DVC Dining Plan

[momoftwo67]

If a person is renting points from a DVC owner is the renter allowed to participate in any dinner plans that become available for the time period that they are staying at WDW? I have seen some threads recently about dinner plans and that made me curious!

 

[sbrotherton]

DH & I have debated over this issue considerably. I am the type that really likes the idea of one TS meal per day. He is the snacking king. I do mean King, too. In fact, on one trip, we teased him for his "parade lineup" that included the Mickey rice krispy treat, a carmel apple, popcorn and a soda (that doesn't even go together!!!). Thank goodness he doesn't eat like that all year long!

When we travel with the kids, we usually end up with a few character meals plus a stop at the 50s Primetime Cafe (he loves the fried chicken...I love the wait staff). He is big on the "it's vacation...don't worry about it" approach and he thinks that the DDP works against that. I think the plan sounds great and would give us more opportunity to eat at TS locations we don't typically go to when the kids are with us.

This sounds like such a great deal to me and it doesn't sound difficult to use (I originally pictured stuffing wads of coupons in my daypack). I'm thinking of just planning on adding it, saving a bit extra before we go to pay for it and "surprising" him. I think once we're there, the idea will grow on him.

 

[LakeAriel]

question about how you rented from sunday-thursday and paying sat. we are looking into doing the same thing. Its 14 points to rent sunday-thurdsay. now if its $10 a point thats $140. THis may sound like an extremley stupid question but is that $140 per night? thanks...

If that's for a studio in value season it could be that inexpensive! That's why we need to raise the point price. Have fun you got a great deal!

 

[Plutofan]

A renter can add the Disney dining plan and also magical express. From what I have heard the renter can call and add anyone of these or both to the reservation.

 

[BCV23]

There is a thread on the restaurant boards about using DDE at the value resorts and POR & POFQ. Someone called DDE and was told the card is no longer accepted at the food courts at the values and POFQ.

And of course, people still have been able to do so.

My bet is that the change was made to exclude those courts and that the word is not out to CMs. It would be a shame to count on the discount, get down there and not be able to use it.

 

[lenshanem]

Do you pay in full when you call or when you check in?

Anyone know if DVC MS can take care of refunding our Hoop and CRT ressies if we want to use credits from the Dining Plan instead?

Thanks!

 

[amcnj]

Hi.

Do you have to be buying park admission to be able to put the dining plan on your room card?

Thanks.

 

[lenshanem]

I'm making new ressies this week for NYE. Do I have to add the Dining Plan then or can I add it later as long as it is before we check in? I think we might try the Plan out for spring break and see if we like it before adding it to the next trip.

Thanks!

 

[spiceycat]

NO!!!

 

[spiceycat]

just as long as it is added before you check in.

 

[spiceycat]

you pay in full when you check in.

I don't think so because they don't have the money.

I think it is after you do the stuff that your money is refunded thru Disney not MS.

 

[Disney Fanatic]

I was told the same thing until I called recently to add it on and now they say they need a credit card number to hold the dining plan request.

 

[JR]

No, but there are many restaurants in the program that you will not be able to go to without park admission.

JR

 

[amcnj]

Thanks. I realize many restaurants are in the parks, but we already have park admission media and had not seen that you could just add the Dining Plan on to the room without purchasing it. Doesn't the Magic your Way Dining Plan require you to book a room and buy park admission to add the dining plan? That is a nice difference for DVC, not having to buy the park admission too.

 

[Lenc324]

I don't believe you can go into any of the park Restaurants without a park pass.

 

[NMW]

MS told me that I pay at check-in and gave me the exact total. I don't know how to get a refund, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be MS. I would think Disney Dining would have to do that for you, or possibly even the restaurant after you "paid" using dining credits.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Thanks. I realize many restaurants are in the parks, but we already have park admission media and had not seen that you could just add the Dining Plan on to the room without purchasing it. Doesn't the Magic your Way Dining Plan require you to book a room and buy park admission to add the dining plan? That is a nice difference for DVC, not having to buy the park admission too.

You got it! If you are staying at a DVC resort (as an owner/or a renter) you can add the dining plan to your ressie without having to purchase any tickets in conjunction with the stay. This is a wonderful perk for many DVC'ers as they have APs, or tickets leftover from a previous visit, and don't need any new tickets. It's the best of both worlds.

 

[Rash]

Okay, I just read this whole thread, and I don't think I saw a definite answer on this one, so forgive me if I missed it:

Are all the credits for your party pooled into one account, or does each person have their own separate account? I ask this because I am wondering if I can use one or two of my wife's TS credits if she decides not to use them. So, if we are staying four nights, can I use 6 TS and she only uses 2? We have an infant, so there may be a night or two where she stays at the resort while I take out DD out to eat, so if it's one account and they're pooled, then I can still use my own card to access her credits. If they're not pooled, then I'd have no credits left on my card and couldn't access hers. Anyone know for sure?

Also, is there an option to maybe use 2 child's TS credits for one adult meal? How do they keep track of whether it's a child or adult credit?

 

[dtndfamily]

Okay, I just read this whole thread, and I don't think I saw a definite answer on this one, so forgive me if I missed it:

Are all the credits for your party pooled into one account, or does each person have their own separate account? I ask this because I am wondering if I can use one or two of my wife's TS credits if she decides not to use them. So, if we are staying four nights, can I use 6 TS and she only uses 2? We have an infant, so there may be a night or two where she stays at the resort while I take out DD out to eat, so if it's one account and they're pooled, then I can still use my own card to access her credits. If they're not pooled, then I'd have no credits left on my card and couldn't access hers. Anyone know for sure?

Also, is there an option to maybe use 2 child's TS credits for one adult meal? How do they keep track of whether it's a child or adult credit?

We had the DP last year and had two rooms booked. All the credits for everyone in the room gets pooled together. There is no difference between a child credit or an adult credit, although children need to order from the kids menu if one is available. You would be able to use all the TS credits and leave your wife with the CS if you so choose. If you book two rooms, the credits are separated into the two rooms. They moved my wife (on paper) into the other room and it was a bit confusing for the first few hours until we figured out a system to keep all the credits straight. We just had to remember to use my card, or if she used her card we had to let the others in the other room use some of our credits. Just make sure everyone is inthe correct room when you receive your confirmation. Not sure if that is even an issue for a DVC stay (haven't stayed yet), but that is the way it was through CRO.

 

[Rash]

We had the DP last year and had two rooms booked. All the credits for everyone in the room gets pooled together. There is no difference between a child credit or an adult credit, although children need to order from the kids menu if one is available. You would be able to use all the TS credits and leave your wife with the CS if you so choose.

Thanks for the reply?

Can anyone confirm this with regards to a recent stay?