Dining Package question

[Stryker412]

My wife and I are going to Disney World the second week of April for the entire week. Would it be smart to get a package? If so, what package is best and are there any deals for that week?

Sorry I haven't been to Disney in a long time so I'm confused as to what are our best options. I'd also like to have 1 or 2 really nice dinners during that week. Where would be the best for that?

 

[bookgirl2632]

Whether you should get the DDP depends on what your eating habits are? Do you want a sit-down meal every day? If the answer is yes, you should seriously consider the DDP.

The cost for the DDP is $38.99 a day. This includes a Table Service (TS) credit, a Counter Service (CS) credit, and a Snack per night that you are booked. They can be used however you want, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So if you are booked for seven nights, you get seven of each type of credit. Most TS restaurants only require one credit, but their are some Signature restaurants that require the use of two. These include the California Grill, Citricos, Flying Fish Cafe, and some dinner shows, among others.

TS includes an appetizer, an entree, a dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. CS includes and entree or combo meal, a dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. A snack runs the gamut from a bottle of water or soda to an ice cream to a muffin...pretty much anything of a beverage or food item between $3 and $4. Moreover, on all TS meals, the tip is included.

I have used the DDP the last two times I have gone and absolutely loved it. Nearly every restaurant is included. And with very few exceptions, the menu is not limited. I love the convenience of it, not having to think about the money. I mean, it's already paid for! We usually have a CS breakfast, a snack midday, and a TS dinner. Or we have an early CS lunch and a later TS dinner.

Anyway, if you plan to have a TS meal every day, I highly recommend the DDP. And for more info, there's a thread at the top of this DDP page with FAQs that is most helpful.

Enjoy your trip!!

 

[Stryker412]

I added the DDP package today. You're right there's no way we can beat it.

Any suggestions for a nice sit down dinner? I booked Crystal Palace today for a nice breakfast.

 

[Stryker412]

So far my dinner schedule looks like this:

8th Cinderella's Royal Table
9th One of the Country restaurants at Epcot
10th Sci Fi Dine in Theater
11th Garden Grill
12th Spirit of Aloha (my birthday)
13th Either Coral Reef/Rainforest Cafe/Liberty Tree Tavern

Of the country restaurants I'm looking at Le Cellier, L'Originale Alfredo, or Rose and Crown.

 

[bookgirl2632]

Those choices look great. From Epcot, I would go with Le Cellier, but that's my personal preference. The other two are good as well, though Alfredo's seems to have mixed reviews. I've never had a problem there, but if I had to choose, I would choose Le Cellier.

 

[Stryker412]

Wow everything is booked up. I can't get into the Aloha or Royal Table at all that week.

 

[bookgirl2632]

Well, it is only a few weeks away. Cinderella's Table books up really fast. You will probably have to pick some substitute restaurants. Are they the only two you couldn't get ADRs for? You could try 'Ohana instead of Spirit of Aloha. I've never been but it comes highly recommended.

There are a lot of restaurants to choose from and I'm sure there are a lot of ADRs open. The Cast Member can help you find some open times for you. You just might have to have back up choices ready when you call.

 

[Desnik]

Here is a link to the menus, that might help you find substitutes for the places you can't get an ADR for:
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

This close to your trip you are going to have a problem getting some ADR's at places like Cindy's and Le Cellier. When you call try being flexible with your times. Instead of Cindy's on the 8th how about Tony's? On the 12th how about Ohana's?

Good luck!