All AP holders can get DDE now-not just FL residents

[Chuck S]

TwingleMum, I think you can order now, as long as you have your active AP when you try to use the card. My AP expires the day before we arrive at OKW. Since we drive, I hope I can renew it in Ocala with the DVC discount.

 

[Leota]

Thanks for the Heads UP - I ordered mine & they are e-mailing me a confirmation as well as sending me the card. This coming trip has alot of major meals planned, then we have 2 more trips afterwards, so it will be very worth it for us.

 

[disney queen]

is there an expiration date? we have several trips planned for the coming year. thanks!

 

[Luv2Roam]

The only gripe I have about this is that as a FL resident and DDE holder, I was not notified of the change. (Yeah, I know. Let me change to my surprise face. )
This explains why our server at R&C said we were not entitled to the 20% discount on NYE Day. (Although we used the DDE discount card on every other major holiday last year from early Spring on, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NYE.)
I am assuming the black out dates, etc, started 01/01/05.
What is REALLY odd is I perused the Cast Portal this afternoon and looked under the DDE information. No mention of the change. It specifically reads, "A dining discount for Florida resents only." With the last three words in Bold print.
I called the phone number they reference. I could not get a human being. But the recording specified all the "old" info.


Is there more than one DDE program now?

 

[DaveT1]

I am assuming the black out dates, etc, started 01/01/05.

i THINK i remember when i was looking into DDE a few months ago that the black out dates for holidays were there then also, but it was not always enforced. It was up to the restaurant and manager if they wanted to. You will probably see more of that now that more people will have them.

 

[PatriciaH]

The only gripe I have about this is that as a FL resident and DDE holder, I was not notified of the change. (Yeah, I know. Let me change to my surprise face. )
This explains why our server at R&C said we were not entitled to the 20% discount on NYE Day. (Although we used the DDE discount card on every other major holiday last year from early Spring on, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NYE.)
I am assuming the black out dates, etc, started 01/01/05.

We could not use our DDE card on Thanksgiving or Christmas this past year. It gave the blackout days on the form we got with the card.

 

[**Tinker*Bell*7**]

I just called & ordered my DDE card and boy was the CM RUDE while answering my questions. She had an attitude & said that she was just trying to get through the queue so she could turn off the phones. It was still 20 minutes until stated closing time for DDE # AND i had already been on hold for 27 minutes. Anyway I ordered the card. It also includes an extra card for anyone else in your household over 21 (does not have to be AP holder). I am leaving in 2 days & was told that my confirmation email was valid now & would be accepted in place of the card.

Also here are the restaurants that accept the card. That was one of my questions so maybe I can help somebody keep their call short.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

The following is the most current list of participating restaurants offering the Disney’s Dining Experience 20% discount on all food & beverage. Please remember participating restaurants are subject to change. You will be notified of any changes in future newsletters. Certain restrictions apply during Holidays and special events, please check with the restaurant when you make your reservations. DDE discount cannot be used in combination with any other discount. We recommend that you keep this issue for future reference.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
World Premiere Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Intermission Food Court

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
End Zone Food Court

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boma-Flavors of Africa
Jiko-The Cooking Place
Victoria Falls

Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
(excludes take out shop)
Cape May Cafe
Martha’s Vineyard Lounge
Rip Tide Lounge

Disney’s BoardWalk
Bellevue Lounge
ESPN® Club
Flying Fish Cafe
Spoodles

Disney’s Bonnet Creek Golf Club
Sand Trap Bar & Grill

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Shutters at Old Port Royale

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
California Grill
Chef Mickey’s Restaurant
Concourse Steakhouse
Outer Rim Lounge

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Maya Grill

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
(Late Show Only)
Trail’s End Restaurant

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
1900 Park Fare
Cítricos
Garden View Lounge
Grand Floridian Cafe
Mizner’s Lounge
Narcoossee’s
Victoria & Albert’s (excluding Chef’s Table)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Olivia’s Cafe

Disney’s Polynesian Resort
‘Ohana
Kona Cafe
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
(Late Show Only)
Tambu Lounge

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
Classic Concoctions

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort
Riverside:
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
River Roost
French Quarter:
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food
Factory
Scat Cat’s Club

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Artist’s Palette
The Turf Club

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Marketplace
Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® West Side
Wolfgang Puck® Café
Planet Hollywood®

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Artist Point
Territory Lounge
Whispering Canyon Cafe

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Ale and Compass Lounge
Crews Cup Lounge
Yacht Club Galley
Yachtsman Steakhouse

Epcot®
Biergarten Restaurant
Bistro de Paris Restaurant
Chefs de France Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Akershus
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
The Garden Grill Restaurant

Disney-MGM Studios
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Tune-In Lounge

MAGIC KINGDOM® Park
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Crystal Palace
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park
Tusker House Restaurant
Pizzafari
Flame Tree Barbecue
Restaurantosaurus

Disney’s Wide World of Sports®
Official All-Star Cafe


Entertainment & Dancing:

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Pleasure Island:
Half price admission to Pleasure Island Clubs for members and guest
Atlantic Dance Hall - Disney’s BoardWalk:
Admission is free for members and guest

 

[Chuck S]

I'm sorry the CM was rude to you. The poor thing was probably completely overwhelmed. I doubt they expected the huge initial response to the DDE AP benefit.

Thanks for posting the current list of eateries

 

[katypop]

I think this discount sounds great! I have a couple of questions though. I bought my AP in dec. So if I buy the dining card is it good just until Dec again, or from the day I purchase it? My next trip isn't until May, so I'm wondering if I should order it now or hold off until closer to my trip. What kind of drinks are included? Is it alcoholic drinks as well? Almost too good to be true if I could get a discount on the wonderful wines at Jiko or my favorite Margurita at SAI
Kathe

 

[Luv2Roam]

Our passes expire in January.
I bought the DDE card last Spring. If I recall correct the card starts and expires the month you buy it.
If you bought the DDE membership in April, it would be good through the end of April. And it does not have anything to do when your AP expires.
DDE is separate from your AP.

And all drinks are included. Although some servers need to be reminded on the drink part (even ice teas).

 

[n2mm]

According to the AP website you need to have an activated AP when using the DDE card. I think this is a great perk for AP holders and happy to see some positive changes.

Here's the info from the passholder website:

Dining Discounts
Discounts are valid for purchases made by the Passholder only and valid Pass ID is required for redemption.
Disney Dining Experience
Receive $25 off the regular price of the Disney Dining Experience Membership.

Benefits include:

20% discount on all food and beverages at over 70 participating Resort hotel and Theme Park restaurants (discount is valid for a party of up to 10 Guests).
Resort and Theme Park parking for dining purposes
Invitations to special member-only food and wine events, winemaker dinners and celebrity chef dinners
And more!
Call (407) 566-5858† (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. E.S.T.) for more information or to purchase your annual membership at the Passholder price of $50. The Disney Dining Experience Membership card is not accepted on holidays, including New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Once you order your Disney Dining Experience membership card, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.

There were some other new changes and perks on the passholder website too. AP holders should log in and take a look. I saw a section about 25% discount on MNSSHP and MVMCP for "day of" tickets for 2005. wow

 

[katypop]

WOOHOO :jumping4: Thanks Luv2Roam and n2mm!
I will wait until April to sign up , that way I can use it in May and again when i plan to go in Oct. If I decide to renew my AP in Dec I will still be able to use it until May 2006! I was feeling a little blue not being able to use the new savings with the new ticket structures since I have an AP, this certainly makes up for it.
Kathe

 

[jennymouse]

This is great! We're leaving in just a few weeks and have lots of high end restaurant PS's. The thing is, I let my AP expire and wasn't planing on getting another for this trip as I'm not sure when we'll be back. (Doing HHI this summer) But, with the $100 off AP's for DVC owners and now the DDE benifit to have AP, I'm going to have to rethink this. I think I'll put a pencil to it in the morning when my brain is fresh and see which would be best.

 

[Luv2Roam]

I have not been able to locate this information on the Disney web site. Can someone provide a link?
TIA

 

[Chuck S]

Go to www.disneyworld.com/annualpass Then you'll need to enter the code numbers from the back of your activated AP. Look under Dining.

 

[jacksmom]

Can this discount be used at Mickeys Backyard BBQ????

 

[eeyore0062]

Oops!

 

[eeyore0062]

It is on the regular AP holder website site for 2005, under dining:

Dining Discounts
Disney Dining Experience
Receive $25 off the regular price of the Disney Dining Experience Membership.


Benefits include:

• 20% discount on all food and beverages at over 70 participating Resort hotel and Theme Park restaurants (discount is valid for a party of up to 10 Guests).
• Resort and Theme Park parking for dining purposes
• Invitations to special member-only food and wine events, winemaker dinners and celebrity chef dinners
• And more!

Call (407) 566-5858† (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. E.S.T.) for more information or to purchase your annual membership at the Passholder price of $50 (plus tax). The Disney Dining Experience Membership card is not accepted on holidays, including New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Once you order your Disney Dining Experience membership card, please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.

†Remember: If you are under 18 years of age, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to dial this number.

Then I will definitely use his PAP when ordering.... 20 bucks is 20 bucks... or in my husband's language... 4 WDW beers

 

[goofy4tink]

A few quick questions for those of you that have used this before.

Is there a list anywhere that tells us which spots are the '70' mentioned? Which leads me to other queston...I'm traveling with dd, 11, in June. We will be there for 8 days/9 nights. She is not a big eater and I figured that maybe we could eat on the run so to speak. But, if I used DDE, maybe I would use more sit-down type spots. Have you used the DDE for just two people, one of which doesn't eat much more than mac and cheese or chicken tenders??

Thanks for any thoughts.

 

[DebbieB]

This list was posted on the theme parks board:

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort - World Premiere Food Court
Disney's All-Star Music Resort - Intermission Food Court
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort - End Zone Food Court
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Boma - The Flavors of Africa, Jiko - The Cooking Place, Victoria Falls
Disney's Beach Club Resort - Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (excludes take-out shop), Cape May Cafe, Martha's Vineyard Lounge, Rip Tide Lounge
Disney's BoardWalk - ESPN® Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Spoodles, Bellevue Lounge
Disney's Bonnet Creek Golf Club - Sand Trap Bar & Grill
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - Shutters at Old Port Royale
Disney's Contemporary Resort - California Grill, California Grill Lounge, Chef Mickey's, Concourse Steakhouse, Outer Rim Lounge
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - Maya Grill
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only), Trail's End Buffeteria
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa - 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Lounge, Grand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (excludes Chef's Table)
Disney's Old Key West Resort - Olivia's Cafe
Disney's Polynesian Resort - Kona Cafe, 'Ohana, Tambu Lounge, Polynesian Luau (Late show only)
Disney's Pop Century Resort - Everything Pop Shopping and Dining and Classic Concoctions
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter - Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside - Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost
Disney's Wide World of Sports&tm; - Official All-Star Cafe
Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Yacht Club Resort - Yacht Club Galley, Ale and Compass Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Crews Cup Lounge
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Area - Cap'n Jack's Restaurant and Bar, Wolfgang Puck® Cafe, Planet Hollywood
Epcot® - L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Restaurant, Les Chefs de France, Nine Dragons Restaurant, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Bistro de Paris Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Biergarten Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Restaurant Akershus, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, The Garden Grill, Coral Reef Restaurant
Disney-MGM Studios - Hollywood & Vine, 50's Prime Time Cafe, Tune-In Lounge, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby
Magic Kingdom® Park - The Crystal Palace, Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Plaza Restaurant, Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Tusker House Restaurant, Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus