Ddp??

[minnie56]

Going in Dec and I have done the DDP-- but years ago--- I know there have been changes. On the basic plan..can I sub an appetizer for dessert? Trying to choose whether I should upgrade the plan.

 

[Seahunt]

No, sorry, no appetizer substitutions on the DDP

I just read an interesting article over on Mousesavers where Mary Waring addresses just that issue (she had the same problem with her DH ). Here's the info if you want to read it too:

http://www.mousesavers.com/diningplanreview.html

HTH!

 

[TDC Nala]

WDW will not permit substituting an appetizer for a dessert on the basic plan under any circumstances (even medical ones).

 

[mmps108]

thanks for posting the link to the article!!

No, sorry, no appetizer substitutions on the DDP

I just read an interesting article over on Mousesavers where Mary Waring addresses just that issue (she had the same problem with her DH ). Here's the info if you want to read it too:

http://www.mousesavers.com/diningplanreview.html

HTH!

 

[catne]

Interesting article. I have to take exception to parts of this article...it's a little misleading, especially to anyone who has not used the plan. You cannot substitute an appetiser for a dessert. That is correct. But she says "There are several not-so-flexible aspects to the plan. For any given meal, you get what’s included, with no substitutions." This is not entirely correct. You are not completely limited to exactly what's on the menu either. For example, many places will let you substitute fruit for dessert. And all of the table service places we went to had no problem allowing different side dishes from what was listed with the entree. For example, someone in our group didn't want the risotto that came with their entree & was allowed to sub mashed potatoes.

The article also says "Last but not least, consider whether the included beverages will work for you. We like to drink wine with dinner, which isn’t included in the plan. If you like soft drinks, regular bottled water, coffee or tea, great – those are included. If you prefer wine or beer, fancy mineral water, espresso, smoothies, etc., you will end up paying for your beverages" Two things about this: there is a version of the dining plan which has wine included. Don't know if it's cost effective because we rarely order wine with dinner, but there is a version. And as for the rest of the review, I don't know how many restaurants the author has been to but our experience was that there are a number of Disney restaurants who allow smoothies & milkshakes as the DDP beverage (like The Wave, Le Cellier, and Sci-Fi to name a few off the top of my head.)

Also thought it was interesting she had the numbers showing the DDP did cost less than the discount card when getting the same foods.

 

[TDC Nala]

The wine add-on is a full bottle of wine per night - which to many (me included) is too much wine. I would not consider it cost effective as I am not going to drink a bottle of wine at each TS meal. (Parties of more than one who can agree on a wine might find it cost effective)