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Tricia1972

12-19-2009, 11:41 PM

Welcome to the 2010 Disney Dining Plan FAQ. The Restaurant Board team has been working on creating this to answer a majority of the Commonly Asked Dining Plan Questions.

This is a work in progress. As updates occur, they will be posted. If you have any updates or corrections, please post on this thread.

See the end of this post for the 2011 dining plan and premium/platinum package prices.

Disney Dining package add ons are available for the following:

Magic Your Way Package with Dining
The Disney Dining Plan is a prepaid Meal Plan available with the purchase of a Magic Your Way Plus Dining Package includes a resort room plus at least a one-day base ticket. According to Disney’s literature, everyone in the room must be on the same package and ticket options. Packages and package components, including dining entitlements, are nontransferable. All dining entitlements expire at midnight on day of checkout.

AP holders
Walt Disney World annual passholders may purchase a room/dining package without the requirement to purchase tickets. This is still considered a package reservation and is subject to the same deposit, cancellation and change fees as other packages. Annual passholders may be able to apply an annual passholder room discount when booking this package. The package requires the presentation of one adult annual pass at check-in.

DVC
Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members may purchase the dining plan with any reservation on Disney Vacation Club points. They may also purchase a dining plan on cash reservations made through DVC Member Services. DVC members must add the dining plan to their reservation no later than 48 hours before checking in, and it is paid for at check-in. All persons listed on the reservation must purchase the same dining plan for the length of the reservation.

DVC members making reservations through Member Services are ineligible for the free dining promotion, which requires a room plus tickets package reservation.

Walt Disney World offers three different dining plans, and two dining and more plans in 2010 - click on the hyperlink to see plan specifics

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The Quick Service Dining Plan (QSDDP) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34711313&postcount=2) entitles each guest to receive 2 Quick Service or Counter Service (CS) credits and 2 Snack credits per nights stay.

EXAMPLE: Sunday to Saturday stay (6 nights) allots 12 CS and 12 Snack credits per guest age 3 and over. This plan also includes one Resort Refillable Mug per person good for unlimited refills of beverages at resorts only for the length of stay. Beverages usually include soft drinks, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

The regular Disney Dining Plan (DDP) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34711317&postcount=3) entitles each guest to receive 1 Table Service (TS) credit, 1 Counter Service (CS) credit and 1 Snack credit per night’s stay.

EXAMPLE: Sunday to Saturday stay (6 nights) allots 6 TS, 6 CS and 6 Snack credits per guest age 3 and over. NOTE: This plan does not include a Resort Refillable Mug.

The Deluxe Disney Dining Plan (DXDP) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34711321&postcount=4) entitles each guest to receive 3 meal credits and 2 snack credits per night’s stay. Deluxe meal credits can be used for either table service or counter service.

EXAMPLE: Sunday to Saturday stay (6 nights) allots 18 meal credits and 12 snack credits per guest age 3 and over. This plan also includes one Resort Refillable Mug per person good for unlimited refills of beverages at resorts only for the length of stay. Beverages usually include soft drinks, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
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Adult credits are assigned to guests age 10 and older. Child credits are for guests age 3-9. Children age 2 and under do not receive dining credits. Adult and child credits are not interchangeable. Children must order from a child’s menu at restaurants where one is available. However, generally speaking an adult is allowed to use an adult entitlement to order a children's meal from the child's menu.

One nice feature about the dining plans is how the credits can be used. Credits are not limited to your daily allotment, and you may use multiple credits per day. (As long as there are enough remaining credits of course) Those on the Regular Dining Plan or Deluxe Dining Plan can even choose to exchange two table service credits for a show or signature dining experience if they desire.

Signature restaurants requiring 2TS credits per person:
• Artist Point (Wilderness Lodge)
• California Grill (Contemporary Resort)
• Cinderella’s Royal Table character breakfast/lunch/dinner with photo package (Magic Kingdom)
• Citricos (Grand Floridian)
• Flying Fish Café (Boardwalk Inn & Villas)
• Hollywood Brown Derby (MGM Studios)
• Jiko - The Cooking Place (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
• Narcoossee's (Grand Floridian)
• Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club)

Dinner Shows requiring 2 TS credits per person:
• Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Polynesian)
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Fort Wilderness)
• Mickey's Backyard Barbecue (Fort Wilderness)

These brochures listed on the Disney World website have the most up to date list of participating restaurants.

2010 Quick Service Dining Plan (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010QuickService_updated2.pdf)

2010 Regular Dining Plan - DDP (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining_updated2.pdf)

2010 Deluxe Dining Plan (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010DeluxeDining_updated2.pdf)

Confirmed Snack thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1683477) 2010's thread won't be started until January, this link will be updated to 2010 in January.

DDP Links Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2188572) This includes DDP Price Comparisons, as well as a spreadsheet that will assist you in calculating your best deal (DDP, TIW or OOP)

Exclusions, limitations and/or surcharges may apply (especially at Downtown Disney restaurants). We will try to keep a full, up-to-date list of those here.
Limitations/Exclusions/Observations
• Tangierine Cafe - limits your dessert to Baklava only.
• The Lunching Pad - no dessert
• Teppan Edo - The salad isn't included as part of the entree - can be ordered as an appetizer on DxDDP.
• Raglan Road - Dessert "Sampler" is excluded where offered. Appetizers “for two” can be ordered by two (deluxe) dining plan guests.
• Wolfgang Puck Cafe - Sushi is considered an entree, not an appetizer.
• California Grill - Yoshi's Deluxe Sushi Platter and Snake in the Grass are considered entrees.
Some restaurants may not permit a cheese board/platter to be ordered as a DDP dessert.

Other Information
If you want an all-inclusive package that includes more than just dining, Disney also offers the Premium and Platinum package plans.
Premium Plan (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Premium.pdf)

Cost
Premium Dining Plan:

$164.99 per guest 10 and older
$114.99 per child 3-9 years old

Platinum Plan (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Platinum.pdf)

Cost
Platinum Dining Plan:

$220.99 per guest 10 and older
$154.99 per child 3-9 years old

And a wine add-on plan for any dining plan that includes table service:
Disney Wine and Dine Plan (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/packages/2009-packages.htm#wine)

2011 DINING PLAN PRICES:
The prices are (for adults age 10 and over, children age 3-9):

Quick service plan: $34.99/night/adult, $11.99/night/child

Regular dining plan, non-peak: $45.99/night/adult, $11.99/night/child
Regular dining plan, peak: $47.99/night/adult, $12.99/night/child

Deluxe dining plan: $78.99/night/adult, $21.99/night/child

Premium package: $169/night/adult, $119/night/child
Platinum package: $229/night/adult, $160/night/child

Wine and dine add-on: $39.99/night

Dining Plan FAQ (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34711313&postcount=5)

Tricia1972

12-19-2009, 11:42 PM

The Quick Service Dining Plan (QSDP) entitles you to two Quick Service Meals and two snacks per night of your stay. You also receive one refillable resort mug.

Quick Service Dining Plan PDF (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010QuickService_updated2.pdf)

Cost
Quick Service Dining Plan: $31.99 per guest 10 and older
$9.99 per child 3-9 years oldThe price for the Quick Service Dining Plan is per night of stay, and includes sales tax. The Quick Service Dining Plan must be purchased for everyone registered on the reservation for the entire length of the reservation.

Included in the plan
Each Counter Service (or Quick Service) Credit includes one of the following:
Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Non-alcoholic beverage

Lunch: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage

Dinner: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available.

WDW CS children’s menus usually consist of an entrée and two “sides” that may be selected from a list, which generally includes:

fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
sugar free gelatin
applesauce
french fries if you request them,
cookies, pudding or ice cream

Children on the dining plan are entitled to select an entrée and two of these “sides” – but one “side” counts as dessert. (They do not get to choose two “sides” plus a dessert.)

Children’s desserts are not comparable to adult desserts at CS. There are numerous complaints from parents who feel their younger children are upset by the fact that they have to order smaller desserts while older members of the party get larger, more standard desserts. If you want regular desserts at CS for your child age 3-9, the options are 1) purchase an extra dessert
2) use a snack credit to get an extra dessert
3) use the child’s CS credits at restaurants that do not have a separate children’s menu, some of which offer regular size desserts
4) share your dessert with your child

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Tricia1972

12-19-2009, 11:43 PM

The basic Dining Plan or DDP entitles each guest to receive 1 Table Service (TS) credit, Quick Service or Counter Service (CS) credits and 1 Snack credit per nights' stay.

Basic/Regular Dining Plan (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining.pdf)

Cost
Regular dining plan Peak SeasonFebruary 12 – April 10, 2010
June 4 – August 14, 2010
December 17 – 31, 2010$47.99 per guest 10 and older and
$12.99 per child 3-9 years oldRegular dining plan Regular Season$41.99 per guest 10 and older and
$11.99 per child 3-9 years oldThe price for the basic Dining Plan is per night of stay. The basic Dining Plan price includes tax but does not include most gratuities. The Dining Plan must be purchased for everyone registered on the reservation for the entire length of the reservation.

Included in the plan

Counter Service
Each Counter Service (or Quick Service) Credit includes one of the following:
Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Non-alcoholic beverage

Lunch: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage

Dinner: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
Table Service
Each Table Service meal on the Regular Dining Plan includes one of the following:
Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Lunch: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Dinner: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet
WDW CS children’s menus usually consist of an entrée and two “sides” that may be selected from a list, which generally includes:

fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
sugar free gelatin
applesauce
french fries if you request them,
cookies, pudding or ice cream

Children on the dining plan are entitled to select an entrée and two of these “sides” – but one “side” counts as dessert. (They do not get to choose two “sides” plus a dessert.)

Children’s desserts are not comparable to adult desserts at CS. There are numerous complaints from parents who feel their younger children are upset by the fact that they have to order smaller desserts while older members of the party get larger, more standard desserts. If you want regular desserts at CS for your child age 3-9, the options are 1) purchase an extra dessert
2) use a snack credit to get an extra dessert
3) use the child’s CS credits at restaurants that do not have a separate children’s menu, some of which offer regular size desserts
4) share your dessert with your child

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Tricia1972

12-19-2009, 11:44 PM

The Deluxe Meal Plan entitles each guest to receive 3 meal credits and 2 snack credits per nights' stay. Deluxe meal credits can be used for either table service or counter service. You also receive one refillable resort mug per guest.

2010 Deluxe Dining Plan PDF (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010DeluxeDining_updated2.pdf)

Cost
Deluxe dining plan: $71.99 per guest 10 and older and
$20.99 per child 3-9 years oldThe price for the deluxe Dining Plan is per night of stay. The deluxe Dining Plan price includes tax but does not include most gratuities. The Dining Plan must be purchased for everyone registered on the reservation for the entire length of the reservation.

Included in the plan

Counter Service
Each Counter Service (or Quick Service) Credit includes one of the following:
Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Non-alcoholic beverage

Lunch: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage

Dinner: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage Table Service
Each Table Service meal on the Deluxe Dining Plan includes one of the following:
Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Lunch: Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Dinner: Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet.
WDW CS children’s menus usually consist of an entrée and two “sides” that may be selected from a list, which generally includes:

fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
sugar free gelatin
applesauce
french fries if you request them,
cookies, pudding or ice cream

Children on the dining plan are entitled to select an entrée and two of these “sides” – but one “side” counts as dessert. (They do not get to choose two “sides” plus a dessert.)

Children’s desserts are not comparable to adult desserts at CS. There are numerous complaints from parents who feel their younger children are upset by the fact that they have to order smaller desserts while older members of the party get larger, more standard desserts. If you want regular desserts at CS for your child age 3-9, the options are 1) purchase an extra dessert
2) use a snack credit to get an extra dessert
3) use the child’s CS credits at restaurants that do not have a separate children’s menu, some of which offer regular size desserts
4) share your dessert with your child

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Tricia1972

12-19-2009, 11:44 PM

Now, for some of the more common questions about the plan.

Cost/Payment/Tipping Questions

How much does the plan cost?
The price for the regular Dining Plan (by far the most popular plan) is $41.99-$47.99 per guest 10 years old and over depending on the 'season'. The price for children, 3-9 years old, is $11.99-$12.99. The price for the Quick Service Dining Plan is $31.99 per guest 10 and older and $9.99 per child 3-9 years old. The price for the Deluxe Dining Plan is $71.99 per guest 10 and older and $20.99 per child 3-9 years old.

This is the cost per night of stay and is required for each night of your stay (on the same reservation). The Dining Plan must be purchased for everyone registered on the reservation.

Are tax and tips included?
The price of the plan includes tax but does not include gratuities in most cases (only Cinderella’s Royal Table, the dinner shows, in-room dining and pizza delivery include gratuities)

Booking the Dining Plan Questions

Do I have to stay onsite?
Yes, you must book a package reservation at any Disney resort, or stay at a Disney resort using DVC points, to use the dining plan.

Can I purchase the Dining Plan if I am staying onsite at the Swan/Dolphin, or Shades of Green?
No, the dining plan is available only to guests of Disney-owned resorts.

Is there an admission purchase requirement?
With the exception of DVC members staying on points and Walt Disney World annual passholders, you must purchase at least a one-day base theme park admission ticket for every person on your reservation age 3 and over, but you do not have to purchase a ticket that matches the number of nights you are staying. Everyone on the reservation must purchase the same type and length of ticket.

Do I have to purchase the Dining Plan for the entire duration of my visit?
The Dining Plan must be purchased for each night of your reservation. Your dining plan is tied to the number of nights you stay at your resort, not to your park tickets. If you wish to purchase the Dining Plan for only a portion of your visit, you would have to make separate reservations (which could lead to having to switch rooms mid-trip, and to complications regarding the purchase of park tickets).

How far in advance can I add the dining plan before my arrival?
The Dining Plan can be added to qualifying packages until shortly before your arrival date. The number of days varies depending on circumstances, so the recommendation is to be sure that you've made final arrangements at least a week prior. Call Disney or your travel agent for specific restrictions.

DVC members must have the dining plan added to the reservation up to 48 hours prior to check-in. Call DVC Member Services to add the plan. DVC renters must ask the member they are renting from to call Member Services.

Can I still get my AP or other discounts?
The Dining Plan is only available as an add-on to qualifying Magic Your Way Packages (or to DVC reservations) - it cannot be added to a room-only reservation. Annual passholders may qualify for an AP room discount in addition to the room/dining package for AP holders. For standard room/ticket packages, there are some discounted packages that do qualify for the Dining Plan, but some do not. Note that AAA can offer some packages with the Dining Plan with the AAA discount, but these must be booked through AAA directly -- they cannot be booked through Disney.

What is "free dining"? Will they offer free dining this year?
During the heart of Hurricane Season, Disney has offered free dining to help encourage reluctant guests to visit during this normally very quiet time of the year. The free dining promotion requires guests to book a Disney MYW package including tickets, paying for the hotel at the rack rate, and in return offers the regular Dining Plan as a free add-on to the package.

Note that free dining cannot be combined with any other discount. Free dining cannot be applied to an annual passholder room/dining package or a DVC reservation. The general public Free Dining package promotion for 2010 was released on May 3 and is currently available for booking until August 14 for stays starting between August 15 and October 2. This year, guests booking a value resort get the quick service plan free, and guests booking a moderate or above get the basic dining plan free. The ticket purchase requirement has also been extended; you must now purchase at least a 2-day base park ticket for everyone on your reservation to get free dining.

In 2009 a second general public free dining offer for check-ins from September 27 to December 17, with a few blackout dates around Thanksgiving, was released for booking on July 26. For this later-in-the-year offer, guests booking a value resort got the quick service plan free. No information yet regarding a similar second offer for 2010.

The number of packages available for any given offer is limited.

Using the Plan Questions

How many credits do I receive?
The number of credits you receive is based on the number of nights you are staying at the resort. On the regular (most popular) plan, you receive one Table Service credit (TS), one Counter Service/Quick Service credit (CS), and one snack credit, for each person registered on your reservation, for each night of your reservation.

What if I go offsite for the day, do I lose my credits?
No, you do not lose them. They are good for the entire trip. For example you could, in theory, save all your snack credits and use them on your last day.

When do my dining credits expire?
Your credits will expire at midnight on the day you check out of your resort.

Is there a special menu we must order from?
No, you order from the regular restaurant menu.

Are add-ons such as side dishes included in the plan?
No, they are not.

What about glow cubes, mini-bars, and souvenir or refillable mugs?
These are also not included in the regular Dining Plan and would have to be paid for separately. The Quick Service dining plan and the Deluxe dining plan include one resort refillable mug per person.

Can we order menu items intended to be "for two"?
Generally speaking, the Dining Plan only includes menu items that are intended for a single diner; it cannot be used to get menu items intended for more than one diner, and (again generally) you cannot even "pool credits" from multiple diners to order such items. There are exceptions, of course, especially to the last part; i.e., some restaurants will sometimes allow Dining Plan patrons to order menu items intended for more than one diner, if that number of diners are willing to order it and share.

Does the family have to eat together, or can we split up?
All Dining Plan credits are accessible from all of the room keys associated with a reservation, so you can split up and eat.

Does everyone at the table have to use Dining Plan credits to pay?
You can split the check, and pay cash for any guests at your table not on the DDP or for whom you don't want to use credits. Let your server know who will be using which payment method so the checks can be properly split.

Do I have to make advance dining reservations for all my Table Service meals?
Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) are not required but STRONGLY suggested. The popularity of the DDP has led to many restaurants being fully booked far in advance. If you have your heart set on eating at a special place, make the reservation so you know you have a spot. You can walk up the day you are there and attempt to be seated, but you may have a long wait or be turned away. You may make ADRs 180 days in advance, online at www.disneyworld.com (http://www.disneyworld.com/) (use the search function to find specific restaurants) or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. DVC members may also make reservations through Member Services.

If I order my meal, but do not get dessert, can I order it later?
It has been reported that when ordering ice cream at counter service locations, you can have your receipt stamped. This allows you to return to the restaurant for a short time after you finish your meal to get dessert, so your ice cream isn't a sloppy mess. However, that is not part of the Plan itself, and may or may not be offered to you at any specific restaurant. While you may take a dessert away with you at table service restaurants, you may not eat your meal and then return later to the table service restaurant (or a different restaurant) for dessert only.

I’m on the regular plan that doesn’t include appetizers. Can I get an appetizer in place of my dessert?
Reports are that substituting an appetizer for a dessert on the regular dining plan is not permitted under any circumstances. Disney restaurants usually offer a substitution of items such as fruit, sorbet, and sugar-free dessert selections to accommodate the health-conscious or medical conditions.

Can I use TS credits for CS meals?
Not generally. During the free dining promotions in August/September, Disney has extended offers to use TS credits for CS meals, but such offers are temporary and usually confined to the free dining promotion period. Outside this offer, some (but not all) resort front desks have allowed some (but not all) guests to convert some of their remaining TS credits into CS credits, with the understanding that it is a one for one conversion (no extras such as snacks) and once converted, they cannot be converted back. However, that is not an official part of the Dining Plan, and you may or may not be successful in getting your resort front desk to do this for you.

Can I use two CS credits for a TS meal?
No. There is no way to combine CS credits to "pay for" a TS meal.

Can I exchange CS credits for snacks?
Not usually. However, some eateries which support both CS and snack credits may allow you to use one CS credit for two or three snacks. That's not a standard, though, and may not be consistent either.

Can I share meals on the Dining Plan?
Sharing is never permitted at buffet or prix fixe meals. Beyond that, this is actually two separate questions, addressed below...

Can I share meals with guests not on the Dining Plan?
No. The Dining Plan cannot be shared with guests who aren't registered as part of your hotel reservation.

Can I share meals with other guests on the Dining Plan staying on the same hotel reservation?
There is no clear answer to this. Consistently, guests seem to be allowed to share the meals ordered on the Dining Plan amongst the guests at their table, with the exception of fixed price meals, such as buffets or other all-you-can-eat options. However, this question has been asked directly to Disney via email, by a number of guests, and consistently, they have answered this question by saying specifically that, "sharing is not permitted." Despite several attempts to get clarification about that statement, no clarification appears to be forthcoming from Guest Communications, and nothing official has been released by Disney Dining to resolve the confusion. Ask your server.

Children's Meals and Character Meals Questions

Do character meals require two TS credits per person?
Only Cinderella's Royal Table is a 2 TS meal. All other character meals are 1 TS. (Mickey's Backyard Barbecue features characters and costs 2 TS credits, but is considered a dinner show.)

Are you only allowed to do one character meal per stay?
You can attend as many character meals as you like.

What if I want to attend a character breakfast and have a sit-down meal the same day?
You can use the credits whenever you wish, including more than one TS meal on the same day, as long as you have enough credits in your account to pay for the meals.

Everything I've seen references ages 3-9 for children. What if there is a child under 3 on the reservation? Do you just pay OOP for them?
Children under 3 years old may share from any other party members’ plates as desired. In the case of buffets and other all-you-can-eat options, this is like getting an infant or toddler’s meals for free, and you can prepare a separate plate for them. At other restaurants and eateries, you can still, of course, share your food with your infant, but if you want anything else for your infant, you would have to pay for it separately.

Some guests have reported that they were able to purchase the children’s Dining Plan (normally for children 3-9 years old) for their infant or toddler (under age 3). However, in turn, they had to purchase the infant a park ticket as well. This is because the dining plan is available only for persons age 3 and over. In order to get dining credits, you’d have to register an infant under age 3 on your room or package reservation as being 3 years old, and 3-year-olds are required to have park tickets. The same problem arises when a guest wishes to “upgrade” a child age 9 or under to the adult dining plan – it would be necessary to register the child as being 10 years old, and to purchase an adult park ticket for the child on a package reservation that includes tickets. This approach would work better on an annual passholder or DVC reservation, where a ticket purchase is not required to get the dining plan.

Which CS locations do not have a separate children’s menu?
I understand that where there is no children’s menu, children can order off the regular menu.
• Toluca Turkey Legs
• Casey's
• Pete's Doggone Good Dogs
• Sommerfest
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop
• Main Street Bakery
• Golden Oak Outpost
Boulangerie Patisserie

Can I pay for my child's meal in cash, and use their credit for a meal for me?
If your child is 9 or younger, sorry, child meal entitlements cannot be used for adult meals. If you don’t mind eating a meal from the children’s menu, you can use the child’s credit to purchase one, then eat it yourself. If the child is 10 years old or older, they get adult credits, so the answer is yes.

Can I pay for my child’s meal in cash, and save his/her TS/CS credits to use for them on another day?
Yes.

Can my ten or eleven-year-old order a child meal and "pay" for it with their adult Dining Plan credit?
Generally, yes. Let your server or cashier know what type of credit you are using to pay for the meal.

My child doesn’t like the children’s meal choices. Can I order an adult meal for my child?
Children’s credits must be used to purchase meals from the children’s menus, where a children’s menu is available. The best you could probably do is have an adult trade meals with the child once the meals are ordered and delivered. The following quotes a message from a Disney Dining castmember, regarding changes to the Dining Plan as of 2007, relevant to the issues discussed in the several questions above:

Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloGal
Beginning January 1st, all credits will be separated into adult vs child. At any given meal period (Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner) you will only be able to use the entitlements on your [KTTW] card (if it says 2A2C, then you get two adult and two kid's meals). ... You will not be allowed to buy dinners for a neighboring table because you have credits left. ... You get that as part of a package and package entitlements are non-transferable. Just like you can't give extra days off of your ticket to your sister. You got them at a huge discount and you can't give them away.

Per this policy, as an example, if your Key to the World card shows that you have two adults and two children on your reservation, you will be able to order on your dining plan in one transaction a maximum of two adult and two child meals. While you can order fewer meals than you are entitled to according to the number of persons on your reservation, you will not be permitted to order more. (While the party in the above example could order one adult and two child meals on the dining plan, they would not be permitted to order meals for three adults and one child and pay for the third adult meal with the dining plan.)

"Is the Dining Plan right for me?" Questions

Is the package a good deal?
The answer to this question depends on you and your family. You need to determine how much you save doing your trip with and without the plan. For some, it is a better deal to get the discounts, but for others, the food expense is greater than the amount saved. You need to review the list of participating restaurants and try to set up a sample meal plan for your trip. Make sure to include all your snacks, drinks, tax and tip. Try to compare apples to apples. Make out your list showing where you would eat if on the plan. Then compare where you would eat if not on the plan, but were still able to eat what you wanted. Then compare that with how you would eat if Disney did not have this plan at all.

Doesn’t this plan force me to stick to a schedule?
You can look at it that way (in fact, the new Quick Service dining plan is WDW’s response to this concern), but many dining plan users like taking a break for TS meals and knowing that they have a reservation made at a certain restaurant for a certain time. You can always call and cancel a TS reservation if you change your mind.

Miscellaneous Questions

Is the dining plan the same as the Tables in Wonderland (TIW) card I keep reading about?
No, it is not the same thing. The Tables in Wonderland (formerly Disney Dining Experience/DDE) is a dining discount program for eligible Florida residents and annual passholders, 21 and older, which provides a 20 percent discount on food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) at a number of Walt Disney World Resort hotel and theme park restaurants and lounges.

If I have a Tables in Wonderland (formerly DDE) card, can I use it for alcoholic beverages when I am on the dining plan?
You may use Tables in Wonderland at any participating restaurant to get a discount on off-plan items such as appetizers or alcoholic beverages. These will be billed separately.

Can I use the dining plan for the Fantasmic Dining Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Yes. The Fantasmic Dining Package (generally a very early meal reservation including preferred seating for the Fantasmic evening show) costs the same as a regular meal at the participating restaurants would cost on the dining plan (1 credit for Mama Melrose’s or Hollywood & Vine, 2 credits for Hollywood Brown Derby). Current reports are that the Fantasmic package meal at Brown Derby or Mama Melrose’s includes the appetizer, even on the regular dining plan. A meal at these restaurants on the regular dining plan, without the Fantasmic package, would not include the appetizer. Hollywood & Vine is a buffet.

Is the Dining Plan valid for the Food and Wine Festival?
Use of snack credits was permitted in 2009 for any food item or non-alcoholic beverage at the World Showcase festival kiosks, regardless of the cost of the item. Dining Plan credits may not be used to book special meal events or the Party for the Senses.

Is there an automatic gratuity for dining plan users?
Walt Disney World restaurants charge an automatic 18% gratuity only to parties of six or more or any party using a Tables in Wonderland (DDE) discount. Dining plan users will not be charged an automatic gratuity unless they are a party of six or more.

What methods can I use to pay the tip?
Table service gratuities are not included in the dining plan. You may use cash, a credit card, a Key to the World card with a credit card attached for charging, Disney Gift Cards, or Disney Visa Rewards Points to pay gratuities. You may wish to let your server know what method you will be using to pay.

All additional Tipping Questions can be addressed in the Disney Dining Tipping Information Thread, found HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300858)

Return to Post 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353648&postcount=1)

WDWKOOK

12-20-2009, 07:39 AM

Thanks, Tricia, for "re-positioning" us over to this wonderful thread. Great work!

Dr Ellis

12-20-2009, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the new thread!

Dr. E

Jazzygirl72

12-20-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks for doing this! Since I'm going Jan 14th I hope they update the restaurants by then! Some of mine aren't listed on the 2010 catalog but I won't panic! I'm sure it will be fine. :cutie:

jjohnson

12-20-2009, 05:33 PM

Great job, Tricia. :thumbsup2

avic77

12-21-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks great job

This link isnt working however:
Removed Non-Working Link

Tricia1972

12-21-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks great job

This link isnt working however:

Thanks for the heads up, I just checked and it wasn't working last year either. :lmao:

Removed the link from this years FAQ

Superspectral

12-21-2009, 01:26 PM

I thought the peak season dining plan cost for adults was $46.99/day not $47.99 day? I apologize if I missed something and I'm incorrect.

igk

12-22-2009, 01:55 PM

Thanks for this :thumbsup2
Apart from cost, I haven't noticed any changes from 2009 (apart from the incomplete participant list) Are there any changes?

LEIGHDEBRA

12-22-2009, 02:48 PM

Just to keep you updated it appears that Chef De France @ Epcot has now been added to the 2010 Dining Plan List, lets hope other non disney restaurants soon follow

TDC Nala

12-22-2009, 03:28 PM

Thanks for this :thumbsup2
Apart from cost, I haven't noticed any changes from 2009 (apart from the incomplete participant list) Are there any changes?

See the above post. Chefs de France and Boulangerie Patisserie have now been added to the 2010 list. No other non-Disney restaurants have been added yet. I don't know what kind of changes you are asking about other than the restaurant list. Other than the price for the basic and quick service dining plans, the plans remain the same in 2010 as they were in 2009 regarding number of credits allotted for each plan, etc.

Dr Ellis

12-22-2009, 04:06 PM

When is the "final" list of restaurants for the 2010 DDP available? Do more ever get added?

Happy Holidays!

Dr. E

TDC Nala

12-22-2009, 04:19 PM

Dr Ellis

12-22-2009, 05:09 PM

Thank you,

Dr. E

tgropp

12-22-2009, 05:20 PM

I think that the High Season dining plan is $41.99 for DVC members. At one time on the DVC member site, it was listed at $47.99 but then it was reduced

TDC Nala

12-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Some unofficial sites say $46.99 and some say $47.99 as the peak price for basic DDP for adults on a package reservation. Can't think of how to tell which one is totally correct, as Disney does not itemize its package components. I'd plan for the higher price.

As far as can be told right now, DVC members staying on points are exempt from the peak season pricing.

Jazzygirl72

12-22-2009, 08:30 PM

All that's been added right now is Chefs de France and Boulangerie Patisserie. All that can be done is keep checking the Disney links to the official brochures (in the first post) to see if more have been added. They don't announce a new list, they just update the links. The list is usually complete by January 1.

Well you're definitely right about that....I just checked the link and some have been added that weren't on there before. I'm thankful! LOL!

TDC Nala

12-23-2009, 02:13 PM

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining_updated.pdf

According to this 2010 brochure (which was posted on a regular thread on the main dining plan board), the current holdouts are:

Wolfgang Puck Express and Cafe
Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining
Yak & Yeti

All other formerly participating third party restaurants are included. This brochure is dated 12/21/09.

PearlySwan

12-23-2009, 04:34 PM

^^^ Thanks TDC Nala. I have a unrelated question. Are there any signature restaurants in Epcot? :confused3

avic77

12-23-2009, 05:25 PM

TDC Nala

12-23-2009, 06:48 PM

^^^ Thanks TDC Nala. I have a unrelated question. Are there any signature restaurants in Epcot? :confused3

No, there are no signature restaurants inside Epcot. The closest ones are Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club) and Flying Fish (Boardwalk), which are within walking distance of the International Gateway.

PearlySwan

12-23-2009, 07:00 PM

No, there are no signature restaurants inside Epcot. The closest ones are Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club) and Flying Fish (Boardwalk), which are within walking distance of the International Gateway.

^^^ Thanks!! :thumbsup2

igk

12-24-2009, 08:16 AM

Of course one if my picks is holding out :( I was really excited about this one... maybe they will sign in soon :worship:

We went to both Tokyo and Teppan this year - and we want to go back to both next year! :worship:

somethingblue

12-24-2009, 03:46 PM

I am looking at the dining plan brochure provided by Disney for 2010 and my favourite DTD counter service place, Wolfgang Puck Express, is not listed as a participating restaurant! Does anyone know if it takes a while for some restaurants to be included, or would this indicate that I won't be able to get my WPE fix on the dining plan?

Maddie2

12-24-2009, 03:50 PM

We went last January and I know that some restaurants were still signing yearly contracts at that time. I bet they will be on the list. Don't give up hope yet. :goodvibes

CLR4321

12-25-2009, 04:06 PM

The only ones we are waiting on are Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo. We are preferring Tokyo Dining though because we went to Teppan Edo last time. :goodvibes

tarstar

12-25-2009, 09:16 PM

if i was able to make reservations for Teppan Edo for Feb '10 does that mean it's on the list?

TDC Nala

12-26-2009, 06:09 AM

if i was able to make reservations for Teppan Edo for Feb '10 does that mean it's on the list?

Not necessarily. You'd have to know if the restaurant booking agent phone or system was aware you were on the dining plan before your booking was made. Even then the booking agent could have neglected to check "dining plan" on the system before making the reservation.

scanne

12-26-2009, 11:38 AM

Is Wolfgang Puck Cafe still going to be part of the Dining Plan in 2010?? Thank you!

TDC Nala

12-26-2009, 12:03 PM

Is Wolfgang Puck Cafe still going to be part of the Dining Plan in 2010?? Thank you!

No way to tell yet. It is not on the most recent brochure dated 12/21/09.

MyBubbles

12-27-2009, 01:02 PM

You may already know this, but I just went to check on the Dining Plan List for 2010 and it's been updated as of 21st Dec. :worship:

Epcot and DTD have expanded lists now (thank goodness) - now just need to wait for my ADR opening which is another 2 1/2 months to go:rolleyes1 Just glad that where I wan to eat is now on the dining plan.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining.pdf

Happy Eating :banana:

chocolateMinnie

12-27-2009, 03:02 PM

thanks for the link.

scaetal

12-27-2009, 03:24 PM

thanks for the post. i'm having trouble finding out the costs of each plan (I know it's based upons season for 2010). i'll keep looking through the board.

scaetal

12-27-2009, 03:31 PM

thanks for the post. i'm having trouble finding out the costs of each plan (I know it's based upons season for 2010). i'll keep looking through the board.

it pays to keep looking...i found it!

MBKELmom

12-27-2009, 03:45 PM

Woot! Thanks - now I can start getting ideas even though we still have a while b4 making ADR's too...:thumbsup2

syng0

12-27-2009, 03:46 PM

Thanks for posting ! Teppan Edo and Yak and Yeti is still missing though :(

zhazhazsu

12-27-2009, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the link..... but Lecellier and San Angel Inn are still missing:scared1:! Hopefully there is another update before our January 4th trip!

Luv2Roam

12-27-2009, 04:34 PM

Le Cellier and San Angel are listed in what I viewed from the above link. :confused3

kamikazecat

12-27-2009, 06:15 PM

I really hope Teppan Edo and Yak and Yeti are added as well. I didn't get to try them on my last trip and will be disappointed if they aren't there. :sad2:

Luv2Roam

12-27-2009, 06:37 PM

Those are not Disney restaurants, so those I would not be surprised if they are not. Same with Bistro. I am guessing they just do not see the need to, so don't.

ericamcl

12-27-2009, 06:53 PM

any clue what the prices will be for 2010?

candielips

12-27-2009, 07:04 PM

Teppan Edo was late being added to the list last year, so I would not worry about it not being added.

TDC Nala

12-27-2009, 07:28 PM

Bistro de Paris has never accepted the dining plan so don't expect to see it added at all.

The holdouts from last year according to this version of the brochure are:

Wolfgang Puck Express and Cafe
Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining
Yak & Yeti

Can't tell for sure yet if they're just not ready yet or if they did not renew their dining plan participation for 2010.

Le Cellier is a Disney-owned restaurant and is always listed. San Angel Inn is on the current list.

Prices for 2010 dining plans are:

Quick service dining plan: $31.99/adult/night, $9.99/child/night
Basic dining plan in non-peak periods: $41.99/adult/night, $11.99/child/night
Basic dining plan in peak periods (package reservations): $46.99 or $47.99/adult/night, $12.99/child/night
Deluxe dining: $71.99/adult/night, $20.99/child/night

Dr Ellis

12-27-2009, 08:17 PM

Will there be additional restaurants added after the 1st of year?

Happy Holidays!

Dr. E

TDC Nala

12-27-2009, 08:36 PM

I don't recall restaurants ever being added after January 1 with the exception of new restaurants that open during the year. All restaurant renewals from the previous year have been signed up by January 1 to my knowledge. This does not mean that it could never happen.

momlee4

12-28-2009, 09:02 PM

C'mon Wolfgang Puck and Disney! Get on the DDP already! Everyone talks about WPE as a wonderful place to use a CS credit, I'll be so disappointed if its not added.:mad:

w-family

12-29-2009, 08:30 AM

TDC Nala

12-29-2009, 09:41 AM

We made ADRs for here for next week, thinking it would be a late add-on to the DDP. I cannot believe it has been dropped. We are staying at SSR, any suggestions where to eat instead for our first night, that we would still be able to get into. We are arriving 1/9. Thanks.

We don't know if the Wolfgang Puck restaurants, Yak & Yeti, or Teppan Edo/Tokyo Dining have been officially dropped from the dining plan, but they are not on the most recent 2010 brochure publication dated 12/21/09.

Try the Turf Club since you are staying at SSR.

logansmummy

12-29-2009, 09:49 AM

We absolutely LOVE the Turf Club Bar and Grill:cheer2:! We ate there in July on our first night - and throughout our staypopcorn:: and we are absolutely eating there again in June on our first night. The service was UNBELIEVEABLE (FYI--You gotta request MAX as your server he ROCKS:flower3:!) and the food, wow:yay:. Max was so incredible and awesome to my son(DS6) he has a son around the same age too, we ate there a couple times on our trip, we had ressies elsewhere and cancelled them:surfweb: because it was so easy to get in at Turf and it was a hidden secret to us. ;)

MyBubbles

12-29-2009, 02:44 PM

That's good to hear about the Turf Club. I was planning on making ADR's for somewhere in DTD on our first night but sounds like I may just eat on site at the Turf Club. Thanks for the info!!

kamikazecat

12-29-2009, 03:17 PM

We stayed at SSR last summer and fell in love with the Turf Club as well. We also cancelled other ADR's just to eat dinner there. :cloud9:

TK Brown

12-29-2009, 03:49 PM

Teppan Edo just HAS to be added!!! We have 2 ADR's there for the middle of January......:worship:

ibela

12-30-2009, 09:07 AM

For breakfast it says entree, juice, non-alcoholic beverage. I thought in 2009 people were able to use a CS credit at MK Bakery to get croissant, pastry, and 1-2 drinks (depending on who you asked). Was this changed for 2010? :confused3

TDC Nala

12-30-2009, 09:36 AM

The breakfast allotments listed in the brochure have always been entree, juice and non-alcoholic beverage for everywhere. If you are able to get something different at Main Street Bakery (or anywhere else), that's something the bakery does itself (and they could change their policy to match the brochure at any time if they wish to)

Northern Disney Girl

12-30-2009, 06:34 PM

In case nobody else has noticed, Yak and Yeti, WPC (first floor only) AND Teppan Edo have all been added to the 2010 DDP list as of TODAY!!! :goodvibes

Tricia1972

12-30-2009, 06:41 PM

Wolfgang Puck Express is listed on the QSDP brochure now too.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010QuickService.pdf

(looks like Disney changed their links, I will update the first posts after dinner tonight)

momlee4

12-30-2009, 09:52 PM

Yay, yay, yay!!! :cool1:
I'm so happy Wolfgang Puck Express is back on the list.

mossyflossy

12-31-2009, 10:49 AM

would someone confirm which restaurant is Wolgang Puck Cafe (first floor)...is that still the one on the ground floor or the upstairs one? :confused3 thanks

TDC Nala

12-31-2009, 10:55 AM

It's the ground floor. The upstairs dining room does not accept DDP at all.

ibela

12-31-2009, 11:20 AM

yellownovawife

12-31-2009, 02:11 PM

Condorman

12-31-2009, 02:48 PM

I thought I had read that Beaches and Cream was included in the dining plan and now it does not seem to be on the list for 2010. Do you think it will get added on? Is it considered Quick Service or table service?

Beaches & Cream is on the DDP for 2010. It is considered table service. They do have a counter service window but you cannot use a dining credit or snack credit for any items purchased via the window.

yellownovawife

12-31-2009, 03:04 PM

ok - thanks!

avic77

12-31-2009, 04:00 PM

Yaaa Teppan Edo was added!!!!!!!!!

MyBubbles

12-31-2009, 10:33 PM

It's the ground floor. The upstairs dining room does not accept DDP at all.

I just looked at the DDP list and thankfully it's been updated again - phewww! but... it says that WPC is the first floor only that's on the DDP. Is that different that last year? Why would they call it the first floor if it is the ground floor? :confused3

TDC Nala

12-31-2009, 10:39 PM

There is a building at West Side - Downtown Disney that I refer to as the Wolfgang Puck Complex because it hosts three separate restaurants, all of them with Wolfgang Puck's name.

Wolfgang Puck Express is a counter service and will cost one CS credit per person on the dining plan (note that there is a second outlet at DTD Marketplace that has a much more extensive menu than the Wolfgang Puck Express at West Side and is also one CS credit on the dining plan.

Wolfgang Puck Cafe is located on the first floor (which in the US is the same thing as ground floor - the previous poster is from Scotland, where the floor designations are different - in the US the ground floor is the same thing as the first floor, above that is the second floor) of the Wolfgang Puck Complex. It is a table service restaurant and costs one TS credit per person on the dining plan.

Wolfgang Puck's Upstairs Dining Room is located upstairs in the Wolfgang Puck complex. It is a separate restaurant from the Wolfgang Puck Cafe on the first (or ground) floor, and has a more upscale atmosphere and menu. It does not accept the dining plan at all.

If you want to use the dining plan please make sure that you make reservations for the Wolfgang Puck Cafe and not for the Wolfgang Puck Upstairs Dining Room.

CLR4321

01-01-2010, 03:02 AM

Yay! I was just posting because I could not find the latest brochure....but I Googled and found the 12/30/09 updated one. I do see both Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo listed! Woohoo!!! :)

Just in case anyone else can't find it in the thread (I couldn't find the updated one!): http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining_updated2.pdf

MyBubbles

01-01-2010, 05:17 AM

Thanks for clearing that up Nala - I'll make sure I don't reserve the wrong place!

Tricia1972

01-01-2010, 09:37 AM

luvvseeyore

01-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Yaaa Teppan Edo was added!!!!!!!!!

I had called to reserve Teppan Edo on the DDP, and the CM told me it wasn't included in the 2010 DDP, and she said since the brochures were already out, that she didn't think it would added later...so for sure it's on the 2010 DDP?

thanks!

Tricia1972

01-01-2010, 09:55 PM

I had called to reserve Teppan Edo on the DDP, and the CM told me it wasn't included in the 2010 DDP, and she said since the brochures were already out, that she didn't think it would added later...so for sure it's on the 2010 DDP?

thanks!

The links to the updated 2010 DDP Brochures on the Disney World site are in the first post of this thread, so if you want to verify you can check it right from the "horses mouth" so to speak.

But yes, it as definitely been added. Disney updated their online brochures on 12/21 and again on 12/30. Teppan Edo (among others) were added to the 12/30 list.

luvvseeyore

01-02-2010, 08:23 AM

The links to the updated 2010 DDP Brochures on the Disney World site are in the first post of this thread, so if you want to verify you can check it right from the "horses mouth" so to speak.

But yes, it as definitely been added. Disney updated their online brochures on 12/21 and again on 12/30. Teppan Edo (among others) were added to the 12/30 list.

Thank you, will call today! Can't wait. And also I see someone post that wolfgang puck express is a quick service?

TDC Nala

01-02-2010, 11:41 AM

Wolfgang Puck Express is a quick service. Wolfgang Puck Cafe is a table service.

super_troop

01-04-2010, 12:32 PM

Is there a price limit on snacks? I know in the past it has been around $4.00. Is it still the same?

Thanks

kt_mom

01-04-2010, 02:16 PM

I am looking on the brochure for 2010 and under table service meals it shows for lunch/dinner one single serving of the following: appetizer, entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.

I thought appetizers were not included on the regular dining plan but I can't find anywhere on there where it is specifying that this is for dxddp or whatever. Did they change it this year?

Tricia1972

01-04-2010, 02:42 PM

Faldred

01-04-2010, 02:51 PM

Is there a price limit on snacks? I know in the past it has been around $4.00. Is it still the same?

Thanks

There's no hard-and-fast rule on snacks. In general, if an item is a single serving, not an "main course" item (such as corn dog nuggets at Casey's) and costs less than $4.00 (or even a little higher), then it might be eligible as a snack.

When in doubt, ask the CM. You may very well get a different answer from CM to CM on some items.

kt_mom

01-04-2010, 04:53 PM

Appetizers are for ages 3-9 only

Thanks, I see that now. I was so busy looking all over the page for which dining plan it was that I didn't even notice that right next to it.

super_troop

01-05-2010, 12:39 PM

There's no hard-and-fast rule on snacks. In general, if an item is a single serving, not an "main course" item (such as corn dog nuggets at Casey's) and costs less than $4.00 (or even a little higher), then it might be eligible as a snack.

When in doubt, ask the CM. You may very well get a different answer from CM to CM on some items.

Thanks for the info!!!

sdrsdd

01-05-2010, 01:46 PM

Tricia1972

01-05-2010, 02:07 PM

We will be getting the Dining Plan for 4 adults and 2 kids on our Dec. 2010 trip. We will have a 2 year old also, but he will be sharing off of our plates mostly. Anyway---my question is do they separate adult and kid counter sevice meals? If my 7 year old wants something off the reg. menu, can he get it or is he limited to the kids menu choices? I think I read somewhere that they do separate the TS meals (adults and kids), but we are mostly doing character meals so that is not a problem ...Thanks!

You will be limited to ordering children's meals for your 7 year old at all CS locations that have kids menus.

There is quite a bit of information about kids on the DDP in the FAQ, you can find it specifically in this post. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34711323&postcount=5

Hope this helps. :goodvibes

graceesmom

01-05-2010, 05:18 PM

Tricia1972

01-05-2010, 08:16 PM

Has anyone noticed that Wolfgang Puck Cafe is listed on Disney's site as a Signature Dining Experience?

Here is the link and I've copied and pasted from Wolfgang Puck Cafe's page below.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/downtown-disney/dining/wolfgang-puck-cafe
Disney
West Side

Service:
Dinner
Signature Dining
A la Carte
Californian
$$$ ($36-$59.99 per person)
Lunch
Signature Dining
A la Carte
Californian
$$ ($15-$35.99 per person)
Reservations:
(407) WDW-DINE

It's not signature as far as dining credits though http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining_updated2.pdf

They are just indicating that it's a dressier experience I think, nothing to do with the DDP.

kimis

01-06-2010, 09:42 AM

:worship:Please don't be mad:sad1: if this is an old question. I have been away for a few months so I don't know:confused3. Did Disney change the 2010 dining plan and add the appetizer on again as a feature? Last year you only got the appetizer on the deluxe plan but now it looks like it is on the regular plan. Are there any other changes? Thank you for helping me!:littleangel:

ChrisKsAngel

01-06-2010, 09:49 AM

Check out this thread for all the available info on the DDP.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353648

It is not on that thread, but I remember reading somewhere that it was rumored that apps were added back but for children only.

Hope this helps! :goodvibes

PIRATEGIRL007

01-06-2010, 10:08 AM

for 2010 on the regular Dining Plan there is NO appetizer for adults included. The children may pick an appetizer from the 'kids picks menus', it is usually something small like a garden salad, soup, carrot sticks & celery or something of that nature. Not a "normal" appetizer from the adult menu like calamari, shrimp, onion rings, etc.

TDC Nala

01-06-2010, 02:43 PM

If you check the brochure for the basic dining plan, you'll see it says under table service meal allotments:

Appetizer (ages 3-9 only)

A lot of persons miss the (ages 3-9 only) and assume the appetizer is included for everyone on the basic dining plan. That's true only of the deluxe dining plan.

mdteacher

01-07-2010, 02:46 PM

If I stay 4 nights/5 days, I would have to use all of my credits by the last night, correct? I was hoping to save up on snack credits and use them as we leave the next afternoon, but I am guessing they will have expired. Anyone have any experience with this?

Thank you!!

TDC Nala

01-07-2010, 02:48 PM

Your unused dining credits expire at midnight on the day you check out, so you can use them for that entire day.

labgirl

01-08-2010, 08:26 PM

Can anyone tell me the per person cost of the dining plan? i can't seem to find it anywhere-the only thing I see is the cost of a trip with the dining plan added. Either the QS or the next level up would be most helpful! Also, can we add it on after we check in? We are thinking about getting it, but for only half the stay. Thank you!!

:banana:

Tricia1972

01-08-2010, 10:17 PM

If you check out the DDP FAQ Sticky at the top of this forum, you can find the cost of each dining plan in the post about that specific dining plan. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353648

Hope this helps :goodvibes

TDC Nala

01-09-2010, 08:38 AM

You can't add a dining plan at check-in, and you can't get it for only half a stay unless you make two separate reservations - and then, if you make the second reservation with the dining plan, you have to figure out the best way to handle the fact that if you're on a package reservation, you need to buy tickets twice.

On one reservation, you must buy the dining plan for your full stay, or not buy the plan at all.

WDWjen

01-12-2010, 09:40 AM

???
I just printed out the 2010 plan from Disney's website and noticed that Le cellier is not on there?? We are leaving in 10 days, and have ADR's there. Can anyone confirm?

zhazhazsu

01-12-2010, 09:41 AM

It is on the DDP. I used 2 delish TS credits there on Friday night!

Tricia1972

01-12-2010, 09:56 AM

???
I just printed out the 2010 plan from Disney's website and noticed that Le cellier is not on there?? We are leaving in 10 days, and have ADR's there. Can anyone confirm?

It's at the bottom of page 5 in the DDP brochure http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010Dining_updated2.pdf

Tiggs14

01-12-2010, 10:20 AM

Last year the tip was included if you were on the DDP at Pepper Market does anyone know if this is still the case this year?

Thanks.

TDC Nala

01-12-2010, 11:43 AM

???
I just printed out the 2010 plan from Disney's website and noticed that Le cellier is not on there?? We are leaving in 10 days, and have ADR's there. Can anyone confirm?

Likely it was cut off from your printout. Le Cellier is a Disney-owned restaurant and always participates in the dining plan.

WDWKOOK

01-12-2010, 01:49 PM

Last year the tip was included if you were on the DDP at Pepper Market does anyone know if this is still the case this year?

Thanks.
Le Cellier is, as TDC Nala and others posted, included in the '10 DP. It is on the DP PDF dated 12/30/09 and is listed between Nine Dragons and Coral Reef.

So enjoy your cheddar cheese soup and steaks!

flyingcat2003

01-16-2010, 08:53 PM

What is the Premium Dining Plan an the Platinum Plan? What do they include? :confused3

Tricia1972

01-16-2010, 09:22 PM

What is the Premium Dining Plan an the Platinum Plan? What do they include? :confused3

They are more "all inclusive" plans that include dining, tours, games, etc. If you click on the links in the first post you'll be taken to the brochures, which give a good description of what you get for the money.

donaldsgal

01-16-2010, 10:11 PM

Can someone please answer this question for me? I'm trying to plan our budget for our upcoming trip, and we plan to purchase the Deluxe Dining Plan. It's been a few years since we did the dining plan, and I can't remember what's included. I read the first post that the garden salad can be ordered as an appetizer - thanks, Tricia, for that information. What about the brothy soup that has mushrooms and green onions? Would that be a second appetizer, or is that included with the entree? Thanks so much!

donaldsgal

01-16-2010, 10:25 PM

Symans3honeybees

01-17-2010, 10:49 AM

They are more "all inclusive" plans that include dining, tours, games, etc. If you click on the links in the first post you'll be taken to the brochures, which give a good description of what you get for the money.

We booked a split stay package with 1 night "Premium Plan" follows by a 1-night room only then finally 6 nights of "Deluxe Plan" plus another night of room only. It is quite complicated, I know! The Deluxe plan package is something we have done before, so it is relatively easy to use as far as the credits are concerned.
I can't say the same for the "Premium Plan"!!:confused3 I know that we will have show tickets for Cirque du Soleil plus all the tours and water activities include with the plan. With the Premium plan, when do we have to see the show? Can we still use all the recreations inclusion on the day of our "check-out" day" I know that with any other DDPs, any unused food credit will not expired until 11:59PM after you have checked out.
Is is safe to assume that we can still enjoy all the included recreations on the second day???????

TDC Nala

01-17-2010, 11:04 AM

TDC Nala

01-17-2010, 11:10 AM

We are planning to stay for two weeks and switching resorts after 6 nights. Here's how it breaks down.

December 27-January 2 - 18 credits (6 nights x 3 credits per day)
January 2 - January 9 - 21 credits (7 nights x 3 credits per day)

I assume that, since we'll be changing resorts, our credits for the first 6 nights/7 days will expire at 11:59 PM on January 2. This includes snack credits, right?

Simultaneously, on January 2, we'll be given 21 additional credits to use. Am I right so far?

Lastly, I'm trying to make sure we use our credits correctly, so I have it laid out that we will be using 19 credits through dinner on the 2nd and then 20 credits through our last meal on the 9th. This will work, right, because on the 2nd we have to use the last of the first reservation's credits and can start using the first credits from the second reservation? Even though we only have 18 credits on the first reservation, we technically have access to up to 6 credits on the 2nd since we have two reservations that day, one ending and one beginning.

Can someone confirm this for me? I want to make sure this is correct so we don't end up having to miss a reservation because we miscalculated. Thanks - I know this is convoluted, but I'm sure someone on here is seasoned enough to decipher this correctly for me! :)

I am taking it that you are on the deluxe dining plan for both reservations.

Yes, your credits on the first reservation will expire at midnight on January 3 (not sure about the 11:59 thing, always heard the expiration was at midnight). This includes all credits attached to that reservation including snack credits. When you check in on January 2 you will receive the credits attached to your second stay, they are good until midnight after you check out. If you still have credits left over from the first reservation on January 2, keep the key cards with you and use those until you have finished up the credits. They won't be good on the 3rd though.

Babyboo

01-17-2010, 04:44 PM

Hi, I have used the dinning plan many time over the last few year but have not been keeping an eye on the boards over the last few month.

Has there been any major changes to the DDP or Dlx DP since last year?

Thanks
Melissa

jasonpicken

01-17-2010, 11:41 PM

TDC Nala

01-18-2010, 10:00 AM

TDC Nala

01-18-2010, 10:02 AM

i have a kids meal question. what happens when you go to a cs with no kids menu and your kid is the only one eating. do you have to specify that you only want to use a child cs credit? i also noticed that on the faq golden oak outpost is on the no kids menu list, but it seems to not be on the ddp anymore. and from what i can find, refreshment port and outpost, as well as promenade refreshments all don't have a kids menu but are included on the ddp.pirate:

If the CS has no child's menu, they will simply deduct a credit without regard to the price you paid for the credit. At CS with a child's menu, you will be restricted to ordering the same number of meals you have on your key card (2 adults and 2 children on the key card, you may order 2 adult and 2 child meals; anything more than that and you need to pay cash for the extra meals)

purpleprincessnel

01-18-2010, 11:26 AM

TDC Nala

01-18-2010, 05:39 PM

We are looking at purchasing the DDP through our DVC this Sept but have a slight dilema. Our kids will be 9 & 10, so is it correct that I will have to get one Adult DP and one childs DP.

They both only eat small amounts so the kids DP would be perfect

Is there a way of getting round this

Not unless you go without a dining plan. A ten-year-old child is required to purchase an adult dining plan.

You could pay out of pocket for child's meals for the 10 year old and use the extra adult credits for extra TS meals for the other adults in the party. This won't work at buffets or all you can eat restaurants.

purpleprincessnel

01-19-2010, 04:29 AM

Not unless you go without a dining plan. A ten-year-old child is required to purchase an adult dining plan.

You could pay out of pocket for child's meals for the 10 year old and use the extra adult credits for extra TS meals for the other adults in the party. This won't work at buffets or all you can eat restaurants.

So it will be easyier for me to have 2 adult DP & 1 kids DP then pay in cash for the 10yr old

TDC Nala

01-19-2010, 08:50 AM

So it will be easyier for me to have 2 adult DP & 1 kids DP then pay in cash for the 10yr old

Well not sure of the makeup of your party, if you have one parent and the two kids that's correct, if your party is 2 parents and the 2 kids, 10 and 9, you can't do that as you have to buy the dining plan for everyone or no one - you can't leave the 10 year old off the dining plan, so in that case you would have to purchase 3 adult and 1 child dining plans. Buy him an adult plan, purchase his kid's meals at a la carte places with cash, book some extra restaurants or 2 credit restaurants and use his extra credits for meals for the parents (purchasing children's meals with cash for the kids). At any buffet or all you can eat restaurant, you'll need to pay the adult price for the 10 year old anyway so you might as well use his dining credits for those.

purpleprincessnel

01-19-2010, 03:41 PM

Well not sure of the makeup of your party, if you have one parent and the two kids that's correct, if your party is 2 parents and the 2 kids, 10 and 9, you can't do that as you have to buy the dining plan for everyone or no one - you can't leave the 10 year old off the dining plan, so in that case you would have to purchase 3 adult and 1 child dining plans. Buy him an adult plan, purchase his kid's meals at a la carte places with cash, book some extra restaurants or 2 credit restaurants and use his extra credits for meals for the parents (purchasing children's meals with cash for the kids). At any buffet or all you can eat restaurant, you'll need to pay the adult price for the 10 year old anyway so you might as well use his dining credits for those.

Many thanks for your reply

rgf207

01-19-2010, 06:54 PM

I haven't read this whole thread but am I correct that the DDP has increased almost $10/day (for peak season) from last year?

TDC Nala

01-20-2010, 07:57 AM

I haven't read this whole thread but am I correct that the DDP has increased almost $10/day (for peak season) from last year?

The non-peak adult price for the basic plan is $2 more than 2009. The peak price for the basic plan is an extra $6-7 over that. So yes, your statement is correct in regards to the basic dining plan for adults.

The peak season dates are February 12-April 10, June 4-August 14, and December 17-31.

SchotzieDB

01-22-2010, 09:39 PM

is there a discount on the dining plan for annual pass holders?

rgf207

01-23-2010, 08:37 AM

is there a discount on the dining plan for annual pass holders?
no sorry. The price is the same. You can get the Tables in Wonderland card at a discount with an annual pass

TDC Nala

01-23-2010, 11:30 AM

There's no discount on the dining plan for AP holders. The only "perk" you get that's dining plan related is the ability to purchase the dining plan without having to buy park tickets too.

officer tigger

01-23-2010, 12:31 PM

TDC Nala

01-23-2010, 03:32 PM

I am trying to pay for this vacation in cash. I can afford to put the room on my debit card now, then add the park passes next pay check.
When I buy the passes can I add the dining plan then? Or does everything have to purchased at one time?

If you buy a room only reservation now, you will have to convert it to a package at the time you purchase tickets and/or dining. This can be done, just so you know you have to do a conversion of your reservation from a room only to a package.

The big differences between the two is that packages require a $200 deposit per room which must be paid at the time of booking (if your deposit for a room only reservation was under $200 you'll have to add enough to make it $200 at the time you convert it) and packages must be paid in full at least 45 days before arrival. There's no option to pay the balance at check-in like there is with a room-only reservation.

There are also cancellation penalties if you cancel a package reservation within 45 days of arrival, and a change fee if you downgrade the package (remove the dining plan or rebook a cheaper resort, for example) within 45 days of arrival.

You could also add the dining at almost any time after you add the tickets. All package components must be added to the reservation no later than 72 hours before the arrival date, and if you add components within 45 days you must pay for them in full at the time you add them. If you add them separately you'll have to add the tickets first.

lizzytizzy

01-23-2010, 09:00 PM

If you buy a room only reservation now, you will have to convert it to a package at the time you purchase tickets and/or dining. This can be done, just so you know you have to do a conversion of your reservation from a room only to a package.

The big differences between the two is that packages require a $200 deposit per room which must be paid at the time of booking (if your deposit for a room only reservation was under $200 you'll have to add enough to make it $200 at the time you convert it) and packages must be paid in full at least 45 days before arrival. There's no option to pay the balance at check-in like there is with a room-only reservation.

There are also cancellation penalties if you cancel a package reservation within 45 days of arrival, and a change fee if you downgrade the package (remove the dining plan or rebook a cheaper resort, for example) within 45 days of arrival.

You could also add the dining at almost any time after you add the tickets. All package components must be added to the reservation no later than 72 hours before the arrival date, and if you add components within 45 days you must pay for them in full at the time you add them. If you add them separately you'll have to add the tickets first.

This is good information! I have a question to ask about the converting. I had booked a room using the bounceback offer when I was still at Disney but didn't add the dining plan. When I do add the dining plan, is my room rate still going to be the same? Correct me if I am wrong, the only time my room rate would change is if there is a free dining plan for those dates and I add it on, right?:surfweb::dance3:

grammytcmabhh

01-23-2010, 09:28 PM

Pyrate_Pryncess

01-23-2010, 09:30 PM

Hi All,

I have asked this question in 2 other places and cant seem to get a response!

I have a quick question about the ADR's that require a deposit.......How much is the typical deposit and do you still have to pay the deposit if you are using the DDP and using your TS credits? We already know our ADR date, so we are just trying to find out the details about deposits.....If you have to pay the deposit with the DDP then when do you get the money back?

Thanks all

TDC Nala

01-24-2010, 10:08 AM

There are no ADRs that require a deposit ("deposit" meaning partial payment at time of booking).

Cinderella's Royal Table and the dinner shows require prepayment in full at the time you book them unless at the time you book you have a Disney resort reservation that shows you are on the dining plan and you state you wish to use dining credits to pay for the meal. Then you will be required to give a credit card number to hold the reservation. The card will not be charged unless you don't cancel within 24 hours and you don't show up. If you don't show your card will be charged a per person "no show" fee. I'm not sure what the fee is. It varies for each restaurant.

If you don't have a dining plan at the time you book, you pay in full and then when you arrive state that you will be using your dining credits as payment. Your prepayment will then be refunded.

The restaurants and events that require a credit card hold regardless of whether or not you are on a dining plan are: Akershus, California Grill, Fantasmic Dining Package, Candlelight Processional Dining Package (when offered), Lunch with an Imagineeer (no DDP) and Victoria & Albert's (no DDP). Pay attention to the cancellation deadlines when you book these, because there will be a per person no show fee charged if you don't cancel and you don't show up. California Grill's no show fee is $20 per person. I'm not sure what the others are.

TDC Nala

01-24-2010, 10:16 AM

Hi, we are going the end of April. We have 13 of us, 8 adults dining plan, and 4 children dining plan, and one 10 month old. Just how do we go about ordering? Should we do it by families? Or do you order all the childrens meals? Then order the adult meals? How do they want you to handle all that with the Key to the World cards? We don't want to be "those people" and mess up lines with others glaring at us.

It's going to go by how many rooms you have. You'll be assigned dining credits based on each room. If you have people from room A, B, and C dining together, a person from room A will not be able to use their KTTW card to pay for meals for the entire group - only for the number of people who are registered in Room A. Same for the other two rooms. If you're all registered in the same room on the same room reservation number you can do this, but unless your group is in a large DVC villa or a suite you're going to have separate rooms.

Sounds like you are concerned about CS restaurants. Break your group up for ordering into groups from each room, have someone from that room place the order for their group and pay with their KTTW card. It means your group, if you have rooms A, B, and C, will have to make three separate orders. If your group splits up and eats in different places, make sure everyone has a key card from their own room so that they can access their own dining credits. Otherwise you may run into a situation where the split group won't have access to enough dining credits to pay for everyone's meals.

If Room A with 2 adults and 2 kids takes a child from Room B to a restaurant with them, Room A can't use their key card to buy a meal for that child - they'll be limited to only 2 adult and 2 child meals on the dining plan for Room A's card - so they'll have to have the Room B child's key card to pay for that child's meal.

TDC Nala

01-24-2010, 10:18 AM

I had booked a room using the bounceback offer when I was still at Disney but didn't add the dining plan. When I do add the dining plan, is my room rate still going to be the same? Correct me if I am wrong, the only time my room rate would change is if there is a free dining plan for those dates and I add it on, right

If your discount offer is applicable to a package, then you're fine if you just want to add the dining plan. If you have a room only reservation and your discount is not applicable to a package, you'll have to give the discount up when you convert to a package to add dining. If you don't already have a package, you'll need to ask when you call if the discount you have would also be applicable to a package.

Pyrate_Pryncess

01-24-2010, 10:21 AM

There are no ADRs that require a deposit.

Cinderella's Royal Table and the dinner shows require prepayment in full at the time you book them unless at the time you book you have a Disney resort reservation that shows you are on the dining plan and you state you wish to use dining credits to pay for the meal. Then you will be required to give a credit card number to hold the reservation. The card will not be charged unless you don't cancel within 24 hours and you don't show up. If you don't show your card will be charged a per person "no show" fee. I'm not sure what the fee is.

If you don't have a dining plan at the time you book, you pay in full and then when you arrive state that you will be using your dining credits as payment. Your prepayment will then be refunded.

The restaurants and events that require a credit card hold regardless of whether or not you are on a dining plan are: Akershus, California Grill, Fantasmic Dining Package, Candlelight Processional Dining Package (when offered), Lunch with an Imagineeer (no DDP) and Victoria & Albert's (no DDP). Pay attention to the cancellation deadlines when you book these, because there will be a per person no show fee charged if you don't cancel and you don't show up.

thank you so much for the info....the only one we are planning on doing is the fantasmic dining package. It was just getting a bit confusing to us as far as the credit card holds went..... I thought Spirit of Aloha needed a credit card hold as well though? Do you by chance know if that is true?

TDC Nala

01-24-2010, 10:23 AM

Spirit of Aloha is a dinner show, so it is under the category of "CRT and the dinner shows." It requires prepayment in full unless you have a dining plan at the time you book. If you register with a dining plan it will require a credit card hold.

The other dinner shows are Hoop de Doo Revue and Mickey's Backyard Barbecue.

Pyrate_Pryncess

01-24-2010, 10:27 AM

grammytcmabhh

01-24-2010, 12:33 PM

We actually have 4 rooms. So all the registered people in room A must order together, B room, order together and so on, is that what I understand you saying? The A room KTTW cards are grouped together, then the B room cards, is that right? do they distinguish the child cards from the adult? Do we write names on them? Maybe Abbie doesn't want a snack, but Ben does, do you label Abbie and Ben's cards? I'm so glad you are here to help me!

TDC Nala

01-24-2010, 01:14 PM

You'll need to figure out the best way for your group. Everyone's names will be printed on their key cards.

dburg30

01-26-2010, 10:36 AM

Ok, I admit, i havent read every post, I read the initial ones explaining it, and I dont think I missed it but I see this listed on the DP brochure..

1 Table-Service Meal

Each table-service meal includes:

1 appetizer (Guests ages 3-9 only)
1 entrée
1 dessert (lunch and dinner only)
1 juice (breakfast only)
1 single-serving, non-alcoholic beverage

This is regarding the 3-9 part. When they say appetizer, are they really meaning 'sides' So a 3-9 gets an entree plus 2 sides, which I've seen listed, and one of the 'sides' is dessert?

Thanks

rgf207

01-26-2010, 11:00 AM

Ok, I admit, i havent read every post, I read the initial ones explaining it, and I dont think I missed it but I see this listed on the DP brochure..

This is regarding the 3-9 part. When they say appetizer, are they really meaning 'sides' So a 3-9 gets an entree plus 2 sides, which I've seen listed, and one of the 'sides' is dessert?

Thanks
certain TS restaurants have Kids appetizers. They must order an appetizer from that section. If there is not an appetizer section for the Kid's menu, they are allowed to order an appetizer from the adult menu

TDC Nala

01-26-2010, 12:06 PM

You may be thinking about the CS meals where kids get an entree and a choice of two "sides." The kicker is that one of these "sides" is considered the dessert, so if the kid wants dessert you really get an entree and a choice of one side.

For TS meals, the kids' menus set forth the choices they get for each course. There'll be a couple of "appetizer" choices which will be things like a small salad or a cup of chicken soup, a couple of entrees to choose from, and a couple of dessert choices which are usually some sort of fruit or a yogurt parfait and maybe an ice cream sundae. No sides included.

And from what I understand, kids are never given the option to order an appetizer from the adult menu.

teslaaunt

01-26-2010, 12:15 PM

I can not seem to find anywhere if you can use the dining plan on holidays. We are planning on being there for Thanksgiving and I wonder if the plan still applies for our Thanksgiving dinner? I have seen a list of restaurants that have dinners but it doesnt say whether I have to pay out of pocket or not. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

TDC Nala

01-26-2010, 12:25 PM

Yes, the dining plan can be used on holidays.

teslaaunt

01-26-2010, 12:33 PM

thank you so much for your help. Now my next question is, do the number of table service credits increase for a holiday meal or are they usually the same? Sorry to be a pain.

jjohnson

01-26-2010, 12:39 PM

The credits stay the same for holidays

TDC Nala

01-26-2010, 04:56 PM

The only time credit counts have changed are for the Candlelight Processional dining packages. In 2009 all CP packages were 2 credits per person, where ordinarily all the participating restaurants cost 1 credit per person.

jessrose18

01-26-2010, 05:34 PM

TDC Nala

01-26-2010, 06:45 PM

Do you think you can add the dining plan to a room ressie if we are using our GAD tix as our only park day???? Any one come across this yet.

I wonder if we could check in and add our GAD tix voucher to our myw card at the hotel desk and then add dining plan when we are there??

Unless you fit one of the exceptions (annual passholder, DVC member, military discount) you must buy at least a one-day park ticket as part of your reservation package in order to add a dining plan. You can't add a dining plan at the front desk upon arrival. The dining plan must be added to your package no later than 3 days before arrival. You won't be able to add the GAD tickets to your key card after you arrive to make a package reservation. Package reservations have to be made and paid for in full before arrival.

jessrose18

01-26-2010, 07:20 PM

thanks for the reply, didn't think it was possible.

seadd67

01-30-2010, 08:39 PM

Sorry If this has been asked,I could not find the ansewer:confused3. On the Delux Dinning plan:
1. When each person gets a apptizer does thast mean a full apptizer?,so the two of us would get two full apptizier?.
2. If there Is no apptizer we would like, can we swap It for a soup or salad?
3. On the DDxP does It matter if we use three ts meals a day or three CS meals a day?.
4.Is there any restrictions on the actual menues?

thanks:thumbsup2

Dsny4fun

01-30-2010, 08:44 PM

Sorry If this has been asked,I could not find the ansewer:confused3. On the Delux Dinning plan:
1. When each person gets a apptizer does thast mean a full apptizer?,so the two of us would get two full apptizier?. You each get your own appetizer unless the appetizer states it's for 2 people...then it's to be shared2. If there Is no apptizer we would like, can we swap It for a soup or salad? Probably
3. On the DDxP does It matter if we use three ts meals a day or three CS meals a day?. No it doesn't matter but at the price of Deluxe 3 CS meals wouldn't make much sense4.Is there any restrictions on the actual menues? Not that I have ever come across.
thanks:thumbsup2

Hope that helps

seadd67

01-31-2010, 12:55 AM

Hope that helps

thanks:goodvibes,yep finally some one had the answers. I will tell you I do not plan On doing three CS:rotfl2:,on the other hand there Is only two days that we have plan for CS and there both for Breakfast at POR.

Momma Rabbit

02-06-2010, 08:48 PM

I hope I'm posting this in the correct area. We've done a rough estimate of what our cost would be do pay out of pocket or go with the dining plan and it looks like the dining plan wins.

From what I'm reading, we would have to purchase a one day basic ticket in order to add dining? Since, my husband is active duty, we were planning on purchasing the 4 day $99 military tickets. I guess there is no way around this?

TDC Nala

02-06-2010, 08:52 PM

If you're eligible for the military room discount, you can add the dining plan to that offer without purchasing tickets as part of a package.

Momma Rabbit

02-06-2010, 09:17 PM

Thank so much for your quick reply. It looks like I'll be calling to try and change our reservation.:goodvibes

H20DogsNDisney

02-08-2010, 08:23 AM

Can you use credits on the day u check out if you have any left?

dpmfloyd

02-08-2010, 09:19 AM

Can you use credits on the day u check out if you have any left?

yes. i did this. i had 4 snack credits left (it was just me and my girlfriend) and we managed to save one counter service each. if you have snack credits, use them at the confectionary!! i came home with 2 pieces of fudge, one rice crisy treat and one Mega Cupcake!

TDC Nala

02-09-2010, 10:04 AM

Unused credits expire at midnight after you check out.

Pyrate_Pryncess

02-09-2010, 12:04 PM

That is so good to know. I was wondering the same thing. We are coming in Nov/Dec and staying 9 nights. We are doing 7 days in park and 1 day at Seaworld. Check-in and Check-out day are for DTD for us! It is good to know that we can eat before we hit the road for the drive back home!

yesmylove

02-10-2010, 08:10 AM

Ash&Wes07

02-10-2010, 04:48 PM

Two quick questions:
Are all entree items fair-game on the basic DDP? Or, do they exclude some of the more expensive items (Like $30 steak dinners at LeCellier or the fillet entree at Teppan Edo)?

At a TS place, are you able to order an appetizer/soup/salad or something and pay out of pocket at the same time you use a DDP credit for the entree/dessert, or do they create a seperate tab for this?

TDC Nala

02-10-2010, 04:50 PM

If I am an AP holder and need to buy a one day base ticket to get the free dinning, is this one day ticket given to you to use another time and is not attached to a room key, and can you give this one day ticket to someone else?
Thanks

It's usually also coded on your room key. You can either keep the room key and use it later, or have the ticket removed from the key and put on a Tyvek ticket. I believe you need to go to a Guest Services at a park or DTD to have that done.

TDC Nala

02-10-2010, 04:52 PM

Two quick questions:
Are all entree items fair-game on the basic DDP? Or, do they exclude some of the more expensive items (Like $30 steak dinners at LeCellier or the fillet entree at Teppan Edo)?
Yes, these are all included.

At a TS place, are you able to order an appetizer/soup/salad or something and pay out of pocket at the same time you use a DDP credit for the entree/dessert, or do they create a seperate tab for this?

You can order anything you wish. Any off-plan items will be put on a separate check.

cjlvsccm

02-12-2010, 03:16 PM

Hi, and thanks for compiling all this info and helping all of us with questions!!:worship:

We hope to make it down for a few nights in May for my bday :woohoo:, and possibly again in Sept or Oct for F&WF :banana:, but definitely next Jan for hubby's bday! :cool1: And I'm contemplating getting the DDP for the first time in May. AACK! So many details and options!!!! :scared1:

So my DDP questions are to confirm my assumptions:
1) The purchase of 10-day no-expiration tickets would work on the May trip, packaged with room, in order to qualify for the DDP? and
2) If we do get to come later this year and/or next Jan, we would have to buy at least a 1-day tik with the room package to get DDP for each stay?

:hippie:

seadd67

02-12-2010, 03:33 PM

We decided to go to the DDP,because It It gives us a little more felxabilty In eating at DTD. We always goto Rainforest cafe(both at DTD and AK),T-rex and House of blues. and we will end up still paying the diffrence In cost between the DDP and DxDP. Because I want to take advantage of all that those places give us from the meals to the apptiziers and desserts. My question If I goto our local Disney store and get a gift card can I use It at all the restraunts Includeing DTD?.

jjohnson

02-13-2010, 11:33 AM

TDC Nala

02-13-2010, 11:36 AM

1) The purchase of 10-day no-expiration tickets would work on the May trip, packaged with room, in order to qualify for the DDP?

As long as the tickets and the room are purchased as part of a package, it makes no difference at all what type of ticket you buy.

2) If we do get to come later this year and/or next Jan, we would have to buy at least a 1-day tik with the room package to get DDP for each stay?

Yes, you need to buy the one day tickets to make the reservation a package. Unless you are an annual passholder or eligible for the military discount you can't get a package to which you can add dining unless you buy more tickets.

seadd67

02-13-2010, 11:46 AM

No you can only use a Disney gift card at Disney owned restaurants

Thanks!!,I would bought It then like what!!:scared1:,no not that worried but thanks for letting me know. I wanted something like the Disney card that I can use just for food purchases.Maybe I will use travler checks!:cool1:

Pyrate_Pryncess

02-13-2010, 12:47 PM

Thanks!!,I would bought It then like what!!:scared1:,no not that worried but thanks for letting me know. I wanted something like the Disney card that I can use just for food purchases.Maybe I will use travler checks!:cool1:

Walmart sells prepaid visa debit/credit cards in $50 and $100 increments. We have used these in the past and never had a problem. We have used them for online purchases, movie tickets, dinners etc... The only 2 draw backs are you cant use them for pay at the pump gas stations and you cant do cash advances on them. They do say walmart on them but they have the Visa logo so you can use them anywhere that accepts Visa!!!!!!!!!!!! They can also be insured in case of theft and you can registed them online to track your balance and purchases!

seadd67

02-13-2010, 05:47 PM

Walmart sells prepaid visa debit/credit cards in $50 and $100 increments. We have used these in the past and never had a problem. We have used them for online purchases, movie tickets, dinners etc... The only 2 draw backs are you cant use them for pay at the pump gas stations and you cant do cash advances on them. They do say walmart on them but they have the Visa logo so you can use them anywhere that accepts Visa!!!!!!!!!!!! They can also be insured in case of theft and you can registed them online to track your balance and purchases!
You know I have seen them and I just felt kind of nervous about useing them,puting so much money and then running Into problems and not being able to get to the money until later after the trip!. Did you use them down there?

Pyrate_Pryncess

02-13-2010, 05:59 PM

You know I have seen them and I just felt kind of nervous about useing them,puting so much money and then running Into problems and not being able to get to the money until later after the trip!. Did you use them down there?

We did and never had a problem! We used them at several stores as well as Peco's Bills, and Rainforest Cafe'! We used the $50 ones just in case we lost one it wouldnt be too much of a loss. I have used the $100 ones here at home and never had a problem. I give them as gifts now too!

jjohnson

02-14-2010, 07:56 AM

mb_uh

02-19-2010, 03:36 PM

mistysue

02-19-2010, 08:23 PM

My sister was just there last month and all the credits were pooled together.

So it would say "You have X meals and X snacks"

creativeamanda

02-20-2010, 01:18 PM

This will be our first time staying at Disney and we planning on the deluxe dining plan (2 A 2C 5&7). I know that kids are supposed to eat kid's meals and use kids credits but I have seen conflicting reports on how they are shown on your receipts. For those that have done deluxe dining in the last few months with kids under 10 were the credits separate or pooled?

Just wondering how we will keep track because we tend to split meals and will do Signature dining almost every night.

Thanks,

They are pooled, but if you are sitting at the table with 2 kids, the kids will have to order off of the kids' menu. They won't even be given an adult menu.

I just says on the bottom of the ticket, ________ Deluxe Credits Remain.

flamestarrdust

02-20-2010, 01:31 PM

They are pooled, but if you are sitting at the table with 2 kids, the kids will have to order off of the kids' menu. They won't even be given an adult menu.

I just says on the bottom of the ticket, ________ Deluxe Credits Remain.

I have a question regarding the kids menu. Sometimes my children are picky so is it possible for them to order off the kids menu when they are over the age limit? They will be 12 when we go and the age limit is 9. It is rare that they may want to order off the kids menu so I had decided to pay OOP for it if the situation arises. Especially since their dining plan is no longer kids prices. I just wondered if they were still allowed to order from it or not.

snugglepeas

02-22-2010, 08:23 PM

I was wondering how the credit appear on the QS plan do they separate the kids and adult credits? I am not looking to hear about if it right to "cheat" the system, that's not what im trying to do. just want to know for the few places that dont have a kids meal.

mickeysaver

02-22-2010, 08:41 PM

Yes, adult and child guest credits are separate. Also, I encourage you to read the 2010 Disney Dining Plan FAQ (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353648) here on the DIS. It's full of great details on what's included, how it works, and such.

Neesy228

02-22-2010, 09:03 PM

They are not separated on your receipts...TS credits are separated Child/Adult, but CS are not.

I've heard rumors that you can ask for a print out of your dining charges from the concierge desk and they are separated on there, but I don't know if that's true.

If you are going somewhere that does not have a childrens menu, just tell the CM that you want to use "XX adult credits and XX child credits" off your plan. :goodvibes

mickeysaver

02-22-2010, 09:15 PM

You know, I am getting so tired that I really should just go back to bed. I read the OP's post completely wrong. I could have sworn they were referring to TS credits. :guilty:

nikki&petey

02-22-2010, 10:06 PM

TDC Nala

02-23-2010, 08:30 AM

I have a question about conference rates and the dining plan. If I am getting a special conference rate in Oct, what are the chances I will be able to get free dining, if they offer it again? My conference rate is 20 dollars cheaper a night than rack rate.

Your chances are, unfortunately, zero. Free dining is available only with a full price room plus tickets MYW package reservation made through Disney. It is not available with any other type of reservation and can't be combined with any other discount.

With a special discounted conference reservation, you can't even buy the dining plan, because it's not a package reservation.

beautyqueen

02-23-2010, 09:20 AM

I just took an hour and read thru this entire thread and you have answered all of my questions! Thank you so much!

ehaimann236

02-23-2010, 12:04 PM

BethA

02-23-2010, 12:18 PM

I am torn on whether to do the dining plan and if so whether to do Quick service or basic-the mug would be great for my dad for coffe and my for drinks. I thought I read there was a spread sheet somewhere to help see if it was cost effective? where is it?
Thanks

TDC Nala

02-23-2010, 02:43 PM

has any DVC member ever used the Dining plan without using there points. I am going in March but paying out of pocket since our points are gone. Let me know if you have any tips when talking to guest services on this subject.

Thanks

Are you purchasing a cash reservation through DVC Member Services? Why not call up Member Services and ask them about the DDP rules for cash reservations?

If you are booking your cash reservation through WDTC/CRO and not DVC Member Services, your DVC member status is irrelevant - your reservation will be just like anyone else's reservation, and the rules and policies for adding the dining plan to regular resort reservations will apply (must be a package with tickets unless you are an annual passholder or eligible for the military room discount).

mwatson011

02-24-2010, 03:04 PM

jodim

02-24-2010, 07:54 PM

If you go with the DDP, can you buy the Refillable Mug? If so, how much is it?

TDC Nala

02-25-2010, 08:12 AM

If you go with the DDP, can you buy the Refillable Mug? If so, how much is it?

If you're on regular DDP, yes you can buy a mug. They cost about $13 apiece.

TDC Nala

02-25-2010, 08:13 AM

I saw this question asked but I couldn't find the answer...

The pepper market charges an automatic 10% gratuity, correct?

Is this automatic gratuity covered by the QS credit, or is it an OOP charge?

Thanks!:thumbsup2

We have reports both ways - some are charged it and some are not. You probably ought to be prepared to pay it.

mullii5

03-04-2010, 08:19 AM

rgf207

03-04-2010, 08:53 AM

Can you do QSDP for part of your stay and the regular DP for the rest of the stay? If so, how would that work? We received a pin for free QSDP but are considering upgrading but don't really know if we want it for the entire trip.

Thanks!!

You can but you would have to split your reservation into 2 separate reservations. You cannot have 2 different dining plans on the same reservation.

mullii5

03-04-2010, 09:33 AM

You can but you would have to split your reservation into 2 separate reservations. You cannot have 2 different dining plans on the same reservation.

Perfect....thanks for your help!!! :thumbsup2

satkb

03-04-2010, 10:15 PM

Thanks for this post. Looks like plan is pretty much as it was in 2008 when we last visited.

Sarah
:flower3:

saimore

03-04-2010, 10:29 PM

Hi Tricia,
We are thinking about getting the QSDP, so am I understanding you correctly that I won't need to worry about taxes when we purchase food at the resort?
Thanks
Tamiko

TDC Nala

03-05-2010, 07:57 AM

Taxes are included in the cost of the dining plan. You would not pay extra tax on any item you purchase on the plan, but you would if you purchased anything that is not covered by the plan.

foohpah

03-11-2010, 09:19 AM

We are going to be on the quick service plan on our next trip instead of the regular dining plan. My son has many food allergies and unfortunately many of the kids meals at counter service places are things he is allergic to (mac and cheese, cheese pizza, etc.). I am reading that now they won't let you order more than 2 adult meals if you have 2A2C on your card. Is that correct?

TDC Nala

03-11-2010, 09:37 AM

You should contact Disney Special Diets about what you might be able to order for your son. Contact information is on the DISAbilities board. The DIS does not advocate using child credits to purchase adult meals, as it is a violation of the written policy of Walt Disney World regarding the dining plan. You could also register your child as 10 years old, buy an adult ticket for him and put him on the adult plan.

lillygator

03-14-2010, 12:24 PM

so dining plan is still only if you buy with mmy tickets or DVC right? Nothing for ap holders who book room only?

TDC Nala

03-14-2010, 09:10 PM

so dining plan is still only if you buy with mmy tickets or DVC right? Nothing for ap holders who book room only?

AP holders can book a ticketless package with dining - but it is a package, not a room-only reservation, and it follows the same deposit, payment and cancellation rules as other MYW packages.

SiAmCrAzY

03-16-2010, 02:43 PM

Hi! I am new so please forgive me if I am asking a question that has already been answered.
I have an AP and in the past have booked trips to WDW without the DP. Because I didn't want to pay for the DP only to find I could not get the ADR's I wanted :snooty:. I would then add the DP onto my reservation after I found out if the ADR's I wanted were available and pay my bill in full, or if they were not I would go without the DP and pay out of pocket for any ADR's. No problem.

When I called WDW DINE today a cast member informed me that none of the reservations I have would hold should I add the DP onto my reservation now! They would have to be re-booked subject to availability, per a new Disney policy! I just don't understand, they have a spot reserved for me if I pay cash but not If I use their discount meal plan? Are the # of tables available for people paying out of pocket now different from the # available for those using the DP? :confused3

Now I am at a loss as to what I should do, I am going April 12-22 and it took me a few weeks and allot of persistence to make my ADR's and I was very lucky to get them. :sad1: There is no way I will be able to secure them all over again. If I go without the DP it will be way to expensive. Any Advice? Other than the obvious "book at least 9 months in advance and pay in full right away!" lol I know I should book earlier but I have to wait for the AP prices to come out to know where I can afford to book. :sad2:

cjlvsccm

03-16-2010, 04:04 PM

If you do plan to make that many trips in one year you should consider getting an annual pass instead.

We did consider that, and priced it out for APs. But since our fall trip is still a maybe, we have better flexibility with the NE PH tickets. The per day price is better, if we can't make it back until Jan. And we WILL be back after Jan, so it's a win-win. :goodvibes

And we decided to go back to the QSDP, with only a couple of OOP TS during our trip. It fits our needs better... I'm glad they came up with this option! :hippie:

bubblie

03-17-2010, 02:13 PM

2Tiggies

03-17-2010, 05:09 PM

You need to have some method of writing it down because it can become quite confusing if you are splitting meals/splitting up, eating at different times.

Looking at your party I would suggest that you give the task of "keeping track" to one person in each group for the day. Even your 6 year old can join in (with a bit of help, so as not to feel left out). Prepare some small cards/or have 2 mini note books with columns drawn down for adult and child CS. Tell everyone that they HAVE to submit all receipt to you at the end of each day (so you can double check and maybe have your own little log in your resort room. It is not really a hassle at all as IMO, you sit down to eat anyhow so this is a good time to get into the habit of recording your credits. After the first day or so, it will fall into place without even thinking about it. That way you have peace of mind and maybe everyone will have a little fun too. :goodvibes

I really like the QSDP - at this stage of our lives it is perfect for us. I hope you enjoy it too.

BTW, if there is no kids menu, they will redeem a kids credit for an adult meal. Just tell them when you order how you are using the credits to pay. :)

2Tiggies

03-17-2010, 05:34 PM

I don't have the answer but I can tell you that they are separate credits, whether they show on your receipt that way or not. You pay $xxx for an adult and $xxx for a child. You are obligated to spend them that way. I think it is a matter of time before Disney upgrade their system to show them broken down on the receipts anyhow.

tinks4

03-17-2010, 08:27 PM

Hi we will be going to WDW in July and I would like to get the QSDP but my DS7 won't eat most of the meals (he doesn't eat most meats). He will eat the breakfast and maybe 1 or 2 chicken nuggets, and he will not eat an uncrustables, he doesn't like jelly or grilled cheese. I will bring peanut butter and fluff and bread for him, that is what he eats all of the time. Can I get 2 breakfasts with his credits in the morning if I get one and my DD goes after us and gets another 1 in a different order, with her meal?

dd50

03-17-2010, 08:27 PM

If there is no child menu they can eat off the adult menu and you won't get penalized for it.

TDC Nala

03-18-2010, 07:46 AM

When I called WDW DINE today a cast member informed me that none of the reservations I have would hold should I add the DP onto my reservation now! They would have to be re-booked subject to availability, per a new Disney policy!

Just keep the reservations you have, don't try to link them with a resort reservation. Anyone can make reservations within 180 days, so if you want any new reservations, just make them. It makes absolutely no difference whether or not you link a resort reservation. They don't need to know ahead of time that you are planning to be on a dining plan (unless you want CRT or a dinner show without prepaying), you can tell them when you arrive at the restaurant that you are on a dining plan.

I've never heard of this policy. Changing or cancelling a resort reservation will not cancel restaurant reservations that have already been made.

lillygator

03-19-2010, 08:55 AM

AP holders can book a ticketless package with dining - but it is a package, not a room-only reservation, and it follows the same deposit, payment and cancellation rules as other MYW packages.

what about an AP holder who rents DVC points? Could I add the DDP myself or do I need the member to add it for me?

rgf207

03-19-2010, 09:36 AM

what about an AP holder who rents DVC points? Could I add the DDP myself or do I need the member to add it for me?
The member needs to add it but you pay for it upon checkin. It has to be added to the reservation more than 48 hours before checkin.

vinotinto

03-19-2010, 07:35 PM

We have purchased the QSDP plan (2 adults , 1 adult for a 12 year old and 1 6 year old.)
There will be a few times that we will not all be eating together. IF we are split up and at a place where there is not a kids menu and we order an adult lunch, will we then have 1 less adult CS credit for the remainder of the time we are at disney. Would it be possible that we would end up with a day of just kids meals? Can someone that has been there and used this OSDP program please let me know how it works?

Well, we didn't use QSDP, but we did use the regular DDP for Counter Lunch service. If you have kids, you are required to order from the kids menu for them. But if there is no kids menu, you will NOT be left with "a day of just kids meals" at all. As the PP said, if there is no kids menu they do not penalize you and everyone can order from the regular menu. It really was very easy.

rhpools

03-22-2010, 09:10 PM

:confused3I never understood the two drinks at breakfast. Can one of these be substituted for something else?

lllGurulll

03-23-2010, 06:16 AM

Which CS locations do not have a separate children’s menu?
I understand that where there is no children’s menu, children can order off the regular menu.
• Toluca Turkey Legs
• Casey's
• Pete's Doggone Good Dogs
• Sommerfest
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop
• Main Street Bakery
• Golden Oak Outpost
Boulangerie Patisserie

Where are each of these located?

TDC Nala

03-23-2010, 08:10 AM

Where are each of these located?

• Toluca Turkey Legs (DHS)
• Casey's (MK Main Street)
• Pete's Doggone Good Dogs (MK near Toontown)
• Sommerfest (Epcot World Showcase)
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop (Epcot World Showcase)
• Main Street Bakery (MK Main Street)
• Golden Oak Outpost (MK Frontierland)
Boulangerie Patisserie (Epcot World Showcase)

lllGurulll

03-24-2010, 12:36 AM

• Toluca Turkey Legs (DHS)
• Casey's (MK Main Street)
• Pete's Doggone Good Dogs (MK near Toontown)
• Sommerfest (Epcot World Showcase)
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop (Epcot World Showcase)
• Main Street Bakery (MK Main Street)
• Golden Oak Outpost (MK Frontierland)
Boulangerie Patisserie (Epcot World Showcase)

Thanks.

Sad that there are no options like this in AK.

Andrea73

03-26-2010, 11:04 AM

Will our receipts keep a tally of the kids & adults meals remaining? This is more for CS meals since we will be eating all TS meals together.

Our kids eat more often than we do they are classic grazers. Or sometimes one child is hungry and the other is not. There could be times when they(kids) get breakfast and we just get coffee or they (kids) want to share an evening meal when we get back from the park and the adults just want a beer. Or when the kids menus sucks so bad, we just share the adult ones.

But do we have to track this or will it be tracked on the receipt, just so we know how many meals each person has left?

With 9 DDP days and 4 people, it would be a PIA to track.

Thanks!!

Faldred

03-26-2010, 11:16 AM

Every time you use the DDP, your receipt will state the number of credits of the appropriate type remaining. If it's at a CS, you'll get the number of CS credits remaining,

lllGurulll

03-27-2010, 04:10 AM

The OP for the QSDP reads as if adults will always get a drink with their meal but the kids do not? Am I reading that correctly? If so, why do the kids not get a drink with their meals?

WDW CS children’s menus usually consist of an entrée and two “sides” that may be selected from a list, which generally includes:

* fresh fruit
* fresh vegetables
* sugar free gelatin
* applesauce
* french fries if you request them,
* cookies, pudding or ice cream

doccoc2002

03-27-2010, 07:35 AM

You do get a drink...and if it is breakfast you get 2 I believe with adults.

Tricia1972

03-27-2010, 08:29 AM

The OP for the QSDP reads as if adults will always get a drink with their meal but the kids do not? Am I reading that correctly? If so, why do the kids not get a drink with their meals?

There has been quite a bit of confusion about the kids' sides in the past. The portion of the post that you pulled was meant to clarify what 'sides' consist of on the plan. Prior to clarification, we had MANY posters thinking that you got a dessert and two sides. People were posting about fighting with CMs because they didn't get the dessert that they were entitled to and their two sides, so we felt that it was important to try to clarify that for members here.

The kids do get a drink as well with their meal. No worries of dehydrated kids. :goodvibes

dd50

03-27-2010, 07:24 PM

When I called Disney about the QS they said it was $33.99 in July. Did they raise the price or is it because it is the summer (July)?

doccoc2002

03-27-2010, 08:16 PM

When I called Disney about the QS they said it was $33.99 in July. Did they raise the price or is it because it is the summer (July)?

Probably...they raise the meal plans as well as the cost of meals during peak and holidays.

TDC Nala

03-27-2010, 09:20 PM

Probably...they raise the meal plans as well as the cost of meals during peak and holidays.

They only raise the price of the basic plan. I'd ask someone else.

FLDisneyFan

03-28-2010, 07:12 PM

I'll be using the DDP the first time in May, and have a few questions:

Does anyone know why the Basic Dining Plan does not include a resort refillable mug?

What is a "non-Disney" restaurant?

Are there any entrees at the restaurants on the plan that are not included on the DDP?

Thanks!

TDC Nala

03-28-2010, 07:20 PM

I'll be using the DDP the first time in May, and have a few questions:

Does anyone know why the Basic Dining Plan does not include a resort refillable mug?

It never did. The Basic Plan is the original Dining Plan from back when Disney only offered one (the deluxe plan was added in 2008 and the quick service plan in 2009). There was no mug included with it then either. When Disney added new plans that either 1) cost a lot more or 2) didn't include any table service credits, they threw in the mug as extra incentive for those looking at those plans. The basic dining plan is still by far the most popular dining plan at WDW. Even in informal surveys on this board, more guests select the basic dining plan than select the other two plans combined. They don't need to offer a refillable mug with it.

What is a "non-Disney" restaurant?

Refers to a restaurant on WDW property that is not owned or operated by Disney itself, but by a third party that contracts with Disney. Most of the restaurants in Epcot World Showcase and Downtown Disney fit this category.

Are there any entrees at the restaurants on the plan that are not included on the DDP?

Thanks!

No, there are not. All entrees on the menu are included. I do know that Marrakesh has a surcharge for ordering their multi-course "feasts" on the dining plan, and if you choose a fixed-price menu at certain restaurants you are limited to the entrees on that menu, but that is the only exception of which I am aware.

serene56

03-28-2010, 07:50 PM

What is a "non-Disney" restaurant?!

I know the rain forrest Cafe is not included in the dining program. Although located in Animal Kingdom is is not a disney restaurant.

from what I am reading-- if the place is a participating place you get the choice from the menu. The menu is not a limited one for people on the dining plan

TDC Nala

03-28-2010, 08:11 PM

I know the rain forrest Cafe is not included in the dining program. Although located in Animal Kingdom is is not a disney restaurant.

Rainforest Cafe is owned and operated by Landry's Restaurant Group. It is not inside AK. It's located outside the park gates. You don't need park admission to go there, and they don't accept the Disney Dining Plan.

Inside the park gates, Landry's also owns and operates Yak & Yeti, which does accept the Disney Dining Plan.

Although not all restaurants operated by third parties accept the Disney Dining Plan, some of them do. All the ones at Epcot World Showcase except Bistro de Paris do, as do several at Downtown Disney.

mousebit

03-29-2010, 01:15 PM

Can anybody tell me the cost of the DxDP during peak season? I thought it stayed at $71.99 but when I priced adding it on for 5 extra days in June, Disney's numbers are way off from mine. :confused3 Only thing I can think of is the cost must have gone up for summer??? :confused:

I dunno maybe I'm missin somethin. :rotfl:

Anyway TIA.

TDC Nala

03-29-2010, 01:46 PM

The deluxe dining plan does not change prices in peak season. Only the basic plan does. Make sure they are not adding extras like trip insurance to your quote.

Ted in Halifax

03-31-2010, 09:15 AM

When I called Disney about the QS they said it was $33.99 in July. Did they raise the price or is it because it is the summer (July)?

Just experienced this myself ... Was quoted on the Disney online chat a price of $34 per adult and $12 per kid under 10. (for late May 2010) I asked if this included tax ... and the answer was no.

I know I paid $32 per adult and $10 per kid under 10 in March ...

Ted

kdm2865

03-31-2010, 08:49 PM

Andrea73

03-31-2010, 10:02 PM

I've been browsing the menus at AllEars and I'm pretty disappointed in the kids meal choices. My DD is an adventurous eater and would prefer to eat things other than chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, pizza, and burgers. I know she can share off our adult meals but since I'm paying for the Dining Plan for her that seems silly. Can anyone recommend some good CS places she can get a kids meal that is not of the usual variety?

To counter this, I am doing a lot of buffet for my TS. Then the kids can eat off the entire buffet. My kids would much rather eat salmon than a hot dog. Neither will touch mac n cheese. I feel your pain. CS is going to be a huge issue for us. We will probably be splitting adult meals with them and letting them and using kids CS credits for breakfast a lot of the time. DH and I are not breakfast eaters.

EvilQueenT

03-31-2010, 10:18 PM

we have the same issue with my 6 y/o granddaughter. she'd much rather have a steak, salad, veggies, or pasta (and no i don't mean mac n cheese) for example over chicken nuggets any day (but she's been raised to eat dinner with the family not get fast food while everyone else has a meal). i get that they play to the crowd but it's a shame that so many kids will grow up thinking pb&j, pizza, and chicken nuggets are fine dining if they're served on a plate rather than in a fast food container. :scared1: when we go we try to do dinners at places like narcoossee's or coral reef that have a steak or fish option for kids.

kdm2865

03-31-2010, 10:24 PM

We are eating at Le Cellier (steak for DD), Les Chefs de France (fish for DD), Flying Fish Cafe (fish for DD), Whispering Canyon Cafe (the skillet maybe? looks like the best choice for her), Ohanas and Akershus. The best CS kids meal I've found so far is at Wolfgang Puck's where she can have a California Roll IF it's included on the dining plan!

Tricia1972

03-31-2010, 10:53 PM

Children's Meals and Character Meals Questions

Do character meals require two TS credits per person?
Only Cinderella's Royal Table is a 2 TS meal. All other character meals are 1 TS. (Mickey's Backyard Barbecue features characters and costs 2 TS credits, but is considered a dinner show.)

Are you only allowed to do one character meal per stay?
You can attend as many character meals as you like.

What if I want to attend a character breakfast and have a sit-down meal the same day?
You can use the credits whenever you wish, including more than one TS meal on the same day, as long as you have enough credits in your account to pay for the meals.

Everything I've seen references ages 3-9 for children. What if there is a child under 3 on the reservation? Do you just pay OOP for them?
Children under 3 years old may share from any other party members’ plates as desired. In the case of buffets and other all-you-can-eat options, this is like getting an infant or toddler’s meals for free, and you can prepare a separate plate for them. At other restaurants and eateries, you can still, of course, share your food with your infant, but if you want anything else for your infant, you would have to pay for it separately.

Some guests have reported that they were able to purchase the children’s Dining Plan (normally for children 3-9 years old) for their infant or toddler (under age 3). However, in turn, they had to purchase the infant a park ticket as well. This is because the dining plan is available only for persons age 3 and over. In order to get dining credits, you’d have to register an infant under age 3 on your room or package reservation as being 3 years old, and 3-year-olds are required to have park tickets. The same problem arises when a guest wishes to “upgrade” a child age 9 or under to the adult dining plan – it would be necessary to register the child as being 10 years old, and to purchase an adult park ticket for the child on a package reservation that includes tickets. This approach would work better on an annual passholder or DVC reservation, where a ticket purchase is not required to get the dining plan.

Which CS locations do not have a separate children’s menu?
I understand that where there is no children’s menu, children can order off the regular menu.
• Toluca Turkey Legs
• Casey's
• Pete's Doggone Good Dogs
• Sommerfest
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop
• Main Street Bakery
• Golden Oak Outpost
Boulangerie Patisserie

Can I pay for my child's meal in cash, and use their credit for a meal for me?
If your child is 9 or younger, sorry, child meal entitlements cannot be used for adult meals. If you don’t mind eating a meal from the children’s menu, you can use the child’s credit to purchase one, then eat it yourself. If the child is 10 years old or older, they get adult credits, so the answer is yes.

Can I pay for my child’s meal in cash, and save his/her TS/CS credits to use for them on another day?
Yes.

Can my ten or eleven-year-old order a child meal and "pay" for it with their adult Dining Plan credit?
Generally, yes. Let your server or cashier know what type of credit you are using to pay for the meal.

My child doesn’t like the children’s meal choices. Can I order an adult meal for my child?
Children’s credits must be used to purchase meals from the children’s menus, where a children’s menu is available. The best you could probably do is have an adult trade meals with the child once the meals are ordered and delivered. The following quotes a message from a Disney Dining castmember, regarding changes to the Dining Plan as of 2007, relevant to the issues discussed in the several questions above:

Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffaloGal
Beginning January 1st, all credits will be separated into adult vs child. At any given meal period (Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner) you will only be able to use the entitlements on your [KTTW] card (if it says 2A2C, then you get two adult and two kid's meals). ... You will not be allowed to buy dinners for a neighboring table because you have credits left. ... You get that as part of a package and package entitlements are non-transferable. Just like you can't give extra days off of your ticket to your sister. You got them at a huge discount and you can't give them away.

Per this policy, as an example, if your Key to the World card shows that you have two adults and two children on your reservation, you will be able to order on your dining plan in one transaction a maximum of two adult and two child meals. While you can order fewer meals than you are entitled to according to the number of persons on your reservation, you will not be permitted to order more. (While the party in the above example could order one adult and two child meals on the dining plan, they would not be permitted to order meals for three adults and one child and pay for the third adult meal with the dining plan.)

The above is taken from the FAQ (found in post 5 of this thread), and it explains what Disney's policy is for kids meal credits.

The Disney Dining Plan Brochures also have the kids meal policy printed in them, and you can find links to those brochures in the first few posts of this thread.

vinotinto

04-01-2010, 06:32 PM

I've been browsing the menus at AllEars and I'm pretty disappointed in the kids meal choices. My DD is an adventurous eater and would prefer to eat things other than chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, pizza, and burgers. I know she can share off our adult meals but since I'm paying for the Dining Plan for her that seems silly. Can anyone recommend some good CS places she can get a kids meal that is not of the usual variety?

Good CS for kids' meals:

Flame Tree BBQ was OK - there was roasted chicken leg with 2 sides for the kids (we got grapes and carrots, I think).

Sunshine Seasons - had some good choices for kids. We got a stir fry chicken with rice. Pretty good. We also got a kid's breakfast meal here that was the same stuff as the adults - only smaller.

My best advice is to read the allears' menus and plan your meals according to the kids' menus, instead of what most appeals to the adults.

Perditamarie

04-02-2010, 11:09 AM

Can you confirm, perhaps a recent visitor, if QS credits are just lumped on the room acct., or are adult and child credits distinguished?

I was under the impression that there was only a # of credits and that adult/child credits could not be distinguished from each other. Has this been changed?

plutolovr

04-02-2010, 11:12 AM

The credits are separate. On your KTTW card it will say for an example, 2AD/2CH, meaning 2 adults and 2 children. So you would not be able to order 2 adults meals and 1 child.

bunnykoko

04-06-2010, 07:32 AM

We have the QS plan for our trip in late April. What is included with this at EoS? Thanks.

rgf207

04-06-2010, 07:34 AM

We have the QS plan for our trip in late April. What is included with this at EoS? Thanks.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2010QuickService_updated2.pdf

bunnykoko

04-06-2010, 09:22 AM

rgf207

04-06-2010, 10:14 AM

Guess I need to clarify. Trying not to be a pest in line by not knowing what is included on the QS plan. Ex...sandwich, side such as soup, dessert, drink. Especially, choice of sides plus dessert or just one or the other. Thanks.
Basically everything on the menu is included in the dining plan. You can get a combo meal (burger and fries) with a dessert and drink. I don't believe you could get the burger & fries w/ soup. You can't substitute soup for dessert or anything like that.

bunnykoko

04-06-2010, 12:46 PM

Basically everything on the menu is included in the dining plan. You can get a combo meal (burger and fries) with a dessert and drink. I don't believe you could get the burger & fries w/ soup. You can't substitute soup for dessert or anything like that.

Thanks for your replies. I'm still not being clear. I'm referring specifically to the Earl of Sandwich. In addition to the chosen sandwich and drink, what else is covered/included on the QS plan for a meal? Or, do you just get a sandwich and drink? I guess I'm being pesky and a little dense on here instead of in the busy line at the EoS. Thanks again for your help. I do appreciate your responses.

rgf207

04-06-2010, 01:20 PM

Thanks for your replies. I'm still not being clear. I'm referring specifically to the Earl of Sandwich. In addition to the chosen sandwich and drink, what else is covered/included on the QS plan for a meal? Or, do you just get a sandwich and drink? I guess I'm being pesky and a little dense on here instead of in the busy line at the EoS. Thanks again for your help. I do appreciate your responses.
Sorry. I remember at Earl of Sandwitch you used to get a sandwitch, chips and a drink but for some reason I think they changed that to just a sandwitch and drink and dessert (muffin top or cookie). I don't think you get chips anymore.

bunnykoko

04-06-2010, 05:45 PM

Thanks.

Tiggerish

04-23-2010, 06:35 PM

Okay, I have the QS plan that comes with a refillable mug for each person in our party. Do they hand you the mugs at check in or do you go to the food court and pick them up and just "pay" for them with your room card that has the dining credits on it?

TDC Nala

04-23-2010, 06:43 PM

You pay for the with your key card at the resort's counter service. It will have a "mug credit" for each member of your party, just like the dining credits.

kimis

04-23-2010, 06:58 PM

2Tiggies

04-24-2010, 12:10 PM

Sorry. I remember at Earl of Sandwitch you used to get a sandwitch, chips and a drink but for some reason I think they changed that to just a sandwitch and drink and dessert (muffin top or cookie). I don't think you get chips anymore.

Last year you could have chips OR dessert. Not sure if this has changed now. So you could have the chips if you wanted, but nothing sweet with it. They made you choose: salt or sugar! :laughing:

Tiggerish

04-24-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the info on how to get the refillable mugs. This is my first time having a dining plan so this thread has been amazingly helpful.

But now I thought of something else. My sister got the PIN for the free dining and my travel agent (who is a patient and wise person:worship:) used it to book two rooms with QS dining at the All-Stars Music. One room will have my sister, her husband and my 13 yo niece. The second will have me and my 20 year old niece. So the dining plan is for a total of 5 adults.

This is my question, will one room have all five people's dining credits on it? Or will the credits be split into two groups so that we would need a card from each room if one person was picking up food for everybody?

Tricia1972

04-24-2010, 04:34 PM

If you have two reservation numbers, you'll need both cards when picking up food for the group.

If you have one reservation number, then all 5 of you are linked on the same card, and you'll just need one card when picking up food for the group.

Disney does this both ways, so it's impossible to say for sure which way your Sister in Law is booked.

curlz2tite

05-01-2010, 04:15 PM

If the first 4 days fall during the free dining & the last 6 days do not then what happens ? do you get the free dining for the length of your stay or do you get 4 free days & they charge you for the 6 nights that are not during the promotion?