2008 DDP snacks

[vanreg]

Does anyone know if the snack credits are working the same way they did last year? We could get anything $4 or less and use a snack credit to pay for it.

[bicker]

We have heard nothing indicating any significant change in the handling of snacks. $4 or less is not a rule, though. Don't expect it to apply everywhere.

[pepperw23]

Does anyone know if the snack credits are working the same way they did last year? We could get anything $4 or less and use a snack credit to pay for it.

I don't know. :confused3 I have been waiting to see how it goes myself. Bicker is right though 4.00 is not the rule, just a guideline that someone at some point came up with ( I don't know where haha). To my knowledge the official brochure never changed from simply saying the; "popcorn, water..blah blah thing." :).

Best bet is to wait until everyone starts coming back and see what they say. We will begin to know more over the next couple of weeks or so, or if your trip is soon, look for the purple "DP" stickers on the menu's at Disney. :goodvibes

[Luv2trav]

Actually we just returned and they are cutting back on snacks. We were able to bet a full sized bag of chips for snack at our resorts starting 1/1 you can only get single serving sizes. They are no longer going to follow the 4.00 and under rule.

[bicker]

As indicated earlier, there never was a $4 and under rule.

Folks have been reporting the "single serving" stuff for months. I've read messages about folks, in certain venues, unable to get gallons of milk, boxes of donuts, etc.

[timandlesley]

That's a bummer, so I assume the boxes of doughnuts available in some of the food courts/gift shops are no longer 1 credit either - they made an easy/cheap breakfast that's for sure!
Lesley

[pilferk]

I think the only real changes you'll see are the eliminiation of the "non-single serve" items from the gift shops/food courts. Like the boxes of donuts or full sized bags of chips.

But I'll be on site in just under a week, and will report back what I see/find while "on the ground". We'll have net access for this trip, so I'll be checking in at night when I get a chance.

[vanreg]

But I'll be on site in just under a week, and will report back what I see/find while "on the ground". We'll have net access for this trip, so I'll be checking in at night when I get a chance.[/QUOTE]

That would be great!.....We leave in 3 weeks!!:cool1:

[KelsiesMommy]

We leave in 3 weeks also, and I'd love to know what snacks were available- I don't care about the gallon of milk, large sizes in food courts, I just want to be able to get sweet treats here and there- like a Dole Whip, Mickey bar, rice krispie, etc etc

[Pirate's Princess]

We leave in 3 weeks also, and I'd love to know what snacks were available- I don't care about the gallon of milk, large sizes in food courts, I just want to be able to get sweet treats here and there- like a Dole Whip, Mickey bar, rice krispie, etc etc

I agree. However I feel like it would be a lot of effort to change all those DP signs. I'm hoping they are lazy and let us use it for single-serving items. Or else I'm going to be sad girl when I get there. I'll get over it but it would stink. And I'd be spending way more money.

I'm hopin they don't do that since they've received so many complaints all ready due to the loss of gratuity and appy. No one would buy it if snacks are limited.

[calypso*a*go-go]

The list on the '08 DDP brochure is so boring! Chips, ice cream, fruit, or soda/water...that's not much of a variety for people going for an extended period, and what about people on the higher priced plans that get two snacks per day. I think I'll have to just sit down and cry if I can't get that yummy cookie ice cream sandwich from the Main Street Bakery! :(

[bicker]

The listed snacks haven't changed much over the years. The venues are typically much more generous than the brochure.

[pepperw23]

The listed snacks haven't changed much over the years. The venues are typically much more generous than the brochure.

I agree 100% Bicker. :goodvibes

[jjohnson]

Could everyone please post any changes on the snack thread sticky? TIA

[byoung]

Best snack credit for the year, The lobster sandwich at America at the F&W $6.50 value.

[TLSnell1981]

I want my pastry at Boulangerie.

[mindyd]

I hope that things stay the smae i want to go to goofys candy company and make a treat :cool1:

[GreatLakes5]

We're on count down as well .... previous literature wasn't even close to exhaustive so I'm living in that bubble for now & counting on our "fun snacks" in 2008. Denial has served me well throughout the years. :rotfl:

[bicker]

I want my pastry at Boulangerie.We've never been able to get pastry at Boulangerie for a snack credit. They've always limited us to either a soft drink or regular coffee, for a snack credit, there.

[TLSnell1981]

We've never been able to get pastry at Boulangerie for a snack credit. They've always limited us to either a soft drink or regular coffee, for a snack credit, there.


I was told on the snack thread that you could. Oh, well, I guess it's OOP for my pastry. I don't count on the snack credits being worth more than $2 each, so anything over would be a plus.

[Luv2Roam]

The only place I heard the under $4 rule was here on the Dis -- until not long ago I heard a CM in the Main St candy store tell the guest the $4 rule. :eek: I should have asked her if she was a Dis-er. :laughing: I imagine it will be like any other thing -- depends on who you ask and where you are. :confused3

[TDC Nala]

Boulangerie does not accept snack credits for pastries.

More than once I have seen groups go through the line, get the pastries, arrive at the register, find out they can't use snack credits, and walk out leaving the pastries on the counter.

The folks working there then put the pastries back into the case.

I think they ought to put a sign up in there.

If the general policy about DDP snacks is going to change, I think it's going to be strictly to eliminate the offerings of items that are meant to serve several people for one credit.

[DisneyJo]

I was told by several CM's in August that the under $4 rule did apply :confused:

[bicker]

They were mistaken (or just telling you what they thought you wanted to hear).

[disneyfav4ever]

I am going for twelve nights in 2008 with the deluxe plan, so I'll have twenty-four snack credits. I will be very dissapointed if my options are limited to sodas, ice cream, and popcorn. I wouldn't mind so much if they take things like the boxes of doughnuts, (though that would last me several days,) and the huge bag of chips, since they aren't really "snacks," and are definatly not single-servings, but I'd be very upset if I couldn't get things like Figaro fries, onion rings, or Dole Whips.

[moparop]

Anyone snacking at WDW today. What's going on with snack credits? We leave in three weeks and this has been plaquing my mind!

[Sandy321]

We were on free dining in Sept - stayed at Pop, we were going to use our snack credits at Food and Wine fest, dd got sick, so like many others, right before boarding ME to airport we went to Pop gift shop - and the checker gave me the under $4 rule -

it's embarrassing how much money we "spent" and they became stocking stuffers!!

[misricsmith]

bump

[jjk1107]

Anyone snacking at WDW today. What's going on with snack credits? We leave in three weeks and this has been plaquing my mind!
I got back today and used my snack credits today. I wished I had used them last night because they did cut back and the one item I get, the trail mix, was not an option for me today. I asked yesterday and was told that since I checked in before 1/1/08, I would be able to use it for that snack, so I waited. Big mistake.

I did however talk to the manager at Goofy's Candy Company last night and was told they had not been notified that the speciality items they have, like the chocolate covered pretzels, would be excluded. I did not try to use it though today so I can not be certain.

I can assure you though that there are still plenty of options besides the ice cream, popcorn, drink information in the brochure.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I can assure you though that there are still plenty of options besides the ice cream, popcorn, drink information in the brochure.

That's excellent news!

Sorry about the trailmix though...:(

[jenfur]

This doesn't matter since teh 2008 plan is in effect, but on our trip Nov. 26- Dec. 2 we bought, many items from the gift shop at CR, I always ask what the snack credits can be used for and the cashier stated that it could be used for anything under $4. Then she had trouble ringing our stuff up (we had 2 room keys and 12 snacks) so the manager came out to help her figure it out and he too said that we could get anything edible under $4. So I think in many places, it was the "rule". I hope it doesn't change too much because my kids love getting the little packages of Goofy sour gummies ect.

[pilferk]

So, we were just there.

There are still TONS of snack options, pretty much what I remember being there before. If there's been a reduction, I don't notice it.

The ONLY thing I noticed not being offered any longer were the types of things we discussed here: No "box of donuts", no "gallon of milk", no "full sized bag of doritos". But the more "normal" options are still there. We got Mickey Ice cream bars, mickey crispy treats, bagels, single boxes of cereal, good sized bags of carmel corn (in the resort food court...over in the "allergy" section of snacks!) and all sorts of other goodies. The menu boards are still FULL of marked snack options, too.

[mindyd]

So, we were just there.

There are still TONS of snack options, pretty much what I remember being there before. If there's been a reduction, I don't notice it.

The ONLY thing I noticed not being offered any longer were the types of things we discussed here: No "box of donuts", no "gallon of milk", no "full sized bag of doritos". But the more "normal" options are still there. We got Mickey Ice cream bars, mickey crispy treats, bagels, single boxes of cereal, good sized bags of carmel corn (in the resort food court...over in the "allergy" section of snacks!) and all sorts of other goodies. The menu boards are still FULL of marked snack options, too.


Thanks I am glad that they didn't take tons of stuff away and that they have them marked now I know last year I was confused with what would count and what would not.

[alldiz]

Hi,
Wondering if anyone has used a snack credit in 08 for the lg
bottled water....
I think they are about 1 liter.

Also are the pastries at BW bakery still included?
Thanks
Kerri
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