DDE- what is it?

[rentayenta]

What exactly is the DDE I keep reading about? I know it's a discount for meals but how much is the discount and who qualifies for it? If it's an AP perk, then I might consider getting an AP for our trip next May. Maybe I could score an AP rate on the room too.

 

[disneyfan55]

In order to purchase the DDE card you must be a FL resident or an AP holder. The cost is $60.00 for the AP holder and $85.00 for FL resident. You can also get a second card for a spouse for $25.00. It offers a 20% discount for a list of TS restaurants as well as CS at the Value Resorts and AK. There is an automatic tip added of 18%. The tip is not added to CS locations. The card disounts food and drinks including alcohol for the card holder and up to 9 more guests on the same bill. DDE is good for about 13 months. We purchased ours on May 18, 2008 and it's valid until June 30, 2009. The breakeven point for the AP cost is $300.00. The card also includes free parking for those just going for dinner, I guess pertains to FL residents mostly since they may visit just for dinner. If I missed something, I'm sure someone will let you know. We found it to be worth it since we were staying at a Value Resort and ate at the food court as well as using it for TS.

 

[rentayenta]

In order to purchase the DDE card you must be a FL resident or an AP holder. The cost is $60.00 for the AP holder and $85.00 for FL resident. You can also get a second card for a spouse for $25.00. It offers a 20% discount for a list of TS restaurants as well as CS at the Value Resorts and AK. There is an automatic tip added of 18%. The tip is not added to CS locations. The card disounts food and drinks including alcohol for the card holder and up to 9 more guests on the same bill. DDE is good for about 13 months. We purchased ours on May 18, 2008 and it's valid until June 30, 2009. The breakeven point for the AP cost is $300.00. The card also includes free parking for those just going for dinner, I guess pertains to FL residents mostly since they may visit just for dinner. If I missed something, I'm sure someone will let you know. We found it to be worth it since we were staying at a Value Resort and ate at the food court as well as using it for TS.

Do you know where I can find a list of which TS and CS it's good for? Also, would my DH need a seperate card or can I use it for my whole family? There are 5 of us including the kids. Is it only good for the CS at AK and the Values or for CS inside the parks as well?

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Information on DDE can be found here:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm

 

[rentayenta]

Information on DDE can be found here:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disneydiningexperience.htm

Thanks so much! I will read it but will undoubtedly have questions.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

I wish I was a FL resident . SOMEDAY!!

 

[rentayenta]

I wish I was a FL resident . SOMEDAY!!

Me too!

 

[rentayenta]

I read the linked info but can anyone tell me if you can use the DDE discounts in conjunction with the DDP?

again!

 

[DLBDS]

I read the linked info but can anyone tell me if you can use the DDE discounts in conjunction with the DDP?

again!

Nope, ya can't do it.

 

[rentayenta]

Nope, ya can't do it.

Thanks for the info. This DDE seems like a pretty good deal though coupled with the benefits of having an AP.

 

[vicki_c]

Nope, ya can't do it.

I don't think that's true. In my other forum life, posters were reporting how complicated their bills (multiple receipts) were at dinner, due to using DDP for some things, and using DDE for others (like alcohol and appetizers, I think). So I think you can use both together. They also reported being overcharged in some cases due to the server's confusion with using both, so I guess check your bills!

 

[rentayenta]

I don't think that's true. In my other forum life, posters were reporting how complicated their bills (multiple receipts) were at dinner, due to using DDP for some things, and using DDE for others (like alcohol and appetizers, I think). So I think you can use both together. They also reported being overcharged in some cases due to the server's confusion with using both, so I guess check your bills!

I thought I had read that people were using them together like you described. I have read so much I am loopy!

 

[DLBDS]

I don't think that's true. In my other forum life, posters were reporting how complicated their bills (multiple receipts) were at dinner, due to using DDP for some things, and using DDE for others (like alcohol and appetizers, I think). So I think you can use both together. They also reported being overcharged in some cases due to the server's confusion with using both, so I guess check your bills!

Those things aren't covered in the DDP so that would be ok, I guess. I was specifically speaking of not being able to use the DDE on the DDP bill. You can't use them together. If you pay OOP for appetizers and alcoholic drinks and such then you should be able to use the DDE. I don't claim to know the answer to this though. It would have to be a separate bill?

 

[rentayenta]

Those things aren't covered in the DDP so that would be ok, I guess. I was specifically speaking of not being able to use the DDE on the DDP bill. You can't use them together. If you pay OOP for appetizers and alcoholic drinks and such then you should be able to use the DDE. I don't claim to know the answer to this though. It would have to be a separate bill?

I realize I should have worded my original question better. I am on planning hyperdrive right now. Good thing I have 313 days until the trip.

 

[vicki_c]

Those things aren't covered in the DDP so that would be ok, I guess. I was specifically speaking of not being able to use the DDE on the DDP bill. You can't use them together. If you pay OOP for appetizers and alcoholic drinks and such then you should be able to use the DDE. I don't claim to know the answer to this though. It would have to be a separate bill?

Yes that's how it works I guess. People were just saying what I said earlier - they were getting 2 bills and in some cases, the servers had maybe put the wrong things on the DDP bill and the DDE bill, or maybe put some things on the DDE and the DDP bill both! Sounded like a pain that confused everyone. But if I could get 20% off my drinks and those other things not covered by the DDP, I'd suffer the pain, I think! Especially with those WDW $8 drinks!