DDE - Must Florida Resident always be present?

[lindsmoss]

I am staying at a DVC resort in September for a week with 12 family members - assortment of adults and small children - one over the age of 3 and 3 under. My sister-in-law lives in Florida and will be dining with us occasionally but not the entire time? If we purchase a DDE pass must she be with us each time we use it?

thanks for your information and advice in advance

 

[FamilyGuy]

DDE rules state that the card holder MUST be present to take advantage of the discount, and that it is valid for up to a party of 10. When I used it (I was always present if they had wanted to confirm), they did not really check much of anything; a glance of the temporary card and 20% off!

On the other hand, if you are staying on points (yours or rented) you can take advantage of the DDP...

 

[hmp2z]

If you have an annual pass, you can purchase the DDE card yourself, and don't have to be a Florida resident. But yes, the previous poster is correct: the card holder must be present in order to be able to use the discount.

Cheers!
Heather W