For those of you that have ordered a DDE card

[isyt]

I had faxed my request over around May1. I got the letter a few days later but I am still waiting for the card. I leave next week so I am praying for Pixie Dust to sprinke on me!!

Hey guess what?? I came home today and my DDE card was in the mail, since I leave next friday I am real happy!!!!

 

[NMW]

I ordered the card the beginning of April. My cc was charged April 29. I did not get the cards until this week! The exp date does say June 2006 though, so I guess that's good.

 

[Aneille]

Add me to another that ordered in April. Credit card was charged about a week later. I got my letter in about a week and used it at the end of May. But I still have yet to recieve my actual card.

 

[Disney-Kim]

I ordered our cards on about April 1st and we just got the cards this week. the good news is the exp date is June/06 so we will be able to use them next year too.
We used them in May on our trip and they saved a bundle. We didn't keep track but we guessed about $200.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We want to put off the cc charge until the last minute, and so, I think we're going to "do" what deerh did, buy the AP in August and purchase the DDE at the same time.

We're going to be staying at BWV, can you buy both at the Guest Relations at the International Gateway?

1900 Park Faire is listed as a place where the DDE card is valid. So, is the DDE card is good for the character meals? What about the Candlelight Processional dinner package? We have PS for Liberty Tree Tavern before a MVMCP, will the card be good then?

I was putting off the decision to buy a DDE until closer to the visit and buying the AP, but that time is coming up, yeah! It does seem as if even the 2 of us could benefit from DDE. Are there other couples, not just families buying them?

Bobbi

 

[kathleena]

I ordered mine Jan 26th and got charged March 2nd. Never received the cards, but found out April 22nd (I think it was) that the address was wrong.

They reordered and "put it on the top of the pile so it would get done quicker". HA! I got it almost 6 weeks later - some rush!..............but I did get the letter within two weeks of the phone call.

 

[Mike]

First of all, thank you to all for the great info. I appreciate the responses.

To update my own situation, my cc was charged on Friday and I received the letter today (Saturday). Evidently, patience isn't one of my virtues

I guess I am going have to call to get the expiration date of my letter extended. I am at WDW thru 8/5 but my letter expires on 7/31. And from all of your replies it appears unlikely that my card will arrive by 7/20.

 

[chrisd596]

If you get the DDE letter in the mail, when does the "year" usage start....with the letter? or with the first time you use the discount?

Thanks
chris

 

[Mike]

If you get the DDE letter in the mail, when does the "year" usage start....with the letter? or with the first time you use the discount?

Thanks
chris

Chris - when I called on Monday the first question I asked was when the card would expire and I was told July 31, 2006. This is consistent with what I've read on these boards - the card is good for one year from the end of the month following when you ordered it (almost 13 months). It has nothing to do when you first use it.

 

[st92jmdc]

What is DDE anyway?? Is it a dining card of some sort? Any links?

 

[Mike]

What is DDE anyway?? Is it a dining card of some sort? Any links?

Well if you don't mind getting a reply from a proud Patriots fan

DDE = Disney Dining Experience

It is an annual membership that is available to Florida Residents ($75) and AP holders ($50). DDE entitles you to a 20% discount on most sit down restaurants including alchoholic beverages. Here is the link from Deb's site:

http://allearsnet.com/din/dde.htm

 

[Mike]

I just got off the phone with Marilyn at the DDE office and she told me that they just had a meeting today and were informed that the company who makes and sends out the cards is now all caught up and new cards should only take 2 to 3 weeks at the latest to arrive going forward.

 

[buzz2]

Just a note, I called on June 16th to order the card, my charge card was charged on the 20th., and we received the letter of confirmation on the 21st. So maybe we will get our real cards before we head down 23rd of July! Looks like they are up to date.

 

[SaratogaShan]

Just got my cards on Friday. It took 2 1/2 weeks! I was pleasantly surprised.

Shan

 

[MomsGoneGoofy]

Ordered mine on 5/19/05 and received the cards on 6/20/05.

 

[Paul in CT]

I ordered mine in April and I'm still waiting.

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

I think you better call the DDE office, Paul in CT; its time for them to re-order yours!

 

[Paul in CT]

I agree. The last message prompted me to call, but they were closed for the day. We used "the letter" on our trip im May with no problem, but it expires Jnne 30. It's a good thing that we are not going back until December. Maybe they can get me the card by then.

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Here is some PD for you

 

[Maria395712]

can you tell me how I order the card does anyone have a # to call
maria