[mickaholic4077]

Mickey,I am doing the NOJ weekend again this year. I would like to know,since I have to actually purchase tickets to get into MK for this,if I will beeligible for the meal plan?

[mickey]

To get the meal plan, you would have to purchase a Magic Your Way package. The good news is that FL residents do get a discount on the park passes. You could do a 2 night package with a 2 or 3 day park pass, and add the dining.

[mickaholic4077]

I have my AP. I am NOT going to buy more tickets when I have that. I guess APers are being discriminated against.

[Dana]

Hang in there Alma with the AP food thingy...mickey said he expected an annoucement about that. Let's cross our fingers. I would love to be able to add the meal plan when I book my October one.

[mickey]

Alma, I knew you had an AP, but I was thinking it expired by the way you worded the question. Right now, no, you can't get the meal plan. I was thinking there was a great chance of AP holders getting a shot at the meal plan, until the discounted dining experience came out. That alone is leading me to believe that AP holders won't get the dining plan. I have been wrong before though, so it is possible.

[skwak]

Originally Posted by mickey

Alma, I knew you had an AP, but I was thinking it expired by the way you worded the question. Right now, no, you can't get the meal plan. I was thinking there was a great chance of AP holders getting a shot at the meal plan, until the discounted dining experience came out. That alone is leading me to believe that AP holders won't get the dining plan. I have been wrong before though, so it is possible.

I just signed up for the Disney Dining Experience. For $50, it sounds too good to be true. We'll see!

[Metalfan]

Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

I have my AP. I am NOT going to buy more tickets when I have that. I guess APers are being discriminated against.

I know how you feel! They don't care about us! Grrrrr

[Dana]

Originally Posted by mickey

Alma, I knew you had an AP, but I was thinking it expired by the way you worded the question. Right now, no, you can't get the meal plan. I was thinking there was a great chance of AP holders getting a shot at the meal plan, until the discounted dining experience came out. That alone is leading me to believe that AP holders won't get the dining plan. I have been wrong before though, so it is possible.

Mickey -
Can you please explain this AP perk? I'm sure it was covered on here, but I really don't know what you are talking about. I do like the idea of saving money on some meals, so please explain. Thanks.

[BDavis932]

Hey Dana, I think this may help. I know we'll save $100+ with this perk....maybe it will help you on your trip. Here is the info:

AP Disney Dining Experience, Receive $25 off the regular price of the Disney Dining Experience Membership (Discounted cost is $50).

Benefits include:

20% discount on all food and beverages at over 70 participating Resort hotel and Theme Park restaurants (discount is valid for a party of up to 10 Guests). Resort and Theme Park parking for dining purposes
Invitations to special member-only food and wine events, winemaker dinners and celebrity chef dinners And more!

Call (407) 566-5858† (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. E.S.T.) for more information or to purchase your annual membership at the Passholder price of $50 (plus tax). The Disney Dining Experience Membership card is not accepted on holidays, including New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

The following is the most current list of participating restaurants offering the Disney’s Dining Experience 20% discount on all food & beverage. Please remember participating restaurants are subject to change. You will be notified of any changes in future newsletters. Certain restrictions apply during Holidays and special events, please check with the restaurant when you make your reservations. DDE discount cannot be used in combination with any other discount. We recommend that you keep this issue for future reference.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
World Premiere Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Intermission Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
End Zone Food Court

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boma-Flavors of Africa
Jiko-The Cooking Place
Victoria Falls

Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
(excludes take out shop)
Cape May Cafe
Martha’s Vineyard Lounge
Rip Tide Lounge

Disney’s BoardWalk
Bellevue Lounge
ESPN® Club
Flying Fish Cafe
Spoodles

Disney’s Bonnet Creek Golf Club
Sand Trap Bar & Grill

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Shutters at Old Port Royale

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
California Grill
Chef Mickey’s Restaurant
Concourse Steakhouse
Outer Rim Lounge

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Maya Grill

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
(Late Show Only)
Trail’s End Restaurant

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
1900 Park Fare
Cítricos
Garden View Lounge
Grand Floridian Cafe
Mizner’s Lounge
Narcoossee’s
Victoria & Albert’s (excluding Chef’s Table)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Olivia’s Cafe

Disney’s Polynesian Resort
‘Ohana
Kona Cafe
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
(Late Show Only)
Tambu Lounge

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
Classic Concoctions

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
Riverside:
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
River Roost
French Quarter:
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food
Factory
Scat Cat’s Club

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Artist’s Palette
The Turf Club

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Marketplace
Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® West Side
Wolfgang Puck® Café
Planet Hollywood®

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Artist Point
Territory Lounge
Whispering Canyon Cafe

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Ale and Compass Lounge
Crews Cup Lounge
Yacht Club Galley
Yachtsman Steakhouse

Epcot®
Biergarten Restaurant
Bistro de Paris Restaurant
Chefs de France Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Akershus
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
The Garden Grill Restaurant

Disney-MGM Studios
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Tune-In Lounge

MAGIC KINGDOM® Park
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Crystal Palace
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park
Tusker House Restaurant
Pizzafari
Flame Tree Barbecue
Restaurantosaurus

Disney’s Wide World of Sports®
Official All-Star Cafe


Entertainment & Dancing:

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Pleasure Island:
Half price admission to Pleasure Island Clubs for members and guest
Atlantic Dance Hall - Disney’s BoardWalk:
Admission is free for members and guest

[mickaholic4077]

The thing is,I know that with the 35 dollar a day meal plan,I could outspend the value of it depending on the restaurant. At a sit-down,you'll get an appetizer,entree and dessert,right? That's why I wanted to try it.

[royorb1]

Thanks for this thread, this is too good to be true. Buy 1 of these meal passes for your whole family. It will be paid for in 2 to 3 meals and then you will save tons of money. I am blown away by this.

[mickey]

Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

The thing is,I know that with the 35 dollar a day meal plan,I could outspend the value of it depending on the restaurant. At a sit-down,you'll get an appetizer,entree and dessert,right? That's why I wanted to try it.

I totally agree. I am in the same situation, as a DVC member. Give me a little while to think about this. If I remember correctly, FL residents get one day free on their passes as part of a package. I guess it might be possible to book a package for 2 nights, and just a one day (free) pass. Really not sure if this would work, plus you would have to give up any AP/FL room discount. Let me think about this.

[mickaholic4077]

Cool,Mickey. Thanks!!!

[Dana]

Thanks Heather!