Does the Disney Dining plan impose any restrictions on the food I can order?
I've been checking out the Disney Dining Plans... Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me, especially when they're free with promotions. But I am worried about locking myself into what I can order, and can't seem to find any concrete details on the website.
So for anyone who has used one of these plans, do any menu restrictions apply (for instance, special entrées that are excluded, or special children's menus that children must order from)?
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If you look on the right hand side of the site you'll see the PDF's you can download and print as a useful reference when you're on your way to Disney or when you're in the park.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/planning-guides/in-depth-advice/disney-dining-plan/
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What does the Disney Dining Plan include?
Everyone in the party ages 3 and over will receive the following each night of their package stay: 1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay. 1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay. 2 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages Per Night of Stay.Are appetizers included in Disney Dining Plan?
Appetizers are not included on the quick service or basic dining plans. You are welcome to order these items, you'll just have to pay for them separately.Can you share a meal on the Disney Dining Plan?
If you are using the Disney Dining Plan and order one meal to share, that will use one table service meal from your plan, even if two people are eating the meal. Remember, if the restaurant is buffet or family-style, you will have to pay per person since sharing a single meal isn't really an option.Does Disney Dining Plan include breakfast?
Disney dining plans are also available as an option to Disney Resort Hotel Packages, and many of these convenient plans do include breakfast options. View a complete list of the Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort.The TRUTH About The Disney Dining Plan
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Just to add some more up to date info:
There are different levels of dining plan. The main one includes 1 table service and 1 counter service per person per day of your vacation. This dining plan no longer includes an appetizer, and it does not include gratuity.
Also, the dining plan has been increasing in price each year, outpacing the increase in menu item prices. Pretty much to the point where you need to plan your meals to focus on the most expensive items, to assure that you're getting any value and not losing $10-$15 a day.
Also, on this dining plan, stay away from Signature dining, which requires two table service credits, as there are no entrees that cost twice as much as a regular table service entree, making the value even worse.
And, to answer the original question, yes, sometimes there could be specific menu items that are not part of the dining plan. Some dining locations could cost only one table service credit, but have an expensive meal item that is not allowed to be your dining plan entree.
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