We added the DDP for our December 18-January 1 stay (which is smack in the middle of one of the surcharge periods) and were *not* charged for the peak surcharge. It feels great to have gotten a discount on the dining plan just because we own DVC.
For 2010, DVC members are not paying the surcharge. However, there is nothing that indicates that this will continue in 2011.
Some feel that the decision to raise the price came after they negotiated with DVC and that it will change next year.
Since those prices typically change around August or so, we will have to see what happens. If it goes up for us, I am not sure we will take advantage of it any longer.
We do okay with the QSDP and only do 1 - 2 TS meals anyway so paying an extra $5.00 per person may not make it worth it any longer.