DVC Discount for Dining Plan

[kittyab]

My DH wants to get the dining plan for our next visit. We are foodies, and we like to eat!

Does the DVC membership gives us a discount on the dining plan? How about the AP? (we are getting a AP for our next visit)

 

[erionm]

There are no discounts available on purchase price of the dining plans. Currently, DVC Members are not subject to seasonal pricing on the dining plans.

 

[Missyrose]

My DH wants to get the dining plan for our next visit. We are foodies, and we like to eat!

Does the DVC membership gives us a discount on the dining plan? How about the AP? (we are getting a AP for our next visit)

DVC members and annual passholders are eligible for the Tables in Wonderland card.

 

[DebbieB]

My DH wants to get the dining plan for our next visit. We are foodies, and we like to eat!

Does the DVC membership gives us a discount on the dining plan? How about the AP? (we are getting a AP for our next visit)

No discount on the dining plan.

$146 discount on an AP.

Discount on Tables in Wonderland Card.

 

[DVC Sue]

I don't think there's a discount, but dvc members aren't subject to the increased pricing during the busier seasons either.

 

[SpectroMan71]

This is still my #1 coveted discount. Oh well.

 

[DebbieB]

I don't think there's a discount, but dvc members aren't subject to the increased pricing during the busier seasons either.

Disney did away with peak season pricing for the dining plans in 2014.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3172886

 

[kittyab]

We don't want to do the TIW, many of the restaurants we want to go to, is not on the list.

 

[DizBub]

We don't want to do the TIW, many of the restaurants we want to go to, is not on the list.

Ok, now I'm curious. What restaurants that are on the DDP are not on the TIW list?

 

[jco_direwolf]

Ok, now I'm curious. What restaurants that are on the DDP are not on the TIW list?

Well most of the Counter Service are not. But hey if you are into the food court at AoA (which I do enjoy) it's there

Not sure that is what the OP is talking about. But those are the primary ones.

 

[DizBub]

Well most of the Counter Service are not. But hey if you are into the food court at AoA (which I do enjoy) it's there

Not sure that is what the OP is talking about. But those are the primary ones.

I would not expect foodies to be eating that much counter service.

We aren't foodies and we can eat counter service with the savings we get using TIW for our TS meals.

 

[Dean]

Well most of the Counter Service are not. But hey if you are into the food court at AoA (which I do enjoy) it's there

Not sure that is what the OP is talking about. But those are the primary ones.

They are also the lowest DP value in almost all cases with the potential exception of WPE, the combo meals (now usually only at dinner) and a few isolated other options. It's actually difficult to find much or any savings in the QS plan if one ignores the specialty options such as I referenced. Assuming one uses the plan per the rules.

 

[DebbieB]

Later this year TIW is restricting restaurants during peak periods:

http://tablesinwonderland.com/

*Beginning August 1st 2014, 1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickeys, Ohana (Dinner Only), Cinderellas Royal Table, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Le Cellier Steakhouse will be subject to the additional blockout weeks of: November 23-29, 2014; December 21-27, 2014; March 8-April 4, 2015; May 31-June 20, 2015.

Blockout dates for Tables in Wonderland are Mothers Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Tables in Wonderland is valid for one year from date of purchase.

 

[jco_direwolf]

They are also the lowest DP value in almost all cases with the potential exception of WPE, the combo meals (now usually only at dinner) and a few isolated other options. It's actually difficult to find much or any savings in the QS plan if one ignores the specialty options such as I referenced. Assuming one uses the plan per the rules.

Hey I didn't say it made sense. I agree the value of DDP is driven by efficient use of your TS credits. One if the things I hate about DDP currently.

You are still OOP for the tip.
You don't get an app
You get desert

Over all the DDP is way too structured for me and I've done the math before rarely can I save money on it.

Plus TiW you get the 20% off adult beverages . Still call it the Disney Drinkjng experience some times.

 

[jco_direwolf]

Later this year TIW is restricting restaurants during peak periods: http://tablesinwonderland.com/

I have to say in surprised to see LeC on that list I thought by bumping it up to two TS credits they would drop customers.

 

[kittyab]

With the way we like to eat, the DDP does really work for us.

We noticed had we actually paid for dinner it would had been well over $100, Like I said we like to eat.

I cant wait for the Food & Wine Festible

 

[jco_direwolf]

With the way we like to eat, the DDP does really work for us. We noticed had we actually paid for dinner it would had been well over $100, Like I said we like to eat. I cant wait for the Food & Wine Festible

At are CG had apps, drinks, sushi, flatbreads and entrees. Was about $80 before tables, add to that drinks and apps at totwl about $30. So yea $110 for two. But most of it wouldn't be covered with DDP and would have been 4 credits (which means it would have cost is money on the DDP)

$100 for two people at a good eatery is not much. And the restrictions on DDP make it hard to enjoy what you want to eat. In my option

 

[DizBub]

We noticed had we actually paid for dinner it would had been well over $100, Like I said we like to eat.

At are CG had apps, drinks, sushi, flatbreads and entrees. Was about $80 before tables, add to that drinks and apps at totwl about $30. So yea $110 for two. But most of it wouldn't be covered with DDP and would have been 4 credits (which means it would have cost is money on the DDP)

$100 for two people at a good eatery is not much. And the restrictions on DDP make it hard to enjoy what you want to eat. In my option

Are we tipping? That's the thing about DDP that nobody seems to take into account.....if you tip it still has to come out of pocket.

 

[jco_direwolf]

Are we tipping? That's the thing about DDP that nobody seems to take into account.....if you tip it still has to come out of pocket.

Yes and since tip isn't included with either (although TiW saves me 2% on the tip since I normally do 20% rounded up to the next $1 and they include 18%) I assume the tip is a wash on both plans. But if you like then call mine $130 and the DDP would have been 4credits plus 3 mixed drinks, 2 apps, and a glass of wine

Also the more you "save" on the ddp the more you pay in tip

But I don't like my nice sit down meals to be regimented entree, desert and soft drink. I very much enjoy eating and I'd rather have 1 perfect bite of food than a whole plate of good. I love trying things.

 

[DizBub]

Also the more you "save" on the ddp the more you pay in tip

But I don't like my nice sit down meals to be regimented entree, desert and soft drink. I very much enjoy eating and I'd rather have 1 perfect bite of food than a whole plate of good. I love trying things.

I am not a fan of DDP. We did it for several years but got tired of being forced to eat dessert twice a day and get all the snacks. Plus, we are water drinkers w/lemon, anything else ruins the taste of the food. Don't get me wrong, we love to eat, especially at WDW but we want to eat what we want, where we want. I've made meals of appetizers. Buying DDP dictates that we make ADRs 180 days out or lose some of the value. We do make ADRs but not for every day. Part of our adventure is winging it and we always eat very well.

If you like trying things and "tastes" you should LOVE F&W and even F&G now that they have food booths.