Can someone please check my math and give me some advice?? I want to make sure I'm not screwing my family with these decisions. Since I'm the "researcher" and "planner", I've got to have my facts right! I've very new to the dining plan and still pretty new to Disney.
I'll start off with my current ADRs...
12/13 Sci-Fi-meal only as $58
12/14 CRT-meal only as $86
Plaza-meal only as $42
12/15 Nothing right now
12/16 Princess Storybook Dining-meal only as $59
12/17 Nothing now.
We'll be staying off property 12/12 (driving down after work) and checking out on 12/17.
Here's where my begging will begin
If my calculations are correct, for MEALS ONLY if we ordered the most expensive thing on the menu at each location, the cost would be $285. We have the DDE/TIW (Tables in Wonderland) which would take 20% off most meals bringing the total to $228 for MEALS ONLY. I would figure $20/day for snacks for a total of $100. That would be $328 for MEALS and SNACKS.
If my dining plan numbers are correct, the DDP is $38/day for adults and $10/day for kids. The total/day for the DDP ONLY is $58/day for a total of $232. This would include 4 TS, 4 CS and 4 snacks correct???
In this instance, it's better for us to use the dining plan correct? Or am I wrong because we had to pay for CRT when booking correct? That would leave me all four credits to use and be able to book another TS meal if needed to use all of the credits. Thanks to the DIS for reminding me of this-I was thinking I had to use 2 TS credits for this!
It looks to me like the DDP is the way to go for this trip. Just need a little confirmation that that's the "right" way to go for us. I know it's a very personal decision but just running the numbers, it's best right?
Also, I've read that the Plaza is NOT included on the DDP-that would leave me yet another credit to use (or try to swap something else in place of the Plaza). Any suggestions about other places to try?? I'd love to go back to TH-it was amazing on our last trip in Sept. Also on our 'short list' are Cape May, Crystal Palace, Coral Reef (atmosphere was amazing last time!), Garden Grill, Chef Mickey's or 1900 Park Fare.
I'm open to any suggestions!
Thank you DIS'ers!
I'll start off with my current ADRs...
12/13 Sci-Fi-meal only as $58
12/14 CRT-meal only as $86
Plaza-meal only as $42
12/15 Nothing right now
12/16 Princess Storybook Dining-meal only as $59
12/17 Nothing now.
We'll be staying off property 12/12 (driving down after work) and checking out on 12/17.
Here's where my begging will begin
If my calculations are correct, for MEALS ONLY if we ordered the most expensive thing on the menu at each location, the cost would be $285. We have the DDE/TIW (Tables in Wonderland) which would take 20% off most meals bringing the total to $228 for MEALS ONLY. I would figure $20/day for snacks for a total of $100. That would be $328 for MEALS and SNACKS.
If my dining plan numbers are correct, the DDP is $38/day for adults and $10/day for kids. The total/day for the DDP ONLY is $58/day for a total of $232. This would include 4 TS, 4 CS and 4 snacks correct???
In this instance, it's better for us to use the dining plan correct? Or am I wrong because we had to pay for CRT when booking correct? That would leave me all four credits to use and be able to book another TS meal if needed to use all of the credits. Thanks to the DIS for reminding me of this-I was thinking I had to use 2 TS credits for this!
It looks to me like the DDP is the way to go for this trip. Just need a little confirmation that that's the "right" way to go for us. I know it's a very personal decision but just running the numbers, it's best right?
Also, I've read that the Plaza is NOT included on the DDP-that would leave me yet another credit to use (or try to swap something else in place of the Plaza). Any suggestions about other places to try?? I'd love to go back to TH-it was amazing on our last trip in Sept. Also on our 'short list' are Cape May, Crystal Palace, Coral Reef (atmosphere was amazing last time!), Garden Grill, Chef Mickey's or 1900 Park Fare.
I'm open to any suggestions!
Thank you DIS'ers!
