Disney Springs Plans: What do they mean?

[WDW1974]

And the "values"... I have stayed at nearly on property 2 bedroom villas for the low $100s per night recently, which are far superior in every way to what you'd get for that price (if you can even get that price) at a value resort.

In 10/11 I spent almost a week at the Holiday Inn Orange Lake resort (almost as close to MK and EPCOT as DAK Lodge is) in a villa that was about 1500sf. Like a beautiful vacation home. For $61 a night ... there were two of us, but it slept eight. Full kitchen. Full dining room. etc ... pool area with lazy river that was nicer than most at Disney.

 

[DougK]

Oh, I agree. Prices were always high. But DDP means ridiculous increases annually. ... I'm planning a meal at FF on my next visit and it will be my first in years. I'll bet that $28 steak is now about $44. ANd that $8 salad is now about $15. And that $9 desert is now $15. etc...

You are correct, my good Spirit. The increases in regular menus prices are necessary in order to make the dining plan look like a bargain.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Oh, I agree. Prices were always high. But DDP means ridiculous increases annually. ... I'm planning a meal at FF on my next visit and it will be my first in years. I'll bet that $28 steak is now about $44. ANd that $8 salad is now about $15. And that $9 desert is now $15. etc...

Yeah, the Black Angus New York Strip Steak is $42. The salads range from $11-$15. And the deserts range from $7-$11. Even though it's a little pricey, it's still one of my favorite restaurants in WDW (be it that I'm obsessed with the Boardwalk area in general). Have a good meal there.

 

[DougK]

Yeah, the Black Angus New York Strip Steak is $42. The salads range from $11-$15. And the deserts range from $7-$11. Even though it's a little pricey, it's still one of my favorite restaurants in WDW (be it that I'm obsessed with the Boardwalk area in general). Have a good meal there.

It is not "a little pricey", it is expensive. Overly so. Would it kill them to sell a filet for $34?

 

[WDW1974]

Which of those would you rate the best?

I'm afraid that Disney has priced themselves out of the range that I am willing to pay for the 'experience'.

The best would be the Dolphin, hands down. It is an EPCOT resort, after all. And I am a big fan of SPG anyway. But my last 'win' there was 11 nights in 2004 for $69 a night. It comes up very rarely these days.

The Rosen Shingle Creek is a beautiful resort and at $43 a night, which is what I paid the week before Christmas, it is VERY hard to beat.

I've gotten the DD Hilton for as little as $49 a night, but generally get it for $60.

Gaylord Palms is great, but generally comes up at higher prices points (as do Orlando Marriott World Center and Hyatt Grand Cypress).

Thing is, even with resort fees and/or parking fees at some, they still come in less than rack rate at a WDW value in the cheapest season.

 

[jt04]

In 10/11 I spent almost a week at the Holiday Inn Orange Lake resort (almost as close to MK and EPCOT as DAK Lodge is) in a villa that was about 1500sf. Like a beautiful vacation home. For $61 a night ... there were two of us, but it slept eight. Full kitchen. Full dining room. etc ... pool area with lazy river that was nicer than most at Disney.

Thank you for staying 'off-property'. Please make it a habit. And I hear Universal is nice too.

 

[WDW1974]

Has Alan Horn even green-lit anything yet?

Of course.

 

[WDW1974]

At least one site (The Daily City) credited WDWMAGIC (at least @Lee and @raven) for releasing info on this subject/topic. http://www.thedailycity.com/2013/03/downtown-disney-to-transform-into.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: OrlandoArtsBlog (TheDailyCity.com: Orlando City + Culture. So how many phases are there with this project again?

Yeah, funny how I about Disney bloggers and lifestylers and they never give me credit.

Hey, @wdwmagic, is there a way of watermarking my MAGICal postings?

 

[WDW1974]

I found it incredible that they removed a water play area at Pop rather than fix it, while at the same time opening up a brand new resort right across the lake that had one. Why bother installing it if it won't last ten years?

Fix things?

You expect Disney to fix things. Oh, good thing I wasn't drinking at the keyboard!!!

 

[wm49rs]

Thank you for staying 'off-property'. Please make it a habit. And I hear Universal is nice too.

Well, all being fair, it's not as if his staying on-site would ever impact your ability to get a room at WDW.

 

[WDW1974]

It is not "a little pricey", it is expensive. Overly so. Would it kill them to sell a filet for $34?

UNI can for $16.99 and still make a profit. You wonder how they keep the lights on over there.

 

[WDW1974]

Thank you for staying 'off-property'. Please make it a habit. And I hear Universal is nice too.

You're forcing it, pal of pals. Trying hard ... but you're rusty and off your game.

BTW, have you been to WDW in the last 10 years ... 15 ... ever?

 

[jt04]

Well, all being fair, it's not as if his staying on-site would ever impact your ability to get a room at WDW.

That is only because I stay at SoG. No spirits haunt that place.

 

[jt04]

You're forcing it, pal of pals. Trying hard ... but you're rusty and off your game.

BTW, have you been to WDW in the last 10 years ... 15 ... ever?

I am rusty but Spring Training just started.

 

[wm49rs]

That is only because I stay at SoG. No spirits haunt that place.

Every decade or so? You're still safe....

 

[WDW1974]

I am rusty but Spring Training just started.

Yep, just like Spring Break for a lot of schools ...

 

[unkadug]

Yep, just like Spring Break for a lot of schools ...

That explains a lot of goings on around here too.

 

[DougK]

The best would be the Dolphin, hands down. It is an EPCOT resort, after all. And I am a big fan of SPG anyway. But my last 'win' there was 11 nights in 2004 for $69 a night. It comes up very rarely these days.

The Rosen Shingle Creek is a beautiful resort and at $43 a night, which is what I paid the week before Christmas, it is VERY hard to beat.

I've gotten the DD Hilton for as little as $49 a night, but generally get it for $60.

Gaylord Palms is great, but generally comes up at higher prices points (as do Orlando Marriott World Center and Hyatt Grand Cypress).

Thing is, even with resort fees and/or parking fees at some, they still come in less than rack rate at a WDW value in the cheapest season.

The Rosen Shingle Creek is awesome but I have never stayed there for $43! Nice work!

 

[Cosmic Commando]

Fix things?

You expect Disney to fix things. Oh, good thing I wasn't drinking at the keyboard!!!

Ya know, you can see something that's broken and think that they'll get around to fixing it some day year, but there's a really sad finality when they actually spend money to remove something rather than let it sit any longer. 20' tall, one-of-a-kind yeti? Sounds pricey to fix. But some stupid pipes and stupid nozzles under some stupid squishy play material to spray some stupid water on some stupid kids?

After................................................. Before

 

[Cosmic Commando]

The best would be the Dolphin, hands down. It is an EPCOT resort, after all. And I am a big fan of SPG anyway. But my last 'win' there was 11 nights in 2004 for $69 a night. It comes up very rarely these days.

The Rosen Shingle Creek is a beautiful resort and at $43 a night, which is what I paid the week before Christmas, it is VERY hard to beat.

I've gotten the DD Hilton for as little as $49 a night, but generally get it for $60.

Gaylord Palms is great, but generally comes up at higher prices points (as do Orlando Marriott World Center and Hyatt Grand Cypress).

Thing is, even with resort fees and/or parking fees at some, they still come in less than rack rate at a WDW value in the cheapest season.

Do spirits need a travel agent license?