Just back from the DDp

[bluslag]

We just got back last week and had the DDP for our 12 day trip. We had a great time and everything went quite easy. We really missed the apps and of course missed the tips being included. Have to say the tips were not outrageous at the end of the trip since we put them all on the room. I don't think we will do the DDP next time because it didn't really feel like we were able to enjoy the restaurants like we did the previous year. We really enjoy apps and since we got the dessert we did not feel we should order the apps. The problem is the desserts are not that exciting to us and we want to experience the whole dinner and not just entree, drink, and dessert. I know we can order any apps we want and we did once but you try to stay in the plan you bought. We never could do the delux because it is just to much food and we don't want to spend that much. So, I think next year we will still go out for dinner but not nearly as much. Some of the sandwich places will be just fine for us for dinner. I can also see us just getting apps for dinner as we really like that type of dinner. Also, we love getting dessert later and there are so many places that you can do that. I am sure I will be listening to the Dis later this year to find out what changes WDW will be making to the DDP. It would have to be closer to last years plan for me to be interested.

 

[photobob]

I'd really like to see a choice of either appetizer or dessert, as I'm sure everyone else would too.

 

[Chellymouse]

Agreed. I would rather have an appetizer than a dessert.

 

[petrymom]

I have a vote for the tip to be included!!!! I don't even care if I have to pay more!!! This last trip was CRAZY!!!!

I spent and extra hour in the ESPN club waiting for the waitress to give me my revised bill because I was on the DDP - you know they have to make sure you have the special bill with the 15 and 20% amounts listed on them!!!!

"I" dont LIKE SPORTS - I went there to appease my DH And DS - well, to say the least, I would be happy if I never see the inside of that place again. AND WCC at Wilderness - same BAD DDP experience!!! AND Chef Mickeys, we waited for 45 minutes for the bill before I asked the hostess to get it for us.

Not all places were bad - Le Cellier was Great as was the Garden Grill and 1900 Park Fare.

I don't think we will be doing the DDP next time.

 

[minniebeth]

Grrr...a lot of the appetizers are not any more expensive than the dessert.
I'm not a sweet eater, but would love the appetizer like a soup or salad!
Wish we had the choice!

 

[septbaby]

Actually, I don't want to see a choice. The current plan will get people in and out more quickly allowing more families/visitors to enjoy the restaurants. If you really want the appetizer either go with the buffet/AYCE or pay the premium. Honestly at Narcoossee's I loved my appetizer, but really didn't have enough room for dessert nor was I able to finish my entree. I would have been fine with just the dessert option. At Coral Reef the appetizer was just ho hum and my meal was not better because of it. I might of ordered a more substancial entree or eaten more bread(it is really good) if I still felt hungry. By the way I had a kids meal dessert at both places.