Booking room only - am I eligible for the DDP?

[librarylady]

I have booked room only for my March stay at WDW - CBR. Do I qualify for DDP? If so, can I book it upon arrival? I come in late my first night and then have four additional days. I have been to WDW before, but have never done the Dining Plan. Do you need to carry a special pass or just your room card? How do you keep track of the credits you use?:confused3 Any other basic information would be helpful. I am really a "babe in the woods" regarding the DDP. Thanks in advance.

[salmoneous]

I have booked room only for my March stay at WDW - CBR. Do I qualify for DDP? If so, can I book it upon arrival? I come in late my first night and then have four additional days. I have been to WDW before, but have never done the Dining Plan. Do you need to carry a special pass or just your room card? How do you keep track of the credits you use?:confused3 Any other basic information would be helpful. I am really a "babe in the woods" regarding the DDP. Thanks in advance.The DDP has to be part of a package (room+tickets) booked in advance. You just use your room key. Credits are pooled, so any key for anyone in your party has access to all the credits. With each purchase you'll get a receipt telling you how many credits are left.

[TDC Nala]

No. You must purchase a room/park tickets package to qualify for the dining plan.

The ticket part of the package can be as little as a single day base ticket.

Be advised that packages have different cancellation policies than room-only bookings.