Need opinions RE: dining at christmas

[Debrn]

We are going 12/17-12/27 Planning on buying AP and TIW. DD will be turning 10 just before we go and DS is 6. We usually have a few drinks each night so I know we will definitely save not doin DDP. We have a split stay VWL 6 nights then BLT studio 12/23-12/27. Since we cannot use TIW 12/24 & 12/25 should I get the dining for that part of my stay and do all the character dining ? Any input would be greatly appreciated Kids want to do Chef Mickey, Crystal Palace and the princess story book dining, and Ohana.

Thanks Deb

 

[Scrappy_Tink]

We are going 12/17-12/27 Planning on buying AP and TIW. DD will be turning 10 just before we go and DS is 6. We usually have a few drinks each night so I know we will definitely save not doin DDP. We have a split stay VWL 6 nights then BLT studio 12/23-12/27. Since we cannot use TIW 12/24 & 12/25 should I get the dining for that part of my stay and do all the character dining ? Any input would be greatly appreciated Kids want to do Chef Mickey, Crystal Palace and the princess story book dining, and Ohana.

Thanks Deb

I'm not sure, but I'd make ressies just in case. Since you can book 90 +10, you want to take advantage of that, since you can book for Christmas Eve/Christmas 7 days before people that are staying off-site. You want to be prepared, because those days will be gone fast! Personally, with kids that age, I think it'd be a blast going to Chef Mickey's for dinner on Christmas Eve!

 

[Muushka]

If the DDP does not have that holiday surcharge (I think that will be for 2010) and you are staying in a studio and you plan on eating out anyway, I would get the DDP. All things considered, you would probably come out ahead. Have a great time!