package 2003 is purchased prior to arrival).

The Disney's Dream Maker Package 2003 Pin and Lanyard Set are given two sets per
room. The pin certificates are redeemable at Resort merchandise locations only,
including Walt Disney World owned and operated resorts; Walt Disney World Swan,
Walt Disney World Dolphin and Downtown Disney resort merchandise shops.

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The Gold Plan includes:

2003 Gold Plan Dining -

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner per person, per night (includes applicable
gratuities) available at over 120 table service, counter service, dinner shows
and Character dining restaurants located throughout the Walt Disney World
Resort.

Example: 5 nights = 5 Breakfast, 5 Lunch & 5 Dinners

Prior to ordering, advise your server or cashier that you are on the Gold Plan.
Children (3-9) MUST order from the Children's Menu (where available). Children
under age 3, who are not paying for the plan, will be charged by the respective
location if ordering a meal.

Includes all Restaurants and Dinner Shows on Disney property except:

Victoria & Albert's
The Chef's Domaine at Citricos
Mickey's Backyard Barbecue
WDW Swan & WDW Dolphin restaurants
Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels


Breakfast:
(1) Juice
(1) Breakfast Entree
(1) Hot Beverage
(1) Bakery Item
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage or Full Breakfast Buffet

Lunch:
(1) Appetizer
(1) Entree
(1) Dessert
(1) Coffee or Tea
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage or Full Lunch Buffet

Dinner:

(1) Appetizer Snack
(1) Soup or Salad
(1) Entree
(1) Non-alcoholic Beverage
(1) Dessert
(1) Coffee or Tea
or Full Dinner Buffet

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2003 Gold Plan Recreation

Unlimited use of selected Recreation Activities including golf (no tee time
restriction), private golf lessons, guided fishing excursions, boat rental and
more. Details: Please refer guests to (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) WDW-GOLF

l Bicycles
l Cane Pole Fishing
l Children's & Guided Fishing Excursions
l Miniature Golf
l Golf (including greens fees, cart, range balls, golf shoes & rental clubs)
Tee Time Info - Guest must call (407) WDW-GOLF within 90 days
Free shuttle from Resorts to Golf Courses - Arrange with Resort Bell Services
Also available - 30-minute Private golf lessons by our PGA Professional
Staff:
l Horseback Trail Rides
l Pony Rides
l Hay Rides
l Health Clubs
l Parasailing, Wakeboarding & Water-Skiing
l Watercraft Rentals
l Tennis & 1C Daily Tennis Clinic (Private lessons not included)
Tennis equipment included as part of Lessons or Clinics. Other times, Guest
must provide their own equipment.

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2003 Gold Plan Theme Park Tours

Unlimited access to selected Theme Park Tours:

l Backstage Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (ages 16 and older)
1 Behind the Seeds at Epcot (all ages)
l Disney's The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains at Magic Kingdom Park
(ages 10 and older)
l Disney's Family Magic at Magic Kingdom Park (all ages)
l Disney's Keys to the Kingdom at Magic Kingdom Park (ages 16 and older)
l Gardens of the World at Epcot (ages 16 and older)
l Hidden Treasure of World Showcase at Epcot (ages 16 and older)
l The UnDISCOVERed Future World at Epcot (ages 16 or older)
l Welcome to the Magic Kingdom at Magic Kingdom Park (all ages)
l Wild by Design at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park (ages 14 and older)

One Cirque du Soleil Admission: (During dark days, this component is replaced by
the guest's choice of a crystal figurine or a Wilderness Lodge Lincoln Log set.)

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2003 VIP Viewing of Fantasy in the Sky, Illuminations, and Mickey's Jammin'
Jungle Parade *** SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - Advance Reservations Required at
(407) WDW-TOUR within 45 days of arrival.

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Children's Activity Centers (managed by Walt Disney World)

* Ages 4-12 (Ages 4-10 at Disney's Contemporary Resort) and potty trained (no
pull-ups)
* Up to 120 day advance reservations accepted by calling 407-939-3463.

The centers include:

Cubs Den (Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort)
Harbor Club (Disney's BoardWalk Resort)
Mouseketeer Club (Disney's Contemporary Resort)
Mouseketeer Club (Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
Never Land Club (Disney's Polynesian Resort)
Sandcastle Club (Disney's Beach Club Resort)
Simba's Cubhouse (Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge)

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2003 Gold Plan Exclusions - (All Info Subject to Change!)
l Alcohol
l Arcades
l Baggage Handling
l Barber or Beauty Shops
l Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels
l Faxes
l Flowers
l Food & beverage from Disney Resort hotel recreation rental counters
l Guided Tours
l In-room Mini Bars
l Laundry or Valet Services
l Merchandise
l Merchandise shops (including Seashore Sweets & Gourmet Pantry)
l Mickey's Backyard Barbecue
l New Year's Eve Parties
l Outdoor food carts
l Personal Items
l Pirate Cruise
l Rental Cars
l Room Service and pizza delivery
l Shades of Green restaurants
l Souvenir Mugs
l Special Events
l Special Parties
l Specialty Cruises
l Telephone
l The Chef's Domaine at Citricos
l Theme Park Special Events
l Valet Parking
l Victoria & Albert's
l WDW Dolphin restaurants
l WDW Swan restaurants

 

[padisneylover]

Wow, that is a lot of information on the plan. Thanks, it answered some of my questions that I had. That is the most thorough explanation I have seen so far. Do you know if you can use the dinner option for the Fantasmic show or is that considered a package that has to be purchased seperately?

 

[iggyboo]

Dansyr,
I'm glad the info I gave you is helping out other people,I sent you a PM with some more info I got,They are a few things I have found out differently about the dining.

First you no longer get choice of soup or salad at dinner on this years gold plan just appetizer,entree,dessert,and the two beverages and also besides the regular choice of sit down meal or buffet you can choose a combo meal (entree,side dish,+ non alcoholic bev.).

I found out you can't eat at Wolfgang puck's chefs table or in the upstairs dining room but you can eat at the cafe or express and I haven't got an answer back about the carriage ride.

Padisneylover,I am writing another e-mail to disney with some more questions I have I will ask about the Fantasmic Dinner Package for you.

Anyone here who needs any info I will send to you what I have just PM me here or e-mail me at iggyboo0914@webtv.net

Thanks,
Iggyboo(Matthew)

 

[dansyr]

Iggyboo
I also e-mailed guest relations and got basically the same info you got.
I did get an answer about the carriage rides. They are not included.
HOB gospel brunch is also not included

Is Wolfgang Puck's upstairs definitely not included??? I was planning on eating there before Cirque. I am so disappointed.

I haven't checked your pm yet, but thanks.

 

[lillykat]

Thank you very much the information was a great help!