In his Orlando Sentinel blog, Scott Powers has confirmed rumors that Disney will create a new variation of the Magic Your Way Disney Dining Plan (DDP) in 2009. We also have some early information on 2009 pricing for all of the dining plans.
Today Disney issued a statement which outlines the changes coming to Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs.) As noted by Len Testa's website TouringPlans.com, the reduction in the ADR window is only temporary while Disney completes a computer conversion. Once the upgrade is complete, the ADR booking window will return to 180 days and new enhancements will allow guests to book their ADRs on-line.
In recent years Walt Disney World guests have been able to book their Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) up to 180 days in advance. However, it appears Disney is set to cut that booking window in half.
No, Disney Vacation Club members do not get the Magic Your Way dining plan free for stays booked using DVC points. But the deal is good enough that members may want to bank those points and consider a cash reservation for the fall.
About a month ago we posted a look at how the Disney Vacation Club had apparently made substantial reductions in the dining discounts available to members. While the number of discounted locations is not quite as extensive as it was just a year ago, the situation appears to be a little better than was initially feared.
