? about menu choices w/dining option for packages

[ncbyrne]

We are going to go with a package on our next trip to take advantage of the dining option. I've been looking at the menus on Deb's site and this sure seems to be a great deal. However I have some questions about exactly what you can order at the specified restaurants.
According to the brochure, a counter service meal includes:
1 entrée
1 dessert
1 single serving non-alcoholic beverage
Is this ANY entrée? dessert? and beverage? Some of the restaurants have a wide price range on the menu. And can the beverage be one of the specialty non-alcoholic offerings - like a smoothie, or a virgin strawberry daiquiri?
Sit down restaurants:
1 appetizer
1 entrée
1 dessert
1 single serving non-alcoholic beverage
Same questions...does this mean ANY appetizer, etc?
At an additional $35 per day per person, DH and I can easily make this a huge value!

 

[HB2K]

That's my understanding of the program as well per Disney Dining.

The only restriction I've gotten them to give me is this...

If there are two sizes for a portion, the restaurant has the right to limit you to the smaller portion (i.e. If the restaurant offers an 8 oz & 12 oz prime rib, you may only be able to get the 8oz).

I'm wondering how the appetizer works with my 6 year old son. Everyone I've spoken with at dining tells me he would indeed get his own appetizer, but I just don't see that happening...

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

I wondered about the kid's dessert, and appetizer. If they do indeed get their own, I don't know where we will put all the food. Seems to good to be true.

 

[HB2K]

The kids desert seems reasonable...since most kids menus offer some type of desert...I just can't believe that a child can order say a plate of mozz. sticks and then his meal, and then a desert. Since we have an infant daughter who isn't part of the dining package, we can use most of this excess for her....

We'll see. We're going down in three weeks...

 

[ncbyrne]

Anyone know about the beverage? Can it be one of the specialty drinks, or does it have to be soda?

 

[CrazedDisFan]

The children are required to order off the children's menu. I don't think any children's menus have appetizers, so I thought the children just get the entree, drink and dessert. Am I wrong?

 

[jeepgirl30]

I sure feel sorry for the first person who returns having used the dining option!

This is very confusing and not a lot of details exist.

 

[HB2K]

When I bought the package, I asked four different people and each indicated all paying members of the party, including our child would receive an appetizer. This should be interesting...I leave Feb 9.

 

[CrazedDisFan]

HB2k,

Would you be so kind to post when you get back? We are leaving on the 26th of Feb. and I kind of would like to know what to expect with this plan. Thanks!!!!

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

I sure feel sorry for the first person who returns having used the dining option!




ME TOO

We should be getting some reports soon, I would think.

 

[HB2K]

Good, bad or indifferent, I'll be sharing!

We leave Feb 9-17.

 

[BabyMo]

It's a great value for adult meals, especially since it includes tip, but it doesn't seem to be as cost-effective for kid's meals.

Would you be able to use wishes/points for the adult meals and then pay for the kids' food a la carte?

 

[G00fyDad]

It can be any drink as long as its non-alcoholic.

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

Would you be able to use wishes/points for the adult meals and then pay for the kids' food a la carte?

Everyone in the room must be on the same dining plan. I think the sit-down meals, will be fine. We just plan to stay away from the counter service that only have a couple of really crappy meals for the kids. My kids still enjoy character meals, so the $10.00/day for them is a bargain.

I figure even if the kids don't get their own appetizer, 2 adult appetizers, and 4 desserts, and with 2 big adult meals, no one will go hungry.