DVC Dining Plan

[Dean]

Thanks again!

And I see that you'll be in the world in 9 days. I'm jealous! Have a good time

1 day is likely the best single value from all the DDP options, esp if you plan for the value. Your credits will be available from the time you check in (even if your room is not ready) until MN on the day of check out. That gives you the option of getting the most from the deluxe plan of any situation. We often check in very early so we have access to the credits for breakfast or lunch (sometimes both) and try to at least get lunch the day of checkout. We're not afraid to pay OOP for a cheaper meal and save the credits for more expensive options, esp where kids or light eaters are concerned.

 

[carobear]

1 day is likely the best single value from all the DDP options, esp if you plan for the value. Your credits will be available from the time you check in (even if your room is not ready) until MN on the day of check out. That gives you the option of getting the most from the deluxe plan of any situation. We often check in very early so we have access to the credits for breakfast or lunch (sometimes both) and try to at least get lunch the day of checkout. We're not afraid to pay OOP for a cheaper meal and save the credits for more expensive options, esp where kids or light eaters are concerned.

I was thinking along those same lines. Most of my party would not be able to eat three huge meals in one day, so I was thinking of using two the first day and the third dining credit on the day we check out. I'm leaning towards two character meals for the children since it'll be their first trip and something that they would enjoy. Which restaurants do you find to be most cost effective on the dining plan?

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Forgive me for not reading through all 70-something pages.

We'll be renting points from a DVC owner. Can we buy DDP without buying park tickets? We have old non-exp. tickets from a previous trip.

We'll be staying during peak season. I read that DVC members don't pay peak prices to buy DDP. Does that apply to renting guests also or is that members only?

Thank you!

 

[disneynutz]

Forgive me for not reading through all 70-something pages.

We'll be renting points from a DVC owner. Can we buy DDP without buying park tickets? We have old non-exp. tickets from a previous trip.

We'll be staying during peak season. I read that DVC members don't pay peak prices to buy DDP. Does that apply to renting guests also or is that members only?

Thank you!

Yes you can have the owner add the DDP to your reservation a few days before your check in and you must pay for it when added. DVC does not pay extra for peak season.

Bill

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Yes you can have the owner add the DDP to your reservation a few days before your check in and you must pay for it when added. DVC does not pay extra for peak season.

Bill

Thank you!

 

[papas4]

Can someone please tell me when they started giving free mugs with the dining plan?We were there at Christmas and didn't receive mug offer.

 

[Dean]

Can someone please tell me when they started giving free mugs with the dining plan?We were there at Christmas and didn't receive mug offer.

For the regular plan it was 1 Jan I believe, the other 2 plans already had that option included. They raised the price and added in the mugs.

 

[Pirate Granny]

MS stated that as long as you are MOVING rooms/resort (BLT to BCV) you could get the DP for just one of the split stay. If you have 2 reservations, same Room, same resort you must purchase for both reservations. Not sure if the two reservations have added people (within accommodation limits), if that would qualify for the split. We have the DDP for our first and only night at BLT. Worked out well for us....chef Mickey and the CRT the following day, we'll use the snack credits for breakfast that morning.

 

[tb1972]

What are the current DVC dining plan rates for 2012? 1 TS/1 QS / 1 snack per day (traditional plan, not all QS).

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

What are the current DVC dining plan rates for 2012? 1 TS/1 QS / 1 snack per day (traditional plan, not all QS).

We just paid $51.54 pp/day for our 2 nt stay precruise earlier this month. (Just checked my cc statement: 4 of us x 2 nts totalled $412.32)
We're not DVC members but rented points.

 

[ses1230]

What are the current DVC dining plan rates for 2012? 1 TS/1 QS / 1 snack per day (traditional plan, not all QS).

$51.54 adult, $15.02 child / per night. There is no seasonal upcharge for DVC members as stated above.

 

[sciguy1965]

New. Can I use points I have purchased from someone on Disney dinning and park tickets?

 

[bakenatj]

New. Can I use points I have purchased from someone on Disney dinning and park tickets?

You can not use points to purchase tickets or dining plan.

 

[erionm]

New. Can I use points I have purchased from someone on Disney dinning and park tickets?

Points can only be used for accommodations.

 

[pmaurer74]

I read in earlier posts of renters calling and adding the DP themselves, can I do this or does the DVC member have to add it? It would be easier for me to call and add it rather than giving the person I am renting from 20 gift card numbers.

 

[erionm]

I read in earlier posts of renters calling and adding the DP themselves, can I do this or does the DVC member have to add it? It would be easier for me to call and add it rather than giving the person I am renting from 20 gift card numbers.

Renters can not call and add the dining plan to a DVC reservation. DVC Member Services will only speak with the owner. Some owners have done 3-way calls so that the renter would also be on the line to provide payment information.

 

[TyRy]

Hi all,

Here's my situation. I currently have the following booked at BWV Garden/Pool View for all nights:

Fri - our Points, me only
Sat - Cash through MS, me only
Sun-Sat - rented points and DH joins me
Sun - our points, both of us.

MS has said they cannot link the reservations since I have a cash night on Saturday, and my "friend" would have to call to link the Sun-Sat and Sun portion. I have four reservation numbers and will need to check in and out each time.

Can I get the Deluxe Plan for just the Sun-Sat portion of our trip? I know MS said to tell the front desk I have a continuing reservation and may get to stay in the same room, but wasn't sure how that would work with the dining plan. We normally just use our TiW card, but this trip looks like the Deluxe plan may actually work out cheaper for those days.

Thanks so much!

Ty

 

[erionm]

Hi all,

Here's my situation. I currently have the following booked at BWV Garden/Pool View for all nights:

Fri - our Points, me only
Sat - Cash through MS, me only
Sun-Sat - rented points and DH joins me
Sun - our points, both of us.

MS has said they cannot link the reservations since I have a cash night on Saturday, and my "friend" would have to call to link the Sun-Sat and Sun portion. I have four reservation numbers and will need to check in and out each time.

Can I get the Deluxe Plan for just the Sun-Sat portion of our trip? I know MS said to tell the front desk I have a continuing reservation and may get to stay in the same room, but wasn't sure how that would work with the dining plan. We normally just use our TiW card, but this trip looks like the Deluxe plan may actually work out cheaper for those days.

Thanks so much!

Ty

Since these segments are not linked, you can add a dining plan to any of them.

The segment you want the dining plan is using rented points, so that member would need to add the dining plan for you. They could do that by calling MS or using the on-line reservation system. The dining plan would need to be paid for when added to the reservation.

 

[TyRy]

Since these segments are not linked, you can add a dining plan to any of them.

The segment you want the dining plan is using rented points, so that member would need to add the dining plan for you. They could do that by calling MS or using the on-line reservation system. The dining plan would need to be paid for when added to the reservation.

Thanks Michael - I wasn't sure since I'd read many people were given one reservation number for their whole trip, but MS hasn't done that for me.

I'll also contact the member who I'm renting from if we do decide to add it.

 

[lmward]

I rented points from DVC owner and our trip begins this Sunday. I have sent repeated messages asking to have the meal plan set up but the DVC owner is not responding. Do I have any option other than to rely on DVC member who sold the points? Can another DVC member book my meal plan for me?