AuburnJen 771 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Disney is going to test out a single day dining plan service starting on January 12. Thanks to Chipandco.com for the information. http://www.chipandco.com/magic-kingdom-begin-testing-single-day-quick-service-dining-plans-starting-january-12th-256769/ For guests who will be doing most of their dining at the parks, but that aren’t staying on-site or don’t want to commit to purchasing one of Disney’s bulkier dining plans, Walt Disney World will begin to offer single day Quick Service dining packages available for purchase when guests arrive at the parks. The new “Disney-Dine-on-the-Go” plans will allow guests at the Magic Kingdom to pre-pay for a daily meal plan that includes: One lunch quick-service meal that includes 1 entrée and 1 non-alcoholic single-serving beverage that must be used before 4pm One dinner quick-service meal that includes 1 entrée and 1 non-alcoholic single-serving beverage to be used from 4pm until closing time. Though no pricing is available as of yet, we do know that there will be both adult and child options and that those purchasing the plans from Guest Relations will be offered certificates for each meal which can be redeemed at the following locations: Casey’s Corner Columbia Harbour House Pinocchio Village Haus Pecos Bill’s Tale Tale Inn and Cafe Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant The new on-the-go plan will only be available for a limited trial run from January 12th – February 22, 2017. There is no news yet as to whether the plan will be trialed at other theme parks or whether it will become a permanent fixture at Walt Disney World. Readers are encouraged to watch this space for further developments. article credit: chipandco.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 P.T. Barnum was right. The fact that they haven't released pricing yet tells me all I need to know. Next scheme please. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 The Year of a Million Schemes rolls on and on.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 3 hours ago, DaveInTN said: The Year of a Million Schemes rolls on and on.... Will they be giving out pin sets? And will they be as nice as the one I got during The Year of a Million Dreams? Or will they be a handful of "commemorative" thumbtacks and a rubber band? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Will they be giving out pin sets? And will they be as nice as the one I got during The Year of a Million Dreams? Or will they be a handful of "commemorative" thumbtacks and a rubber band? The latter. But it's a very nice set of thumbtacks, and only priced at $74.99. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 2 hours ago, DaveInTN said: The latter. But it's a very nice set of thumbtacks, and only priced at $74.99. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk But for the low price of $159 you can make it a thumbtack dessert party! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 But for the low price of $159 you can make it a thumbtack dessert party! Sold!! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 The quick service plan for 2017 is $46.34 per adult per day. And that includes 2 quick service meals and 2 snacks. Plus the refillable mug. I bet the price will be close to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I found this on themeparkinsider.com " Each meal includes an entree and beverage (which is non-alcoholic, because it's quick service at the Magic Kingdom) and the price for the one-day package is $29 for adults and $12 for children ages 3-9, who will get kids' meals under the plan." I check my favorite quick service restaurant at the MK, harbor house, and the most expensive items are the lobster roll and the grilled salmon at $13.99 each. And a smart water is $4.50. Total $18.49. So if you plan on eating two meals at the park and buying some of the more expensive items on the menu. It would be worth it. And save you about $7.00. So maybe it's, surprisingly, not such a bad deal. djsamuel and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 3 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said: So maybe it's, surprisingly, not such a bad deal. Shhhhh... they'll change it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acornlover 1 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 It seems to me, the rebel that I am , that they are trying to attract more guests to EAT at the Magic Kingdom. When I think of a trip to WDW and where I want to eat, The Magic Kingdom is the last place I want to use my precious calories! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 2 hours ago, acornlover said: It seems to me, the rebel that I am , that they are trying to attract more guests to EAT at the Magic Kingdom. When I think of a trip to WDW and where I want to eat, The Magic Kingdom is the last place I want to use my precious calories! First of all, WELCOME!!!! And I pretty much agree with you. However, I like Skipper's Canteen. They need more good TS in MK for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 We did a Seaworld all day dining a couple of years ago for 1/2 as a passholder special. It cost us about $17, and the only restriction was you could only do 1 entree, side, dessert and drink per meal, but there were no limits on how many times you could go thru the line or how many places you could eat at for the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 4 hours ago, acornlover said: It seems to me, the rebel that I am , that they are trying to attract more guests to EAT at the Magic Kingdom. When I think of a trip to WDW and where I want to eat, The Magic Kingdom is the last place I want to use my precious calories! Welcome! agree. We rarely eat at a TS restaurant at the MK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThemeParkCommando 81 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 7:44 PM, Travisma said: We did a Seaworld all day dining a couple of years ago for 1/2 as a passholder special. It cost us about $17, and the only restriction was you could only do 1 entree, side, dessert and drink per meal, but there were no limits on how many times you could go thru the line or how many places you could eat at for the day. My home park, Seaword San Antonio, offered Season Pass Dining this year. For $99 each, hubby and I get 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner each day we visit. We live 7 miles from the park. We go 3 times a week in season to swim / walk. We used this plan as part of our food budget for the year. We'd go there just to eat! Our pass is good until March of 2017, and so is the dining plan. I really hope they offer it again when I renew our passes. I've saved SO much money using that thing. You'd think AP holders at Disney could use a deal like that, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 1/7/2017 at 6:07 PM, acornlover said: It seems to me, the rebel that I am , that they are trying to attract more guests to EAT at the Magic Kingdom. When I think of a trip to WDW and where I want to eat, The Magic Kingdom is the last place I want to use my precious calories! Welcome! Throwing out some incentive to get people to eat at MK sounds about right. QS food offerings have improved a good bit at MK over the last few years - once upon a time it seemed your only options were pretty much burgers and pizza. But yeah, it's not really the park you think of when it comes to dining. Although that said, I do like the lunch offerings at Liberty Tree and agree with Kelly about Skipper Canteen. And BOG was a good addition, although it's still really difficult to get into. 1 minute ago, ThemeParkCommando said: My home park, Seaword San Antonio, offered Season Pass Dining this year. For $99 each, hubby and I get 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner each day we visit. We live 7 miles from the park. We go 3 times a week in season to swim / walk. We used this plan as part of our food budget for the year. We'd go there just to eat! Our pass is good until March of 2017, and so is the dining plan. I really hope they offer it again when I renew our passes. I've saved SO much money using that thing. You'd think AP holders at Disney could use a deal like that, too. Now that sounds like a deal! I'd love to see Disney offer something for AP holders. Right now the only dining discount option is TIW and they keep jacking up the price of that. Doesn't Universal offer some sort of 1 day dining program already? I recall seeing signs but we've never checked it out. Their quick service options leave a LOT to be desired - although both Harry Potter options are good - and there's not much at all in terms of table service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 52 minutes ago, ThemeParkCommando said: My home park, Seaword San Antonio, offered Season Pass Dining this year. For $99 each, hubby and I get 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner each day we visit. We live 7 miles from the park. We go 3 times a week in season to swim / walk. We used this plan as part of our food budget for the year. We'd go there just to eat! Our pass is good until March of 2017, and so is the dining plan. I really hope they offer it again when I renew our passes. I've saved SO much money using that thing. You'd think AP holders at Disney could use a deal like that, too. Disney does offer a plan like that. It's $29/day, or $10,585/year. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 1 hour ago, ThemeParkCommando said: My home park, Seaword San Antonio, offered Season Pass Dining this year. For $99 each, hubby and I get 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner each day we visit. We live 7 miles from the park. We go 3 times a week in season to swim / walk. We used this plan as part of our food budget for the year. We'd go there just to eat! Our pass is good until March of 2017, and so is the dining plan. I really hope they offer it again when I renew our passes. I've saved SO much money using that thing. You'd think AP holders at Disney could use a deal like that, too. That's where we purchased our Platinum AP's from about 4 years ago. We got 2 years at every Seaworld Entertainment Park for less that 1 year at 2 parks here in FL. That dining deal sounds great. I don't think they offer that at Busch here in Tampa. If they did it might be worth it for the 3 of us to sign up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 2 hours ago, ThemeParkCommando said: My home park, Seaword San Antonio, offered Season Pass Dining this year. For $99 each, hubby and I get 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner each day we visit. We live 7 miles from the park. We go 3 times a week in season to swim / walk. We used this plan as part of our food budget for the year. We'd go there just to eat! Our pass is good until March of 2017, and so is the dining plan. I really hope they offer it again when I renew our passes. I've saved SO much money using that thing. You'd think AP holders at Disney could use a deal like that, too. Wow, that's an incredible deal! There is no way in heck Disney would ever make any kind of offer like that. An official announcement of this new deal was made on the Disney Parks Blog. It prompted a lot of questions, all of which currently remain unanswered: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/01/disney-dine-on-the-go-debuts-january-12-in-magic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ Based on the comments, Disney fans aren't very excited about this deal. But, I'll bet Disney sells enough of them to guests who don't do their homework to justify keeping it around. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Here are some SeaWorld Orlando deals Are you ready for an all day dining experience full of great food, fun and entertainment? Pay once and dine all day!* This All-Day Dining Deal is where you and your family can enjoy all of your favorite foods from your favorite restaurants! This convenient dining deal allows you to eat around SeaWorld® at participating restaurant locations as often as once every hour until the published closing time. Detail Program Details Restrictions Participating restaurants: Voyager’s Smokehouse (excluding Baby Back Ribs and the Sampler/Combo/Brisket Platters) Expedition Café Seaport Pizza Captain Pete’s Island Treats The Spice Mill Seafire Grill, Mango Joe’s® Adult from $34.99 l Child (ages 3-9) from $19.99 All Day Dining Deal is for a single person and is non-transferable =============================================================================== 2017 Pass Member Dining Plan Add a 2017 Dining Plan to your Annual Pass and enjoy your favorite food and drinks every time you visit now through 2017. The more you visit, the more you save! There will never be a better time to buy a 2017 Dining Plan. $79.99 Annual Pass Members can upgrade their Annual Pass to include the 2017 Dining Plan. Each time you visit the park one meal is included in the plan. Make sure to check park hours and participating locations inside the park when making a meal decision. Limited to one meal per day at SeaWorld Orlando. 2017 Dining Plan is redeemable at any cafeteria-style restaurant for any entrée, including its accompanying side, any one side item from a selection of side salads, side dishes, or desserts and a regular sized non-alcoholic beverage. Additional menu items must be purchased separately, may not be used with any other food discount. Not valid at Sharks Underwater Grill, Dine with Shamu, special events, full rack of ribs, baby back ribs, beef brisket, combo & sampler platters. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 hours ago, DaveInTN said: Disney does offer a plan like that. It's $29/day, or $10,585/year. (in my best New England accent) What a bahgin!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 This just showed up in my newsfeed. $69 for the season for dining. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 36 minutes ago, Beckers said: This just showed up in my newsfeed. $69 for the season for dining. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Good deal, but what is your "season"? Doesn't it close in August or September? We haven't been there in ages, since my kids were young and the baby will be 30 in May. Our platinum passes are good there also, but when we go to NY it's out of the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Late April until mid June is weekends only. Then they are open 7 days a week until Labor Day and then back to weekends only until Halloween. Then they close for a few weeks and then are back to weekends only from thanksgiving until the new year (and open the week between Christmas and New Year) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Beckers said: This just showed up in my newsfeed. $69 for the season for dining. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That seems to good to be true. So, what's in it for them? Do you have to pay for parking? Are there upsell opportunities for them in in the park (souvenir photos or the like)? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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