DVC Dining Plan

[Chuck S]

Isn't it 3 years an above? The child meals state 3-9 years. or did you mean over 3 yrs?

I probably didn't state it clearly.

I didn't say "age two and over", I said "over the age of two." You are "two" until you turn "three", thus if you "over two" you must be at least "three."

 

[Dean]

what is the $95 fee for ???

It's technically called a "resort services fee". Many erroneously think it's related to transportation but this is not the case. It effectively pays for the MS portion that deals with exchanging, at least a portion of it. Mostly they charge it because they can.

 

[dis2cruise]

i know if you are staying in dw other hotels the ddp you must stay 3 nights or more can i get the ddp with our 2 night stay using my dvc??

 

[Maelstrom_]

You can get the DDP with DVC for any number of nights. Last year in December we stayed at the beach club for 6 nights and had the DDP added, but then we moved over to Boardwalk for 1 extra Boardwalk View night. We hadthe DDP for that single night stay reservation, no problem. I think you only need the 3 night minimum when booking a MYW package.

 

[patsal]

Ok... but another question. If for example we had 1 sit down per person left on the Friday we check out of one and into another can we use the 1 from the one card and the other from the next ressie to do hoop de doo?? Just want to make sure I plan it right so we have enough meal credits.

Actually, yes you can. Since the DDP is good until midnight of check out date the cards are valid-- If you have a family of four for example, you would use 4 credits form the previous reservation that don't expire until midnight and 4 credits from the new reservation that just became valid at check in.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

What is the minimum number of nights you have to stay in order to get DDP? We will be cruising in October and spending a few nights at WDW but didn't know if this would work for us. Annmarie

 

[TDC Nala]

On a DVC reservation, there is no minimum number. You could get it for one night if you want.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

On a DVC reservation, there is no minimum number. You could get it for one night if you want.

Thanks! I didn't think there was but someone I work with said there was a minimum so I decided to check with the experts.

 

[qanita92]

Do I have to pay at check-in or can I do it sooner?

 

[dianeschlicht]

Do I have to pay at check-in or can I do it sooner?

Check in.

 

[lovepooh]

Okay, maybe this has been asked before but I didn't want to read through all of these pages. Can I purchase the DDP for my two year old without buying him park tickets? I know when you stay at the resorts you have to purchase tickets for the DDP but do you also have to if you are a DVC member?

 

[Donna]

Okay, maybe this has been asked before but I didn't want to read through all of these pages. Can I purchase the DDP for my two year old without buying him park tickets? I know when you stay at the resorts you have to purchase tickets for the DDP but do you also have to if you are a DVC member?

You can only purchase for 3 and up, i believe, same as the park tickets (regardless of dvc).

 

[lovepooh]

You can only purchase for 3 and up, i believe, same as the park tickets (regardless of dvc).

I've read on on the dining threads that you can purchase a dining plan for a 2year old but you would also have to purchase a park pass (that is when staying on the Magic Your Way package plus dining).

 

[Donna]

I've read on on the dining threads that you can purchase a dining plan for a 2year old but you would also have to purchase a park pass (that is when staying on the Magic Your Way package plus dining).

that must be new, i never heard of that til now, but my kids are grown so i wouldn't have paid attention. I wouldn't bother to do that though, for as much as little ones eat and why buy them a ticket when they're free still.

 

[Chuck S]

that must be new, i never heard of that til now, but my kids are grown so i wouldn't have paid attention. I wouldn't bother to do that though, for as much as little ones eat and why buy them a ticket when they're free still.

Some 2 year olds may be able to eat a kids meal, or most of one, so it may be worth it to purchase.

Members can always call MS and ask if it is possible.

 

[dvcdisney]

Okay, maybe this has been asked before but I didn't want to read through all of these pages. Can I purchase the DDP for my two year old without buying him park tickets? I know when you stay at the resorts you have to purchase tickets for the DDP but do you also have to if you are a DVC member?

Not exactly the same, but I thought I'd let you know of my experience. My son usually does not eat child type food. We feed him "adult" type food and does not like chicken fingers, hot dogs etc. So we decided to ask if we can purchase the adult plan for him, even though he was only 6 and MS had told me that fine, we will just put him down as 9 for the purpose of the DDP. And that was that.

I also believe that if you feel you would like the DDP for your two year old, you can just ask them to do the same. But, just for info, we have AP's and use points for the reservations so we don't purchase tickets packages.

Otherwise, my suggestion would be to just pay out of pocket and buy him what you want. So it's more flexible, you can just add it to your bill and they will charge you for the extra items. Since you are not required to get the DDP, give yourself some flexibility and just order things for him. There may be a time where he may not like any of the Child's menu choices and if you get DDP for him, you'll have no choice.

Just a suggestion.

 

[lovepooh]

Not exactly the same, but I thought I'd let you know of my experience. My son usually does not eat child type food. We feed him "adult" type food and does not like chicken fingers, hot dogs etc. So we decided to ask if we can purchase the adult plan for him, even though he was only 6 and MS had told me that fine, we will just put him down as 9 for the purpose of the DDP. And that was that.

I also believe that if you feel you would like the DDP for your two year old, you can just ask them to do the same. But, just for info, we have AP's and use points for the reservations so we don't purchase tickets packages.

Otherwise, my suggestion would be to just pay out of pocket and buy him what you want. So it's more flexible, you can just add it to your bill and they will charge you for the extra items. Since you are not required to get the DDP, give yourself some flexibility and just order things for him. There may be a time where he may not like any of the Child's menu choices and if you get DDP for him, you'll have no choice.

Just a suggestion.

Thank you for the information.

 

[TDC Nala]

I've read on on the dining threads that you can purchase a dining plan for a 2year old but you would also have to purchase a park pass (that is when staying on the Magic Your Way package plus dining).

You would have to list the child as age 3 on the reservation. Won't make much difference if you are adding DDP to a DVC reservation, but if you're on a package reservation that includes tickets, you'd have to buy the child a ticket.

 

[mjtm610]

I am really new to the dinning pla. Do DVC orders get the same rate as renters? Are the rates the same if you'r e staying at the Poly or Cont?
I am confused as to what we're supposed to want.
Thanks

 

[HayGan]

I am really new to the dinning pla. Do DVC orders get the same rate as renters? Are the rates the same if you'r e staying at the Poly or Cont?
I am confused as to what we're supposed to want.
Thanks

The dining plan is the same price for everyone. It makes no difference where you are staying, if you are renting points, etc.