****2008 Ddp FAQ****

[LegoMom3]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1683477


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[Tricia1972]

The package needs to be paid for ahead of time so you would get a one day ticket that she could keep for another trip and since the dining is free and they require all people to be a check-in the dining credits would be taken away once they see she is not there.

Free dining is MUCH different than when you buy the plan then. I bought my dining plan through DVC in October of 2007 we went with 4 adults 1 child and 1 infant initially. My sister met us a few days later, but I bought the plan for her length of stay. We had NO problem getting her KTTW card and her credits were on the plan, even though she physically wasn't with us at check in.

I suppose it's to keep people from abusing the free dining.

As far as answering the OP's question = Wouldn't they have to pay for her to be in the room for the entire stay, even though the friend wasn't there?

 

[vellamint]

Free dining is MUCH different than when you buy the plan then. I bought my dining plan through DVC in October of 2007 we went with 4 adults 1 child and 1 infant initially. My sister met us a few days later, but I bought the plan for her length of stay. We had NO problem getting her KTTW card and her credits were on the plan, even though she physically wasn't with us at check in.

I suppose it's to keep people from abusing the free dining.

As far as answering the OP's question = Wouldn't they have to pay for her to be in the room for the entire stay, even though the friend wasn't there?

I believe the only charge they would incur would be the $25 extra per night for an extra adult in the room (in addition to the one day pass) ....they would still have the same room..... The friend would have to pay her share ahead of time as a package needs to be payed in full 45 days prior to arrival.

 

[edwardscpfd]

Ok, we did the dinning plan last year, but now I have a ????

Does anyone have experience using the DDP vs. DDE discount?

Trying to figure which way would actually be cheaper...

 

[Sandy321]

Thanks Jody (mod) for the incredible information on the first page - it truly answered all my questions, including the link to Robin's spreadsheet that compares the plans!!

Of course I need to copy and paste to a word document to print it and highlight the stuff I need to remember!!

Thank you so much for putting it all in one place!!

 

[mitchwebb]

Thanks for all the great info. We will be on the DP while at the BWV on points. If we check into out next resort on friday am (which we don't have the DP) do we lose the chance to finish up any unused credits? Does that make any sense

I'd like to check in but use our last credit for dinner friday night.

 

[edwardscpfd]

Thanks for all the great info. We will be on the DP while at the BWV on points. If we check into out next resort on friday am (which we don't have the DP) do we lose the chance to finish up any unused credits? Does that make any sense

I'd like to check in but use our last credit for dinner friday night.

Mitchwebb,

I could be wrong as I've only used the DDP once. But the way it was explained to me was you have until Midnight on your check-out date to use your meals/snacks/etc...

Hope this helps (If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will let us BOTH know) ..

 

[bicker]

That's correct.

 

[TDC Nala]

Sorry for the double post. Still getting the hang of this!

We currently have a free dining package booked for two people. A third friend wants to join us. We would welcome her! However, her past history shows that, very often, at the last minute, she backs out of the plans. What would happen to her park ticket (1day base, she's got an AP) and dining credits if she ends up not joining us after we've added her to the ressie?

TIA

I'm assuming that the rest of you also have a 1-day base ticket since everyone on the package has to have the same ticket.


It's been a usual policy regarding free dining for a couple of years now that all persons in the party must be present at check-in. They had situations where a couple would book a room for 4 adults, pay for one-day tickets and the extra adult charges, and get double dining credits.

 

[JMADgrad]

I have been reading the (wonderful) spread sheet regarding best values, and I cannot find Teppan Edo...does anyone know if this restaurant is new or has changed names? Or did it just not make the cut?

 

[1rockinmama]

"When do my credits expire?
Your credits will expire at midnight the day of your check-out."

Forgive me, i'm new...so if we're checking out on a friday morning say 9ish
and we still have a CS credit left for each my DH and I, we can use them
b/c it won't expire until midnight that night? Thank you in advance!

 

[bicker]

Correct.

 

[DreaminDisney]

if ddp is 37.99 a day per adult and 9.95 kids 3-9, how much is the deluxe dining plan?

 

[kaytieeldr]

$69.99 and $19.99

 

[DreaminDisney]

$69.99 and $19.99

Thanks! Where is this info posted? I couldn't even find it at disneyworld.com

 

[kaytieeldr]

I'm not sure! I know it's not in the FAQ post at the beginning of this thread (I reread it before posting!); I just "know" how much it costs. I can't even tell you where, other than these boards; I just tried investigating at the DIS's home site, www.wdwinfo.com - but despite going through several screens and links, I couldn't find anything showing simply the nightly per-person cost of either plan.

 

[DreaminDisney]

I'm not sure! I know it's not in the FAQ post at the beginning of this thread (I reread it before posting!); I just "know" how much it costs. I can't even tell you where, other than these boards; I just tried investigating at the DIS's home site, www.wdwinfo.com - but despite going through several screens and links, I couldn't find anything showing simply the nightly per-person cost of either plan.

Good I know it's not just me then
You must have just come across it and it just stuck.
Thanks again!

 

[TDC Nala]

I have been reading the (wonderful) spread sheet regarding best values, and I cannot find Teppan Edo...does anyone know if this restaurant is new or has changed names? Or did it just not make the cut?

Teppan Edo changed its name last year from Teppanyaki. It does take the dining plan. However, they took longer than most of the other restaurants to settle their contract and didn't appear on the lists for awhile.

 

[audrey2580]

So if my husband and I eat at Kona for breakfast and our 4 year old decides he just wants juice (this happens often!) can I just pay for his juice and save the childs TS credit for later? And if so do you think they would care if I gave him a few bites of my tonga toast?

Thanks!

 

[JMADgrad]

Teppan Edo changed its name last year from Teppanyaki. It does take the dining plan. However, they took longer than most of the other restaurants to settle their contract and didn't appear on the lists for awhile.

Thanks