3 Grannies, Disney Dancing & Deviltry! Oh, my!!

[Grumpy Grandma]

I completely agree with Karin. Like I said before DH & I did deluxe in 2010 & it was just soooo much food. And we spent all our time getting from place to place for our next meal.

This past trip we had AP's so I bought the TIW card. It paid for itself. You get 20% off the entire bill (including alcohol) so it paid for itself plus some.

You need to figure out what is best for you. I think Disney is getting cheaper & cheaper. First the dining plan included app's & tip. Then they did away with those & STILL raised the prices. I find that paying out of pocket is cheaper now than buying the dining plan. I have talked to a lot of people that feel the same way.

I know some people want to know the meals are all paid for so they buy Disney gift cards & put the money on those.

Rosie I know you want to do some 2 signature places so compare costs & see which way is the way to go for you.

I just know that for us the Dx plan was just way too much. Like Karin said all you do is eat & really are so full you don't feel like doing anything else. AND I also like to try some of those great snacks they have throughout the parks & I just had no appetite for them with the deluxe plan.

You need to make the decision that best suits YOUR trip. Good luck!!

I found that even on the regular plan we were throwing away cs desserts. I think that even with the signature places going without a dining plan will be cheaper. I agree that if you want to prepay for your dining the Disney gift cards are a good way to go. And then whatever is left over you spend at one of the stores! Also my AAA card is good for a discount at Earl and WPE .... the staff has told me that it is a better discount than the ap .... both places are good for a travel meal on the last day.

All this talk about food is making me hungry!!

 

[englishrose47]

I do have a AAA card , so that will help !!If I knew how to order the Disney cards I would, I am sure someone will tell meI have used the cards but they were always free ones I got with a code or something !!On one of our Free Trips we had $1,000 in cards !!!!If we do TiW card I think we should cut out some of the 2TS places !!I know Christine really wants the Candlelight procession and as that is only at that time of year that should be a definate , the others can be done anytime of the year , so I am back to the menus again without thinking ddp!!!!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I like the idea of gift cards and that way know so much is put aside for dining...with Linda's TiW card. I think we would do better than fine and come out ahead.

Rosie, you can buy Disney Gift cards at Target or any Disney store...or on line...other stores might carry them too, but I don't know where.

As for CP - I just wanted you to have a good seat...doesn't matter to me if we do the pkg or not - we still have to stand in line, so we can just as easily stand in the stand by line - especially for the early show, it would not be a problem getting in...at least usually.

I am so glad everyone chimed in about the dlx dp and dp in general and how we can even save more with the TiW card!

Thank you, my friends!

Now Linda, we don't want to keep you from that gorgeous beach!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I do have a AAA card , so that will help !!If I knew how to order the Disney cards I would, I am sure someone will tell meI have used the cards but they were always free ones I got with a code or something !!On one of our Free Trips we had $1,000 in cards !!!!If we do TiW card I think we should cut out some of the 2TS places !!I know Christine really wants the Candlelight procession and as that is only at that time of year that should be a definate , the others can be done anytime of the year , so I am back to the menus again without thinking ddp!!!!

Earl and WPE must think I'm crazy! I walk in order, show them my ap, dvc membership card and AAA card saying just use the one that gives me the best discount! Also just to let you know I have some $25 off coupons for most of the places at Swan and Dolphin if either of you are interested in eating there? I've never eaten anywhere there. I believe the coupons are only good for dinner. Just throwing it out there if there is any interest.

What I really want to know .... free trips????

 

[jenb1023]

Wow you ladies are chatting/posting up a storm! Can't wait to see how all of your plans work out!

 

[dizneeat]

Earl and WPE must think I'm crazy! I walk in order, show them my ap, dvc membership card and AAA card saying just use the one that gives me the best discount!

You sound a lot like me!!!!!!!

 

[englishrose47]

I like the idea of gift cards and that way know so much is put aside for dining...with Linda's TiW card. I think we would do better than fine and come out ahead.

Rosie, you can buy Disney Gift cards at Target or any Disney store...or on line...other stores might carry them too, but I don't know where.

As for CP - I just wanted you to have a good seat...doesn't matter to me if we do the pkg or not - we still have to stand in line, so we can just as easily stand in the stand by line - especially for the early show, it would not be a problem getting in...at least usually.

I am so glad everyone chimed in about the dlx dp and dp in general and how we can even save more with the TiW card!

Thank you, my friends!

Now Linda, we don't want to keep you from that gorgeous beach!

I am fine with standing in line for CP !! I will check out Target the Disney Cards and start picking them up, How much a day to you figure for food ??? I would need x 6 of that and then I think I'll also do the cards for gifts for the Family .
I will however have to hold off on next activity till I get back, so you and Linda can continue practising Lap and Pole dancing !!!
Which restaurants do you want to do , I want Rose & Crown, Via Napoli for sure , for cs EOS, CHH !! What do you guys want ???

 

[englishrose47]

Earl and WPE must think I'm crazy! I walk in order, show them my ap, dvc membership card and AAA card saying just use the one that gives me the best discount! Also just to let you know I have some $25 off coupons for most of the places at Swan and Dolphin if either of you are interested in eating there? I've never eaten anywhere there. I believe the coupons are only good for dinner. Just throwing it out there if there is any interest.

What I really want to know .... free trips????

Sounds like a plan !!Wonder if 2 AAA cards gives you any extra discount I am gonna check out the Swan & Dolphin menus

 

[englishrose47]

Wow you ladies are chatting/posting up a storm! Can't wait to see how all of your plans work out!

Just think we have 18 months of chatting to go !!!

You sound a lot like me!!!!!!!

Are you sure you can't join us Karin ?????

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I am fine with standing in line for CP !! I will check out Target the Disney Cards and start picking them up, How much a day to you figure for food ??? I would need x 6 of that and then I think I'll also do the cards for gifts for the Family .
I will however have to hold off on next activity till I get back, so you and Linda can continue practising Lap and Pole dancing !!!
Which restaurants do you want to do , I want Rose & Crown, Via Napoli for sure , for cs EOS, CHH !! What do you guys want ???

I want them all!!! How about at least one nice ts breakfast?

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Just think we have 18 months of chatting to go !!!



Are you sure you can't join us Karin ?????

Hi Karin .... the more the merrier!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Oh by the way I bought my DVC AP voucher last night before the prices go up. Since the DL APs went up so much I was a little worried and didn't want to take a chance.

 

[englishrose47]

Hi Karin .... the more the merrier!

And more to do Activiities !!!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

And more to do Activiities !!!!

Or more to keep you inline!!!

 

[disneyfan61]

I found that even on the regular plan we were throwing away cs desserts. I think that even with the signature places going without a dining plan will be cheaper. I agree that if you want to prepay for your dining the Disney gift cards are a good way to go. And then whatever is left over you spend at one of the stores! Also my AAA card is good for a discount at Earl and WPE .... the staff has told me that it is a better discount than the ap .... both places are good for a travel meal on the last day.

All this talk about food is making me hungry!!

I did not realize the AAA card gets discounts on dining?? We love WPE. I will have to remember that.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I did not realize the AAA card gets discounts on dining?? We love WPE. I will have to remember that.

Those are the only 2 places that I have tried using the discount. Maybe it works other places that aren't Disney owned?

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Good Morning, Sunshines!

Happy June 1st! May seemed to fly by...nothing seems to drag by anymore.

Tomorrow we hit the road for the 12 hour drive to St. Pete - DD, self, 3 1/2 DGD, almost 17 yr old Jackie and 4 yr old Rosie (our Maltese babies). Me thinks it might be a long drive, but fingers crossed me make it in good time. Poor DD is the only driver....and the only hotel we can find that is not on the bedbug registry is only 2 hours from our destination. Not sure it is worth all the work for one night and be just two hours away. We can take a small bag for the people, but the pups require more....puppy pads, food, special water, beds...

Linda & Rosie, what are we thinking in terms of a DP? None and go with the TIW? We can certainly wait in the standby line for the early CP show...since Rosie has never experienced it, I thought it worth seeing...Linda, you have seen it, yes?

Also, might be a good idea to throw out possible dates ....Rosie, I know you are away playing at Lake George with Elvis, but you'll catch up.

If it is possible for us to go after the first week, crowds lessen considerably. It used to be the 1st week was empty, but not anymore...it's actually pretty crowded now.

So take a look at a calender and let's think about dates!

Have a great Friday! Linda, when do you go home? Safe travels!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Hi Karin .... the more the merrier!

Absolutely!! (well, as long as Rosie doesn't bring home an Elvis or two!)

Oh, and I have a pretty good feeling one more might be joining us, but she will not commit until much closer. She will have to reveal herself here, but I don't think she has even stopped by the thread yet. Hmm.....

Oh by the way I bought my DVC AP voucher last night before the prices go up. Since the DL APs went up so much I was a little worried and didn't want to take a chance.

How exciting!!! If we weren't heading to St Pete tomorrow, I'd have done the same...but I will definitely get one before the next increase!

And more to do Activiities !!!!

Oh my...what does Rosie have up her short sleeve?!

I am fine with standing in line for CP !! I will check out Target the Disney Cards and start picking them up, How much a day to you figure for food ??? I would need x 6 of that and then I think I'll also do the cards for gifts for the Family .
I will however have to hold off on next activity till I get back, so you and Linda can continue practising Lap and Pole dancing !!!
Which restaurants do you want to do , I want Rose & Crown, Via Napoli for sure , for cs EOS, CHH !! What do you guys want ???

I am not sure how to much to figure a day for food....I enjoy eating more on vacation than at home.

I want them all!!! How about at least one nice ts breakfast?

Oh I absoutely LOVE breakfast out on vacation. Honestly, if we can swing it, I'd really like to do at least two TS breakfasts - depending on where we stay, we can go to places that are easy to get to....if we are at WL, we could go to Kona one and maybe MK or WCC (still one the good options cost wise!) another day?

I have a couple of places I'd like to add, if possible:

Via Napoli or Tutto

Trail's End for supper or Trails End To Go: A Fried Chicken Box lunch and eat on the porch sitting on the rocking chairs, if weather is nice. (this is only available after 4:30)

Rose and Crown is fine with me.

I have some fave CS's, but am totally flexible...except cannot eat at WPE because they use garlic in everythingand they cannot alter anything. Garlic makes me deathly ill...even the smell makes me sick.

EOS is fine and I can even get something there and meet you at WPE to eat.

Of course, I do love FTBB - it is not even so much the food because the same can be found over at MGM, but I love going down near the water to eat...it's so pretty and relaxing.

Linda, any faves or must do's? Must be some place!!

 

[dizneeat]

Safe travels tomorrow, Christine! I'll be sending you good thoughts for an uneventful drive to St. Pete!
Hope your stay is a wonderful one and you find what you are looking for.

As for your trip - restaurants look good - shame about WPE!
May I throw Olivia's in as a breakfast option? Depending on where you will stay of course!

 

[englishrose47]

I am back will update as soon as I can !!!