Lou... 3,118 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Gail, who is the owner and pays for the stupid phone that she forces me to at least have somewhere in my vicinity, recently told me that I would probably have no choice of having a smart phone as they'll stop making the flip phones at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 She is a wise woman.She also has my sincere sympathies for when that time comes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 She also has my sincere sympathies for when that time comes.She mentioned that she hears that phrase a lot after her friends meet me. I'm not sure what it means though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onkel Hans 25 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I realized how spoiled we Disney fans are after trying to plan a trip to Cedar Point. You won't find much dining information on the official site, and there is nothing like FortFiends or AllEars! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayco1 15 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I realized how spoiled we Disney fans are after trying to plan a trip to Cedar Point. You won't find much dining information on the official site, and there is nothing like FortFiends or AllEars!Cedar Point is more of a Day Trip instead of a destination, but it is a really great place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Gail, who is the owner and pays for the stupid phone that she forces me to at least have somewhere in my vicinity, recently told me that I would probably have no choice of having a smart phone as they'll stop making the flip phones at some point.Just recently my wife's flip phone broke, so we went to get a replacement. Good luck. We finally found one at Radio Shack, but whereas they used to be free if you extended your agreement a couple years, it cost me 80 bucks and a 35 dollar activation fee. Verizon had nothing at their stores. A smart phone, however, could be had for nothing. I want my phone to be a phone, my camera to be a camera, my computer to be a computer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Prices change on 4/8, 6/7, 8/18, 9/9, 11/23.I've looked up the buffets and the dates are the same.I would assume it would apply to table service as well, but I'm not going to look them all up, not even for you.So, what do those dates mean?Prices go down on 4/8? Then back up on 6/7 through 8/18? Then down again from 8/19 through 9/9? Then up again from 9/10 through 11/23? Do they drop on 11/24? They surely must be going back up soon after that for the Christmas rush.Is that all there is to it? Why would it be so hard to make this available to the paying customers?TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Is that all there is to it? Why would it be so hard to make this available to the paying customers?TCDThey don't want you to know how much the meal costs until you've already put the first potsticker in your mouth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Just recently my wife's flip phone broke, so we went to get a replacement. Good luck. We finally found one at Radio Shack, but whereas they used to be free if you extended your agreement a couple years, it cost me 80 bucks and a 35 dollar activation fee. Verizon had nothing at their stores. A smart phone, however, could be had for nothing. I want my phone to be a phone, my camera to be a camera, my computer to be a computer.Sam's Club has a decent selection of dumb phones for each carrier. I have AT&T, but I got a nice phone for $0.96 (plus the stinkin $35 activation). It makes calls and texts great. That's all I want it to do. When I went in there to downgrade from the smart phones to these the woman said we weren't the first to do so. And if the carrier ever stops selling them to force people into a smart phone, I'll drop the whole damn thing and go to using a 2-way radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Can you get those in White with that stupid little Apple logo on them? I want to look cool when I'm sipping my caramel machiatto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 They don't want you to know how much the meal costs until you've already put the first potsticker in your mouth.Obviously. Maybe they want to reserve the right to up the price during the meal.BTW- I broke down and looked at All Ears. They don't have the dates posted as to when prices change. Also, their price ranges are not the same as what Disney has on their website.I think it's true that all of this is deliberate and designed to drive people to buy the Dining Plan.I guess it's going to be more quick serve and meals and the campsite for the TCD gang.No way am I going to eat at a place where they won't even tell me what they're going to charge me before I get there. Certainly not with the prices they charge.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sam's Club has a decent selection of dumb phones for each carrier. I have AT&T, but I got a nice phone for $0.96 (plus the stinkin $35 activation). It makes calls and texts great. That's all I want it to do. When I went in there to downgrade from the smart phones to these the woman said we weren't the first to do so. And if the carrier ever stops selling them to force people into a smart phone, I'll drop the whole damn thing and go to using a 2-way radio.Like I said ebay or some other phone reseller. Especially on AT&T and T-Mobile that are SIM Card based. My parents both have dumb phones, and when it dies, they go find another cheap dumb phone on ebay. No contract extension, no activation fee, nuttin. Just put the chip in the phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I broke down and looked at All Ears. They don't have the dates posted as to when prices change. Also, their price ranges are not the same as what Disney has on their website.But wasn't it easier to navigate and did it take only 2 mouse clicks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 But wasn't it easier to navigate and did it take only 2 mouse clicks? :smartass: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks Kelly. I can't get to the smileys on my phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 :smartass:Thanks Kelly. I can't get to the smileys on my phone.See people, this is how it's done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortpartyof4 108 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Agree with all that the pricing is a racket. But, they can get away with it so they keep doing it. IMO most of the food offerings at WDW are grossly overpriced year-round, and few of the offerings are worth what you pay for them. But, thanks to all of you and your reviews, photos and recommendations, I will keep trying the many places I never have. I am particularly looking forward to the caramel I see so often. However, I will still be dragging my own snacks to nibble on between meals and bottles of water into the parks, along with drink mixes to blend in with the horrible tap water when we refill. I have spoken to the CM's in Disney dining a few times over the past couple of weeks. All but one were very helpful, though not enough to help me figure out what to do in my situation. For that and other reasons, we will be skipping the Biergarten (sp?) experience this time, but will definitely keep it on the list of places to try down the road. I'm sure we'll drop by Germany for a beer, though. And, I got ADR's for HDDR in a couple of months instead! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 However, I will still be dragging my own snacks to nibble on between meals and bottles of water into the parks, along with drink mixes to blend in with the horrible tap water when we refill. If you don't mind carrying it, that alone can save you quite a bit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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