Disney Dining Plan DVC

[KathylovesPooh]

Just back from a great trip. We rented points and stayed at SSR which we really enjoyed.

I like to keep notes from each trip about expenses and as I am adding up all of our restaurant expenses DH asked how the amount we spent compared to the cost of Disney Dining experience.

I've looked on the boards but can't find any pricing info for the 2008 Disney Dining package I could have bought prior to our stay at a DVC resort. Anyone willing to share the numbers with me so I have some comparision when it comes to planning our next trip. I'd really appreciate it! Kathy

 

[5forDiz]

Just back from a great trip. We rented points and stayed at SSR which we really enjoyed.

I like to keep notes from each trip about expenses and as I am adding up all of our restaurant expenses DH asked how the amount we spent compared to the cost of Disney Dining experience.

I've looked on the boards but can't find any pricing info for the 2008 Disney Dining package I could have bought prior to our stay at a DVC resort. Anyone willing to share the numbers with me so I have some comparision when it comes to planning our next trip. I'd really appreciate it! Kathy

If I remember correctly think for 2008 $39.99 per adult ( tipping extra OOP at table service locations-18% automatically added for parties of 6 or more ) for the plan that including 1 counter service meal, 1 table service meal and 1 snack daily.

Prices will increase for 2009 and there are 3 plans to choose from.

 

[CraftyMouse]

Make sure you compare apples to apples. Did you eat one table service and one counter service meal every day? At each table-service meal did you have an entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage? If not then the numbers won't be an accurate comparison of the two options.

We find that the dining plan forces us into certain choices when we probably wouldn't make those choices if paying for the meal on our own. Just make sure that you make an accurate comparison to get a realistic picture of the cost of both options.

 

[spiceycat]

th 2008 dinning plan is $37.99 for adults, $9.99 for children - does not include appetizers or the tip.

 

[KathylovesPooh]

We find that the dining plan forces us into certain choices when we probably wouldn't make those choices if paying for the meal on our own. Just make sure that you make an accurate comparison to get a realistic picture of the cost of both options.

This is exactly why I didn't consider the plan in the first place (and none of us need dessert after every meal!). But after going to LeCellier and Cape May two of the nights I do wonder if financially it would have made sense.

I'll have to adjust for ordering alcoholic beverages, tips and the a few salads as well.

Anyway, thanks for info - I appreciate it!

 

[5forDiz]

th 2008 dinning plan is $37.99 for adults, $9.99 for children - does not include appetizers or the tip.

Thanks spiceycat you're right 2008 is $37.99 per adult.

$39.99 in my post would be 2009 price according to info on allears.net

 

[Tinkerbellcrafter]

This is exactly why I didn't consider the plan in the first place (and none of us need dessert after every meal!). But after going to LeCellier and Cape May two of the nights I do wonder if financially it would have made sense.

I'll have to adjust for ordering alcoholic beverages, tips and the a few salads as well.

Anyway, thanks for info - I appreciate it!

We found that the DDP makes sense for our family of three if eating at more expensive TS places. Example: Boma-dinner, Tutto Italia-dinner, Fantasmic Dinner Package, CP dinner package, Spirit of Aloha, etc. We are getting the DDP for only the second time this upcoming trip because I don't feel like doing any cooking! Usually, we buy some groceries and have only have 2-3 TS meals per trip using the Tables In Wonderland(formerly Disney Dining Experience). If our trips are longer than 7 days, the DDP is more expensive because we can bring meat with us and buy food that is going to last longer. We have found on shorter trips that we throw away or end up trying to cram into the suitcase some of the food that we have bought but did not eat. We usually always have a studio and I cook with a table top burner and a multi purpose pan.

 

[Dean]

Make sure you compare apples to apples. Did you eat one table service and one counter service meal every day? At each table-service meal did you have an entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage? If not then the numbers won't be an accurate comparison of the two options.

We find that the dining plan forces us into certain choices when we probably wouldn't make those choices if paying for the meal on our own. Just make sure that you make an accurate comparison to get a realistic picture of the cost of both options.

I think this is one of the common mistakes that people make in many of these comparisons and I do feel it is a mistake. IMO, the apples to apples is what you spent with DDP vs what you would have spent without it even if you would have made different choices. The ancillary comparison is what would it have cost to get what you got without the DDP vs with it or with the DDE/TIW. It's essentially the same mistake people make when comparing the value of DVC and the use DVC rack rate prices. In both cases you may get more for your money with the options (DDP or DVC) but it is only a savings if it saves you over what you would have spent otherwise. Essentially the same as politicians classifying a reduction in an increase as a cut.

 

[Chopair1]

When we visit WDW we use the DDP and get the Deluxe plan as we go for the splendid dining choices. This next trip in December we will be going as first time DVC members and plan on doing a light breakfast in the room for a couple of mornings since we will be dining at The Brown Derby and California Grill, which both use 2 DDP table points per meal instead of just one. However, like I said we go for the dining and it gives us the option of character meals, all the restaurants in Epcot and Hollywood Studios that we probably wouldn't normally visit if we weren't on DDP. So for us, it's a good investment. If while there your time is spent mostly in the parks with kids then maybe not doing the DDP is better for you. It just depends on whether you're going to Disney and will be on the run or if you're going to enjoy several of their fine dining establishments and enjoy the surroundings.

 

[Chellymouse]

We're still doing DDP as well. We tend to eat in the more pricey places and we've learned how to make DDP work for us. We eat breakfast in the villa or run up the street and grab breakfast and use our CS and TS in the parks. The snacks are nice also. Even with the "rotten" changes (No tip included and loss of appetizer....why oh why can't we choose between app and dessert???) it's still worth it for us.

 

[Tink6666]

When we were at Disney in 2007, we did the DDP, premium version. I kept all of my receipts and added them up when we got back and for us it was a break even. Now we did not take advantage of all the "premium" level activities we could have, but that was a personal choice and would have more than paid for itself if we had! We are hoping to do another short trip this year as we closed this morning on our 1st DVC purchase and will probably do the DDP basic plan again since we will probably do the studio route for our first trip. Can't say I will if we have a full kitchen though. Our girls are not dig eaters and the adult price may not be worth it!

Just my 2 cents!!