2006 Disney Dining Plan FAQ

[jjohnson]

OK I really need help. I thought I had made up my mind.........But here I go again!!

OK We have a family of six. We are going to Disney June 25-July 8. I have been going back and forth over the dining plan. We are staying @ Fort Wilderness for 13 nights and have a 10 park hopper. The first reason We had decided not to use the plan is due to having to have it for the entire stay instead of just the days in the park. we would lose 3 days. Is that right? Then I started looking at the menus online and it looked as if all that is offered on childrens menus is pb&j, tenders, hot dogs or mac and cheese. I really can't see feeding the two younger ones that for 2 weeks for lunch and supper. Did I over look restaurants that offer more?

Please help us make up our minds!!!!! We have gone to Disney 6 times. This is the first time we are staying on site!!! We have booked 3 character meals Crystal palace, Chef Mickey,Mickeys backyard BBQ and 50's prime time cafe.

The maximum number of nights you can do a package is 10 but your dining credits do not expire until midnight of the 10th day so you could "bank"some credits & use them the 10th night for dinner. Then do a room only reservation for the remaining 2 nights & pay out-of-pocket for those meals. Your 10 day tickets would still be valid as they do not expire until 14 days after the first use.

At some restaurants the CM is limited but many offer other alternatives + at the buffets they can eat the adult offerings as well as the childrens.

 

[Candi]

Thank you soooo much for the help. When we called to book they booked us 7 nights with tickets then 6 nights only. I will call tom. to see if we can change it to 10 nights with DDP then 3 nights only. Thank you so much for the help I really appreciate it.

 

[jjohnson]

Thank you soooo much for the help. When we called to book they booked us 7 nights with tickets then 6 nights only. I will call tom. to see if we can change it to 10 nights with DDP then 3 nights only. Thank you so much for the help I really appreciate it.

I'm glad I could help. As long as it's available it shouldn't be a problem. Just book a package 10nights, 10day tickets + dining plan then a seperate room-only reservations for the remaining 3 nights.

 

[welovedis]

Ok, I'm sorry if this has been asked & answered but I'm looking for clarification beyong the FAQ post.

We are currently booked at Saratoga Springs, renting points, arriving on Sat 6/24, leaving on Sun 7/2. How many days will we be charged for the dining plan? We'll be there 9 days but 8 nights, so I'm just making sure I've go the numbers down correctly.

Also, since DVC DDP reservations haven't begun yet (I realize it starts 4/1) does anyone have a clue of what you need to do to set the plan in place? Do we need to notify the person we are renting from to set it up and pay him or just pay the resort like I thought?

TIA!

 

[jjohnson]

You will need to purchase the plan for 8 nights.

I'm not too familiar with DVC but I'm pretty sure the owner adds the dining plan to your reservation but you pay Disney directly when you check in.

 

[welovedis]

Ok, thanks so much! I wasn't sure if it was 8 or nine, so I know what to budget & save, lol!

There are 3 of us (2 A & 1 C) so I'm figuring $86.97/day X 8 = 695.76. There is not tax charged on top of the pricing, right? Also, we would have until the evening of our departure day (day 9) to use the credits, right?

Thanks again!

 

[jjohnson]

You are correct. There is no additional tax & the credits don't expire until midnight of your checkout date. Enjoy!

 

[DisneyaholicRaquel]

You are correct. There is no additional tax & the credits don't expire until midnight of your checkout date. Enjoy!

I thought the DP is taxed? Am I incorrect?

 

[jjohnson]

The price of the plan includes tax & tip there is no additional tax on the total

 

[DebIreland]

I thought the DP is taxed? Am I incorrect?

This is confusing because I recall a number of posts from last year dealing with the resort tax that was charged on the Dining Plan. I'm not really certain that there is no resort tax on the DP (except for DVC members/renters because they don't pay resort tax).

One of the issues that came up last year was the fact that the DP was more expensive for All Star resort guests than it was for all other resort guests because the All Star resort tax is 13% as opposed to 11.5% at other resorts.

Does anyone know for sure that when someone books a package they are only charged the resort tax on their room portion and not on the Dining Plan?

Edited to add: Sorry jjohnson, I just saw your reply. So there's definitely no resort tax?

 

[angel's momma]

So there's definitely no resort tax?

No resort tax on DDP.

 

[DebIreland]

Thanks angel's momma.

 

[natanya]

Ok, I'm sorry if this has been asked & answered but I'm looking for clarification beyong the FAQ post.

We are currently booked at Saratoga Springs, renting points, arriving on Sat 6/24, leaving on Sun 7/2. How many days will we be charged for the dining plan? We'll be there 9 days but 8 nights, so I'm just making sure I've go the numbers down correctly.

Also, since DVC DDP reservations haven't begun yet (I realize it starts 4/1) does anyone have a clue of what you need to do to set the plan in place? Do we need to notify the person we are renting from to set it up and pay him or just pay the resort like I thought?

TIA!

We are also renting points. My gracious host had told me about the DDP being offered 4/1. However, when I called to confirm our reservations last week and asked about the DDP they let me go ahead and add it (I pay on arrival) and also let me make my ADR's. They said to call them (DVC) as opposed to the Dining Plan number.
BTW: we are going 7/31 and several of the PRIME times at TS sites were already filling up.

 

[intheworks]

Ok, I'm sorry if this has been asked & answered but I'm looking for clarification beyong the FAQ post.

We are currently booked at Saratoga Springs, renting points, arriving on Sat 6/24, leaving on Sun 7/2. How many days will we be charged for the dining plan? We'll be there 9 days but 8 nights, so I'm just making sure I've go the numbers down correctly.

Also, since DVC DDP reservations haven't begun yet (I realize it starts 4/1) does anyone have a clue of what you need to do to set the plan in place? Do we need to notify the person we are renting from to set it up and pay him or just pay the resort like I thought?

TIA!

Hi! I think we may be neighbors for our trip! We are also renting DVC and staying at SSR from June 4-9. I opted to use the DP- just email the person you rented from, they will cal Member Services and have it added to you ressie. You pay by the number of NIGHTS of your stay- so you would pay for 8 days. It doesn't expire till MN of the day you check out so if you still have credits you could use them on your 9th day during day. You pay for DP at checkin. Just call the Disney dining number and tell them you want to make ADR's- they may ask for you ressie number so have it ready. I called about a week and half ago and there were plenty of openings for all the restaraunts I wanted,all sorts of times. See you in June!

Sorry, had to add this, my DS is reading over my shoulder and wants to post a smilie so here goes

 

[gonnago]

if booking the MYW Package with dreams unlimited are we still able to book the dining plan or does it have to be die=rectly through disney?

 

[kutchyone]

You can book the MYW package by yourself or through any TA.

 

[Snoopygirl]

I have a question on Beaches & Cream......

It's a TS credit---so what do you get? You should get an entree, app., drink & dessert. So what is considered the appitizer? Can you get the No Way Jose for dessert?

Thanks!

 

[bicker]

I thought appetizers were part of what you get only if there are appetizers on the menu.

 

[jjohnson]

I have a question on Beaches & Cream......

It's a TS credit---so what do you get? You should get an entree, app., drink & dessert. So what is considered the appitizer? Can you get the No Way Jose for dessert?

Thanks!

I have a B&C menu

There is a seperate section that lists:

Ceasar Salad $5.59
Onion Rings 3.99
Bowl of chili $5.99
Side of Fries $1.89

I've read of others using the DP at B&C but they've gotten fries or onion rings as a side. As for chili or salad you would have to ask when you are there.

All ice cream & sundaes are included in the plan except for the kitchen sink.

 

[FogliaFamily]

Has anyone gone recently with the DP and used the child TS for an adult meal. The situation is: we are doing the DP over Easter (6 nights) with 3 boys - 3, 5 and 7. We had to purchase for our 3 year old who doesn't eat too much. Question is: If we don't use his TS and he shares with the other boys, could we book another meal with his 3 extra TS meals that we saved. We'd like to book another character meal. We would need 5 TS for all of us, because I'm assuming for buffets we would have to use the TS for all of us as long as everyone is 3 and over. This would mean then we would also have to POO for 2 kids meals with the ones we have already booked. We have reserved Hoop Dee Do and one other buffet, so we are already locked in with 3 TS for the 3 year old. I hope this makes sense. I just hate to book another TS and then run out. Also, is there a way to know what we would have left on the card? Thanks so much for any help!!