Dining with a large group

[Cyndibear]

September? As in 2013? Good luck booking dining reservations that the entire group can agree on, especially for sit down meals this close to the date.

They have already been booked at 180 days. This is NOT my first trip!!

 

[mfd25wife]

I think what Dean is trying to say, is that you will give the waiter three cards to take the meals off, but tax and tip will be expected for each of the cards, they may not be able to put the tax and tip on just one room key card and the meals on their appropriate card. Most meals the tax is not included, unless its changed from the last time we had the dining plan. We were 10 people and in a GV so we had all the credits on everyone's card. And yes, we did have a SIL that we were concerned that would eat the snack allocation for everyone. We actually had one person drop out, but I kept his credits (never checked in, but I picked up his key), as a buffer for that large eater! We treated a family of five to lunch our last day to use up that extra persons credits.

We're going TIW for our 2014 10 persons 14 day trip, and Dean, as Matriarch I pick up meals, Tickets (already purchased) and airfare, otherwise they wouldnt be able to go, and I wouldn't get these great memories. There is a reason I work

I haven't gotten the DDP since 2010 but tax was included. Tips, appetizers, and alcohol were the only items not included so I would think one person could cover all the tips if they want.

 

[davedmaine]

Hi!

We will be traveling with extended family (14 people total) in September.

We will be doing the dining plan frankly because I think it may be easier.

We have 3 two-bedrooms booked at BLT and reservations are linked.

To make it easier when figuring out the gratuity, we have asked each couple to pick a day and plan on paying for the gratuity for the whole group at that meal.

Question is, will we receive one bill or will it be broken down into 3 - one for each room booked?

First time for us traveling with such a large group and some of these things we are not that familiar with.

Cyndi

That's going to be way more confusing and costly. I'd drop the plan.

 

[Cyndibear]

I think what Dean is trying to say, is that you will give the waiter three cards to take the meals off, but tax and tip will be expected for each of the cards, they may not be able to put the tax and tip on just one room key card and the meals on their appropriate card. Most meals the tax is not included, unless its changed from the last time we had the dining plan. :

The tip and tax (if included) is not automatically charged to the KTTW card if set up for charging privileges. We can pay by alternate means (another CC, cash, or Disney GC). I know this from experience. So if the person paying for the groups tip that night they can grab all receipts & pay for THEIR room using THEIR rooms KTTW card if they want to & pay for the other receipts by other means.

 

[Dean]

Well thanks Dean for your insightful input but I was not seeking info on if the DP was a good option for our group. I just wanted to know if we would have one check or 3 separate ones. That question was nicely answered by Deb.

If you must know, the DP was easier for our group because THEY liked the fact that everything was paid for in advance and since we will be traveling together most of the days and eating together there should be no problem in tracking the credit allotment.

They have already been booked at 180 days. This is NOT my first trip!!

I don't get the need for the harshness, we were just trying to help based on the info you provided. Simply asking the direct question asked is almost never enough info.