2009 DDP, DxDP and QS plans - Everything you always wanted to know

[MOM POPPINS]

You might consider eating breakfast at the Boardwalk bakery and leave from their bus stop. Fresh is available at Swan and Dolphin as well as the quick service ... thinking of the name..

Boardwalk Bakery ~ http://allears.net/menu/menu_bb.htm

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Picab Bufferteria ~ http://allears.net/menu/menu_tub.htm

 

[MOM POPPINS]

and the menu for Fresh at the Dolphin ~

http://allears.net/menu/men_freshb.htm

 

[MOM POPPINS]

The other suggestion is to make an early breakfast reservation inside the parks about an hour prior to opening/rope drop for the park. They will let you through the gates early. After you eat you will be already inside the park and ready for rope drop. We have done this many times.

 

[sydprincess]

Needing some clarification on drinks that are included in the plan. Would a specialty drink like the Tinkerbell Punch w/the clip on light at Sci-FI be included on the plan for the kids?

Thanks!

 

[jjohnson]

Needing some clarification on drinks that are included in the plan. Would a specialty drink like the Tinkerbell Punch w/the clip on light at Sci-FI be included on the plan for the kids?

Thanks!

no they are not included.

 

[sydprincess]

Darn!

Thanks for the info.

 

[elsa2304]

When do we get our mugs if we're on QSDP... at check-in or do we get a voucher to pick it up later?

 

[jennyraye]

We're planning a trip to WDW in September (my 4th), our 1st since '97, and our son's first. We are not a sit down meal kind of family, but want to take advantage of the free dining plan offered for the fall. Is it possible to get the Magic Your Way Plus Quick Service Dining Plan instead of the regular dining plan as part of our vacation plan?

 

[Faldred]

When do we get our mugs if we're on QSDP... at check-in or do we get a voucher to pick it up later?

There are "mug credits" on your card, just like your meal credits. Just go to the relevant CS locations, pick up the mug, and then at the register, you'll "pay" for the mug with the "mug credit".

 

[Faldred]

We're planning a trip to WDW in September (my 4th), our 1st since '97, and our son's first. We are not a sit down meal kind of family, but want to take advantage of the free dining plan offered for the fall. Is it possible to get the Magic Your Way Plus Quick Service Dining Plan instead of the regular dining plan as part of our vacation plan?

You'd have to ask Disney for sure, but general reports say that you cannot "downgrade" the free DDP.

However, it is likely, based on previous years, that during the "free dining" period, you will be able to trade TS credits for CS credits plus some bonus (typically 1 TS --> 1 CS + bonus, where "bonus" is 2 snack coupons, a bag of some sort, or a lanyard... specific choices available at any time will vary).

 

[derrickmom]

If you are on the Deluxe plan can you make more than one dining reservation for a night. After we get I will cancel the ones that I do not want. I just cannot make up my mind. Help!

 

[jennyraye]

There are "mug credits" on your card, just like your meal credits. Just go to the relevant CS locations, pick up the mug, and then at the register, you'll "pay" for the mug with the "mug credit".

Any idea how many oz the mugs hold?

 

[lampshadehead]

"Can I use TS credits for CS meals?
Not generally. During the free dining promotions in August/September, Disney has extended offers to use TS credits for CS meals (plus extras such as snacks, lanyards or merchandise), but such offers are temporary and usually confined to the free dining promotion period. Outside this offer, some (but not all) resort front desks have allowed some (but not all) guests to convert some of their remaining TS credits into CS credits, with the understanding that it is a one for one conversion (no extras such as snacks) and once converted, they cannot be converted back. However, that is not an official part of the Dining Plan, and you may or may not be successful in getting your resort front desk to do this for you."


I may have missed some posts regarding this, so it may have already been clarified so excuse me if thats the case...but I talked to Disney on the phone and was told, yes, we could use a TS for a CS. We are on Deluxe, and its not during free dining.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

I believe the deluxe plan is different. You are alloted so many credits per day and you use them as you like... Counter service or Table service.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

This information is in the first post ~

Deluxe Disney Dining Plan

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The Deluxe Meal Plan entitles each guest to receive 3 meal credits and 2 snack credits per nights' stay. Deluxe meal credits can be used for either table service or counter service. You also receive one refillable resort mug per guest.

2009 Deluxe Dining Plan PDF

Cost
Deluxe dining plan:
$71.99 per guest 10 and older and
$20.99 per child 3-9 years old
The price for the deluxe Dining Plan is per night of stay. The deluxe Dining Plan price includes tax but does not include most gratuities. The Dining Plan must be purchased for everyone registered on the reservation for the entire length of the reservation.

Included in the plan

Counter Service
Each Counter Service (or Quick Service) Credit includes one of the following:

Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Non-alcoholic beverage

Lunch: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage

Dinner: Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR one Combo Meal, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
Table Service
Each Table Service meal on the Deluxe Dining Plan includes one of the following:

Breakfast: Juice, Entrée, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Lunch: Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet

Dinner: Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
OR One full buffet.

WDW CS children’s menus usually consist of an entrée and two “sides” that may be selected from a list, which generally includes:
fresh fruit
fresh vegetables
sugar free gelatin
applesauce
french fries if you request them,
cookies, pudding or ice cream

Children on the dining plan are entitled to select an entrée and two of these “sides” – but one “side” counts as dessert. (They do not get to choose two “sides” plus a dessert.)

Children’s desserts are not comparable to adult desserts at CS. There are numerous complaints from parents who feel their younger children are upset by the fact that they have to order smaller desserts while older members of the party get larger, more standard desserts. If you want regular desserts at CS for your child age 3-9, the options are
1) purchase an extra dessert
2) use a snack credit to get an extra dessert
3) use the child’s CS credits at restaurants that do not have a separate children’s menu, some of which offer regular size desserts
4) share your dessert with your child

 

[MOM POPPINS]

So you are alloted 3 credits per day per person and you can use them however you wish.

 

[Faldred]

Any idea how many oz the mugs hold?

14 oz.

 

[maxiesmom]

Is there an extra surcharge for the dining plans over the holidays? We are going over the 4th of July, and I know the buffets charge more, so does the dining plan also cost more?

 

[TDC Nala]

Is there an extra surcharge for the dining plans over the holidays? We are going over the 4th of July, and I know the buffets charge more, so does the dining plan also cost more?

No holiday/peak surcharges on the dining plan. A dining credit is a dining credit.