DVC Dining Plan

[Chuck S]

Until the system upgrades come online, DVCers can not pre-pay for the dining plan. When the do come online, any new DDP arrangement will have to be paid at the time you add the DDP.

For now, you can pay with a gift card at check-in. However, if you do online check-in, and add a Credit Card at that time, it will automatically be billed out to that card.

 

[thesoldtrain]

Thank you for that added info! I would have probably registered and then that would have been a surprise at check-in! LOL. So, are there any detriments to not checking in online? Since we'd like to use a gift card for the Dining Plan, it sounds like we should not pre-checkin online. Thanks!

 

[DebbieB]

Thank you for that added info! I would have probably registered and then that would have been a surprise at check-in! LOL. So, are there any detriments to not checking in online? Since we'd like to use a gift card for the Dining Plan, it sounds like we should not pre-checkin online. Thanks!

I've never used online check-in and never had a long wait at check-in at either AKV or BWV. I prefer to talk to a person.

 

[disneynutz]

I've never used online check-in and never had a long wait at check-in at either AKV or BWV. I prefer to talk to a person.

DVC likes to piggy back onto programs and software used by Disney Parks and Resorts, their financial parent. It gives DVC Members a perceived benefit at little cost.

Online check in saves Parks and Resorts money by allowing the night CM's to prepare the check in packets and reduce Guest check in time at the Front Desk. It also reduces the number of Guests making location requests at check in. Several sources have reported that requests at check in are being denied.

Bill

 

[brandip22]

We just got back from a week-long stay in a 2BR at SSR. We did online check-in, had DDP(yes, it was charged to my card b/f I got there, but I could have left it blank and it would not have), we did speak with a person to get our packet and to just chat, we also got our room requests- all but one. And, she was happy to check for me on that one (by the pool at the Grandstand) but there were none available. I was very happy with the process and would do it again!

 

[bicker]

Shouldn't they be opening up adding DDP to DVC reservations for 2011 soon?

 

[DebbieB]

Shouldn't they be opening up adding DDP to DVC reservations for 2011 soon?

Probably not until Disney comes out with their package plans for 2011. Rumor is that the included dessert is going to be eliminated in 2011.

 

[EmmaKnight]

OK new person here. What is the DDE card and where can I get it?

Thanks,

 

[Maistre Gracey]

OK new person here. What is the DDE card and where can I get it?

Thanks,

Are you an annual pass holder or Florida resident? You need to be one of the two..
It used to be Disney Dining Experience, now it's Tables in Wonderland. It costs around $65 and you get 20% off food and booze at most restaurants and bars.

MG

 

[Tara]

Are you an annual pass holder or Florida resident? You need to be one of the two..
It used to be Disney Dining Experience, now it's Tables in Wonderland. It costs around $65 and you get 20% off food and booze at most restaurants and bars.

MG

99% right - it's $75 now for a primary card and $50 for another card for a family member. If you lose a card, it's $50 to replace, so be careful!

It also includes free valet parking at resorts when you are dining at that resort.

 

[florep1]

We just got back from a week-long stay in a 2BR at SSR. We did online check-in, had DDP(yes, it was charged to my card b/f I got there, but I could have left it blank and it would not have), we did speak with a person to get our packet and to just chat, we also got our room requests- all but one. And, she was happy to check for me on that one (by the pool at the Grandstand) but there were none available. I was very happy with the process and would do it again!

When you got your KTTW card, did it have charging privileges?

 

[Chuck S]

When you got your KTTW card, did it have charging privileges?

I can answer that. I did online check-in. If you enter a credit card number, all key card for the room will have charging privledges.

We arrived at OKW about 3:30 and our room was ready. We did not have to give the CC info again, it was in the system via online check-in. I do like using online check-in, and will do so in the future. However, we do not use the DDP.

 

[florep1]

Thanks Chuck. I was wanting to add CC info now so I don't have to give my CC to anyone for fear of skimming and I don't want charging privileges on the kids KTTW cards. I guess I'll pay for our DP when we get there.

 

[Dean]

I can answer that. I did online check-in. If you enter a credit card number, all key card for the room will have charging privledges.

We arrived at OKW about 3:30 and our room was ready. We did not have to give the CC info again, it was in the system via online check-in. I do like using online check-in, and will do so in the future. However, we do not use the DDP.

Chuck, I think it's all keys for adults will have charging and none of those under 18 will not, at least that's what I've been told.

 

[Chuck S]

That may be, there has been no one under 18 in our party since online check-in started.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Chuck, I think it's all keys for adults will have charging and none of those under 18 will not, at least that's what I've been told.

Actually, you can designate which cards you want to have privileges.

MG

 

[Chuck S]

Actually, you can designate which cards you want to have privileges.

MG

There doesn't seem to be anywhere to do that on the online check-in page. Only in person.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

There doesn't seem to be anywhere to do that on the online check-in page. Only in person.

Ahh... I guess I didn't read carefully enough.

MG

 

[eyor44]

I have a question about the DXDP. I will be paying for it at check in and am wondering if tax is added? As in $71.99 + tax or just $71.99.
I know when we eat tax is included in each credit.

Just like to have actual totals whenever possible.

 

[bumbershoot]

eyor, with the dining plan, that amount of 71.99 is IT. You aren't adding tax to anything with the dining plan.