Bounceback rate vs. Free dining?

[rapunzal]

Currently have a rate of $268 at the Poly in Aug. with the bounceback rate. Wondering how much of a difference the Free dining rate it? Will a lot of money be saved?

 

[Tara8595]

You (like me) are saving about $90 off the rack rate. So, if you spend the same on food as what the dining plan charges, and you only have 2 adults, that would cost about $76. Now, if you have a couple of kids who are eating free too, then you're probably better off paying rack and getting free dining.

For me, with only 2 adults, it's a better deal to keep the bounceback discount. The real savings kick in for those who are staying in values. Paying rack on values and getting free dining is a steal.

 

[Crystal_27]

For us (2 adults, one child), bounce back saved us right at $1,000 for 8 nights, whereas the DDP only cost approx. $670. We still added the DDP to our trip, though, because we still believe that the DDP is a means of saving money because of our eating habits. Hope this helps!