The dining is absolutely part of the magic for us as well. We allow each family member to choose a restaurant we always do Liberty Tree on arrival day and one signature restaurant. The dining plan takes some of the guess work out of the budgeting
The wild Africa trek was amazing. The rope bridges were fun, hike was easy and private safari with lunch was awesome. Did this last year with our three kids. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny!
We always go that same week ( and will be going in 195 days!). Our 2014 trip consisted of cold rain but prior times we have had anything from swimsuits to sweatshirts. However it is always warmer than in northern NH where we live!
I purchased my flights separately. Last trip I was able to add them into the Disney Experience App. I can't see where I should do that this time. In the past I thought this was used to plan for the Magic Express.