DVC Dining Plan

[RE_2833]

I know it is here and someone mentioned it is under open discussion items. However, I still cannot find the detailed information or FAQ on the new DVC Dining Plan. I have seen the prices but was looking for the detail on the breakdown of meals and such. If it it s the exact same as the Disney Dining Plan then I'm all set but someone told me it was slightly different?

If someone could give me a link to the detail it would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Chuck S]

It is the same as the plan Disney offers through CRO, the only differences are:

1) It does not require the purchase of ticket media, so AP holders can use it.
2) It is paid for at check-in, not pre-paid far in advance like a package.
3) It is only valid if you are staying at a DVC resort, on a stay booked through Mem Svs, you can not use it at a regular WDW resort, even if staying on points.

Note that it must be added to your ressie by Mem Svs prior to check-in, when I spoke to MS, they requested a 48 hour notice.

 

[sigillaria]

Why exclude breakfast? Does anyone know?

 

[DebbieB]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=11167986&postcount=232

 

[CarolMN]

Why exclude breakfast? Does anyone know?

I don't think breakfast is excluded. I think getting a dessert at breakfast is excluded.

Post your "breakfast exclusion" question on the Restaurants Board (or do a search) and see what others have experienced.

Best wishes -

 

[CarolMN]

Here's a link to the thread Tinkaroo referenced:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=994635&page=1&pp=15

Ask the person you rent from to assist you with both Dining Plan additions and Magical Express arrangements.

Best wishes -

P.S. The thread is very long, but it will answer your quesitions.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

I have searched and searched and can't find my original question so I am re-posting it. Does anyone know if the premium plan is an option for DVC members now?

 

[Dale-Not-Chip]

Why exclude breakfast? Does anyone know?

Breakfast is not excluded. You just will not find Breakfast desserts on the menu.

A table Service is a table service. You will find more people talking about Dinner because its the most expencive meal of the day and most people spend their TS credit on it. There is a large group of people that use their TS on Character breakfasts.

 

[idofabric]

I asked this before... but no answer...
We have a 2BR Villa at VWL for 7 days. We will have revolving family members staying. Sometimes only 3 and sometimes 8, which is the max allowed... We think we will be checking in with 4 of us.

So how would/will the Dining plan work for us? Since we have 2 college kids that can not be there the whole trip, but MIGHT have a 1-2 day overlap.

Don't want to get to rip off Disney, But if we are staying in a Villa that can sleep 8, and only have 3 or 4 for most of the trip any idea what they will do?

Might post this as a new thread... as I really need to know something before we make a decision on who will go and when they will be there... or not!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

As far as I understand, you would be required to purchase the meal plan for each person listed as an occupant in the room for the entire length of the ressie. If there are only four people listed on the ressie...that's how many you'd be charged for. The only reason you'd need to list everybody on the ressie is if you needed a room key for everyone, or were concerned about having some type of proof for EMH. With four people checking in, the plan would be based on the number of nights you'd be staying (6?), so you'd have 24 counter service, 24 sitdown, and 24 snacks. You could use those anyway you wanted...whether you use them for all 8 people and pay for more meals out of pocket, etc.

I personally don't feel this is cheating the system in anyway (although others would probably disagree). You are paying for a set number...and using a set number. I think the ones cheating are the people that pay for the meal plan at the child rate, but choose adult entrees for extra people and pay for kids meal separately.

 

[PinkTink63]

Why exclude breakfast? Does anyone know?

The way it is worded kind of looks like that. As someone pointed it out to me, it excludes dessert at breakfast. If you go back and read it, you will see.

 

[Alice Sr.]

I'm sorry, I'm sure this has been answered already, but I couldn't figure out a way post the question on the thread search. I am taking my 2 DD's 15 & 18 and they are both taking a friend. Could we conserve TS credits by just using 2 or 3 per dinner so we could eat at LeCellier and CG which are 2 TS credits per person? I know none of us could eat an appetizer, entree and dessert by ourselves. If we can do this I think it would be a better deal than the DDE card.

 

[Tiger926]

Alice Sr. - Le Cellier and Coral Reef are two restaurants that are now 1TS credit each, FYI.

Happy eating, Tiger

 

[Dean]

I asked this before... but no answer...
We have a 2BR Villa at VWL for 7 days. We will have revolving family members staying. Sometimes only 3 and sometimes 8, which is the max allowed... We think we will be checking in with 4 of us.

So how would/will the Dining plan work for us? Since we have 2 college kids that can not be there the whole trip, but MIGHT have a 1-2 day overlap.

Don't want to get to rip off Disney, But if we are staying in a Villa that can sleep 8, and only have 3 or 4 for most of the trip any idea what they will do?

Might post this as a new thread... as I really need to know something before we make a decision on who will go and when they will be there... or not!

That is complicated. I suspect you will not be able to get a definitive answer until you actually try it. As Calypso says, you will have a room key for each person you check in and pay with. The real question is what will happen midway through your stay if you show up at the desk and ask for new keys for additional people. Here's how I think it will likely work. They will give you additional keys and not even suggest you pay for the extra people. But until we have a few trips reported with this situation, we really won't know. And I'd agree that as presented, this is not cheating the system, as long as you don't use the credits to pay for meals for the extra people in question.

I'm sorry, I'm sure this has been answered already, but I couldn't figure out a way post the question on the thread search. I am taking my 2 DD's 15 & 18 and they are both taking a friend. Could we conserve TS credits by just using 2 or 3 per dinner so we could eat at LeCellier and CG which are 2 TS credits per person? I know none of us could eat an appetizer, entree and dessert by ourselves. If we can do this I think it would be a better deal than the DDE card.

I don't think LeCellier requires but one now and that makes it one of the best values of the program IMO. Same can be said for Coral Reef once it comes off the Signature list. But yes, you can save credits one night and use them another for the group.

One question I haven't seen confirmed is whether there will be a 3 day minimum. I've seen one post that says no early on and there's no mention of the 3 day min on the member website that I could find. What will really be interesting is what happens if one say has a 7 day exchange but only plan to stay for a portion and know that upfront. Will one be allowed to buy for less days or will it be 7 days or nothing. This will surely be interesting.

 

[Alice Sr.]

Alice Sr. - Le Cellier and Coral Reef are two restaurants that are now 1TS credit each, FYI.

No kidding, how did you find that out? Do you happen to have an update on the Boardwalk Bakery? According to the DVC website, the Boardwalk Bakery is not included as a CS or S option, but that is also where I read that LeCelllier and Coral Reef were 2 TS credits so I'm really hoping that there might be an update on the Boardwalk Bakery also.

Anyone know about sharing meals to conserve TS credits? We would still like to eat at CG and maybe Flyin Fish it we have enough credits.

TIA,
Alice

 

[HAPPY-AT-DISNEY]

Do You Have To Pay For The Day You Are Checking Out..even If Your Flight Is Early Am And You Wont Get A Chance To Use The Card On That Day

 

[Alice Sr.]

I don't think LeCellier requires but one now and that makes it one of the best values of the program IMO. Same can be said for Coral Reef once it comes off the Signature list. But yes, you can save credits one night and use them another for the group.

Thanks Dean, I agree I would have been willing to use 2 credits for LeCellier.

 

[pbharris4]

Alice Sr. - Le Cellier and Coral Reef are two restaurants that are now 1TS credit each, FYI.

No kidding, how did you find that out? Do you happen to have an update on the Boardwalk Bakery? According to the DVC website, the Boardwalk Bakery is not included as a CS or S option, but that is also where I read that LeCelllier and Coral Reef were 2 TS credits so I'm really hoping that there might be an update on the Boardwalk Bakery also.

Anyone know about sharing meals to conserve TS credits? We would still like to eat at CG and maybe Flyin Fish it we have enough credits.

TIA,
Alice

I just looked on Disney's Website a few mins. ago. Boardwalk Bakery is on the 2006 Snack Counter Service List (The ice cream/candy shop there is not). Le Cellier and Coral Reef are now 1 TS credit. I haven't seen the DVC website list, but it may be from 2005?? Yes, you can still conserve credits and share meals, but as with anything..DIsney reserves the right to make changes whenever they want.

 

[Alice Sr.]

Alice Sr. - Le Cellier and Coral Reef are two restaurants that are now 1TS credit each, FYI.

I just looked on Disney's Website a few mins. ago. Boardwalk Bakery is on the 2006 Snack Counter Service List (The ice cream/candy shop there is not). Le Cellier and Coral Reef are now 1 TS credit. I haven't seen the DVC website list, but it may be from 2005?? Yes, you can still conserve credits and share meals, but as with anything..DIsney reserves the right to make changes whenever they want.

I didn't think that DVC had that option in 2005. I hope that it is just an oversight and that the BB will be included, thanks for the information.

 

[pbharris4]

Hi, AliceSr. I think you and I answered the question about the Boradwalk Bakery being on the CS and Snack list for the 2006 DP on the restaurant board. Sorry for the confusion..my head is now spinning.