I will have my lamb shank while you eat a boiled hamburger.
Er, what? What I posted are actual solutions that I've used. I've many WDW trips under my belt, many with 9+ people in my party. Many w/ vegetarian + severe food allergies and picky eaters.
A. Guests can use their credits on any day. Multiple trips, we had extra
DDP credits and added a TS, or swapped in a Signature meal. These are always options.
B/C. I think you misread something. For New Years Eve week 2015, last minute MK TS options included: new place, Tony's, and LTT. Also PLENTY of options just outside MK: all monorail resorts and WL (GF Café, Wave, Kona, and WCC). Er, I'm not sure what special needs you mean, but I have talked to many chefs! They are always prepared for allergies.
If you know WDW, then you know there are actually a number of non-ADR options tucked here and there, like the Kona Café sushi counter.
D. Um, I'm guessing you have not dined offsite in some time. The number of options in the Orlando area is staggering. Cvent says 5,000. I promise, price point to price point when we eat offsite, we are served much better quality.
Right in MCO, with no car, you'll find the fabulous McCoy's (up just one level in the Hyatt). Hyatt= AAA rating. McCoys has a pro sushi chef, local fish, steaks, soups, house crafted pasta, many local ingredients, etc. Even burgers! are Strauss grass fed beef on brioche, lettuce/tomato, plus in-house made red onion jam. It is $12.50! Kids' choices: traditional, organic, or 1/2 portions at 1/2 price! Entrée sides include: spinach, tri-color carrots, beets, asparagus, broccolini, and cannellini. I promise, much better than WDW options in the same price range!
E. Simply put, I disagree. Our trips have improved since we gave up DDP and now most ADR's. We have a much better time when we have dining freedom. We feel much better eating when we're hungry, vs. a time I picked days in advance.
I only wish WDW would go back to a system that makes it easier for everyone to eat the way they want.
then again, the whole point of offering ADR's and the DDP isn't to help the guest. It is to keep guests onsite and help WDW.