DVC Dining Plan

[JimMIA]

1.The $37.99 includes tax. I just added the plan to our May reservations and the cost was figured at $37.99/day/adult, no extra taxes etc.

The prices actually include tax and, more importantly, TIP. So you're really paying a little more than $30 per day + tax + tip.

 

[gamomof2]

Is there a way to assign credits to each persons name instead of the whole block to the "room"? We are taking 4 others (unrelated) and worry about excessive snacking or credit use.

 

[Dean]

Or couldn't you just not list the kids (especially the ones that Disney considers adults) in the room so you only have to buy the dining plan for the adults. Then you could share the meals with the kids.

Maybe this wouldn't work, but this is what I thought was meant by it being easier for DVC member to 'cheat' the system.

One could do that but it would be unethical and lying.

 

[westjones]

One could do that but it would be unethical and lying.

You are right. I was just pointing out how someone could 'cheat' the system. I wouldn't want to deal with it. BUT I do like the idea of splitting visits and only getting the dining plan for part of the stay. That way you could enjoy it for a few days without getting sick of all the food. Plus we like staying at two different resorts on our visits.

 

[DebbieB]

Or couldn't you just not list the kids (especially the ones that Disney considers adults) in the room so you only have to buy the dining plan for the adults. Then you could share the meals with the kids.

Maybe this wouldn't work, but this is what I thought was meant by it being easier for DVC member to 'cheat' the system.

Keep in mind the children will not have room keys and will not be able to use EMH.

 

[Dean]

You are right. I was just pointing out how someone could 'cheat' the system. I wouldn't want to deal with it. BUT I do like the idea of splitting visits and only getting the dining plan for part of the stay. That way you could enjoy it for a few days without getting sick of all the food. Plus we like staying at two different resorts on our visits.

Thanks, I had assumed that was your focus, guess I should have prefaced it. And I totally agree about legal ways to manipulate the dining plan by splitting stays at different resorts or when there are multiple rooms involved. Unfortunately for those that care, this is exactly the type of approach that killed the FnF plan.

 

[TooPure4u]

LMAO at Cheating the System....these meals are by far paid for so why not get what is rightfully yours! Some people need to mellow out a bit and take a breath.....

 

[Dean]

LMAO at Cheating the System....these meals are by far paid for so why not get what is rightfully yours! Some people need to mellow out a bit and take a breath.....

I don't follow. Are you saying take what you can get in spite of the rules as set up?

 

[Tiger926]

I'd love to hear an explanation on that one as well! I don't want to presume that is what was meant by that statement, but it sure sounds like what the general consensus seems to be as of late around here: That Disney makes so much money off of tix, resort stays and of course, dining, that it's ok to cheat and manipulate. Yikes!

Tiger

 

[Dale-Not-Chip]

I was just thinking of this myself! You know what they say "Brilliant minds think alike!" LOL The only thing I am wondering about is staying in the same room if you have more than one ressie? I don't want to have to move rooms! Do you know how this works?
Thanks
Steph

You can request a continuation of stay which would give you the same room. there is no promice made till you actually check in. but either way you will have to check out then check in again to get a new room key.

If you do this remember that your old Key to the world would still have any coupons on it till midnight. and remaining Theme park tickets would be on the old card as well.

How will they keep track of your usage? For instance, do they actually give you some kind of physical voucher or is just kept track of by your room key?
Stephanie

It is on your key to the World card. much like a debit card. Every time you get e receipt it will let you know how many coupons you used and how many you have left.

I was sitting eating breakfast one morning colse enough to the register to hear. A gentelman came to the register with a full tray full. The CM told him he didn't have enough coupons to pay for it all but she helped him get the most out of what they have left. Reminding him to use snack coupons for the other two drinks. I found most Wait Staff CM trying to help you get the most for your money, they try to drive up the cost in order to increase their tip.

I hear lots of people saying they can't eat all that. And yes the serving is a bit large at Dinner. But people forget that the snacks does not have to be ice cream snacks is also bottled water.

 

[PinkTink63]

I thought of using the snack for water, because we also go in Aug., so we need a lot of water!
As for Dean, I'm not trying to cheat the system! Some of us are just trying to make it work for our family. But why would I want to pay for a bunch of food that will not be eaten or wasted? We usually stay at least 10 days. If I ate that much every day, I couldn't fit into my clothes. We also like to eat other places besides Disney! I don't know about the rest of you, but we do not spend $1139.70 for food, for 3 people, in 10 days and we eat just fine!
I spoke to MS about the DP. I said, "I don't really think this would probably work for us. One reason being, my son is over 9, so I would have to pay for an adult for him. There is no way he could eat that much! He is 11 and weighs 67lbs." She told me that I could pay for a child, but he would have to order off of the children's menu.
Don't get me wrong! I think it is a good deal, if you can utilize it! I would like to try some places that we normally wouldn't go. That is all I'm saying.
Stephanie

 

[brivers222]

I just found out that we have friends coming and looking into staying in our room for 3 nights out of the 8 we are they... Since the DP has to be paid for by everyone in your room... would they have to pay for an entire 8 nights or just the 3 they will be in our room?

 

[gamomof2]

So what I'm curious about is that the above poster mentioned to MS that the son was 11 and they still offered to let them buy a childs plan. Even though it would mean ordering from a childs menu this would work perfect for us.

But I also thought that the number of credits on the receipts didn't distinguish between adult and child credit left.

 

[westjones]

So what I'm curious about is that the above poster mentioned to MS that the son was 11 and they still offered to let them buy a childs plan. Even though it would mean ordering from a childs menu this would work perfect for us.

But I also thought that the number of credits on the receipts didn't distinguish between adult and child credit left.

If this were possible, we would like it too. Our twins are 12 and don't hardly eat a thing. This is the main reason we won't get the DP. My DD is already talking about how she gets to order mac and cheese at all the different places at WDW! They always eat off the kids menu.

So I don't understand this either. Can we get 2 adults and 2 kids on the DP even though my kids are 12? I have a feeling that is won't be allowed, but if it were, we would get it this summer.

DJ

 

[PinkTink63]

So what I'm curious about is that the above poster mentioned to MS that the son was 11 and they still offered to let them buy a childs plan. Even though it would mean ordering from a childs menu this would work perfect for us.

But I also thought that the number of credits on the receipts didn't distinguish between adult and child credit left.

That is what MS told me. Where they had a child's menu, he would have to choose from that.

 

[Dean]

As for Dean, I'm not trying to cheat the system! Some of us are just trying to make it work for our family. But why would I want to pay for a bunch of food that will not be eaten or wasted? We usually stay at least 10 days. If I ate that much every day, I couldn't fit into my clothes. We also like to eat other places besides Disney! I don't know about the rest of you, but we do not spend $1139.70 for food, for 3 people, in 10 days and we eat just fine!
I spoke to MS about the DP. I said, "I don't really think this would probably work for us. One reason being, my son is over 9, so I would have to pay for an adult for him. There is no way he could eat that much! He is 11 and weighs 67lbs." She told me that I could pay for a child, but he would have to order off of the children's menu.
Don't get me wrong! I think it is a good deal, if you can utilize it! I would like to try some places that we normally wouldn't go. That is all I'm saying.
Stephanie

Stephanie, as I've said many times on this forum, the people that are adversely affected by any issue have the final say, or at least should have. With room occupancy, it should be the members themselves. With tickets, discounts, DP, etc; it would be Disney. So if they allow you to buy a kids meal and use it for adult meals as many have reported, that is their option. If they allow you to buy a kids meal for one who technically doesn't qualify, that is also their option. And I've said many times it is too much food a longer stay for many people, on that we agree. The decision then is whether the plan works for you with the rules as written. If you do your part, you are fine in my book. OTOH, if one lied about the ages of the children to get them under the wire for free (3 y/o) or a lower cost (10 y/o) OR if one didn't list all people in the room for the purpose of cheating the system, that would be frankly and categorically wrong. I know many people practice situational ethics but I don't intend to. While not the same from a legal standpoint, it would be no different ethically than shoplifting from a Disney shop. So in my eye the question is what you mean when you say "just trying to make it work for our family". Regardless of what MS may have told you, I doubt you'll be allowed to buy for an 11 y/o at the child's price, they have been pretty hard line over the years in that area when they knew about it. But it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[Dean]

I just found out that we have friends coming and looking into staying in our room for 3 nights out of the 8 we are they... Since the DP has to be paid for by everyone in your room... would they have to pay for an entire 8 nights or just the 3 they will be in our room?

My understanding is the entire length of the reservation, in this case, 8 nights. You might be able to break up the reservation into segments but you'd likely have to check in again and might even have to change rooms.

 

[Mi3stooges]

I am sick to my stomach over this moral issue. I agree with pinktink63, but that is my opinion, which we are all entitled to.
I called Disney myself to to see if what I did was wrong. I explained my situation that arose and asked if there was anything wrong with it. She said no. That was all I needed to hear.

 

[Dean]

I am sick to my stomach over this moral issue. I agree with pinktink63, but that is my opinion, which we are all entitled to.
I called Disney myself to to see if what I did was wrong. I explained my situation that arose and asked if there was anything wrong with it. She said no. That was all I needed to hear.

What specifically do you disagree with?

 

[TooPure4u]

To answer the question asked of me a few pages ago....I was simply saying that if 4 meals are paid for and a child decides he doesnt like whats on teh adult menu and chooses mac and cheese and it gets paid cash for...then the 4th meal that was not consumed by him, can be consumed by one of the other 3 people in the party...whether it is a second meal for one of them or not. That is in NO WAY cheating anything. The meal plan is for 4 people..that is 4 meals. The mac and cheese was paid for therefore the 4th meal was still out there......cheating by ordering it for someone who has already eaten??? heck no...it is that families 4th meal....period!!!