DDE worth it on top of DVC discounts?

[patsal]

I think it is worth it so long as you know what you will be spending. We area family of four, all considered adults and we broke even after the first three TS meals. DVC discount for the most part, as well as AP discount for the most part are for 10% off, no alcohol, only entress, etc. Very much mroe restrictive than teh flat 20% off everything with DDP. FOr example, we used the DVC discount at Yak & Yetti--it was only good for the percentage off of entrees only--not off soft drinks, apps, desserts only entrees! The DDE was not good there at all so it still saved $ but not as much as the DDE would have!
The rule of tumb for foodcourts is if ther eis not a full service restaurant at that resort it is good in the food court--therefore good at All stars, Pop and POFQ.
I personally will love vacation next year--the AP's are leftover from this year, the DDE is leftover from this year and the DVC room is all paid for--love that second (third, fourth) vacation afther the AP purchase!!

 

[DisneyMama27]

It's so hard to keep track that I'm starting to give all cashiers the 5th degree.
Do you have a DDE discount.
Do you have an AP discount.
Do you have a DVC discount.

Me too - I just hand them all 3 and see what they take! We consulted the spreadsheet from AllEars repeatedly, but still would forget what the best deal would be.

I personally will love vacation next year--the AP's are leftover from this year, the DDE is leftover from this year and the DVC room is all paid for--love that second (third, fourth) vacation afther the AP purchase!!

Amen to that! DH said we would NOT be renewing APs again, but now is changing his mind. We have been spoiled for the last 2 years with APs, just can't bear the thought of budgeting days, etc. Just wish the WDW APs were as nice as DLR's are!

 

[MinnieLee]

We always use the DDE. The 20% off food AND alcohol adds up. We go in October for 10 days and then usually add another trip in the spring. We have managed to recoup our $60 membership fee since we joined the first year it was offered (first year membership was $50 I think). There is more flexibility in the DDE card.