drpeterson8
04-19-2009, 01:48 PM
We just got back from Disney and I just wanted to say that I LOVED the QSDP. We were on the fence about whether or not we should try and "wing it" and pay OOP for our food or get a dining plan. Well, we decided to try the plan because it meant we didn't have to budget so much and do all that "calculating" and "figuring" for how to split meals and save money.
I kept up with every receipt we had and just added it all up. We saved money using the plan and the best part was that we never had to say "no" to the kids when they wanted cotton candy, etc. I always feel so bad making them "share" snacks and meals and this time, they always got what they wanted.
By the 2nd or 3rd day, we had figured out how to get 3 meals out of the plan by using our snacks/desserts for breakfast. We learned that at our resort (All Star Sports), we could order 2 breakfasts and use the "juice and beverage" for the kids. CM's didn't care what we picked in place of the "juice and beverage"... so we could use our refillable mugs for drinks and get 2 of any other item of our choice (we usually got bagels or cinnamon rolls).
We only purchased two meals OOP and that was because we wanted to try out Planet Hollywood and a buffet for more variety. BUT, we didn't have to... we could have made it all week and almost have a different type of meal everytime. Lots of choices for counter service (in my opinion).
I had to explain to the kids that only in Disney will they ever be able to get every snack they want... back in the "real world" we will have to limit their choices!
I kept up with every receipt we had and just added it all up. We saved money using the plan and the best part was that we never had to say "no" to the kids when they wanted cotton candy, etc. I always feel so bad making them "share" snacks and meals and this time, they always got what they wanted.
By the 2nd or 3rd day, we had figured out how to get 3 meals out of the plan by using our snacks/desserts for breakfast. We learned that at our resort (All Star Sports), we could order 2 breakfasts and use the "juice and beverage" for the kids. CM's didn't care what we picked in place of the "juice and beverage"... so we could use our refillable mugs for drinks and get 2 of any other item of our choice (we usually got bagels or cinnamon rolls).
We only purchased two meals OOP and that was because we wanted to try out Planet Hollywood and a buffet for more variety. BUT, we didn't have to... we could have made it all week and almost have a different type of meal everytime. Lots of choices for counter service (in my opinion).
I had to explain to the kids that only in Disney will they ever be able to get every snack they want... back in the "real world" we will have to limit their choices!