DVC Dining Plan

[kkmauch]

I'm sure this has been asked before...but I can't seem to find it.
I am booking a 6 day trip to SSR for a friend's honeymoon. Can they get the "free" dining plan with MYW tickets? I have the room already booked, but I wasn't sure about adding these extras. They need the tickets anyway, I thought adding the DDP might help out. Thanks!

 

[rantnnravin]

If you are booking an SSR and tickets package through CRO during a time when Disney is offering free dining, then your friends will get free dining. However, booking through DVC only eliminates the mandatory ticket purchase, you'll have to pay the $37.99 per adult to add the dining plan to the reservation.
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[Dean]

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?

As noted, you'll just need to pay for the entire time on checkin.

 

[shelleyz]

As noted, you'll just need to pay for the entire time on checkin.

Thank you Dean. Now I know to get the money before we leave for vacation.

 

[jjohnson]

You also need to add the dining plan to the reservation before they arrive.

 

[Rainman]

When you are at a table service location, is it possible to order an additional appitizer instead of a desert. We have a two year old and thought that we could use the appitizer(s) to feed him. Also, many times we dont order desert?

 

[BCV23]

Thank you Dean. Now I know to get the money before we leave for vacation.

If you are leaving a credit card for charges, it is all one seamless operation. The DDP charge is just added to your account.

 

[bicker]

When you are at a table service location, is it possible to order an additional appitizer instead of a desert.

I haven't heard that being allowed. Sorry.

 

[BCV23]

When you are at a table service location, is it possible to order an additional appitizer instead of a desert. We have a two year old and thought that we could use the appitizer(s) to feed him. Also, many times we dont order desert?

You know, I would ask your server if the occasion arises. It may not be possible depending on how the computer programs are set up.

But years ago we used to do the Gold plan and did at times order a soup and salad and no dessert. This was no problem in the "old day."

 

[kmc33]

Also, many times we dont order desert?

If they won't let you make the substitution, I have read that they will package your dessert to go. It doesn't really solve your first question, but if you are too full for dessert, perhaps you could take back to your unit for later.

 

[kiingor]

Just wondering...
How long has this Dining plan for DVC been going on and is it gonna last. I personally love the dining plan and it was one of the factors for me in becoming a member. Would hate to see it discontinue after becoming a member. I'm still under contract. I would prbly have to sell it if they ever discontinue the dining plan... hehe

 

[Chuck S]

The dining plan became available to DVC in April of 2006. Technically any perk or discount can be discountinued at any time. However, I think the dining plan will continue to be available to DVC as long as it is available to WDW package purchasers. WDW Travel does redo their dining plans from time to time. When that happens, and if the changes are substantial, I would expect DVC & WDW travel to then renegotiate and recalculate to see if offering the plan to DVCers is viable and in the best interest of both operating entities.

 

[pouncingpluto]

Could anyone tell me where one could use a CS (not snack) credit for breakfast in Animal Kingdom?

 

[jjohnson]

Tusker House has breakfast offerings

 

[hmmerr02]

tusker house breakfast is awesome! I've always been so-so pleased with CS breakfast, but this is the best I've had anywhere is WDW!

 

[pouncingpluto]

Thanks for the info!! I know it's not "smart" to use CS for breakfast, but with our flight times, we have an extra TS or CS left over if we use them all for lunch or dinner. And I figured we lose less value using a CS than a TS for breakfast!

 

[Dusted]

Hello all. I am considering a DVC purchase thru Time Share. Just a small amount of points to cover one of two trips to get our feet wet, so to speak.

Anyway, this Sept we booked thru 407-w-Disney and got the free dining. Please explain again to a newbie how it could work to be DVC and get free dining... Sorry, just didn't get it on the last try.

 

[sweet48]

there are no free dining plans for DVC owners or renters, this is a sales tool for Disney to get more customers to come at off times and stay onsite to get that Great Magical Experience

 

[kcgirl]

I have a question on the DDP. When you count the number of days to purchase do you count the check-in day and the check-out day or just the number of nights you will be there?

 

[bicker]

You purchase the Dining Plan for the number of nights of your stay. You then get that number of each type of credit.