We have never gotten the DDP but because our Disney vacation starts on the 24th of August I called last month and added it on. It just took the basic but have a feeling it will be more than enough food
Via iPhone sitting on a park bench watching my kids play.
For free dining only the basic dining plan is free. You can add on the deluxe dining plan for an additional $37.00 I think it is per person per day. If you go with the basic plan I think you will find that it is enough food unless you like to do a lot of signature or 2 table service meals or breakfast everyday then I would add on the deluxe dining plan.
Probably no need to remind anyone, but even with free dining, it still does not include the appetizer or the tip. Something to keep in mind since it is a change from last year's free dining.
But Tips are not included with Basic correct. I used the dinning plain in the first incarnation when there was only one, and yes you want go without food.