DDP v TIW

[davedmaine]

Hi. Curious on this. We're have 10 days book at AKL in April. We've used the DDP a lot in our past trips, but lately I find that the value isn't really there. A lot of the time we feel like we're eating just to eat -- when normally we'd be passing on the desserts, snacks, etc.
My question is, does anyone have any thoughts on DDP v TIW? I don't know much about TIW and am wondering if it would be a good option for us. We typically dine at one TS restaurant per day. Or should be just wing it and pay cash as we go?

 

[mousegear]

This year we are doing TIW. We've always had DDP in the past but we really don't see the value of it anymore. DS is 8 but he does not like kid's choices under DDP and he kind of grew out of character buffets. He rather have nice adult meals at Cali Grill, Le Cellier, Kona Cafe, etc.

We are annual pass members and bought TIW last Sept and got some use out of it already. We had DDP (free dining) last Sept but booked more TS than alloted credits so instead of upgrading to DxDP we just used TIW. We also do at least a TS/day and we don't really eat desserts right after our meal. We usually order a appetizer and have main entrees each. I did quick calculation and it's actually cheaper to OOP with TIW than buying DDP for us. We would have a snack/dessert an hour or two after our meal. You need to look into which restaurants/menus/prices and kind of come out with a sketch of how much you would spend in which place so you could do some math.

 

[vicki_c]

You didn't mention if you were AP holders or not, or DVC members.

You have to be one of those, or a FL resident to buy a TiW card (I assume you're not a FL resident by your DIS name).

 

[davedmaine]

Yes, we're both dvc and have annual passes

 

[vicki_c]

Yes, we're both dvc and have annual passes

Us too - and we love our TiW card - especially at the $75 AP holder price. If you like a few drinks during your trip, as well as some TS meals, you will probably like it as well. Don't forget - it is also good at a few CS locations - they may or may not be convenient - Artist's Palette @ SSR, CS locations at Animal Kingdom and some of the value food courts.

We have never purchased a DDP (or had it free either).