DVC Dining Plan

[bwbuddy5]

Holy Smokes!
Thanks for checking, Patsal. The Other List (multi-colored, landscape style vs. blue & white portrait style) was there a few hours ago. I wonder if my call had anything to do with the new list being put up.
Looks like another call to Member Services in the morning.

Thanks goodness, now we can stop speculating and confirm that the list of restaurants is the same whether DVC or not. And, it sure is nice to see the Boardwalk Bakery listed on the list on the DVC members site now (but would be even better if Rainforest Cafe was added before July!).

 

[Dean]

Thanks goodness, now we can stop speculating and confirm that the list of restaurants is the same whether DVC or not. And, it sure is nice to see the Boardwalk Bakery listed on the list on the DVC members site now (but would be even better if Rainforest Cafe was added before July!).

Seeing that it's not even a Quasi Disney restaurant, I doubt it will be. The Safari club is likely a much better choice for many. We cut an hour and forty five minute wait to 18 minutes this past weekend and used it for a free appetizer paying only for one entree.

 

[CarnotaurDad]

Good morning,

In December, we are going to stay 4 nights at SSR and then 5 nights at BCV.

Does anyone know if we purchase the Disney Dining, do we purchase it combined for the whole stay or do we purchase one for the SSR stay and one for the BCV stay?

Hope this question makes sense. Thanks in advance for the responses!

 

[1000th happy haunt]

You would have to purchase the plan twice, once for your stay at SSR and a second time for your stay at BCV.

 

[CarolMN]

As far as cost goes, I don't think it matters (purchase once for the whole stay or twice) since the plan is based on nights, not days. The cost would be the same and the credits will be the same either way. But since the DP is tied to your room key, I agree with Rita - you'd have to arrange to purchase it for each portion of your stay if you want it for the entire 9 night stay.

AFAIK, since you are changing resorts, you would not be required to purchase the plan for your entire stay - you could choose to purchase it for only the SSR stay or for only the BCV stay if that's how you want to do it.

Best wishes -

 

[CarnotaurDad]

Thanks! I love how fast these questions are answered from the board.

Now for a follow up, to make sure I understand.

So, it looks like, for one day we would end up paying the Dining Plan two times. It would be the day we check out from SSR and check in to BCV. That should give us double credit for that day, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Is that correct?

 

[CarolMN]

Thanks! I love how fast these questions are answered from the board.

Now for a follow up, to make sure I understand.

So, it looks like, for one day we would end up paying the Dining Plan two times. It would be the day we check out from SSR and check in to BCV. That should give us double credit for that day, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Is that correct?

Nope, not correct. The credits are based on the number of nights you stay, not the number of days. You can use them anytime up until midnight of your check out day.

You could end up using SSR credits and BCV credits on the same day (day you check out of SSR which is day you check in to BCV), but the total number of credits for the stay will be the same no matter how you use them. You'll get 9 nights worth, not 10 days worth.

Best wishes -

 

[CarnotaurDad]

Thank you both so much for the info. Appreciate the quick feedback!

 

[sonogirl]

A previous poster mentioned the Rainforest Cafe being added in JULY??? Is this correct are others being added also? We LOVE the Rainforest Cafe and would sway us if its true, we eat there at least 3 times a vacation. Thanks, Lori

 

[HAPPY-AT-DISNEY]

IF YOU USED A CS AT CASEYS CORNER--WOULD YOU GET ONE HOT DOG ON YOU MEAL PLAN AND HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SECOND HOT DOG? IS THAT HOW IT WILL WORK?

 

[BCV23]

A previous poster mentioned the Rainforest Cafe being added in JULY??? Is this correct are others being added also? We LOVE the Rainforest Cafe and would sway us if its true, we eat there at least 3 times a vacation. Thanks, Lori

No, I think bwbuddy was just hoping it would be added and that it would happen before his trip. As Dean said, RFC is not a Disney restaurant so I wouldn't hold my breath. But you could join the Safari Club if go go that often.

 

[patsal]

IF YOU USED A CS AT CASEYS CORNER--WOULD YOU GET ONE HOT DOG ON YOU MEAL PLAN AND HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SECOND HOT DOG? IS THAT HOW IT WILL WORK?

You would get one hotdog, one beverage and one dessert. If you want additonal than you would pay OOP.
Casey's is not a great use for CS credits, even back when the CS vouchers were available for $11.25 Casey's was never near break even.

BTW when you type in all caps it is considered shouting.

 

[rward]

Thanks! I love how fast these questions are answered from the board.

Now for a follow up, to make sure I understand.

So, it looks like, for one day we would end up paying the Dining Plan two times. It would be the day we check out from SSR and check in to BCV. That should give us double credit for that day, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Is that correct?

I believe this was already answered, no it's based on night stays - not length of stay.

Reason for my reply, I want you to be aware of when purchasing two plans because you change accommodations. The two plans are separate. The first plan expires at midnight of the day you check out of your first Villa. Unused TS, CS or snacks are gone. So, if you are planning on using two TS for special dinners (like Hoop-Dee-Doo). Be sure to plan accordingly.

 

[CBFrancoDisney]

I just called up and confirmed a ressie and asked to add the dining package to my ressie. The woman said, no, you can not do that until after 4/1. I said OK - and will try to call back and add hoping to get someone else. Does anyone know of any reason why I could not add? Thanks!!

 

[pouncingpluto]

You can reserve it now, but it has to be for stays beginning in April or later. If your vacation is between now and then, DDP is not available.

 

[BCV23]

Reason for my reply, I want you to be aware of when purchasing two plans because you change accommodations. The two plans are separate. The first plan expires at midnight of the day you check out of your first Villa. Unused TS, CS or snacks are gone. So, if you are planning on using two TS for special dinners (like Hoop-Dee-Doo). Be sure to plan accordingly.

That is an excellent point.

And sorry if this has been addressed already but be sure to keep your room key when you check out of your first resort as the dining plan for your first stay will be encoded through that key. Toss the card and I don't think you would be able to access any meals left on that reservation.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I just called up and confirmed a ressie and asked to add the dining package to my ressie. The woman said, no, you can not do that until after 4/1. I said OK - and will try to call back and add hoping to get someone else. Does anyone know of any reason why I could not add? Thanks!!

Is your check-in date prior to April 1st? If so, as pouncingpluto stated, the plan is not available for DVC stays until after that date. All correspondence provided has contained the same information...so unfortunately, calling back will not change the answer.

Look on the bright side -- now you have another reason to start planning a new trip!

 

[CBFrancoDisney]

You can reserve it now, but it has to be for stays beginning in April or later. If your vacation is between now and then, DDP is not available.

Thanks for the clarification! We are staying end of Feb, early Marsh so I guess we are out of luck. Now I have not gone through the whole threads but do I have any other options for dining now - I am a DVC guest at OKW. Let me know.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

If anyone in your party has an AP you can get the Disney Dining Experience card (DDE) which is $60 annually and allows a 20% discount (incl. alcohol) for up to 10 people in your party at many of the restaurants throughout WDW. It is an alternative that many people prefer instead of the dining plan.

 

[LakeAriel]

If anyone in your party has an AP you can get the Disney Dining Experience card (DDE) which is $60 annually and allows a 20% discount (incl. alcohol) for up to 10 people in your party at many of the restaurants throughout WDW. It is an alternative that many people prefer instead of the dining plan.

I was going to get this till I learned it does not include most counter service restaurants or resort snack bars.