AP and DDE?

[anditoo72]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but if anyone could help me, I know those of you who frequent the budget board (as I do) would know. My hubby and I decided to exchange our park hopper passes for AP's once we get to Disney in Jan 2006. Now here is my delimma, I wanted to order the DDE card. I don't think they will allow me to just because I say I want to do this. Do you actually have to have a AP in hand to order, can you order by just using a voucher? I ask this because if this means I have to buy one pass before I go, I will. Thanks!!!

 

[canwegosoon]

You need a voucher, DDE will ask for numbers off the back. But If you do a little research or check on the restaurant board, I think you now have to pick up something at Epcot to get your DDE card(it was different when I got mine). SO, you could trade you old tickets to the AP at Epcot, and while you are there you could call DDE or ask to get a DDE right on the spot (I think). Good luck.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

i am trying to find out the same thing because I don't like to buy my AP until I arrive at Disney. I would like to buy DDE at the same time.

 

[CarolMN]

Disney's Dining Experience membership is only available by mail or phone. Membership is not available in person on property.

But you can call them from WDW after you buy your AP or PAP. The number is (407) 566-5858, and they are only open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Others have said the the Guest Relations CMs at Downtown Disney are very helpful. It's a great place to upgrade an old pass to an AP or just to buy a new AP or PAP. The CMs there will help you call DDE right from Guest Relations if the DDE office is open).

Since you won't have the actual card to use right away, the Dining Experience CM will arrange to have a temporary card made for you. You can pick it up at the Guest Relations Booth outside the main entrance to EPCOT. AFAIK, that is the onlyplace to pick up the temporary cards.

Best wishes -