WishesQueen
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2007
I guess, the thing I worry the most that will happen, will be the offering of 2 dining plans-
1) Basic Low cost 2 counters and a snack a day
and
2) Deluxe plan, higher cost, 3 meals, 2 snacks and the mug
We are thinking of using the Deluxe plan but we dont want to be forced into it, and this way if your kids want to do character meals, and you want to sit down for meals you will be forced to purchase the more expensive plan!
I guess we will just have to see what happens?
Dana
Ok, probably a dumb question but, we used the ddp in 07, we had app and tip included. Looking to plan for 09 now. On the current Deluxe plan is tip inculded? also do they all have to be table service meals or can you do counter as well? I get the 3 meals per person per day part but can you use them however over the trip? Thanks for any help.
The tip is currently not included in either plan. It's possible this may change for 2009, but no official information for 2009 has yet been released.
Deluxe DDP credits in 2008 can be used for either table or counter service, guest's choice. You get 3 credits per night of your stay which can be used in any combination until midnight of your checkout day.
In 2007 on the DDP I found that it wasn't enough food to make it through a long day of walking, riding and swimming. I was 35 and my brother of 32 and niece 8 as well.
However my parents 63, 61 found that it was plenty if planned out. I'm guessing most older people agree that they need less food andin smaller portions if they get less active. The Dddp would be way too much food for them and they wouldn't wan't to spend that much time at sit downs.
For younger adults I wish there was a plan for
1 sit down, 2 counter for $50 including tip, app. (limited menu)
and allow each person to order what type of plan individually. Not by room or reservation. Young children have different needs than older children and teens. Young adults eat differently than seniors. I'm sure it can be done with today's technology.
I, as well, will be waiting for the new plans but there will have to be something radicaly different than what was offered this year for me to use it.
Such a plan would be an absolute nightmare to administer! And, in addition, it would have no relation to their marketing models, so they'd have to throw everything out and start over. The most likely outcome of that would be a MAJOR price increase.For younger adults I wish there was a plan for
1 sit down, 2 counter for $50 including tip, app. (limited menu)
and allow each person to order what type of plan individually. Not by room or reservation. Young children have different needs than older children and teens. Young adults eat differently than seniors. I'm sure it can be done with today's technology.
I've seen quite a few people mention that they would like the choice of appetizer or dessert. I think the only way this occurs is if everyone at the table makes the same choice. Perhaps this could be done as DDPwithApp or DDPwithDessert.
The elimination of appetizer was likely just as much about money as it was about the ability to turn tables over faster. One less course = less time for the average table.
I also wouldn't want to travel with a large group (heck, maybe even a small group) and have to get them all to agree beforehand whether they wanted appetizers with every meal or desserts with every meal.
The elimination of appetizer was likely just as much about money as it was about the ability to turn tables over faster. One less course = less time for the average table.
Also, you miscalculated the tip. Even if we accept the $40 entree (which doesn't exist), the total meal is $55. 18% of $55 is $9.90, not $14.
Ok- I have never dreaded a Disney trip as much as I am my Jan 2009 one....
My flight might be cancelled because of oil prices, The DDp is changing. ADR might go to 90 days and I have yet to book a room even because I would like to know the rates first....My gosh my head is spinning and my neck hurts! Give me a break and throw me a bone!
Ok- I have never dreaded a Disney trip as much as I am my Jan 2009 one....
My flight might be cancelled because of oil prices, The DDp is changing. ADR might go to 90 days and I have yet to book a room even because I would like to know the rates first....My gosh my head is spinning and my neck hurts! Give me a break and throw me a bone!