FAQ about the Disney Dining Plan

[CJK]

You got it!!

 

[BBGirl]

Bump again

 

[KellyluvsDisney]

I just wanted to say what a great post this is. It has answered all my dining plan questions.

I am so excited I am getting the free dining. We had decided to pay for it anyway and then they offered it for free. It was like getting $600 back!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

That is so great Kelly! I would love to be able to squeeze a trip in the fall, but nope.. I have to wait till Dec.

 

[asaj]

I just wanted to say what a great post this is. It has answered all my dining plan questions.

I am so excited I am getting the free dining. We had decided to pay for it anyway and then they offered it for free. It was like getting $600 back!

I agree. We contemplated getting the dining plan before it was free, but then decided to go with the AAA discount instead. When they made the dining free, it was a no-brainer for us.

We are finding that it adds a whole new dimension to the trip, and we are really looking forward to it.

Andy

 

[jennyf10]

That's so great you guys got it for free! I made the decision to purchase it before it was offered for free and by that point I didn't want to change my plans. My kids are in school then; besides, I didn't want to have to wait until the second week of August! I am Disney bound in 11 days!! I just hope the meal plans stays the same for my trip and that all TS credits are pooled.

 

[ntburns22]

My first bump.

 

[jenndisney]

Hi Jenn,

What kind of things are they adding to the kids menus for appetizer's and desserts?

TIA,

Sorry for the delay in responding. Trying to get to the bottom of our suitcases and such.

At Sci-Fi they had an appetizer that was fruit and cheese with a mango yogurt. We think they had this at one of the other ones we tried, but can not remember which one.

The desserts with mainly ice cream or cake, but we did not order them since my daughter and I shared mine.

 

[jennyf10]

Hey, anyone who is interested in paying OOP and using 3-9 TS for an adult meal, or even paying OOP for 10-11 yr old and using the TS credit should look at the posting called 'FYI' under 'Disney Restaurants'. The thread says that Disney will change their policy, starting July 1st, and charge children 10 and up as adults instead of children. What are your thoughts? Is this true? When I booked the meal plan the CM told me I couldn't use the DS6's TS credit for an adult meal (even though many, many people do this since the meals are pooled and not separated) but that I could use DD10's TS credit towards an adult meal since I'm paying adult rate for her meal plan. However, if I have to pay adult price OOP for her it doesn't make sense for me to do this.

 

[princess aurora]

I found this on UG and thought it might help some people.
It explains that you highlight the number of credits you have in each section
(Number of people in room X number of nights = total credits)
ie. 4 X 8 = 32 Credits

Then you scratch off the number used per day in your room at the end of the day. Just a way top track your credits being used.

http://www.touringplans.com/UG/freerefills.php?pic=85

 

[jenr812]

Hey, anyone who is interested in paying OOP and using 3-9 TS for an adult meal, or even paying OOP for 10-11 yr old and using the TS credit should look at the posting called 'FYI' under 'Disney Restaurants'. The thread says that Disney will change their policy, starting July 1st, and charge children 10 and up as adults instead of children. What are your thoughts? Is this true? When I booked the meal plan the CM told me I couldn't use the DS6's TS credit for an adult meal (even though many, many people do this since the meals are pooled and not separated) but that I could use DD10's TS credit towards an adult meal since I'm paying adult rate for her meal plan. However, if I have to pay adult price OOP for her it doesn't make sense for me to do this.

This seriously messes my plans up if this is true Off to check it out

 

[Good Ol Gal]

 

[CJK]

I don't think I've read the answer to this question. When they say an appetizer is included in the table service meal, could that be soup or salad or does it have to come from the appetizer part of the menu? For example, at Narcosse's, they have an appetizer section and a separate soup/salad section. Would salad or soup not be considered an appetizer then? Thanks!

 

[christinadei]

I don't think I've read the answer to this question. When they say an appetizer is included in the table service meal, could that be soup or salad or does it have to come from the appetizer part of the menu? For example, at Narcosse's, they have an appetizer section and a separate soup/salad section. Would salad or soup not be considered an appetizer then? Thanks!

That's a good question that I'd like the answer to also.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

That is a good question...

Can anyone with real-life experience chime in

 

[BBGirl]

I don't think I've read the answer to this question. When they say an appetizer is included in the table service meal, could that be soup or salad or does it have to come from the appetizer part of the menu? For example, at Narcosse's, they have an appetizer section and a separate soup/salad section. Would salad or soup not be considered an appetizer then? Thanks!

I was told to ask that the restaurant that I'm at. Some do consider it an appetizer some don't. I was also told it can vary at the same resturant daily depending on who is in charge. One the manager may say yes it is the next a different manager will say no it isn't. I know this doesn't help but that is the answer I was given from Disney Guest Services. If your really need to know I would call he restuarant and ask them. Disney dining will give their number. It's the same as FDP, Hollywood & Vine will sometimes take the dining package as payment because they don't lose any money on it and their waitstaff usually get a bigger tip from dining as most people do not tip 18% at a buffet. Whereas MM, HBD lose money on FDP already and taking the dining package would just make it a loss of more money. They couldn't say it taken at H&V but MM & HBD so said it wasn't taken anywhere on the dining package.
Tina

 

[Marseeya]

I don't think I've read the answer to this question. When they say an appetizer is included in the table service meal, could that be soup or salad or does it have to come from the appetizer part of the menu? For example, at Narcosse's, they have an appetizer section and a separate soup/salad section. Would salad or soup not be considered an appetizer then? Thanks!

When we ate at Narcoossees (loved it!), they could be counted as an appetizer. One thing that surprised us, though, was that at Narcoossees, you couldn't get any add ons like shrimp or crab legs, whereas other restaurants we'd been to actually encouraged you to get an add on. Concourse Steakhouse and Spoodles, if I'm remembering correctly.

 

[Connor' Dad]

Can the dining plan be added on at check-in?

TIA.

 

[jenndisney]

Can the dining plan be added on at check-in?

TIA.

No, it has to be added before your trip. I think it may be 5 days before check-in.

 

[tlbwriter]

Why is it a big deal to share at a per plate type restaurant (not all you can eat)?

Because the person who doesn't order their own meal is still eating "free" portions of the meal (such as chips at a Mexican restaurant) and is creating work for the staff - drink refills, dishes to bus and wash, etc. It's not uncommon for restaurants to charge a "set up" fee for patrons who do not order a meal.