Originally Posted By junglejoy We are trying to move our Oct trip to Sept to get in on the dining deal. I called our travel agent today and he said with the dining deal we couldn't get and annual pass - we all had to purchase passports (or whatever they're called at WDW - don't know, I'm a DL gal). Is this really true? I was hoping for the room discount (if there is one) and discounts on shopping and entrance to a water park. We'd only want one AP, the rest would have passports. Should I find a new travel agent or is he correct?
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m In order to get the dining package, you must book a Magic Your Way package. A package includes the purchase of *at least* a one day Magic Your Way Base ticket. I don't think you can get the AP rate on the hotel and get the dining package.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Yeah, I just read on mouseearvacations.com and it says "No group rates or other discounts apply."
Originally Posted By hopemax No, and that is the catch people have to decide. Get AP discounts, and buy the Disney Dining Experience Card for $60 good for 20% off most full-service restaurants. Or forgo room discounts and purchase the package with the dining. However, if you want an AP, once you are on property you can upgrade the ticket you purchased through the package to an AP. If you do that first thing, you can still get the merchandise discounts.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I don't believe you need to AP to get the dinning promotion. You might want to check out www.mousesavers.com
Originally Posted By hopemax the problem is junglejoy wants the AP and the dining. Which you can't do when you book.
Originally Posted By junglejoy Hey thanks! I knew I could rely on you. With the $$$ savings on meals (hopefully), we just upgraded from POR to the Contemporary. I couldn't be more excited!!! None of us (DH, me, five kids under 10) have ever been to WDW. We are sooooo excited!!! (Can you tell?) Thanks for the help. We will upgrade when we get there.
Originally Posted By junglejoy Ooopp! I meant three kids under the age of 10. I don't know what I was thinking in all the excitement. Maybe thatthere are five of us total.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m ^^Congrats, I've never stayed at the Contemporary, but you should have a great time!
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 junglejoy - My cousins have stayed at the Contemporary and they loved it. We have only had dinner at the California Grill but it seems like it would be a really cool place to stay. I am sure you and your family will have a magical time.
