Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? - Page 2

Erin · 08-13-2007

Where are the changes listed? I can't find it. :c(

mickeysgirlz · 08-13-2007

I picked "We did it before, but not next year!' Mostly cuz we are SPH now, so we don't get the opportunity to do it. I did use it on our trip in July, and I thought it was great . . . sorry to hear they changed it so much!!

keljen · 08-14-2007

Were doing the DD for the first time this year and it may have a lot to do if we will do it in the future.Were not big eaters and it seams like you do eat a lot so only time will tell

PhilliesFan · 08-14-2007

I will definitely do the DDP basic plan for our next trip, even with the changes. I love a prepaid plan.

karliebug · 08-14-2007

With the removal of the tip and the appetizer,it doesn't seem worth it for my family. We could share some TS meals by stretching those appetizers and I loved that the tip was included. Now, I'm not so sure it would be economically worth it to us.

disneycouple30 · 08-14-2007

We have never done it because we hardly every go over $100 for the both of us to eat and we eat great. We split most of the meals there. We are not big eaters. We have a great breakfast then a light lunch then a nice dinner. Since the wine is not included into the dining package it has been cheaper for us not to use it. I know of people that have used it and they have stop using it because they never spent that much if they didn't have it.

Daisee · 08-14-2007

If I were getting it for FREE.. then sure, why not! BUT otherwise, it just does not work out in our favor.. so I voted.. I didn't before, won't next year.

jaljayjar · 08-15-2007

I did it before but won't do it again. Like many others have stated...it is not worth it as we are very basic and simple eaters and wouldn't get our 40 dollars worth each and STILL have to pay extra for a tip. My son just turned 10 so adult prices for him and there is no way he can eat adult portions.

angell1975 · 08-15-2007

We used it last year during free dining and this past May when we went, but we probably won't use it again unless free dining is offered again. It just doesn't seem like it's going to be a good deal next year. If the price would have dropped a little bit more, we probably would have considered it.

LURK · 08-15-2007

doing it in November. Not after that. We're not big eaters. This year's plan looks to be about break-even for us. We can save over the cost of next year's plan by combining meals at TS, skipping CS, using Garden Grocer for light breakfast and snacks, etc.

(of course, who knows what plan will be in effect next time we go!.... That's 9 long years.)

skeeternmunka · 08-16-2007

We will do it in March but after that I am not sure.

LBurg93 · 08-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erin

Where are the changes listed? I can't find it. :c(

Here is the link http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/me...s/08Dining.pdf

Changes for the DDP plan from 2007 to 2008. Gratuities are not included (except for Cinderella’s Royal Table (B,L,D), Dinner Shows, Private In-room Dining, Pizza Delivery & Grand Gathering) & the appetizer was taken away. The price is adult $37.99 child $9.99 .

Deluxe dining is $69.99 adult and $19.99 for a child it includes 3 table service meals a day with appetizer or 3 counter service your choice and 2 snacks a resort refillable mug at your resort.

You can add wine on top of the dining plan for 39.99 per room per night. One bottle per night includes taxes. Can be picked up anywhere on property, the list of wines are not available at this time.

asp8tis · 08-16-2007

We did it last year and have just booked it again for Jan. We're disappointed in the removal of gratuity from the plan, but we still feel like the basic plan works well for our family. (We may change our mind on the next trip when our oldest DS will be considered an adult.) We love having everything paid for ahead of time, and being on the plan encourages us to try other (& possibly more expensive) restaurants than we would if we weren't on the plan.

KarenT · 08-18-2007

I think we will still use it. Even w/o the appetizer, I think $37.99 is a good deal. Next year our children will be 8 and 3, so the $9.99 kids price is a great deal for them!We normally tipped anyhow so that part really does not change for us.

evenpar4me · 08-27-2007

NO! Disney Helped me understand with this new plan that I can eat the way I should and not how they want me to.

View Poll Results: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW?
I didn't before, I won't next year	23	27.71%
Maybe, if I am hungry when I book my trip	3	3.61%
Disney Dining, but I am unhappy about it	12	14.46%
Disney Dining, it still works for me	17	20.48%
Disney Deluxe, I am starving!	3	3.61%
Disney Deluxe, a great deal for my family!	1	1.20%
We did it before, but not next year	24	28.92%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,311	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? I picked "We did it before, but not next year!' Mostly cuz we are SPH now, so we don't get the opportunity to do it. I did use it on our trip in July, and I thought it was great . . . sorry to hear they changed it so much!! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 22 days 13 hours 32 minutes

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keljen Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,221	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? Were doing the DD for the first time this year and it may have a lot to do if we will do it in the future.Were not big eaters and it seams like you do eat a lot so only time will tell __________________ Walt Disney World - Always on my mind My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Cruise on new NCL ship 346 days 12 hours 32 minutes

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,355	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? I will definitely do the DDP basic plan for our next trip, even with the changes. I love a prepaid plan. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? With the removal of the tip and the appetizer,it doesn't seem worth it for my family. We could share some TS meals by stretching those appetizers and I loved that the tip was included. Now, I'm not so sure it would be economically worth it to us.

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disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 481	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? We have never done it because we hardly every go over $100 for the both of us to eat and we eat great. We split most of the meals there. We are not big eaters. We have a great breakfast then a light lunch then a nice dinner. Since the wine is not included into the dining package it has been cheaper for us not to use it. I know of people that have used it and they have stop using it because they never spent that much if they didn't have it. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 6 days 19 hours 46 minutes

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? If I were getting it for FREE.. then sure, why not! BUT otherwise, it just does not work out in our favor.. so I voted.. I didn't before, won't next year.

08-15-2007	#23 (permalink)
jaljayjar Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Van Wert, Ohio Posts: 294	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? I did it before but won't do it again. Like many others have stated...it is not worth it as we are very basic and simple eaters and wouldn't get our 40 dollars worth each and STILL have to pay extra for a tip. My son just turned 10 so adult prices for him and there is no way he can eat adult portions. __________________ ~ JAMIE ~

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 642	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? We used it last year during free dining and this past May when we went, but we probably won't use it again unless free dining is offered again. It just doesn't seem like it's going to be a good deal next year. If the price would have dropped a little bit more, we probably would have considered it. __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: May not be a Disney trip, but a baby is just as exciting! 41 days 13 hours 32 minutes

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LURK Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: not in Kansas anymore Posts: 584	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? doing it in November. Not after that. We're not big eaters. This year's plan looks to be about break-even for us. We can save over the cost of next year's plan by combining meals at TS, skipping CS, using Garden Grocer for light breakfast and snacks, etc. (of course, who knows what plan will be in effect next time we go!.... That's 9 long years.) __________________ 1981 MK Christmas offsite 2000 DL Summer offsite 2004 Thanksgiving POFQ 2007 Thanksgiving CSR LURK fan club: posted by Dopey on Nov 14, 2008: I think, blah blah blah, LURK is correct. posted by pumouse on Nov 13, 2008: Is it just me or do you just love this guy!! posted by mickeyspal on Nov 12, 2008: Lurk, you're a treat! Last edited by Erni : Hours Ago at 04:12 PM. Reason: LURK really is my most favorite!!!!! Thanks, Princess. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The WDW world trip we've been planning since '07 2596 days 3 hours 32 minutes

08-16-2007	#26 (permalink)
skeeternmunka Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 166	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? We will do it in March but after that I am not sure. __________________ POP ....2005 CBR.....2006 Disney Cruise for my honeymoon ... 2008 Disney Wonder 4 day 1/03 -1/7 for DH birthday ! I LOVE DISNEY

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asp8tis Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 933	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? We did it last year and have just booked it again for Jan. We're disappointed in the removal of gratuity from the plan, but we still feel like the basic plan works well for our family. (We may change our mind on the next trip when our oldest DS will be considered an adult.) We love having everything paid for ahead of time, and being on the plan encourages us to try other (& possibly more expensive) restaurants than we would if we weren't on the plan. __________________ Allison 2009-POR 2008-POFQ 2006-POFQ & POP 2004-POFQ 2003-AS Music 2001-Coronado Springs 1997-Off Site 1995-Dixie Landings 1994-Dixie Landings 1970's & 1980's-Contemporary My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going back to WDW!! Celebrating with family at friends at WDW!!

08-18-2007	#29 (permalink)
KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Will you get the dining plan in 2008 at WDW? I think we will still use it. Even w/o the appetizer, I think $37.99 is a good deal. Next year our children will be 8 and 3, so the $9.99 kids price is a great deal for them!We normally tipped anyhow so that part really does not change for us.

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