DVC Dining Plan

[CarolMN]

My understanding is that you have to do it before check in. You cannot add it at check in or after check in.

Best wishes -

 

[Chuck S]

I asked MS when I changed ressies last week. She said MS would like 48 hours advance notice to add it to your ressie.

 

[dsneygirl]

Thanks everyone. Good to know.

 

[byoung]

We will be using it.

 

[drakethib]

I just got an email from DVC stating that there is a DDP for DVC Members now.

But it doesn't tell anyone how to add it to a plan.

I have never had DDP but I am thinking of trying it.

I am just wondering if I go to eat lets say at the Coral Reef, Can I order a steak or must I order something special from a DDP menu?

Thanks

 

[Dean]

My understanding is that you have to do it before check in. You cannot add it at check in or after check in.

Best wishes -

I've wondered what "before check in" means. Can you call hours before? Must it be booked through MS or can you call the resort directly on the weekend?

 

[DebbieB]

Lots of info here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=994635

 

[Mi3stooges]

Mi3stooges - Umm, don't think that's the intention of it at all. Boy, Disney sure needs to make a set of Dining Plan rules as people are getting absolutely ridiculous with how much they are cheating the system. All kinds of things in life function on unwritten rules and implied statements, but it seems that most people are totally playing games when it comes to the Dining Plan, or so it would seem most DISers are as evidenced by the ridiculous threads on this topic as of late.

Tiger

Disney dosen't care who eats the meal. If you bought the plan for four then you get four. My DS (just 10) is a very picky eater and by Disney standards is considered an adult. So, he did not like the "adult" menu and ordered mac and cheese from the kids menu which we paid for. So instead of letting that nights meal go to waste, my DH had a second meal. I don't see the harm in that once in a while, considering all the money people spend on park tickets, pictures, trinkets, etc....

 

[dsneygirl]

I'm worried that DVC members will start cheating the system big time and that Disney will either take it away or charge more.

If there were 4 adults staying in a 1-bedroom, it would be easy enough to tell MS that there are 2 adults and 2 children in th room and pay for the meal plan based on that. Because Disney throws all table service dining credits into one pot so-to-speak, it'd be easy for the 4 adults to eat for the price of 2 adults, 2 children.

Or am I wrong?

 

[Dale-Not-Chip]

it's no easier or harder for a DVC member to do that than it is for someone in a regular resort.

 

[goofy4tink]

Let me ask a question here....we are traveling with two moms, and two dd's (both will be 12, turning 13 on this trip). So, we will be looking into buying 4 adult DDPs. However, my dd is very picky and eats basically chicken strips/mac and cheese/cheeseburgers/hot dogs in WDW. Could I just pay for her to order off the menu for those type things and pay cash, then put her 'meal pts' into the pot, so to speak? then the other mom and I could have one more table service meal apiece, if I paid cash for two meals for dd?? I'm not trying to get around anything, just want my dd to be able to eat but not at premium prices for a cheeseburger!!!

 

[NMW]

I just got an email from DVC stating that there is a DDP for DVC Members now.

But it doesn't tell anyone how to add it to a plan.

I have never had DDP but I am thinking of trying it.

I am just wondering if I go to eat lets say at the Coral Reef, Can I order a steak or must I order something special from a DDP menu?

Thanks

You can order anything you want. Coral Reef is one dining credit for 2006 (it used to be 2). At any Disney owned restaurant (not talking about DTD non-disney owned ones) you can order any appetizer, entree, and dessert. When we were there in Dec, so many CM's just assumed we were on the dining plan and when we ordered an appetizer, they would tell us that we get one for each person. Then we would say we are not on the dining plan. I really think some of them seemed dissapointed. Maybe because the 18% tip is included?

Only the DTD locations that take the plan put any kind of surcharge for their most expensive items. You can still get them, you just pay a surcharge. From what I understand, it is just a couple things.

 

[CarolMN]

Let me ask a question here....we are traveling with two moms, and two dd's (both will be 12, turning 13 on this trip). So, we will be looking into buying 4 adult DDPs. However, my dd is very picky and eats basically chicken strips/mac and cheese/cheeseburgers/hot dogs in WDW. Could I just pay for her to order off the menu for those type things and pay cash, then put her 'meal pts' into the pot, so to speak? then the other mom and I could have one more table service meal apiece, if I paid cash for two meals for dd?? I'm not trying to get around anything, just want my dd to be able to eat but not at premium prices for a cheeseburger!!!

Yes.

Best wishes -

 

[Dale-Not-Chip]

Let me ask a question here....we are traveling with two moms, and two dd's (both will be 12, turning 13 on this trip). So, we will be looking into buying 4 adult DDPs. However, my dd is very picky and eats basically chicken strips/mac and cheese/cheeseburgers/hot dogs in WDW. Could I just pay for her to order off the menu for those type things and pay cash, then put her 'meal pts' into the pot, so to speak? then the other mom and I could have one more table service meal apiece, if I paid cash for two meals for dd?? I'm not trying to get around anything, just want my dd to be able to eat but not at premium prices for a cheeseburger!!!

Yes you could. and Since you would be paying for all adult prices there is not even the grey area that sparks up so much debate.

The meals are grouped together and you get them at once. Since you would still have 3 adults eating - every three days you would all either get to go to a signiture Dining or get and extra ts or on the fourth day you could use for a Character breakfast. Just remember that your meal "coupons" expire at Midnight on the last day. Whats not used are lost.

 

[NandP]

I did for our upcoming 4th of July week trip... 2 Adults at $37.99 1-8yo $10.99....
My only questions are... should I pay the $10.99 for my 2yo or just pay for him seperate... He would eat a whole kids meal, but not ever time... it depend on his appetite at teh time... what would you do?

And for a 5 night trip.... do we get meals for day 1 - arrival, and day 6-departurre?

 

[NMW]

Let me ask a question here....we are traveling with two moms, and two dd's (both will be 12, turning 13 on this trip). So, we will be looking into buying 4 adult DDPs. However, my dd is very picky and eats basically chicken strips/mac and cheese/cheeseburgers/hot dogs in WDW. Could I just pay for her to order off the menu for those type things and pay cash, then put her 'meal pts' into the pot, so to speak? then the other mom and I could have one more table service meal apiece, if I paid cash for two meals for dd?? I'm not trying to get around anything, just want my dd to be able to eat but not at premium prices for a cheeseburger!!!

I really think it will depend on the restaurant and the CM. Some people on the restaurant board have been reporting that Disney is cracking down on this. Someone was told at Chef Mickey's that they could not pay out of pocket for the kids meals and use the dining plan for the adults, that everyone must use the dining plan or no one, as of Jan 1. Who knows if Disney will really enforce this.

Others have reported that CM's will let an older kid order from the childrens menu, but bring a larger portion-but they have to use a dining credit for it. Quite a few people have been reporting that now on your card it says 2 adults, 3 children. So at CS places many have reported being told they must order 2 adult meals and 3 kids meals if ordering all together.

 

[westjones]

OK, I am a DVC member, and I am staying at BWV in June. We don't like going to the parks every day, so I have bought non-expire tickets that I will be using on our next 3 trips (the 10 day non-expire ones).

OK......can I still get the dining plan for my stay at BWV without buying tickets to the parks? Is this a seperate purchase that does not depend on a 'ticket package'?

Thanks,
DJ

 

[brivers222]

Going along the lines of the Menu items available... Does the Kitchen Sink get included as a one person dessert at Beaches and Cream? If not, how would one get that on the DDP.

And that skillet selection at Whispering Canyon, Is that available for the DDP? Because My DW and I would have to share that one I think

 

[Chuck S]

Going along the lines of the Menu items available... Does the Kitchen Sink get included as a one person dessert at Beaches and Cream? If not, how would one get that on the DDP.

And that skillet selection at Whispering Canyon, Is that available for the DDP? Because My DW and I would have to share that one I think

From other threads, I don't think the Kitchen Sink is available at all on the dining plan. Out of pocket only.

Don't know about the skillet at WC, I'm thinking they don't allow folks to share the skillet, whether they are on cash or DDP.

OK, I am a DVC member, and I am staying at BWV in June. We don't like going to the parks every day, so I have bought non-expire tickets that I will be using on our next 3 trips (the 10 day non-expire ones).

OK......can I still get the dining plan for my stay at BWV without buying tickets to the parks? Is this a seperate purchase that does not depend on a 'ticket package'?

The DVC version does not require ticket purchase, it is linked to your DVC resort stay only.

 

[Dale-Not-Chip]

I did for our upcoming 4th of July week trip... 2 Adults at $37.99 1-8yo $10.99....
My only questions are... should I pay the $10.99 for my 2yo or just pay for him seperate... He would eat a whole kids meal, but not ever time... it depend on his appetite at teh time... what would you do?

And for a 5 night trip.... do we get meals for day 1 - arrival, and day 6-departurre?

I would not buy this plan for your two year old. You are not required to get it for them therefore I wouldn't. It's a lot of food. Let your 2yr old eat off your plates. Order an App that is more kid friendly, let them eat off your plate and order a little extra when needed. Trust me it will be fine.

Next question - 5 night trip = 5 ts, 5 counter, 5 snack. Expires at midnight on your 6 day.