4 College Students - is DDP worth it?

[INDisneyFanatic]

Hi! Myself and three friends (two guys, two girls) are planning a trip to Disney the week after finals in December. I'm in charge of trying to get a price, so that we all know how much to start saving. We're planning on staying at a value hotel for four night, and going to a park a day. Would the dining plan be worth it for us? Or would we be better off to not get it? I'd appreciate any input

 

[Scornelius]

I think it all depends on what sort of trip you want. If you really want to watch your budget, don't want to be nailed down to a schedule and are fine eating 'fast food' every meal, then I think you'd be better off paying out of pocket.

If you'd like a sit down meal every day and don't mind making the ADRs (moderately to incredibly necessary, depending on when in December you're going) then I'd say think about the DDP. Personally, as someone who loves to plan almost as much as she loves to eat, I'll never visit without a dining plan ever again! We're doing the deluxe dining this year, and I'm ridiculously excited!

You can definitely do it cheaper than the DDP, even if you do daily Table Service meals, depending on which restaurants you choose.

I hope you have a great time!!