experience with DDE vs DDP

[snjmorrison]

We used the DDP on our last trip and loved it. Yes, it was too much food, but it was easy and convenient. Can anybody share experiences with the DDE vs. the DDP. We upgraded to anual passes on our last visit, so we won't be able to get the DDP. Thanks

 

[Momof4girls]

DDE was just like not having to tip. We'd get the bill, I'd calculate what we should save, and it pretty much ended up being us breaking even.

You can always buy a one day park ticket and no expiration option so you can add the plan to your stay. I'd do DDP 100Xs over before I'd do DDE again.

Although, I did love the free valet parking with the DDE.

 

[JimMIA]

When I did my comparisons on DDP, I compared only the TS meals we would have actually purchased, less the DDE discount + tax and tip, vs the cost for 2 adults and 1 child. In a five-day trip, I calculated that we saved $70 with DDP, assuming that all the CS and snack credits were just bonuses. So even with that very conservative approach, we came out ahead with DDP.

However, we are DVC members, so we're not paying a higher room rate, nor do we have to figure in the extra park tickets.