Is QSDP worth it? I think it is.

[hellotoyou]

Thank you tony67 -- your thoughts and comments on everything is truly appreciated!

 

[chia92]

Thanks for the reviews. We have been going back and forth on the QSDP and your reviews helped greatly. I don't like commiting to restaurants 3 months out because nothing ever seems to fall into place once we get there. I like the idea of just going with the flow. . .QSDP in January it is.

 

[ajpa]

Love the CS dining reviews! We are getting free dining (regular ddp) first time this year and I have been on the lookout for good CS choices!

 

[BelleRocks]

Great reviews! Thanks for taking the time to post.

 

[buckirj1]

I enjoyed reading your reviews. You visited many of the QS locations I was wondering about. Paying OOP seems to be the most cost-effective for me and the way I eat, but I'm always looking for new QS places. Thanks for posting.

 

[tndisneyfan]

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I also tried the white chocolate cupcake was excellent, but the Mickey garnish on it tasted like plastic. (I think it was edible)

What is that thing made of? We tried to eat the one on ours but it was gross. It's like some weird plastic sugar.

 

[Microcell]

Yes, thank you! I want to be sure we aren't doing all burgers (on wheat-yuck!) all week!

 

[tony67]

What is that thing made of? We tried to eat the one on ours but it was gross. It's like some weird plastic sugar.

I thought it may actually be plastic. I was going to ask but I did not want to look stupid.

 

[tony67]

I enjoyed reading your reviews.

Thanks. (and thanks to the others)

You visited many of the QS locations I was wondering about. Paying OOP seems to be the most cost-effective for me and the way I eat, but I'm always looking for new QS places.

Yeah especially if you’re not going to eat the desserts, and I would not normally.
I was going to drop it before I left since I did not think I would eat all the desserts, but it would have cost me about $50 to change so I kept it.

I'm glad I did and will do it again in the future. It works for me.

I could go without the plan and saved money no question, but it is nice not to think about it.
It kept me from eating at Blue Zoo or Le Cava several times since I had to use my credits that I already paid for.
I would have lived on Tequila and Shrimp ceviche if I had not done the QSDDP.

It also helped to have 2 snacks a day during the F&W festival.
Not sure I would get much for my snacks the rest of the year, but I would at least break even on the meals.
The desserts with the meals are really enough snacks for the day for me.

One other benefit is that since it is part of the package you get 0% interest for 6 months on the Disney Visa.
That is a bonus in the current economic situation.

 

[llqool]

Thanks for all the reviews....we are thinking of adding the QSDP for our December trip. Have done the DDP 3x and it was just too much food, but after a trip to the F&W festival last month, I started adding up our receipts and decided that (unexpectedly!) the QSDP would make sense for us.

You mentioned a couple of times that they let you get extra water or something else instead of dessert...can you expand on that? Which places let you do that? If the desserts are the usual boring chocolate cake, I'd rather not waste my calories, so I'd like to know my options!

 

[tony67]

Thanks for all the reviews....we are thinking of adding the QSDP for our December trip. Have done the DDP 3x and it was just too much food, but after a trip to the F&W festival last month, I started adding up our receipts and decided that (unexpectedly!) the QSDP would make sense for us.

You mentioned a couple of times that they let you get extra water or something else instead of dessert...can you expand on that? Which places let you do that? If the desserts are the usual boring chocolate cake, I'd rather not waste my calories, so I'd like to know my options!

If you ask most places will let you get a second water instead of dessert, but YMMV.

That being said most of the desserts were very good and there was a lot of variety.
The only desserts I found disappointing were the ones at the Pepper Market.
They looked really good but were average.
They would not substitue. They are very strict about following the plan as is.

Cosmic Rays (MK) and Yak and Yeti (AK) had very limited choices.
I would ask for water if I went back.

 

[wdwthanksgiving]

really enjoyed your reviews - informative and to the point! thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Tony, thank you for the great report. There is a shortage of reports on the QSDP and this one answered many of my questions. I have done most dining plans but this is our first on the QSDP and you ate at many of our favorite places.

I note a definite trend in less quality food though. DW food has always been pricey however it did not hurt as much because much attention was paid to detail and it showed. Hopefully this trend will turn around soon.

Slightly Goofy

 

[princess pammy]

Thanks for thr reveiws and tips--we leave in 1 month on the QSDP.. Looking forward to the food selection.

 

[Belle5]

I really, really enjoyed your reviews. They were very practical and helpful! I know it seems like quick service breakfast might not be worth it but two favorites of our would be WPE (everything is delicious) and
we like to go over to the Poly and get banana stuffed French Toast at Captain Cooks.

 

[llqool]

I know it seems like quick service breakfast might not be worth it but two favorites of our would be WPE (everything is delicious) and
we like to go over to the Poly and get banana stuffed French Toast at Captain Cooks.

ooh....I've always wanted to try both of those CS locations for breakfast! But it's hard to find a free morning to get over to DTD for WPE. CPT Cooks might be easier, since we could possibly do it on the way over to MK. hmmm.....

I do like CPT Cooks for lunch/dinner -- I like the pulled pork sandwich with those polynesian chips.