Dining Plan or GF Honeymoon Room?

[PrincessShanShan]

As of right now we are planning 4 nights at BWV in a one bedroom (I'm a DVC owner)Dec. 23-27 and then moving to Contemporary Atrium Club for the last three nights Dec. 27-30. We booked a package (just got one one day pass each) so we could get the dining plan. I'm also an AP holder and on a whim today, I checked AP rates. The Grand Floridian Honeymoon Concierge room popped up for Dec. 23-27. It's actually $105 and some change cheaper than the three nights at the Contemporary Atrium Club but of course there is no dining package available since it's an AP rate. Member services (DVC) was closed so I have to call Monday. If I can switch the DVC nights to the last three nights of our honeymoon (Dec. 27-30), then we could get the AP discount at the GF for the first for nights (Dec. 23-27). I went ahead and got my sis to book it for me (she's a disney travel specialist) and we held it with a one nights deposit. My dilemma is, if everything works and I can get the DVC dates switched, then should I switch? If I hadn't booked the dining plan it would be a no brainer. Just a little background. We were married Dec. 22, 2005. We have waited an entire year to take our honeymoon. Dh has never been to Disney and I really want him to like it. We have the Candlelight Processional booked for Dec. 23 (not using dining plan for it), Artist Point booked for Dec. 24 (not using dining plan), Hoop Dee Doo for Dec. 25 (planning on using dining plan), Luau for Dec. 26 (planning on using dining plan), and Citrico's for Dec. 27 (planning on using dining plan). We can still get the dining plan for the last three nights staying on DVC points so we would have it for three nights instead of 7 nights. Now if I haven't totally confused everyone, any thoughts? What would all of you do?

Shan

 

[Skylarr29]

You can have the dining plan if you are a DVC member now I believe. Someone can correct me if I am wrong but I think you would still be eligable. I will look more into it for you.

 

[Skylarr29]

Also I would suggest taking the Grand FLoridian and then just purchasind the Disney Dining Experience card which will save you 20% off of your entire bill including alochol instead of paying for the dining plan. Almost all of the places you want to eat are two credits/ signiture so it is not getting the most bang for your buck if you know what I mean. Once again that IMHO (I am also a disney travel agent just so you know and a Florida resident and that is what I would do) If you have any other question just ask.

 

[Skylarr29]

I just looked into and you can buy the dining plan as a package when staying DVC. No ticket purchase is necessary as part of the package as well. I am sure whatever you decided will work great.

 

[PrincessShanShan]

Yeah, we do have the dining plan with the dvc nights. Right now I have Dec. 23-27 at BWV using dvc points and including the dining plan. I have Contemporary Atrium Club using a package with one day passes each and the dining plan. So I have it for all 7 nights. If I switch to GF for the first four nights, I can't do the dining plan since I'm using an AP rate but I would still be able to do the dining plan for the last three nights using dvc points. I'm just wondering if it's worth it to switch (provided I can switch the dvc dates) if I won't be able to have the dining plan at the GF.

Shan

 

[Skylarr29]

Yeah, we do have the dining plan with the dvc nights. Right now I have Dec. 23-27 at BWV using dvc points and including the dining plan. I have Contemporary Atrium Club using a package with one day passes each and the dining plan. So I have it for all 7 nights. If I switch to GF for the first four nights, I can't do the dining plan since I'm using an AP rate but I would still be able to do the dining plan for the last three nights using dvc points. I'm just wondering if it's worth it to switch (provided I can switch the dvc dates) if I won't be able to have the dining plan at the GF.

Shan

I think it would still be better cost wise to switch but you have to do what you think is best. Since you will be staying concierge the dining plan may not be worth it for the first part of the trip. What I would do is eat at some of the places that takes 2 credits while you are staying at the GF and then use the dining plan to get more bang for your buck at other places.