No longer on DDP, do I have to modify my reservations?

[BillSears]

I just got a great AP rate for CSR. Previously I had a bounceback stay booked but by using the AP code I saved $650 over the rate I had with free dining. Since it's a solo trip for me I and I have the DDE card I figured I could eat pretty well for $65.00 a day and it would even open me up to eating at more signature restaurants if I want to.

Right now I have a lot of ADRs booked including the Luau. When I booked those reservations they asked me if I was on the DDP so do I have to call back and let them know I'm no longer on the DDP? I suspect the answer will be I can leave all of the ADRs untouched except for the Luau but I'd like to hear if you guys have had experience with this.

 

[ccigliano]

No Bill - you're fine. It doesn't matter if you're on the meal plan or not for you ADR. As a matter of fact - I am a DVC member and I just made my ADRs last week, while they did ask I told them not yet but I do plan to be. It shouldn't make a bit of difference to Disney. As far as the Luau - you probably gave a credit card for penalty purposes anyway and can cancel it up to 48 hours out without penalty or go and have you fill of poi. Enjoy your solo trip.

 

[BillSears]

Thanks.

I did give them a credit card number for the Luau so it looks like I'm covered.

 

[cc1013]

If you don't mind my asking, what kind of discount did you get with the AP? My husband and I have reservations with free dining at CSR, but I'm debating changing the reservation and purchasing an annual pass. Understandably it might be too late. Just curious....

 

[BillSears]

My dates are 8/30-9/9 and I got a $94.00 rate per night, $1057.00 for the 10 nights after taxes. The free dining for those nights including a 1 day ticket was $1701.00 for the 10 nights. For me it was a savings of about $65 per day and I figured I'd be getting about $45 to $60(that's how much I would have paid OOP using the DDE card) per day of food on the DDP. So it was a small savings but that small savings lets me be much more flexible with my plans and I won't feel obligated to eat dessert with every meal.

With 2 people it becomes tougher to give up free dining for the AP discount on the room.