The Disney Dining Plan in 2009 is pretty much the same as it was in 2008 no Appetizer and no Tip included in the plan. Disney advertises you can save up to 30% on your meals using the plan and you can save quite a bit as long as you use all the meal plan options and plan your meals out.  Since your here planning you vacation chances are you can save money with it! 

Here's what you do get Per Person per night of stay: 

• 1 Table service meal at a participating restaurant
• 1 quick service (counter service) meal at participating restaurants.
• 1 Snack

Some General Tips when using this plan:

• Make sure you have reservations for all of your table service meals, not using a meal is a big waste of money and is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.  You can make reservations up to 90 days ahead of your trip and when you book through us we can do this for you.  Don't assume you can walk up and get into a table service restaurant when you want to especially in the parks and the resorts along the Monorail as they book up fast!  In fact we often reccomend booking an extra reservation just in case you miss one earlier in the trip. 
• You can use the Snacks for breakfast or buy snacks that you can pack and take home for later or to give as gifts to friends or for the office. 
• Save your Table service meals for Dinner as Dinner menus are generally the same as the lunch menu only more expensive. 
• Save your deserts from the quick service meals even if your not hungry, they can make a great breakfast or late night snack. 

For a complete list of participating restaurants and details about the plan please see the Magic Your Way Dining plan brochure.  (PDF file)

The following are the officially posted ride restrictions for attractions at the Animal Kingdom park, please be aware these restrictions are for the health and safety of all guests and you should not try to get around them by the use of elevator shoes, bee hive hair do's etc on young children. Cast members are wise to most of these tricks.

Please note that all riders under age 7 on any ride must be accompanied by an adult.

Dinoland USA

Dinosaur - Guests must be a minimum of 40 inches tall.

Primeval Whirl - Guests must be a minimum of 48 inches tall.

Asia

Expedition Everest - Guests must be a minimum of 44 inches tall.

Kali River Rapids - Guests must be a minimum of 38 inches tall.

For more information on ride restrictions please refer to the Animal Kingdom Park map. (PDF)