DVC Dining Plan

[greenban]

No. The limit for most of the 1BR villas is 4 people. You're not permitted to exceed the limit. Check the DVC board for long and drawn-out threads on this.

Actually, you can. MS has allowed 5 in a 1 bedroom for over a year now. Each guest gets a KTTW card in their name and can purchase the DVC-Dining Plan, and use DME as well.

As Bicker points out above, The OFFICIAL written rules state a maximum of 4 in a 1 Bedroom Villa, but MS will gladly register 5 (of any age), they will advise you that a sleeping space, bedding or towels are not provided for guest # 5.

I was there Easter week, and we had 5 in a 1 bedroom. We ordered a towel pack for extra towels, and out littlest DD slept (quite happily) on the love seat. We always bring down our own pillows & Blankets (for sleeping in the car), so that bedding was not an issue.

Hope this helps,

-Tony

PS This was at OKW.

 

[Sherri]

Hi everyone - just wondering if you think purchasing the dining plan is worth it vs using DVC membership discounts at various restaurants? I am new to DVC (closing end of May ) and am really not sure how many restaurants you actually get % off by showing DVC member card. . .

Also, another question - I noticed by reading another post today that someone mentioned using a blow up in a one bedroom or a studio to get a 5th person in the room - is this really allowed? Would Disney allow this person to be an actual registered guest or is this something people do and while it's not acceptable by Disney they just turn a cheek??? Just curious. . .

TIA for any return info.

I think the dining plan is worth it. When we went last year as DVC members it seemed like not many places took the 10% discount and the ones that did it barely put a dent in our food bill. When we went on the dining plan years back prior to being members it was wonderful. Check out the menus and the prices (you can go to allears.com) and compare the prices of what your family may spend -vs- the cost of the plan. Another thing some other people do is get the AP and add the DDE for $60.00 and that will get you 20% off of your bill for up to 10 guests in your party.

 

[greenban]

I think the dining plan is worth it. When we went last year as DVC members it seemed like not many places took the 10% discount and the ones that did it barely put a dent in our food bill. When we went on the dining plan years back prior to being members it was wonderful. Check out the menus and the prices (you can go to allears.com) and compare the prices of what your family may spend -vs- the cost of the plan. Another thing some other people do is get the AP and add the DDE for $60.00 and that will get you 20% off of your bill for up to 10 guests in your party.

And most importantly, the DDE 20% applies to alcoholic drinks!



-Tony

 

[BWVNUT]

Thanks so much, bicker, Greenban (what could be better than 20% on alchol - ha ha!) and Sherri! I appreciate the info and will DEF. Look into both - we have a 1bdrm at BWV reserved -

 

[Sherri]

And most importantly, the DDE 20% applies to alcoholic drinks!



-Tony

I'll drink to that.

 

[Judique]

Hi everyone - just wondering if you think purchasing the dining plan is worth it vs using DVC membership discounts at various restaurants? I am new to DVC (closing end of May ) and am really not sure how many restaurants you actually get % off by showing DVC member card.

We booked the dining plan for our Easter visit and it was definitely worth it to us. We normally eat table service meals for dinner and the cost of the evening meals alone exceeded what we paid for the plan. We spent 5 nights at BWV and then 1 additional night at Pop, which gave us 6 nights to spread our credits over. We were unable to use all our counter service meals. Snacks left at the end were easier - we cashed the credits in for a bag of Mickey Head rice crispy treats. We usually order appetizers and entrees and sometimes split a dessert- I don't always have a beverage, just water with lemon- we still saved money. What I will do different next visit is use more CS credits for breakfasts. This visit we also put some juices, yoghurts, coffee, cereal and snacks etc in the room and had a small 'room' breakfast before leaving, as I was trying to conserve cs credits in the first day or two, not really knowing how it would go.

 

[BWVNUT]

We booked the dining plan for our Easter visit and it was definitely worth it to us. We normally eat table service meals for dinner and the cost of the evening meals alone exceeded what we paid for the plan. We spent 5 nights at BWV and then 1 additional night at Pop, which gave us 6 nights to spread our credits over. We were unable to use all our counter service meals. Snacks left at the end were easier - we cashed the credits in for a bag of Mickey Head rice crispy treats. We usually order appetizers and entrees and sometimes split a dessert- I don't always have a beverage, just water with lemon- we still saved money. What I will do different next visit is use more CS credits for breakfasts. This visit we also put some juices, yoghurts, coffee, cereal and snacks etc in the room and had a small 'room' breakfast before leaving, as I was trying to conserve cs credits in the first day or two, not really knowing how it would go.

Thanks, Judique, I've decided I'm going to do it - everyone who has responded seems quite happy with it! Thanks again!

 

[triplefigs]

I am staying with a friend (DVC owner) in January at the Beach Club for a girl's weekend. We are all getting the DDP. She will be checking in first, and then my DD and I arrive later that day.

Do we all have to be present at check in for the DDP like you do at the resorts? Or can she check us all 3 (2A, 1C) in and go ahead and pay for the DDP then? Or will I have to go to the front desk with my DD later?

Thanks!

 

[bicker]

This is one of those things that I've heard variable reports: I suppose most of the time you'll have no problem doing as you suggest, but not always (folks have speculated that that's because of the virtual guest problem), so I would be prepared to present all folks on your reservation at check-in.

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks. We're headed to Epcot for dinner and Illuminations our first night. It would be easier for us if she can check us all in (save time), but if she can't then we'll just head to the Guest Relations desk when we arrive.

 

[bicker]

You probably can get away with it, but just be prepared to regroup if not.

 

[missymagic]

Triplefigs you should have no problem as long as all parties are listed on the room. My mom usually takes the girls walking while I check in and havnt had a problem. She will just have to pay for all of them at check in.

 

[Donna]

I would think that they'd have provisions for this because families from different states vacation together all the time at disney and there has to be times when they are on different flights, arriving at different times. We have a grand villa at OKW next month, 3 different families from two states (it sleeps 12), arriving at different times. I mean, we ARE family, but I'm not paying for everyone at check in that doesn't arrive with us! I already emailed member services to see how this is handled, just to be sure it's ok.

 

[BCV23]

I don't think there is anything to "get away with!"

My husband used to check in for our family while we headed off to order breakfast at Coral Island Cafe/Kona. These days I'm more often the one checking us in and I'm almost always doing it by myself. I've never had a problem including April/May which included the DDP for our BCV portion of the trip.

Have fun triplefigs. I hope you enjoy BCV.

 

[shelleyz]

We have friends going with us in December but they are not arriving til the next day. We want to do the DDP. Will we be able to do the DDP with them checking in after us? I know we all have to book for all nights and they are fine with that as one lunch will be 2 credits anyway @ the castle. Will they let us do this?

 

[castleri]

I was told I could do this with DS who is coming in two days after the rest of us in Sept. at OKW. Just have to buy the plan for all 10 days even though he won't be there all those days. I really think the issue is with the "free dining" plan not with people who are staying at DVC and paying for each person. There have been reports of people adding names to reservations to get extra dining credits on the "free" plan- thus they want to see everyone who will be in the rooms.

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks to all for answering my question about checking in. My friend arrives much earlier than we do. We were hoping ME could deliver our bags to the room and my DD and I could go straight to Epcot. Thanks for all the info!

 

[shelleyz]

I was told I could do this with DS who is coming in two days after the rest of us in Sept. at OKW. Just have to buy the plan for all 10 days even though he won't be there all those days.

This is good to know. It will be so much easier and cheaper having the dining plan with 9 of us. Using credits is much easier than seeing who owes how much on the bill. I figured things out and for the 5 in my group its cheaper on the DDP for where we are eating.

 

[kahluacream]

Do we all have to be present at check in for the DDP like you do at the resorts? Or can she check us all 3 (2A, 1C) in and go ahead and pay for the DDP then? Or will I have to go to the front desk with my DD later?

I'm no expert, Triplefigs, but I agree with previous posters that your friend should be able to check in everyone in your party. When my family stayed on our DVC points at VWL in May, DH checked us in and paid for our dining while I tried to keep up with our kiddos... They were racing wildly across the little bridge in the lobby!! Our whole party never showed up together at the front desk. Hope you have a great trip!

 

[triplefigs]

I'm no expert, Triplefigs, but I agree with previous posters that your friend should be able to check in everyone in your party. When my family stayed on our DVC points at VWL in May, DH checked us in and paid for our dining while I tried to keep up with our kiddos... They were racing wildly across the little bridge in the lobby!! Our whole party never showed up together at the front desk. Hope you have a great trip!

Thanks. My DD and I are so excited to go to the BCV!