Originally Posted By Disneymom443 In 2007 things will began to change. If this was already posted sorry. No Coronado Springs locations, Dinner show seating Categories 2 & 3 only. All Downtown Disney restaurants removed except for Cap'n Jacks. Aunt Polly is no longer in the plan. Epcot this one is a biggie, removed are: Boulangerie Patisserie, Chefs de France, Cantina de San Angle, San Angel, L'Originale Alfredo di Roma, Lotus Blossom, Nine Dragons, Tangierine Cafe, Restuarant Marrkesh, Yatitori House, Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki, Refreshment Outpost, and refreshment port. Studios Toluca Legs Turkey was added. And in AK Dino Bites and Petrifries was removed. Wow now that is a big deal. I hope this has not hurt anyone going in 07. Again if Doobie has posted this, I didn't see it and I'm sorry.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Not me, I use the Disney DIning Experience card - a flat 20% period for those who usually eat at WDW restaurants anyway... I hope it is the beginning of the end of at least the free - give away portion of the other Dining Program.
Originally Posted By tonyanton From the bad things I've heard of this Plan, this sounds like a good thing, particularly for the Epcot establishments.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 The only reason why we did the DDP was because we have a group of 8 and we wanted to go to some sitdown places. And we are footing the bill.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 If you are a Non DVC member and non AP holder and you can;t get the DDE, so I understand that then. If not- especially with parties of 8 - in a trip of any length, the DDE would likely have greater savings, and definitely more flexibility
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, I hope this doesn't affect our December trip, otherwise I will cancel my deal and get an AP instead. We have reservations at 5 of these establishments.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, I hope this doesn't affect our December trip, otherwise I will cancel my deal and get an AP instead. We have reservations at 5 of these establishments.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 It shouldn't,Dave, mine is in December too and I have one of those resturants... It is to start in 07. When in 07 I'm not sure, I thinking in Jan. Any of you out there that know for sure let us know.
Originally Posted By leemac <<No Coronado Springs locations>> I was always surprised to see these on the plan anyhow as WDW doesn't own or operate Pepper Market or Maya Grill.
Originally Posted By leemac Strange, huh? I only found that out fairly recently. I believe it is operated by the group behind the San Angel Inn (hence why they are also opting out of the DDP).
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^That is true. It's also why the quality at Pepper Market is far better than any other Disney food court type establishment. And judging by the list of places that are dropping out -- none run by Disney -- it would appear the locations realize they can't keep up the quality and keep the guests happy by doling out all this free food, so Disney can fill all those extra resort rooms it had no business building.
Originally Posted By tonyanton That makes sense (referring to post 12). Actually, post 13 makes sense too!
Originally Posted By Chelledun I heard on another board that this is just a preliminary list and many of the other locations will be added later after the ok is given by the privately owned restaurants.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 More to be added, wow the other resturants must think that it wasn't such a good deal after all.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^How could it be? You're filling up every table, but your making a set amount of $$$ (set by Disney). At the same time, you're turning away guests. Your service drops ... so does food quality. What sounds like a win-win situation really is the opposite, unless you don't care about lower standards at WDW dining locations.
Originally Posted By Chelledun Just as I thought, the premature list was just that. Looks like most of the old favorites are back on the list - <a href="http://allearsnet.com/pl/packages07a.htm#rest" target="_blank">http://allearsnet.com/pl/packa ges07a.htm#rest</a>
Originally Posted By a1stav Who opperates the Epcot resturants? I thought it was Disney, but I guess I was wrong.
