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[jenjen1127]

I found this great news on DVCNews.com -

In 2010 Disney will introduce tiered seasonal pricing for the Disney Dining Plan. However, according to Disney Vacation Club members will be exempt from paying the higher prices being charged to most cash guests.
The base price for the standard Disney Dining Plan is increasing to $41.99 per adult and $11.99 per child age 3-9. The Disney Dining Plan provides (1) Table Service meal, (1) Counter Service meal and (1) snack per day for the standard fee.
During peak dining periods, the price for cash guests increases to $46.99 per adult and $12.99 per child. The peak dining periods are defined as:

February 12 - April 10, 2010
June 4 - August 14, 2010
December 17 - 31, 2010

Disney Vacation Club members staying on points during these periods will not be required to pay the higher peak season rates. The $41.99 and $11.99 rates will apply throughout the year.

[Colexis Mom]

Interesting!

[lukeandbrookesmom]

Woooooooohooooo!!!!

[trixiedixie]

Nice perk!

[chezp]

Thanks for sharing that!

[DVCBird941]

Thats great news. Now all they need to do is offer the option to have either an app OR dessert with your meal.

[tjkraz]

Originally Posted by DVCBird941

Thats great news. Now all they need to do is offer the option to have either an app OR dessert with your meal.

I really thought they would do that when the appetizers were eliminated. I know we'll never buy the DDP as it currently stands because we're lucky to get a dessert once in a week, much less at every TS meal. Without factoring in the cost of the dessert, I don't find that the DDP really saves any money--unless you really go out of your way to visit the most beneficial locations (highest menu prices) and eat the most expensive items on the menu. No thanks.

I guess the logic behind including the dessert is that folks are most likely to reach into their pocket and pay extra for an appetizer than a dessert. Desserts may cost Disney less than a typical appetizer, too.

[trixiedixie]

When did they eliminate the appetizer on DDP?

[home4us123]

Thanks for the info

[Wendyismyname]

Originally Posted by trixiedixie

When did they eliminate the appetizer on DDP?

Starting in 2008 because that was my first time ever using the DDP! Figures! LOL!

I'm glad this will be a perk and a great one indeed!

[chezp]

Originally Posted by trixiedixie

When did they eliminate the appetizer on DDP?

It's only eliminated on the basic Dining Plan, it's still there on the Deluxe Dining Plan.

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by Wendyismyname

Starting in 2008 because that was my first time ever using the DDP! Figures! LOL!

I'm glad this will be a perk and a great one indeed!

I swore we each got appetizers at WDW on DDP in July!
Esp at Lecellier, coz dad ordered that duck 3 ways!
Then the steak and dessert! We were not charged for it! We were charged for the Car thing we got Mikey on the drink.... yea coz mom and I got the soup then I got steak, Mike got the soup but didnt like it and Steak
I could go through all our receipts - we got the appetizers.....

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by chezp

It's only eliminated on the basic Dining Plan, it's still there on the Deluxe Dining Plan.

Thank you! I thought I was goin goofy!

[Wendyismyname]

Originally Posted by chezp

It's only eliminated on the basic Dining Plan, it's still there on the Deluxe Dining Plan.

Good point! I always forget the Deluxe one because I can't afford that one!

[poohbr2015]

Can you add the quick service plan to a dvc stay?