Hi Michael,
Thanks for stopping by the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your question! I'm so glad you're considering
The BOATHOUSE for one of your meals when you're at Walt Disney World. I've been hearing rave reviews about it's amazing seafood, delectable steaks, humongous desserts and unique craft cocktails since it opened and I hope I have a chance to try it myself soon. It sounds amazing!
As you know, The BOATHOUSE is on the list of participating Table-Service locations as a Signature Restaurant (meaning it requires 2 Table-Service entitlements per person for your meal) through the end of 2015. Although the
2016 Disney Dining Plan brochure doesn't yet list it (or any other Table-Service restaurant at Downtown Disney, for that matter), that doesn't necessarily mean it's off the list for sure. It's usually the case that the early versions of the brochure don't show all the final restaurants since contracts aren't all in place for the new year yet, so I expect that list will continue to grow in the coming months as those locations come on board. If I had to venture a guess, I'd predict that The BOATHOUSE will again be participating in the Disney Dining Plan next year, as it is currently. I'd recommend making your dining reservations under that assumption and then keeping an eye on that brochure link as your travel dates get closer. If you don't see it added, you can make alternate plans before you arrive.
If you do make a stop at The BOATHOUSE during your trip, be sure to visit us again and let us know how you liked it!
Beth