Dining Plan FAQ

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-22-2006

Who can book the dining plan?
Disney resort guests who purchase a Magic Your Way package (including resort stay and park admission) have the option of purchasing the Magic Your Way dining plan.

Can DVC guests purchase the dining plan?
As of April 2006 DVC guests, including those who rent points, are eligible to purchase the dining plan.

How much does the plan cost?
$37.99 per guest 10 years old and over
$9.99 for children 3-9 years old.

This is the cost per night of stay and is required for each night of your stay. The price of the plan includes tax but as of 2008 the tip is not longer included.

Do I have to purchase the dining plan for the entire length of my stay?
Yes, everyone in your room must purchase the dining plan for the length of your stay.

What is the latest I can add the dining plan to my reservation?
The dining plan can be added up to 5 days before your arrival.

I already have my tickets but I have decided I want to add the dining plan to my reservation--what can I do?
You only need to purchase a one day MYW ticket to add the dining plan. You can add a one day MYW ticket for each member of your group to make your reservation a package, then you can add the dining plan for the length of your stay.

What does the dining plan include?
The dining plan includes one quick service meal, one table service meal, and one snack per night of stay.

Table service meals include entree, dessert, or buffet, non-alcoholic beverage, and tax.

Quick service meals include entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. You do not get a dessert with breakfast.

Snacks now include most food items under $4.00. Look for the Disney Dining Plan logo on the menu to determine which items are included as snacks.

Here is a link to confirmed snack items:
http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-r...k-options.html

Is the tip included?
No, as of 2008 the tip is no longer included.

What about tax?
Tax is included in the purchase of the dining plan.

Does my 9 year old have to order off the child’s menu?
Yes, children 9 and under must order off the child’s menu. Children under 3 cannot use the dining plan, however, they eat free at family style meals and buffets. Like adults, children will get an entree and dessert with each full service meal.

Can I use 2 full service meals in one day?
Yes, you can use your credits in any way you choose. You can use as many of each credit as you want in a day.

When do my credits expire?
Credits expire at midnight on the day you check out.

How do I keep track of my credits?
Your remaining credits will be listed on each receipt you get.

Are character meals included?
Yes, character meals are included in the dining plan.

Which restaurants require two table service credits?
Artist Point
California Grill
Cinderella’s Royal Table character breakfast and lunch (includes photo package)
Citricos
Flying Fish Café
Hollywood Brown Derby
Jiko
Narcoossee's
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue
Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau
Mickey's Backyard BBQ

Are there any other dining plan options?
Yes, there are several different dining plans available.
Deluxe Disney Dining Plan
Disney Wine and Dine Plan

Where can I get list of all the restaurants included on the dining plan?
Here is a link to official brochure from Disney. It includes restaurants that require 2 table service credits.

http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/me...s/07Dining.pdf

lovemysons · 02-22-2006

Oh DisneyTeacher, this was such a good idea! So many of us have questions about this. Thanks!

DisneyWorldFan · 02-22-2006

Thanks for the info and link!

BuzzLightyear · 02-23-2006

Great idea DT!
Is this going to be stuck at the top of the resturant forum?

mickaholic4077 · 02-23-2006

Great sticky,but in the thread I started I listed the restaurants requiring 2 table service credits. Maybe that can be added here also.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-23-2006

Sorry, I thought the link listing them would cover that. I'll add to it tomorrow.

WDW_Hilltopper · 02-23-2006

I'm sure the tipping is 18% within WDW, but it varies at DTD at non Disney owned.
We ate at Puck's Cafe and the waitress said she got a flat $5, but at Boardwalk at the ESPN cafe the waitress said she got 18%. Best policy is ask the waitress when outside one of the theme parks.

iluvwdw · 02-23-2006

GREAT info, DT!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!

mickaholic4077 · 02-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Sorry, I thought the link listing them would cover that. I'll add to it tomorrow.

Thanks,DT!!!!

**Dana** · 02-24-2006

Great idea DT!

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-27-2006

Thanks, if there is anything else I need to add or correct let me know.

KittieKChick · 03-16-2006

Does anyone know about how accurate that brochure is? Like how recent it was published?

mickaholic4077 · 03-16-2006

I'm looking at the brochure right now and there is no date on it(at least as far as I can see).

**DisneyTeacher** · 03-16-2006

I didn't see a date either. I hope since it's put out by Disney that it's very up to date.

Batgirl · 03-16-2006

I have a question -- can you combine two counter service to get one table service meal?

02-22-2006	#1 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Dining Plan FAQ Who can book the dining plan? Disney resort guests who purchase a Magic Your Way package (including resort stay and park admission) have the option of purchasing the Magic Your Way dining plan. Can DVC guests purchase the dining plan? As of April 2006 DVC guests, including those who rent points, are eligible to purchase the dining plan. How much does the plan cost? $37.99 per guest 10 years old and over $9.99 for children 3-9 years old. This is the cost per night of stay and is required for each night of your stay. The price of the plan includes tax but as of 2008 the tip is not longer included. Do I have to purchase the dining plan for the entire length of my stay? Yes, everyone in your room must purchase the dining plan for the length of your stay. What is the latest I can add the dining plan to my reservation? The dining plan can be added up to 5 days before your arrival. I already have my tickets but I have decided I want to add the dining plan to my reservation--what can I do? You only need to purchase a one day MYW ticket to add the dining plan. You can add a one day MYW ticket for each member of your group to make your reservation a package, then you can add the dining plan for the length of your stay. What does the dining plan include? The dining plan includes one quick service meal, one table service meal, and one snack per night of stay. Table service meals include entree, dessert, or buffet, non-alcoholic beverage, and tax. Quick service meals include entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. You do not get a dessert with breakfast. Snacks now include most food items under $4.00. Look for the Disney Dining Plan logo on the menu to determine which items are included as snacks. Here is a link to confirmed snack items: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/wdw-r...k-options.html *Is the tip included?* No, as of 2008 the tip is no longer included. What about tax? Tax is included in the purchase of the dining plan. Does my 9 year old have to order off the child’s menu? Yes, children 9 and under must order off the child’s menu. Children under 3 cannot use the dining plan, however, they eat free at family style meals and buffets. Like adults, children will get an entree and dessert with each full service meal. Can I use 2 full service meals in one day? Yes, you can use your credits in any way you choose. You can use as many of each credit as you want in a day. When do my credits expire? Credits expire at midnight on the day you check out. How do I keep track of my credits? Your remaining credits will be listed on each receipt you get. Are character meals included? Yes, character meals are included in the dining plan. Which restaurants require two table service credits? Artist Point California Grill Cinderella’s Royal Table character breakfast and lunch (includes photo package) Citricos Flying Fish Café Hollywood Brown Derby Jiko Narcoossee's Yachtsman Steakhouse Hoop-Dee Doo Musical Revue Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau Mickey's Backyard BBQ *Are there any other dining plan options?* Yes, there are several different dining plans available. Deluxe Disney Dining Plan Disney Wine and Dine Plan Where can I get list of all the restaurants included on the dining plan? Here is a link to official brochure from Disney. It includes restaurants that require 2 table service credits. http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/me...s/07Dining.pdf __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 13 hours, 22 minutes Last edited by DisneyTeacher : 01-06-2008 at 09:02 AM.

02-22-2006	#2 (permalink)
lovemysons Double digits Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 5,846	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Oh DisneyTeacher, this was such a good idea! So many of us have questions about this. Thanks! __________________ Dopeyis the Boss of Us Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. PU is back! Oh good grief, Boss has a secret. Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)All you need is love!´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: OKW in... 30 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes

02-22-2006	#3 (permalink)
DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 468	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Thanks for the info and link! __________________ Mickey S. Flower Child

02-23-2006	#4 (permalink)
BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,781	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Great idea DT! Is this going to be stuck at the top of the resturant forum? __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to Disney 48 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes

02-23-2006	#5 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 The real Mrs Capt Jack!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,198	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Great sticky,but in the thread I started I listed the restaurants requiring 2 table service credits. Maybe that can be added here also.

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Dining Plan FAQ

02-23-2006	#6 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Sorry, I thought the link listing them would cover that. I'll add to it tomorrow. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 13 hours, 22 minutes Last edited by DisneyTeacher : 02-23-2006 at 08:48 PM.

02-23-2006	#7 (permalink)
WDW_Hilltopper Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 23	Re: Dining Plan FAQ I'm sure the tipping is 18% within WDW, but it varies at DTD at non Disney owned. We ate at Puck's Cafe and the waitress said she got a flat $5, but at Boardwalk at the ESPN cafe the waitress said she got 18%. Best policy is ask the waitress when outside one of the theme parks. __________________ Port Orleans Riverside Feb. 2006 Port Orleans French Quarter June 1993

02-23-2006	#8 (permalink)
iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,407	Re: Dining Plan FAQ GREAT info, DT!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT! __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! 139 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes

02-24-2006	#10 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 21,624	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Great idea DT! __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yes, I am going back in.............. 49 days, 7 hours, 22 minutes

02-27-2006	#11 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Thanks, if there is anything else I need to add or correct let me know. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 13 hours, 22 minutes

03-16-2006	#12 (permalink)
KittieKChick Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 569	Re: Dining Plan FAQ Does anyone know about how accurate that brochure is? Like how recent it was published?

03-16-2006	#13 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 The real Mrs Capt Jack!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,198	Re: Dining Plan FAQ I'm looking at the brochure right now and there is no date on it(at least as far as I can see).

03-16-2006	#14 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	Re: Dining Plan FAQ I didn't see a date either. I hope since it's put out by Disney that it's very up to date. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 4 days, 13 hours, 22 minutes

03-16-2006	#15 (permalink)
Batgirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The frozen tundra Posts: 188	Re: Dining Plan FAQ I have a question -- can you combine two counter service to get one table service meal? __________________ 2008 Polynesian (so long to wait!) 2006 Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge 2003 Off Site 2001 Coronado Springs 1996 Off Site 1995 Grand Floridian 1994 Port Orleans 1992 Port Orleans "What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino?"

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