On February 24, 2008, the Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's BoardWalk will play host to a very special luncheon.  The luncheon is hosted by resident chef Tim Keating and Bryan Del Bondio, President of the Markham Winery.

In 2006 DVC members gained access to the Magic Your Way Dining Plan...but only when using their points to stay at one of the 6 DVC resorts based at Walt Disney World.  Now members have a few more options for utilizing the dining plan.

DVC members are eligible to receive a discount at Disney Animal Kingdom's newest eatery.

Disney has updated its official brochure with details on the 2008 Magic Your Way Dining Plan.  When terms of the plan were first announced, negotiations were still in progress with a number of locations owned and operated by outside vendors.  Some of those locations have now been added to the plan.

Click HERE to view the current DDP brochure.

Disney continues to negotiate with a number of unlisted restaurants including Epcot's Teppan Edo, Tokyo Dining and Tutto Italia.  These locations remain absent from the brochure.  If agreements are reached between Disney and the restaurant operators, DDP participants will be able to use their credits at the restaurants in 2008.

This weekend the Disney Dining Experience office sent a follow-up email to members which clarified some of the confusion regarding the new mandatory tipping policy effective 1/1/2008.  However, the clarification still leaves one important item unresolved.