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

[disnemimi]

I tried to order the DDE this afternoon and received a recording to leave my name and phone number. I dialed this twice to make sure I had to leave a message rather than talk to someone direct. I am wondering when they return your call as we are going to WDW Jan. 20th and I would love to have my email processed rather soon. I called at 4:10 pm (EST) and know they are supposed to be open until 5:00 PM. Anyone else have this same trouble?
Thanks,

Disnemimi

 

[mcr5298]

You can absolutely use it for Character meals! We have a condo in Florida, so we have had this card in the past. We have used it in just about every sit-down (and some non sit-down) restaurant we have gone to. We have even used it at Victoria and Alberts! Enjoy!


Disnemimi-I left a message last Wednesday afternoon, and received a call back Thursday around mid-morning. I mentioned that we will be going down at the end of this month. I received the e-mail the next evening around 6 pm. I'm sure that they will get back to you sometime early tomorrow. Good luck!

 

[Luv2Roam]

I have used the DDE card at Crystal Palace and LTT. (LTT was even on NYE, with six guests.)
That being said, I would ask when making PS'. just to make sure nothing has changed, as now the holidays are blacked out and they were not before (from my experience).
You won't be getting a discount until you pay and show the card. Show the card up front when ordering.

 

[scoutsmom99]

disnemimi,
I got the same message you did I called around 12:00pm CST today and the first time I was on hold for a bit before I got the message the second time I got the message straight away. I sent them an e-mail instead of leaving a message because I had to work at 1:15...so I was excited to check my e-mail, but there was no e-mail back yet I leave on the 19th I guess I will try calling again tomorrow!

 

[DMRick]

Do I trust that my card will be printed with the same expire date that you have? Or should I email Amy back as well?
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I don't know, but I do like having her follow up email. I'm glad I asked. With Disney, nothing asked, nothing gained.
Doris

 

[Tiger926]

Since you are all so knowledgeable about Disney dining, I was wondering if with DDE card we can order just dessert? We are going to ordering our very first card in a few weeks as we just became DVC members in the summer, and so we are buying an AP as well - being Canadian we are greatly looking forward to the dining discounts! Anyway, I know that it's good for breakfast, lunch & dinner, but what if we just want to go in for dessert in the afternoon or late evening, or, can we order dessert with our meals and it's covered as well? Sorry, I guess I have 2 questions!

Thanks, Tiger aka Piglet's Momma

 

[wirki]

disnemimi,
I got the same message you did I called around 12:00pm CST today and the first time I was on hold for a bit before I got the message the second time I got the message straight away. I sent them an e-mail instead of leaving a message because I had to work at 1:15...so I was excited to check my e-mail, but there was no e-mail back yet I leave on the 19th I guess I will try calling again tomorrow!

I talked to a live person on Friday and did not get my email until Monday. It was very hard to wait. The told me it woud take a few days, but I like to have things in my hands. So, over the weekend I checked and checked and checked. I would give them until Wednesday and then call back. It doesn't hurt to keep checking in with them.

Oh and on my email it said it expires 1/31/06. Has this really changed??

 

[disnemimi]

Yeah....I got my return call this morning (10:30 EST) so I am all signed up. Now I just have to wait patiently for my email. This should save us a bundle of money on meals. Thank you for all your support and advice.

Disnemimi

 

[LAWalz23]

Thanks to the boards, I ordered my DDE card, received a confirmation email and used it this past weekend at WDW. Three dinners and two breakfasts later, I saved $43.00 and it was just me and my mom. And the card is good until Jan 31, 2006 so I will probably get 2 more trips out of it.

 

[liznboys]

I got our email a little while ago, so it only took 1 day. (And it does say our cards expire 2/28/06...the letter expires 2/28/05.) We're all set, yippee!!! She also emailed the list of participating locations, not sure if anyone else mentioned that.

 

[lenshanem]

Nope I didn't get a list of restaurants with my email and the expiration date said 1/31/06.

 

[Luv2Roam]

I have never ordered just dessert and used the DDE card. But I do not know why it would not work.
It's any and all food purchases at participating locations/dates.

 

[liznboys]

For those who didn't get this... This was in the email with our letter, rec'd 1/10/05:

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



FACTS



How long does it take to receive my cards?

Please allow 2-3 weeks processing time for new cards and renewals.

Can I have my cards forwarded to my new address?

Our mailings are not forwarded. If you have a forwarding notice on your mail, all DDE items will be returned to us.

When are renewal notices mailed out?

Renewal notices are mailed out 45-60 days prior to expiration date. If you have not received a renewal notice in that time, please call us.

How many cards can I get?

We issue 1 primary card and 1 spouse card. Both members must live at the same address in and be 21 years of age or older.

For Priority Seating:

407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463)

For Disney’s Dining Experience:

407-566-5858

 

[Stitch's mom]

Liznboys thanks for the list. I have looked ALL OVER for a complete list of participating restaurants. You're the girl!

 

[scoutsmom99]

Well I got an e-mail back this afternon form a lady named Rosa and the e-mail said I should leave my phone number and a time to call and a few other tidbits of info to expedite the process...so I hope that I will have an e-mail confirmation tomorrow!

 

[papagooch]

Signed up yesterday. I was told that it would take 6 weeks to get the card, but the e-mailed membership letter would be all I would need to get the discount.

 

[Fortuosity]

Thanks for the information!

 

[scoutsmom99]

Yeah I just got mine...I ended up just calling after no one returned my call spoke to a gal named Amy she was great and it took like 1 minute. I'm supposed to get an e-mail tomorrow.

 

[barbeml]

I think I have to get this for our October trip--there may be 10 of us going, and the savings would really add up.

 

[BCV23]

Amy helped me yesterday and she was great. Pleasant and efficient. I received the emails in less than 24 hours. Card expiration 2/28/06.

We are so excited about this perk. I had mentionned it to my husband some weeks ago when there seemed to be hints that folks other than FL residents might be included. He listened with half an ear.

But I checked the DIS last week when we were on Maui and was so excited to read of this. When I described it again to him as an actuality, his eyes got larger and larger. He asked...even V&A? Yes!

Our dinner for 5 of us in Oct. was around $250 so the card would have paid for itself in one meal!!

Thank you WDW!!