are all the credits separated??

[Lovin' Disney]

Hi, I checked on the DDP FAQ, but I still wasn't sure. I know that the child and adult table service credits are separated, but are the counter service credits for adults and children separated now as well? Last I knew they weren't separated, but just wanted to check before our upcoming trip. Thanks!

 

[bicker]

The rules make it clear that they're to be used as intended:

For TS, the POS system enforces this. For CS, guests are primarily on their honor, though sometimes CMs also apply limited enforcement.

 

[jmpellet]

Did the OP say she intended to share CS on the DDP??? I didn't "read into" that in the post. I guess the dining plan police are out in full force...

 

[Hodder]

Did the OP say she intended to share CS on the DDP??? I didn't "read into" that in the post. I guess the dining plan police are out in full force...

I agree I didn't read into that either. OP I don't know, last time we were there 2005 the counter service wasn't seperated. I had heard now they are. We used 2 cs for breadfast and 2 for lunch last time, but I am planning on buying a little out of pocket because it won't be enough.

 

[jmpellet]

I believe that only the TS are separated. I find it hard to keep track of the CS as I have 3 kids and sometimes they don't even want a meal. For a long trip of 10 days or so, that's a lot of credits. I think the original responder travels with only two adults and he can more easily track usage but those of us traveling with kids find it harder. I'm hoping I don't go to jail if I mess up next month.

 

[G8RFAN]

I went last week, and the CS credit were not separated. My DS is a picky eater and will not eat PBJ's or burgers. Back in April CM's were allowing us to use an "adult" CS credit for him. Last week, not a single one would allow it. Watch your receipts tho, as one time at Tusker House we clearly had 2 adult meals and 1 children's meal, but 4 credits were being used. I did not notice until after we sat down to eat. The manager added back an entree and brought back the total credits back to normal. I asked him how this could happen and he said that the CM's have an option to charge credits by headcount or by meals. The CM must have accidentially pressed 4 insead of 3. This just tells me that it the CM's responsiblity to police the use of CS credits between adults and children.

 

[n2mm]

Did the OP say she intended to share CS on the DDP??? I didn't "read into" that in the post. I guess the dining plan police are out in full force...

::cop:

 

[DreaminDisney]

Hi, I checked on the DDP FAQ, but I still wasn't sure. I know that the child and adult table service credits are separated, but are the counter service credits for adults and children separated now as well? Last I knew they weren't separated, but just wanted to check before our upcoming trip. Thanks!

Our friends just got back from Disney on Sunday. The CS credits are NOT seperated. Happy Planning!!

 

[Lovin' Disney]

Thank you for the answer to my question, DreaminDisney.

 

[bicker]

Did the OP say she intended to share CS on the DDP???

I'm not sure what your question is. The OP was asking whether counter service credits for adults and children separated. The word from Disney is that they are, even if the POS systems aren't updated to enforce that, but rather leave it as a honor-system arrangement.

This is a very contentious subject here on the DISboards. The policy that the moderators has outlined is very clear that Disney's rules regarding use of credits is the only usage that is to be discussed; discussing going around Disney's rules via various tactics is not permitted.

 

[JimMIA]

This is a very contentious subject here on the DISboards. The policy that the moderators has outlined is very clear that Disney's rules regarding use of credits is the only usage that is to be discussed; discussing going around Disney's rules via various tactics is not permitted.

I don't see this discussion as contentious at all.

I think what the mods have said is they will permit civil discussion of actual experiences with DDP, as opposed to speculation about Disney's policies. Only Disney can authoritatively answer policy questions, but one of the purposes of this board is for folks to share experiences. I'm sure the mods will step in if they feel the discussion is inappropriate.

As far as OP's question, I think Brian is right that the CS credits are separated, but there is no computer segregation at the point of sale. However, the number of adults and kids is clearly shown on the cards, and if someone tries to order three adult CS meals when the card shows 2A/1C, it is possible they could encounter a denial from the CM. I'm sure actual experiences will be all over the place because enforcement will be spotty at best.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Did the OP say she intended to share CS on the DDP??? I didn't "read into" that in the post. I guess the dining plan police are out in full force...

No, please read the post you’re referring to again. Disney’s rule is “no sharing credits between Guests 10+, and Guests 3 – 9”. In other, simpler words, this states “you cannot use Child credits for Adult meals”. Of course, the reverse is true as well – some posters ask if they can use their older-than-nine child’s Adult credit to get that offspring a meal from the kids’ menu. Based on this published-by-Disney rule, no, that also cannot be done.
By the way, that response you’re criticizing is an image directly from the DDP Brochure – no DIS-er wrote it.

 

[hollieplus2]

Not trying to beat the system just trying to understand. For instance, when me DH and DS go to CS breakfast can we buy just two adult meals and all 3 of us share and just use the mug for DS drink? I don't think all of us could eat 3 full meals. Also, at lunch can we then use DS CS credit and one adult CS credit and share a lunch and buy a drink extra? Again, not trying to cheat the system or spread the credits but I just don't think we can all eat that much but we'll all want something.

 

[jmpellet]

I clearly know that the screenshot is directly from the Disney Dining brochure. I think it was a bit presumptuous for the person that posted it (does that person have all the "rules" available to post them whenever needed?) to assume that the OP was trying to skirt the rules. We have shared 2 adult CS between us with no problem at all. Why should I "buy" food I know I not going to eat anyway

 

[illiniowl]

Not trying to beat the system just trying to understand. For instance, when me DH and DS go to CS breakfast can we buy just two adult meals and all 3 of us share and just use the mug for DS drink? I don't think all of us could eat 3 full meals. Also, at lunch can we then use DS CS credit and one adult CS credit and share a lunch and buy a drink extra? Again, not trying to cheat the system or spread the credits but I just don't think we can all eat that much but we'll all want something.

What you have outlined will be no problem. Disney policy is that adults may not redeem kids' credits and vice versa. In practice, the most common enforcement of this policy is that you cannot redeem more adult or kid credits at one time than the number of adults or kids on your card. It's perfectly fine, though, to redeem fewer credits at one time than the number of adults/kids on your card.

 

[jaurban]

Although, in December at CHH, we ordered 3 adult CS meals, as our DD did wanted an adult option. The CM rang it as two separate orders, one with 2 and another with 1 - so 3 "adult" CS credits were used. (We did not ask her to do this and would have paid OOP - but she announced that is how she was doing it.)

 

[Tyler'sDisneyMom]

I am trying to understand the "new" dining plan - so hopefully someone can answer my question. I am traveling with my 3 yr old for his birthday. He likes adult food not offered on the kids plan - like salmon. If I wanted to go to a TS and order two adult meals and pay with 2 adult TS credits - Is that allowed. By the way - we are part of a Disney Grand Gathering and there are teenage cousins staying in our room that are not dining with us for every meal. If I can't treat my son to a few adult meals throughout the trip, we will surely have leftover credits.

Please advise.....

Thanks,
Amanda

 

[salmoneous]

IIf I wanted to go to a TS and order two adult meals and pay with 2 adult TS credits - Is that allowed.

No - the rules require kids on the plan to order off the children's menu (even if you have extra adult credits.) I suspect a server might let you get away with it, especially now that TS credits are split so it's clear you aren't trying to morph a child credit to an adult credit. But you can't count on it.

If I were you, I would plan on splitting an adult and child's meal with your kid. I end up doing that a lot with my nephews.

As for the extra adult TS credit, you can always upgrade to some signature restaurants to get rid of them. Or eat a second TS some days - splitting an adult meal between you and your son.

Getting back to the original questions, here is how I would phrase it:

If a family with 2 adults and 1 child buys the dining plan for a week, they will have 21 CS credits to use. The spirit of the plan - and some would say the wording of the plan - divides that 21 credits into 14 adult CS credits and 7 child CS credits. The 7 child CS credits can be used to get either CS off the children's menu, or any CS off the menu at a restaurant with no child's menu.

There is no enforcement mechanism in place to require this. The only enforcement mechanism is that most CM will not allow more than 2 adult or 1 child's CS to be ordered at a time.

 

[bicker]

I clearly know that the screenshot is directly from the Disney Dining brochure. I think it was a bit presumptuous for the person that posted it (does that person have all the "rules" available to post them whenever needed?) to assume that the OP was trying to skirt the rules.

As I mentioned before, this subject often turns contentious. I do have that screen-shot available to post whenever the subject comes up, to preclude any confusion about what the rules actually are. No assumptions are necessary. The information posted was factual and relevant, without it necessarily referring to any specific poster. As such, I cannot imagine an objection to having that information posted.

 

[disneydaveb]

I think the subject often turns contentious because some posters refuse to actually answer the question at hand. Instead, rules are quoted and accusations of "cheating the system" are thrown around. I don't know everyone's situation, but maybe some of the "Dining Police" don't travel with children. Therefore, they don't see that there are legitimate questions that may come up regardless of reading the official rules. For example, maybe a family is concerned about keeping track of credits because they may split up in the parks and not use all their credits at the same time. Others seem like they are just trying to find a way to satisfy their family's eating habits while staying within the rules.
I like reading these boards and get some great info from doing so. It just seems that some people see the words "DDP", "Credits", "Adult", "Child" in a post and they rush in and start quoting rules without even trying to understand the question. This in turn causes the mods to shut down the thread and the question never really gets answered.