Using your CS Credits ??

[MBELSANTI]

HI,

I am wondering if you have a pool of adult and child credits, if you can specifically ask to pay for 2 CS meals with child's credits? For example DS, 9 is on the kids plan and we all know what a great selection they offer for kids meals. If we were to go to a place like Casey's COrner which doesn't have kids menu, can we use 2 kids CS credits and save the adult credits for a restaurant that has the boring kids menu so that DS can use my credit? I hope that makes sense.

 

[Sammie]

You can not use the child's credit to purchase a meal for an adult.

 

[saffy]

Likewise, you can only use as many types of meals at one time as you have in your party.

For example, if you have 2A, 2C, you canonly order 2 adult meals at a time at a CS place. The other 2 meals you get have to be Child's meals, and you won't be allowed to order more than 4 meals total at one time.

 

[bicker]

As the others have said, if you pay for a certain number of adults and a certain number of children, you're supposed to use your credits in proportion to that break-down. Here's the relevant portion of the brochure where this is addressed:

 

[MBELSANTI]

Ok thanks for clarifying this for me!

 

[englishrose47]

Wait a minute I read that they do not seperate childs and adult C.S credits it just says credits .Disney only seperates T.S credits. Which means you can order anything. I have read this on several different threads!!

 

[Tam1067]

I believe the policy states you cannot use child CS credits to purchase adult CS meals. Many CMs will not allow you to order more adult CS meals at once than you have on your card (because each card says the # of adults and children on the plan). That said, the reality is the credits are currently, as of now, pooled together in your account...or at least that's what people are reporting back.

So, are you supposed to? No.
Can you? Probably most of the time.
Could it change tomorrow? Yes. The TS already did.

 

[bicker]

That's really it, in a nutshell, Tam. You can probably get away with cutting in line if you were so inclined, but it's not permitted, so folks generally don't do it. This is pretty-much the same thing. You can probably get away with it, but it's not permitted, so folks generally don't do it.

 

[MBELSANTI]

OK, this is what I was thinking....for example Casey's Corner has no kids menu, so kids can order same thing as adults. The "cost" is the same. So if I were to go up and order a Hot Dog using a child CS, but it was really for me, or I split with my son, I would be told I can't? My thinking is that because places with kids menu's are so limited in their selection, that I could also use one of my adult CS for a meal and my son could have it. I am not in any way trying to rip off WDW in my thinking. I just had thought that we can use the credits in any order and more than 1 at a time. Hopefully I made sense in my explaination.

 

[LoveMyBoys]

I have 2 kids, so if I went to Casey's and got them 2 hot dogs, would they subtract 2 kids CS credits, so that DH and I could get burgers at Peco Bills for adult CS credits. This would not be cheating, but I am just curious how Casey's would know which ones to subtract since they don't have kids meals

 

[Angela Kay]

I have 2 kids, so if I went to Casey's and got them 2 hot dogs, would they subtract 2 kids CS credits, so that DH and I could get burgers at Peco Bills for adult CS credits. This would not be cheating, but I am just curious how Casey's would know which ones to subtract since they don't have kids meals

That's a great question. I would also like to know the answer.

 

[jdd]

Likewise, you can only use as many types of meals at one time as you have in your party.

For example, if you have 2A, 2C, you canonly order 2 adult meals at a time at a CS place. The other 2 meals you get have to be Child's meals, and you won't be allowed to order more than 4 meals total at one time.

This seems odd to me. We're going for 6 nights 2A and 2C. So, basically, I'm paying for 12 adult CS meals and 12 child CS meals. Why does Disney care how I use these credits? Theoretically, I should be able to use all 12 adult CS meals the first day if I wanted and then I would be left with nothing but child CS credits for the rest of the trip, right?

 

[weluvslinkydog]

This seems odd to me. We're going for 6 nights 2A and 2C. So, basically, I'm paying for 12 adult CS meals and 12 child CS meals. Why does Disney care how I use these credits? Theoretically, I should be able to use all 12 adult CS meals the first day if I wanted and then I would be left with nothing but child CS credits for the rest of the trip, right?

From what I understand, and in my experience, you can use as many credits as you like in any one sitting.

 

[jdd]

From what I understand, and in my experience, you can use as many credits as you like in any one sitting.

That makes more sense to me, but that's not what I've read. Bicker, where are you???

 

[Katiebell]

This seems odd to me. We're going for 6 nights 2A and 2C. So, basically, I'm paying for 12 adult CS meals and 12 child CS meals. Why does Disney care how I use these credits? Theoretically, I should be able to use all 12 adult CS meals the first day if I wanted and then I would be left with nothing but child CS credits for the rest of the trip, right?

I agree, and can see this could be a sticky point for Disney, since the brochure states: "Use your meals and snacks in any order and in any amount throughout your package stay until your total is depleted". If this becomes an issue, you can bet they will change the wording in the 2008 brochure if they keep offering the DDP.

The bottom line is: Disney is trying to prevent guests from using children's credits to pay for adult meals. Guests found loopholes to do that, and even though it was possible, that doesn't mean it was fair or ethical to do so.

Adult price for DDP per day: 38.99
Child price for DDP per day: 10.99

Why is there a $28.00 per day difference in the cost? Because kids' meals are cheaper. The average kid's CS meal is $4-$5, the average adult's CS meal is $10-$13; the average kid's TS meal is $7-$10, the average adult's TS meal can vary greatly, but may be valued at $25-$40, or even more. Plain and simple, it is not right to pay $11 for a kid's plan for one day's worth of meals for a child, and use it for adult meals. Yes, the kid's selections are not as nice, or as varied, or as large as adult meals. But that's what kid's meals are, not just at Disney, and that's why they cost $28 less a day.

Right now, Disney is relying on guests' honesty to use the CS credits appropriately -- adult credits for adults, and child credits for children. However they relied on guests to be honest with the TS credits, people came up with all kinds of ways to beat the system, so Disney split the TS credits to identify adult vs child. If people are not honest about using kid's CS credits for kid's meals, Disney will certainly fix that too -- if they continue offering the plan.

Rather than trying to use kid's meal credits for adult meals (and this is generally speaking, not directed at any person in this thread ) the better and honest solutions are to:
*do your homework, research and eat at restaurants where your kids like the menu,
*make use of buffets and CS restaurants that don't have kid's menus so everyone has the same choices,
*share your extra food with your kids,
*use snack credits for extras for your kids,
*and/or pay OOP for a few extra items to supplement your kid's meals.

 

[weluvslinkydog]

I agree, and can see this could be a sticky point for Disney, since the brochure states: "Use your meals and snacks in any order and in any amount throughout your package stay until your total is depleted". If this becomes an issue, you can bet they will change the wording in the 2008 brochure if they keep offering the DDP.

The bottom line is: Disney is trying to prevent guests from using children's credits to pay for adult meals. Guests found loopholes to do that, and even though it was possible, that doesn't mean it was fair or ethical to do so.

Adult price for DDP per day: 38.99
Child price for DDP per day: 10.99

Why is there a $28.00 per day difference in the cost? Because kids' meals are cheaper. The average kid's CS meal is $4-$5, the average adult's CS meal is $10-$13; the average kid's TS meal is $7-$10, the average adult's TS meal can vary greatly, but may be valued at $25-$40, or even more. Plain and simple, it is not right to pay $11 for a kid's plan for one day's worth of meals for a child, and use it for adult meals. Yes, the kid's selections are not as nice, or as varied, or as large as adult meals. But that's what kid's meals are, not just at Disney, and that's why they cost $28 less a day.

Right now, Disney is relying on guests' honesty to use the CS credits appropriately -- adult credits for adults, and child credits for children. However they relied on guests to be honest with the TS credits, people came up with all kinds of ways to beat the system, so Disney split the TS credits to identify adult vs child. If people are not honest about using kid's CS credits for kid's meals, Disney will certainly fix that too -- if they continue offering the plan.

Rather than trying to use kid's meal credits for adult meals (and this is generally speaking, not directed at any person in this thread ) the better and honest solutions are to:
*do your homework, research and eat at restaurants where your kids like the menu,
*make use of buffets and CS restaurants that don't have kid's menus so everyone has the same choices,
*share your extra food with your kids,
*use snack credits for extras for your kids,
*and/or pay OOP for a few extra items to supplement your kid's meals.

Thanks Katiebell, but I thought they did already split the CS meals into adult and child? I think I must be misunderstanding something along the way...

I had responded to the same post you did because I thought that you could choose to use three of your adult CS at a time (even though there are only two of us who are adults), if we chose to have our children split an Adult CS choice instead of having a child's choice? I'm hoping to get clarification for this, as I'm anticipating having extra CS points left over (who could eat all that food!!) and thought we'd have the kids use an adult CS occasionally...but I need to know if we will be able to use more than two of the adult CS at a time?? thanks to anyone who can clear this up for me!!!

 

[Katiebell]

Thanks Katiebell, but I thought they did already split the CS meals into adult and child? I think I must be misunderstanding something along the way...

No problem, weluvslinkydog As of right now, TS credits are separated into adult credits and child credits. CS credits are currently "pooled" for your whole family, and Disney is relying on their guests' honesty to use the cheaper child credits for cheaper child meals. But right now, there is no differentiation. HOWEVER...

I had responded to the same post you did because I thought that you could choose to use three of your adult CS at a time (even though there are only two of us who are adults), if we chose to have our children split an Adult CS choice instead of having a child's choice? I'm hoping to get clarification for this, as I'm anticipating having extra CS points left over (who could eat all that food!!) and thought we'd have the kids use an adult CS occasionally...but I need to know if we will be able to use more than two of the adult CS at a time?? thanks to anyone who can clear this up for me!!!

I don't think this will work, even if you planned to use only adult CS credits and throw the child CS credits away. If your card says "2A 2C", the maximum # of adult credits you are supposed to be able to redeem at one time is 2, even if you pay OOP for the kids, or simply don't order anything at all for them. I found a very enlightening post from a Disney CM who works in food service here:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16052047&postcount=60

She wrote:
"FYI, to anyone who mentioned CM enforcement, between now and then, CMs are being audited and will face discipline for allowing you to get 4 adult meals if your card says 2/2. Please remember that when you are contimplating giving them a hard time so you can split 3 adult counter service meals for your family of 2/2 to save something for later. Most CMs want to give the guest what they want. Playing "lets see what I can get" or browbeat the CM until he bends is going to have consequences for someone, even if it isn't you."

So, instead of ordering a 3rd adult meal, and risk getting a nice CM into a lot of trouble, why not just order 2 adult meals, 2 kid's meals, ask to sub fries and soda if that's what your kids want and the menu says it's ok, and then share, use a snack credit, or buy your kids something extra OOP?

BTW, a lot of people have reported that you can buy CS menu items ala carte cheaper -- ie just the burger without the fries or drink. Also, people have reported that they bought a double cheeseburger, paid less than $1 for an extra bun, and were able to split it into 2 single burgers that way. This shouldn't bend any rules or get anyone in trouble, since the bun is an item with a price they can charge.

 

[jdd]

I agree, and can see this could be a sticky point for Disney, since the brochure states: "Use your meals and snacks in any order and in any amount throughout your package stay until your total is depleted". If this becomes an issue, you can bet they will change the wording in the 2008 brochure if they keep offering the DDP.

The bottom line is: Disney is trying to prevent guests from using children's credits to pay for adult meals. Guests found loopholes to do that, and even though it was possible, that doesn't mean it was fair or ethical to do so.

*do your homework, research and eat at restaurants where your kids like the menu,
*make use of buffets and CS restaurants that don't have kid's menus so everyone has the same choices,
*share your extra food with your kids,
*use snack credits for extras for your kids,
*and/or pay OOP for a few extra items to supplement your kid's meals.

Just to clarify my earlier point, I'm not planning on using child CS credits for adults. I don't think the child meals will have enough food for my 9 year old, much less for my husband or I! I would buy the adult dining plan for my 9 year old, but to do this I would have to pay a higher ticket price for him as well - doesn't seem quite fair, but okay, the rules are the rules. I'm really not trying to "scam" anything, just saying if it's already paid for, why do they care who eats what?

All that aside, I'm really playing Devil's advocate here, because I have "done my homework" and our plans are to eat at Toy Story Pizza Planet (which does not have a kids' meal - all pizza), CBR food court (chicken nugget bucket I hear is really cute), Sunshine Seasons at Epcot (lots of variety), Restaurantaurus at AK, and we'll probably do a breakfast CS one day. (Due to our flights, we'll only actually have enough time for 5 CS, even though we're staying 6 nights.) For TS, I've planned mostly buffet or family style, which I'm sure will be way too much food but easier to please 5 different people!

I know we're going to have so much food, especially since the snack credits have been expanded to include so much more (at least since I went in Nov 2005), but it does hurt to lose those 4 CS. I'm just neurotic, I guess

 

[jdd]

She wrote:
"FYI, to anyone who mentioned CM enforcement, between now and then, CMs are being audited and will face discipline for allowing you to get 4 adult meals if your card says 2/2. Please remember that when you are contimplating giving them a hard time so you can split 3 adult counter service meals for your family of 2/2 to save something for later. Most CMs want to give the guest what they want. Playing "lets see what I can get" or browbeat the CM until he bends is going to have consequences for someone, even if it isn't you."

Wow, this is a little nuts, huh? I can't even imagine "browbeating" a cashier, especially on my magical vacation!

I read something on another post that made me laugh though. The person wrote that the way they use the DDP is they use their CS at breakfast, use one TS at lunch - split it between two people, and use one TS at dinner - split between two people. Now that seems to me like it's really "playing" the system - but it's apparently within the rules!

 

[bigbabyblues]

This seems odd to me. We're going for 6 nights 2A and 2C. So, basically, I'm paying for 12 adult CS meals and 12 child CS meals. Why does Disney care how I use these credits? Theoretically, I should be able to use all 12 adult CS meals the first day if I wanted and then I would be left with nothing but child CS credits for the rest of the trip, right?

From what I've read, your card with say A02 and C02 (2 adults, 2 children). At any given meal, you won't be able to get more than 2 adult meals and 2 child's meals. They won't let you use 4 adult credits at the same time.