Is is possible to purchase DDP if we are not staying in a Disney resort?

[melbiel]

I have not been to Disney in years, and we are taking our three little girls, who will be 5, 3, and 8 months, in April. I am wondering if they offer the dining plan if we are not staying on the Disney premises. Thanks so much! Any info would be helpful since I am clueless.
Melissa

 

[girli565]

DDP is only available if you are staying at a Disney Resort. Check the FAQ on the DDP board if you have any other questions, it's very helpful!

 

[girli565]

Here's the link to the DDP FAQ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1545287

 

[JimMIA]

And usually, you not only have to be staying in a Disney resort, you have to be paying a certain room-rate. Rates like AP and Florida resident do not usually qualify for DDP.

You also have to purchase a package which includes your room, DDP, and at least a one-day base park ticket.

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

That was true under the "old" rules....but as of 2/20, AP holders can get the DDP!

 

[girli565]

That was true under the "old" rules....but as of 2/20, AP holders can get the DDP!

Really? How? I'd love to know because then I would definitely get an AP seeing as I go more than 3 times a year.

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

There's a new thread about it. Apparently, you can book the dining package AFTER February 20 if you have an AP. Sorry, I don't know how to post a link but it's in this area: "Disney Restaurants, Disney Dining Plan, Annual Passholders dining plan with room only ressie"

Hope this helps.

 

[JimMIA]

That was true under the "old" rules....but as of 2/20, AP holders can get the DDP!

However, I'm sure AP holders will still have to be staying ONSITE.

They're just letting the AP replace the one-day park ticket. They're not going to allow you to stay offsite and still get DDP. DDP is still primarily a lodging promotion, not a dining promotion.