DVC Dining Plan

[twinklebug]

There are five us on the contract as DVC owners. We have an 8 night reservation for OKW in June 2012. At the 7 month mark we hope to switch just the first night to BLT. We wanted the DDP for just that night...should we have someone other than me (reservation in my name), make the BLT ressie? To ensure they are not linked? I believe my daughters have different member numbers. Am I right in assuming that we can get the DDP just for that one BLT night? Four of the five owners will be staying that vaca. Great to hear we don't have to pay the "holiday increase" DDP cost...save a few $$$ anyway.

You shouldn't have a problem, since it will be a split stay.

You could have a problem - The split stays are now all issued under one reservation number, and the DDP system uses that reservation number. My upcoming trip is split between BWV/AKV and is under one number. Without some back end hacking from a Disney IT person, it cannot be changed without the risk of loosing the room. Result is, I take DDP for all or none of the days. TIW card wins this round.

Make sure when you book the rooms that you make it crystal clear they all need their own reservation numbers - they are NOT to be linked, and you should be fine.

 

[TLSnell1981]

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Make sure when you book the rooms that you make it crystal clear they all need their own reservation numbers - they are NOT to be linked, and you should be fine.

Thanks! I booked them separately, and they have their own confirmation number.

 

[E2ME2]

Thanks! I booked them separately, and they have their own confirmation number.

I am late to this thread, but NEW to DVC.
So new that I have not received my membership materials yet - just signed papers on 10/13

I'm trying to quickly learn the jargon and acronyms......
I have 3 DDP questions:
1) Are the DDP prices for DVC members listed anywhere?
2) Have you used them before
3) Are they worth the cost

Looking forward to lots of chatting on these forums.
THANKS;
ET

 

[ses1230]

I am late to this thread, but NEW to DVC.
So new that I have not received my membership materials yet - just signed papers on 10/13

I'm trying to quickly learn the jargon and acronyms......
I have 3 DDP questions:
1) Are the DDP prices for DVC members listed anywhere?
2) Have you used them before
3) Are they worth the cost

Looking forward to lots of chatting on these forums.
THANKS;
ET

There is no DVC discount on the DDP, the only perk is that DVC members do not pay peak prices. 2011/2012 prices can be found HERE.

We have used the DDP before and while we like the convenience of most meals being paid for, I'm not sure it will be worth it for us next year, considering the price increase.

Worth it or not depends on your family, your touring style, whether or not you want to eat in the villa, etc. The best thing to do is look at the prices of the restaurants you are interested in and figure out DDP vs. OOP.

If you are going to have an AP, you can also look into the TiW card, which gets you 20% off food at participating restaurants.

 

[E2ME2]

There is no DVC discount on the DDP, the only perk is that DVC members do not pay peak prices. 2011/2012 prices can be found

We have used the DDP before and while we like the convenience of most meals being paid for, I'm not sure it will be worth it for us next year, considering the price increase.

Worth it or not depends on your family, your touring style, whether or not you want to eat in the villa, etc. The best thing to do is look at the prices of the restaurants you are interested in and figure out DDP vs. OOP.

If you are going to have an AP, you can also look into the TiW card, which gets you 20% off food at participating restaurants.

SES1230;
Thanks for your reply.
I appreciate the info.
Can I ask you a couple follow-on questions?

What is the TiW card (we're considering the AP, at least for the first couple trips)
Did you enjoy your stays at BLT ??
& can you tell me where/how to add an avatar to my signature line ?

THANKS AGAIN!
ET

 

[Dean]

SES1230;
Thanks for your reply.
I appreciate the info.
Can I ask you a couple follow-on questions?

What is the TiW card (we're considering the AP, at least for the first couple trips)
Did you enjoy your stays at BLT ??
& can you tell me where/how to add an avatar to my signature line ?

THANKS AGAIN!
ET

TIW is Tables in Wonderland, the old Disney Dining Experience program. You have to purchase it for a year (either FL resident or Passholder) and it gives you 20% off at most table service restaurants. It's good at some that the DDP does not cover and it covers ETOH. There are few Counter service discounts with it. DVC and the AP itself also gives you a few discounts.

 

[E2ME2]

TIW is Tables in Wonderland, the old Disney Dining Experience program. You have to purchase it for a year (either FL resident or Passholder) and it gives you 20% off at most table service restaurants. It's good at some that the DDP does not cover and it covers ETOH. There are few Counter service discounts with it. DVC and the AP itself also gives you a few discounts.

Thanks again!
I will google Tables in Wonderland
I'm still wrestling with my signature avatar

ET

 

[Dean]

Thanks again!
I will google Tables in Wonderland
I'm still wrestling with my signature avatar

ET

You're welcome. I have this image in my head of two smilies circling each other then locking up.

 

[ses1230]

SES1230;
Thanks for your reply.
I appreciate the info.
Can I ask you a couple follow-on questions?

What is the TiW card (we're considering the AP, at least for the first couple trips)
Did you enjoy your stays at BLT ??
& can you tell me where/how to add an avatar to my signature line ?

THANKS AGAIN
ET

I have absolutely loved our stays at BLT. There was some scuff marks here and there and we did have a cosmetic problem with the drywall in the master bath once. My only complaint was the shower head in the 2nd bathroom - it felt like nails coming out. But IMO, you can't beat the location being able to walk to MK and monorail to Epcot. I have two little princesses and I find they like MK and Epcit best, so that works for us. And fireworks from TOWL are great!

For the signature, I think my countdowns are either from mickeypath or distickers. You create your ticker and then copy the code, then paste that in the User CP->edit signature page.

HTH!

 

[E2ME2]

I have absolutely loved our stays at BLT. There was some scuff marks here and there and we did have a cosmetic problem with the drywall in the master bath once. My only complaint was the shower head in the 2nd bathroom - it felt like nails coming out. But IMO, you can't beat the location being able to walk to MK and monorail to Epcot. I have two little princesses and I find they like MK and Epcit best, so that works for us. And fireworks from TOWL are great!

For the signature, I think my countdowns are either from mickeypath or distickers. You create your ticker and then copy the code, then paste that in the User CP->edit signature page.

HTH!

Great info.
THANKS!

Have you been in DVC since 2006?, or earlier than that?

Any sage advice for brand new owners?

 

[Hunclemarco]

Great info.
THANKS!

Have you been in DVC since 2006?, or earlier than that?

Any sage advice for brand new owners?

There is so much information here on the DIS, and the question you ask is a very broad one. You may want to start another thread and ask this question with a little more precision... I know you will get a ton of answers

 

[makthompson]

To answer one of the questions earlier. We were told this summer that we could have ddp for part of the trip and not for the other part. All you have to do is make 2 reservations back to back and then check in and out on that one day in the middle, dont have to change resorts or rooms. Is this still correct?

 

[rlovew]

To answer one of the questions earlier. We were told this summer that we could have ddp for part of the trip and not for the other part. All you have to do is make 2 reservations back to back and then check in and out on that one day in the middle, dont have to change resorts or rooms. Is this still correct?

That has since changed - you have to change rooms completely- to a different size or resort and let MS know when booking you want seperate reservation numbers for each part of the trip- therefore making seperate reservations in order to have the dining plan on only part of the trip. They will no longer segment (what you were told about over the summer).

 

[Dean]

That has since changed - you have to change rooms completely- to a different size or resort and let MS know when booking you want seperate reservation numbers for each part of the trip- therefore making seperate reservations in order to have the dining plan on only part of the trip. They will no longer segment (what you were told about over the summer).

There are ways to structure such that it can be the same unit type and you don't necessarily have to change rooms but in general you are correct.

 

[Kitterleen]

There are ways to structure such that it can be the same unit type and you don't necessarily have to change rooms but in general you are correct.

Love for you to elaborate!

 

[Dean]

Love for you to elaborate!

Do you have more than one owner listed on your contract? It's possible assuming you're willing to check in again and risk changing rooms. Another possible way would be to reserve, book the DDP and then add time later. Of course this might be a moving target.

 

[watwsj]

I just booked a short stay at BWV for F&W. SV wasn't available for the first night so I booked BWV and waitlisted for SV. I had to call back the next day to book the remaining SV nights. I requested a different reservation number in case we wanted to add the dining plan to a portion of our trip.

Now my questions is if my waitlist comes through for the first night, will they try to link my reservation, preventing me from booking dining for only a portion of the stay?

Would it be wise to book the dining early to prevent any issues?

 

[carobear]

Sorry if these questions have been asked already.

Since we're doing our upcoming vacation offsite, I was hoping to book an onsite room for our last night by renting points. I'd really like to add the deluxe dining plan to our reservation. Is is possible for a one-night stay? Do we have to pay for that beforehand, or can we wait til we check in to pay that off?

Thanks

 

[disneynutz]

Sorry if these questions have been asked already.

Since we're doing our upcoming vacation offsite, I was hoping to book an onsite room for our last night by renting points. I'd really like to add the deluxe dining plan to our reservation. Is is possible for a one-night stay? Do we have to pay for that beforehand, or can we wait til we check in to pay that off?

Thanks

Yes you can have the DXDDP for a one nights stay. You must add it to your reservation at least a few days prior to your arrival and you pay for it when added.

Bill

 

[carobear]

Yes you can have the DXDDP for a one nights stay. You must add it to your reservation at least a few days prior to your arrival and you pay for it when added.

Bill

Thanks again!

And I see that you'll be in the world in 9 days. I'm jealous! Have a good time