I see what you are doing.........just trying to get a heated debate going aren't you?? If the only reason for eliminating the appetizer was table turnover, your solution would work, but now you are forgetting the main concern for WDW is the cost of making the appetizer vs. the dessert. Nice try, but your attempt to twist my words has failed........remember, the cost to produce the food is their first concern; the table turnover is an additional benefit of eliminating the appetizer course. This has all be discussed over and over, and over, and over............your thoughts are not new to the discussion.
The time of year you went is probably the biggest factor in empty tables being available. If you go during a peak period the elusive empty table will not be found.........their policies are created not for the slow times, but rather to give order to the hurried busy times.
No, but they will get you out as quickly as possible......they have thousands of other people waiting to get a seat as soon as you leave.......sorry if the facts don't give you that Disney magic.....they are running a bussiness and they are gonna turn the table as fast they can. If you spend more money they are willing to let you linger longer without trying to get you out sooner.......every restaurant in the world operates that way, but the secret is not letting you know we are trying to get you out the door ASAP. That is what we call great customer service.......we accomplish our goal of getting you out without making you feel rushed!
Spend more get more.........it is the American way (for products and service).
Your argument only works if one person is buying the DDP for one night, but the fact that thousands (maybe millions) of people prebuy the DDP for multiple nights, which adds up to millions of dollars which would earn them a hefty bit of interest every year......it would amount to more than you and I make in a year combined.
WOW, now you want to go after the kids........lets just keep this between us adults.