We are just now planning a Disney Vacation in July (next month). The dining plan wouldn't be included, since July is peak season, and we're booking so late. I am debating both whether to buy the meal plan, and whether to get a conciege room, possibly in the Grand Foridian. Since conciege rooms include continental breakfast and snacks, we probably wouldn't do both.
We envision a vacation where we go to the parks in the morning and evening, and sit out the afternoon by the pool. So snacks and drinks at the hotel may be more useful than counter service. And I'm not really sure that the discount on dinners is really worth the constraints of the system, especially since a lot of restaurants are probably fully booked this close to the time.
What do you think?