Nancyg56
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2005
I think that's an unfair blanket statement. QSDP and DDP are undoubtedly bad deals for adults form a dollars and cents perspective, but they are actually pretty good deal for kids age 3-9. It's not hard to come out "ahead" for equal number of adults and children.
DxDP is flat out a good deal if it fits your dining style, adult or child.
There's the caveat, though, the chosen plan has to fit your style. if it doesn't, then you're going to be disappointed in the results, regardless of what the numbers say.
As to the original thread subject, age grouping is supposed to be based on age as of the date of arrival at the resort.
One thing that the DDP solves is that it allows me to order what I really want. There is no other way for me to just stop looking at prices, and the gift card thing is included in that. I dont have it this coming trip as my traveling companion has TIW, so we will see if I can just let go for the whole trip.
I think that for most people, the math is the key. All of it. Yes, you have to pay for tips, but you pay the tip anyway, and now you exclude the taxes on all covered food. And with the plan you can let the kids get their own dessert, or snack.
BUt these plans are not meant to save us money, although they can do that. They are meant to keep us onsite, only offered to resort guests, and meant to drive you to keep your money Disney money. That is why I always tell folks to look at menus first, and be very honest about their dining habits. You knwo your family, if they want TS meals and if they like the respite offered. For my family, we found that I underestimated my DH and know that when he is with us, DxDDP is the only way we can go.