****2008 Ddp FAQ****

[Julianna07]

Greetings,
My DH and I just bought DVC and are planning a crazy family reunion in a Grand Villa in Jan 2009 ( I know that currently the rules don't apply for 2009 but I am looking for general answer and I think that current and 2008 rules will work)
We have 12 total coming to visit for the grand gathering reunion thingy. This will technically be 5 families. Since we are booking the Villa with DVC and DH and I want DDP Does that mean everyone has to be on DDP or can each family decide for them selves?
The other question is, if we all are on the plan, can we have each "family's credits" seperated? I think it would be very difficult to keep track of who used how many snacks when we have 60 available to us (12 people x 5 nights).

thanks in advance.

 

[bicker]

For a Grand Villa, all 12 people in the GV must be on the Dining Plan (or none). There is no means to separate the credits within a single GV (except, of course, by agreement between your family members -- Disney won't get involved).

 

[Julianna07]

That is what i thought. So if we wanted to seperate the credits, we would have to book seperate rooms per family. which would also then let each family decide if they want DDP right?

 

[bicker]

Yes, correct.

 

[delmar411]

I hadn't seen this mentioned yet but I went to start quoting for a Dec 08 trip and the snack option had been clearly defined by Disney on their site. It actually lists the very few items that qualify. Here's the direct quote from where I was trying to book....

One snack per person, per night (ages 3+) – One snack includes one of the following: frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle, fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single serving box), single serving grab bag of chips, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, medium fountain soft drink or juice, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea.

anyone have more information on this?

 

[delmar411]

This is the whole 2008 package inclusions list.....

2008 Package Inclusions

Your Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining includes your room accommodations and Magic Your Way Base Ticket. In addition, you receive the following:

* One table-service meal per person, per night (ages 3+) – One adult table-service meal includes one entrée and one dessert (lunch or dinner only), one juice (breakfast only) and one single serving non-alcoholic beverage, or one full buffet. One child table-service meal includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert (lunch or dinner only) and one single serving non-alcoholic beverage, or one full buffet. Children ages 3-9 are limited to the Children's Menu (if one is available) at table-service restaurants.

Applicable taxes are included. Gratuities are not included. Two table-service meals will be redeemed per person dining for Private Dining, Cinderella's Royal Table, Dinner Show or Signature Dining Experience. Two table-service meals will be redeemed per person dining for all Grand Gathering Experiences except for the Good Morning Character Breakfast, which requires only one table-service meal. Pizza delivery requires two table-service meals per serving. Meals are non-transferable between party members and expire at midnight on the day of check out.
* One quick-service meal per person, per night (ages 3+) – One quick-service meal includes one entrée or one complete Combo Meal, one dessert (lunch or dinner only) or one juice (breakfast only) and one single serving non-alcoholic beverage. Children ages 3-9 are limited to the Children's Menu (if one is available) at quick-service restaurants. Applicable taxes are included. Gratuities are not included. Meals are non-transferable between party members and expire at midnight on the day of check out.
* One snack per person, per night (ages 3+) – One snack includes one of the following: frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle, fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single serving box), single serving grab bag of chips, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, medium fountain soft drink or juice, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea.
* Admission to select Grand Gathering Experiences – If you have eight or more in your party, a variety of magical experiences are waiting for you! (Advance reservations required. Subject to availability.)

As part of purchasing your package through disneyworld.com, you also receive the following inclusions upon checking in at your Disney Resort Hotel:

* Commemorative luggage tag (one per person)
* Disney's PhotoPass 5 x 7 photo certificate – When you check in, you receive a welcome letter with instructions on how to get one 5 x 7 print from Disney's PhotoPass. With Disney's PhotoPass service, your family's magical Walt Disney World® Resort vacation memories are captured by a professional photographer.
* Planet Hollywood® certificate – Enjoy a $15 certificate valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages at Planet Hollywood®, Downtown Disney® West Side. VIP Preferred Seating is available from 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. (One certificate per room; not valid with any other offers or discounts.)
* Disney's Miniature Golf certificate – Enjoy one certificate valid for one round of miniature golf (per room) at either Disney's Fantasia or Disney's Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Courses. (One certificate per room, valid for one round of golf. For example: a room with four Guests will receive one certificate which is valid for one person in the party to play one round of miniature golf.)
* Sea Raycers offer – Enjoy 90 minutes of watercraft fun when you purchase 60 minutes. Offer is valid for up to five people at participating marina locations. (Restrictions apply; one certificate per room.)

The Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining must be booked prior to arrival. It is not available for purchase after your arrival.

The Disney Dining Plan cannot be purchased separately. It is one component of the following Magic Your Way packages: Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining; Magic Your Way Package Plus Deluxe Dining; Magic Your Way Premium Package; Magic Your Way Platinum Package. To enjoy the Disney Dining Plan, you must purchase one of these packages prior to your arrival. These packages are not available for purchase after your arrival.

 

[bicker]

I hadn't seen this mentioned yet but I went to start quoting for a Dec 08 trip and the snack option had been clearly defined by Disney on their site. It actually lists the very few items that qualify. Here's the direct quote from where I was trying to book....

One snack per person, per night (ages 3+) – One snack includes one of the following: frozen ice cream novelty, popsicle, fruit bar, popcorn scoop (single serving box), single serving grab bag of chips, single piece of whole fruit, 20-oz. bottle of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Dasani water, medium fountain soft drink or juice, 12-oz. coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea.

anyone have more information on this?

How is that different from what the 2007 brochure said? Seems like the same wording to me.

 

[OKW Mom]

Even being a DVC member since 1996 I seem to be in the dark when it comes to uncovering info on prices for alot.

The Disney.com travel info is shy on giving $$ prices (only package prices) and the DVC area is pretty covert too. (I find it once and then try to go back and the info is "moved".

We could not drink $39.99 a day of wine each...please tell me it is $39.99 per couple.

I can see where DVC members will break up their reservations and do a few days on the plan at one resort and-move to another resort for a few days without it.

Again thanks for all the fine info!

 

[huey578]

Have there been any resturant additions for DDP 2008?

 

[bicker]

The complete list should be available by mid-November. I wouldn't be concerned about not seeing any additions to the published list in the brochure before then.

 

[DISNEYDUET]

We could not drink $39.99 a day of wine each...please tell me it is $39.99 per couple.

It is 1 bottle per room. Not per person. I was told that they are not allowing you to buy more than one wine package per room. No matter how many adults there are. Sure hope that changes!

 

[gr8tdame]

bump

 

[Simba22]

I have a question re: leftover credits. Right now, we are scheduled for Feb 9 - March 9. We have 9 nights so we will get 9 DDP credits. Will they expire on March 8 or will we still be able to use them on March 9? Check out is obviously at 11, however our flight doesn't leave until 6:30pm so we were planning to hit DTD and we will still have 2 CS credits left, the way we are currently scheduled. Do we have to use them BEFORE our check-out day or can we still use them the day of check-out?

TIA!

 

[kimsuenew]

I have a question re: leftover credits. Right now, we are scheduled for Feb 9 - March 9. We have 9 nights so we will get 9 DDP credits. Will they expire on March 8 or will we still be able to use them on March 9? Check out is obviously at 11, however our flight doesn't leave until 6:30pm so we were planning to hit DTD and we will still have 2 CS credits left, the way we are currently scheduled. Do we have to use them BEFORE our check-out day or can we still use them the day of check-out?

TIA!

Hi! You can use them through midnight on the day you check out! Enjoy!

 

[Simba22]

Hi! You can use them through midnight on the day you check out! Enjoy!

awesome thanks!!

 

[TLSnell1981]

Okay, I know the tax on your meal is included in the DDP,but....I was told that there IS tax on the $37.99 & $9.99. Also, I know Fantasmic at the Brown Derby used to accept DDP. Anyone know if they still do?

 

[Jozymouse]

Hi, First of all, let me say that I am sorry since this question most likely has been asked already. Since the 2008 dining plan does not include the appetizers, does that mean that we wont be able to take, for example, the Fixed Price Dinner at Artist Point which includes the appetizer, entree and dessert? Thanks

 

[shakebear]

Subscribing!

 

[TDC Nala]

Hi, First of all, let me say that I am sorry since this question most likely has been asked already. Since the 2008 dining plan does not include the appetizers, does that mean that we wont be able to take, for example, the Fixed Price Dinner at Artist Point which includes the appetizer, entree and dessert? Thanks

If you were on the 2007 Dining Plan there would be no need to take the fixed price dinner at AP, because all the items offered are on the regular menu. You would just pick the appetizer, entree and dessert from the menu, and if you wanted the same ones that are offered on the FP menu, you could get them.

You are correct that in 2008 you would not be entitled to the appetizer on the basic plan. If you wanted the appetizer you would need to pay for it.

 

[rcraw45425]

If you were on the 2007 Dining Plan there would be no need to take the fixed price dinner at AP, because all the items offered are on the regular menu. You would just pick the appetizer, entree and dessert from the menu, and if you wanted the same ones that are offered on the FP menu, you could get them.

You are correct that in 2008 you would not be entitled to the appetizer on the basic plan. If you wanted the appetizer you would need to pay for it.

Don't know if this is the same but I called to ask about the "dinner for two" or whatever it's called at Nine Dragons and they told me it was included, it would just be 2 TS per two people. Maybe I had better call back!