i just added up what we would normally order off the menu - did not do appy's or desserts as we never do that and I also didn't include tip since it's also not included in the DXDDP. I did include 2 snacks a day. What I would spend oop would be $1797. If I do the DXDDP as I have already planned - then according to the link regarding 2008 dining plan thread (and If I understand it correctly) then It would cost us $1296.oo thru the plan! that's a savings of $500.00!!! I hope I did this right!!