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DizBub · 10-02-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vicki_c

You can do everything at DTD Guest Services in one transaction. I don't know about activating PAPs at DisneyQuest, but there is a guest services location at that end of DTD as well as the Marketplace end.

We bought our TIW card at DisneyQuest Guest Services. It's the 1st window on the left.

granmanh603 · 10-03-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mac_tlc

We are also fans of TIW. Saved enough during our week in August ($86) to pay the annual fee of $75. Would have saved even more but its not accepted at Yak & Yeti -- was surprised at that, until I realized that Landy's restaurant group runs Yak & Yeti, along with Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex -- none of which accept TIW.

BTW, I'd love to get to the special dinner in the Great Movie Ride someday.

mac_tlc

You can still get the DVC or AP 10% off there... we eat there every trip...love that place..

DizBub · 10-03-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by granmanh603

You can still get the DVC or AP 10% off there... we eat there every trip...love that place..

We got the 10% DVC discount at Yak & Yeti last May. Also got the 10% off at Wolfgang Puck Express. Yum!

k3chantal · 10-03-2012, 09:51 AM

[QUOTE=DMKEDM;45730213]We've done both TiW and DDP...we're pretty much sworn off DDP by now...it's too restrictive for our tastes...TiW also has its restrictions--it's great if you're planning on a lot of table service meals--it's not good everywhere, but it is good almost everywhere (one major exception that matters to us is Wolfgang Puck's sit-down restaurant at DTD West Side--we love that place and go almost every trip--and they don't accept TiW)...it's also good to have if we're staying at SSR, as Artist's Palette takes it...but most counter service restaurants don't accept it--

We went to Wolfgang Puck's sit down restaurant and used the TiW card. It saved us $100.00 dollars! I remember thinking that thank goodness we had it since we had a five hundred dollar bill for four.

dsneygirl · 10-03-2012, 09:53 AM

We also are not DDP fans. We did TiW again this trip and for at least one other trip. Did the math and we would have spent $600 MORE on the DDP and that is before any alcohol as well (we enjoy a glass of wine with dinner). We also would have had a heck of a lot more food on DDP although we were stuffed every day without all the extras (desserts etc)

mac_tlc · 10-03-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by granmanh603

You can still get the DVC or AP 10% off there... we eat there every trip...love that place..

True, we did get the 10%, but its only off of the entrees -- no drinks, appetizers, dessert, etc. Amounted to more like 6-7% on a TIW-equivalent basis.

mac_tlc

Jousey · 10-03-2012, 05:35 PM

We bought TiW on Friday and used it a few times this weekend including at our resort quick service, it works on some items depending on how they are coded. The real value for us will be in November when we have multi ADR and are in the world for a week. We did the math for November and we will more than pay for the card.

mopee3 · 10-03-2012, 06:46 PM

I/we are a fan of DXDP and DDP,

but I still use the TIW card.

I love driving up to GF, WV, AK, Beach and Boardwalk, giving the Valet our auto and not paying for it except for tip. Now that's a great use for the TIW card, and it's amazing how fast the valet charges add up without the card.

Moe

ELMC · 10-03-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DizBub

With the Via Napoli example (above) the actual costs for scenario #1 would have been $124.50 with 6.5% tax ($6.50).

Scenario #2 with TIW would be $103.20 with 6.5% tax ($5.20).

Total savings $21.30.

Do that 4 times and you've more than made your $75 back then it's all actual savings from then on. TIW is also good for 13 months usually. I bought mine in Feb 2012 and it expires March 31, 2013.

Thanks for cleaning up my math.

BarrerasFamily · 10-12-2012, 01:51 PM

We never go and eat at WDW without it! I was very happy to see that it has been extended to DVC owners. We've always had an AP but now if we don't want to get an AP we can still get our TIW.

csidisney · 10-15-2012, 03:40 PM

Before I buy the TIW - is it good at all the booths during the F&W fest? If so, that makes it sound like it worth it.

If we don't buy TIW, is there any discount at F&W with just the premium annual pass? Thanks!

OrangeCountyCommuter · 10-15-2012, 03:43 PM

No TIW does not work at Food and Wine booths. Or CS in Epcot
Basically no discounts on Food & Wine booths.

Brandis · 10-15-2012, 03:55 PM

We're from Switzerland, and having to tip is always a bit awkward for us. So just for that I love the TiW card. :-) And free valet is an added bonus... :-)

Regarding tips, at Victoria & Albert's, the automatic tip when using TiW is 20%.

vicki_c · 10-15-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by csidisney

Before I buy the TIW - is it good at all the booths during the F&W fest? If so, that makes it sound like it worth it.

If we don't buy TIW, is there any discount at F&W with just the premium annual pass? Thanks!

It's probably posted somewhere upthread but www.tablesinwonderland.com lists the restaurants included - mainly table service locations.

10-03-2012, 09:51 AM	#34
k3chantal DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 812	[QUOTE=DMKEDM;45730213]We've done both TiW and DDP...we're pretty much sworn off DDP by now...it's too restrictive for our tastes...TiW also has its restrictions--it's great if you're planning on a lot of table service meals--it's not good everywhere, but it is good almost everywhere (one major exception that matters to us is Wolfgang Puck's sit-down restaurant at DTD West Side--we love that place and go almost every trip--and they don't accept TiW)...it's also good to have if we're staying at SSR, as Artist's Palette takes it...but most counter service restaurants don't accept it-- We went to Wolfgang Puck's sit down restaurant and used the TiW card. It saved us $100.00 dollars! I remember thinking that thank goodness we had it since we had a five hundred dollar bill for four. __________________ K3Chantal DVC member since 2008

10-03-2012, 09:53 AM	#35
dsneygirl My little pirate is here The mixed drinks always tasted yummy to me Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: VWL and Ontario Posts: 4,614	We also are not DDP fans. We did TiW again this trip and for at least one other trip. Did the math and we would have spent $600 MORE on the DDP and that is before any alcohol as well (we enjoy a glass of wine with dinner). We also would have had a heck of a lot more food on DDP although we were stuffed every day without all the extras (desserts etc) __________________ FW 1980, 1984, 1988, DxL 1992, Canada Pavillon CM July 1997-July 1998, (Met DH at the BeaverTails shack) Off site Feb 1999 Engaged at Cindy's Sept 2000, DL GC Feb 2001, POFQ Sept 2001, Poly June 2002, Off site March 2003, FW Hallowe'en 2003, GF Xmas 2003, DisneyLand Oct 2004, FW May 2005 Joined DVC June 2005 SSR Oct 2005, OKW Dec 2005, DLH Mar 2006,DS's 1st Trip BCV & CBR Oct 2006, VWL & POR Dec 2006, BCV & POR May 2007, BWV & ASM Aug 2007, SSR Oct 2007 VWL Dec 2007, AKL/VWL Sept 2008, March 2009 Pop/BCV, Disney Wonder and AKV/BCV May 2009, AKL/VWL Sept 2009, OKW Dec 2009,Mar 2010 Disney Wonder and BLT, May 2010 AKL, Aug 2010 VWL/BCV,Dec 2010 AKL, Feb 2011 Disney Dream/VWL, May 2011 BLT, Sept 2011 VGC, Oct 2011 SSR, Aulani June 2012, BCV/VWL Sept 2012, AKV/BLT Sept 2013, Dec 2013 VWL/DisneyDream (me)(DH)(DS 6) (DS 1)

10-03-2012, 05:35 PM	#37
Jousey Dis Dad #694 All I can think of is a pole dancer Is there a pill for this condition or do I just keep up the cycle of going to Disney Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Miwaukee, Wi Posts: 877	We bought TiW on Friday and used it a few times this weekend including at our resort quick service, it works on some items depending on how they are coded. The real value for us will be in November when we have multi ADR and are in the world for a week. We did the math for November and we will more than pay for the card. __________________ ME , DW, DS3 & The Dog

10-03-2012, 06:46 PM	#38
mopee3 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 394	I/we are a fan of DXDP and DDP, but I still use the TIW card. I love driving up to GF, WV, AK, Beach and Boardwalk, giving the Valet our auto and not paying for it except for tip. Now that's a great use for the TIW card, and it's amazing how fast the valet charges add up without the card. Moe __________________ Remember ya all, we are not promised anything in this world, for "You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes". So enjoy yourself and live today like you will never see it again.......... because you won't!!

10-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#40
BarrerasFamily Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28	It's like American Express to us We never go and eat at WDW without it! I was very happy to see that it has been extended to DVC owners. We've always had an AP but now if we don't want to get an AP we can still get our TIW. __________________ Rudy Total Family Trips to Walt Disney World = 15 Last DVC Trip - Grand Californian 2012 Christmas Upcoming WDW trip - BCV Spring Break 2013

10-15-2012, 03:40 PM	#41
csidisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 298	Before I buy the TIW - is it good at all the booths during the F&W fest? If so, that makes it sound like it worth it. If we don't buy TIW, is there any discount at F&W with just the premium annual pass? Thanks!

10-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#42
OrangeCountyCommuter DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,150	No TIW does not work at Food and Wine booths. Or CS in Epcot Basically no discounts on Food & Wine booths.

10-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#43
Brandis DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 1,357	We're from Switzerland, and having to tip is always a bit awkward for us. So just for that I love the TiW card. :-) And free valet is an added bonus... :-) Regarding tips, at Victoria & Albert's, the automatic tip when using TiW is 20%. __________________

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