As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Okay what is the cost of the quick service dining plan and the basic dining plan?
I can't seem to find it!!
Thanks!
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Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!! OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And an EAGLE SCOUT!! I can still remember my cute little Tiger Cub! 2016 Reading Goal - 75 books
According to Allears.net Magic Your Way Dining Plan - 2010 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
The Quick Service Dining Plan prices: Adults $34.99 per person per night; children 3-9 $11.99 per person per night.
The addition of the Dining Plan to a Magic Your Way Vacation Package varies in price based on the time of your stay (prices subject to change):
-- For stays during off-peak seasons, cost is $45.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $11.99 per night for children ages 3-9.
-- For stays during peak seasons cost is $47.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $12.99 per night for children ages 3-9.
According to Allears.net Magic Your Way Dining Plan - 2010 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
The Quick Service Dining Plan prices: Adults $34.99 per person per night; children 3-9 $11.99 per person per night.
The addition of the Dining Plan to a Magic Your Way Vacation Package varies in price based on the time of your stay (prices subject to change):
-- For stays during off-peak seasons, cost is $45.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $11.99 per night for children ages 3-9.
-- For stays during peak seasons cost is $47.99 per night per adult or junior (ages 10-17), $12.99 per night for children ages 3-9.
THANKS!!!
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Don't feel stupid, they don't make the info easy to find!
You are not kidding!
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Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!! OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And an EAGLE SCOUT!! I can still remember my cute little Tiger Cub! 2016 Reading Goal - 75 books
FYI: Do the math... We used to get the Quick Service plan, but we no longer do because the cost of the MEALS OOP actually works out to be cheaper than the cost of the plan most of the time! YIKES! They cut back on what they gave on the plan last time (Feb 11) we used it, offering only ONE drink with breakfast. NOT worth it IMHO. We paid cash for meals this time and ended up spending MUCH LESS than the $35 per day per person on meals than the QS would have cost us.
It may not work out that way for everyone, but I think Disney had GONE AWRY with this price hike!
Oh... and that INCLUDES buying SNACKS, and one refillable mug per person for our May Trip!
Before you decide whether or not the dining plan works for you, look at menus & add up what you might order. Our family likes TS meals a least part of the time so it works out better for us to do the dining plan, especially if you like character meals or some of the more expensive TS meals.
FYI: Do the math... We used to get the Quick Service plan, but we no longer do because the cost of the MEALS OOP actually works out to be cheaper than the cost of the plan most of the time! YIKES! They cut back on what they gave on the plan last time (Feb 11) we used it, offering only ONE drink with breakfast. NOT worth it IMHO. We paid cash for meals this time and ended up spending MUCH LESS than the $35 per day per person on meals than the QS would have cost us.
It may not work out that way for everyone, but I think Disney had GONE AWRY with this price hike!
Oh... and that INCLUDES buying SNACKS, and one refillable mug per person for our May Trip!
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Originally Posted by heatherwillmom
Before you decide whether or not the dining plan works for you, look at menus & add up what you might order. Our family likes TS meals a least part of the time so it works out better for us to do the dining plan, especially if you like character meals or some of the more expensive TS meals.
Yeah - we are probably (most likely) going OOP this go round. We have used the dining plan in the past but since we will be scaling back on our table service meals and I can't eat much any more, it's not going to be worth it this time. We typically manage on breakfast and a late lunch or early dinner with snacks in between. Even playing with numbers that include three meals and one snack each a day, we still come out cheaper going OOP (and I included three nicer table service meals and three refillable mugs). I figured it out with me sharing with DH and DS for some of the meals or just getting soup or something small and the DDP would still be quite a bit more. So that we still have the advantage of having our meals prepaid, I am going to start buying Disney gift cards and stashing them for the trip. Advantage....we can also spend that on cool stuff!
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Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!! OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And an EAGLE SCOUT!! I can still remember my cute little Tiger Cub! 2016 Reading Goal - 75 books
So that we still have the advantage of having our meals prepaid, I am going to start buying Disney gift cards and stashing them for the trip. Advantage....we can also spend that on cool stuff!
That is a REALLY GOOD idea! I know someone who does that with every paycheck. Buys a $25 gift card and uses the money for food and drinks!
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They cut back on what they gave on the plan last time (Feb 11) we used it, offering only ONE drink with breakfast. NOT worth it IMHO. We paid cash for meals this time and ended up spending MUCH LESS than the $35 per day per person on meals than the QS would have cost us. 
I know someone who does that with every paycheck. Buys a $25 gift card and uses the money for food and drinks!
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