Disney Dining Experiance Card

[BCV23]

Does anyone else wish this program was open to folks other then FL residents? As AP/DVC types, we would LOVE this option!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I certainly do not mean to complain, but I wish they were accepted at the counter service restaurants at AKL (mara) and WL (Roaring Forks.) I see they are accepted at the Values...I guess because there are no restaurant options there. But then again, there aren't any at POFQ, right?

I tried to use mine at The Mara at AKL (ended up spending $40 on counter service!!! then again, we did have wine and beer) and the CM showed me there is a button on the register that says "DDE card" but it doesn't work. So maybe that is hope that SOMEDAY it will happen.

BCV-You do get SOME discounts as a DVCer,right? I think at DTD or something? I guess they just have those cards mainly for people who live in the area to encourage them to go to the restaurants. My cousin, who lives in Orlando, thinks they should take it one step further and give deep discounts in the slow season if you can prove you are a CENTRAL Florida resident. Her and her DH are dying to stay at a WDW resort, but they feel like it would be stupid to pay so much to be so close to home. Yet another reason I would never move to Orlando...staying at the resorts is what makes the whole trip enjoyable for me!

Just another observation...take it for what it is worth...I NEVER had to show my FL res ID (drivers License) when paying. I just put the card down with my credit card and it was never an issue.

[BCV23]

Yes we do get some discounts as AP and DVC members. They are pretty much the same I think. 10% off most resort and EPCOT sitdown restaurants at lunch only. 10% off some DTD restaurants....some for lunch only. HOB is 20% but only before 6.

20% off all sitdowns and alcoholic beverages is some real savings though as prices go up so much at dinner.

But I can dream.