Pepper Market & DDP?

[Callalily6]

How does the Pepper Market work with the DDP? I havent been there in a LONG time. When the DDP 1st came out there were restrictions at the PM. I read some of those threads but havent found anything current. Can someone fill me in? Is it pretty much like the rest of the CS places? Order what you want from the list?

 

[justplaingoofy]

We've been there on the ddp...

Yes, it is a great value...many times we end up splitting something from the Mexican counter. (they did just change their taco salad...and not for the better... it is now strips of beef instead of seasoned hamburg)

Anyway... off my soapbox.. You are restricted for desserts.

 

[Buzz2001]

The only restrictions are on the tier 2 and 3 desserts. Everything else is fair game, for this year anyways.

 

[Callalily6]

OK, thanks!

I havent been a CSR in ages. What are the dessert tiers?

And do I have the option of ordering for the kids if they want to eat early, and me and hubby want to wait til later? Or do I have to use all 4 of our meals at the same time? We'll probably eat together anyway, but just checking to make sure.

Pepper Market are CS meals, right?

I recall their portions being huge. Is that still the case?

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

 

[justplaingoofy]

OK, thanks!

I havent been a CSR in ages. What are the dessert tiers?

And do I have the option of ordering for the kids if they want to eat early, and me and hubby want to wait til later? Or do I have to use all 4 of our meals at the same time? We'll probably eat together anyway, but just checking to make sure.

Pepper Market are CS meals, right?

I recall their portions being huge. Is that still the case?

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

We were there in Sept. and the portions were huge. (2 adults split the fajitas). We got a cinnamon roll for our dessert. I think the choices were like cinnamon rolls, crossaints... smaller things...not the huge pastries that they offer.
You can split, but tell them you are splitting because when you arrive at the podium they will give each member a white card. You are supposed to bring the card up to where you get your food and they stamp what you got on the card. You eat, then when you go to exit you give the card and they ring you up. They do charge a "service fee" because they get your drinks., but that was included in the ddp.

Personally, I would split first, then if you are still hungry go back up to get more.

 

[mel660]

As of yesterday, Pepper Market was not on the 2009 DDP. They are still making that decision, but I read somewhere here that they may not because they were losing money with the DDP.

Melinda

 

[justplaingoofy]

I would be surprised if a Disney property did not have a quick service offered. I would think they would have to offer something for food.

 

[3darlings]

We were there last week and we weren't restricted on desserts (on DDP). They let us pick whatever we wanted and they were pretty big! I was not all that impressed with the food, however. My dd12's ribeye was mostly fat - I would not recommend that. The pasta had a marinara sauce that was mostly chunks of tomatoes, fine for most adults but DD10 wouldn't eat them. My chicken was pretty good but I wanted the stir fry and they told me if would be at least 20 minutes before it was ready. My kids already had their meals so that wasn't going to work. The stir fry did look good as did the pizzas. I did leave a tip - our waitress was pretty attentive and I'm a sap! Overall, the food quality was ok but it was alittle slow for CS.

 

[Lilolvr]

As of yesterday, Pepper Market was not on the 2009 DDP. They are still making that decision, but I read somewhere here that they may not because they were losing money with the DDP.

Melinda

And it probably won't be in 2009

Last year the PM, Maya Grill and Siestas didn't sign up until December BUT I heard from a friend at CSR that the Pepper Market is losing money by participating in the dining plan.

Also, there will be only 2 restaurants at Downtown Disney that will take it (Captain Jack's and Food Quest in DisneyQuest).

The number of countries is also going down as well. Only Canada, the UK, Norway, Germany, and the US will accept the dining plan.

It looks to be all restaurants that are run by outside companies will no longer be participating in the dining plan.

It's not in stone yet but just a heads up.

 

[justplaingoofy]

just a guess....but my guess is if they cut back on too many restaurants that are participating less people may purchase the dining plan.

I know I wouldn't want to be restricted to "X" restaurants because of it, plus Adr's can be hard enough to get even with all the participating restaurants.... try to get adr's with less restaurants...

 

[TDC Nala]

And it probably won't be in 2009

This is currently a rumor as WDW has not released a complete dining plan list for 2009 yet. We can't at this point state with any certainty that because of the information stated in the post previously quoted, CSR restaurants will PROBABLY not sign up for the dining plan. This is apparently something a guest was told by a cast member. Cast members say a lot of things (witness the manager who gave a previous poster incorrect information about the Pepper Market gratuity), but without an official announcement from Walt Disney World we don't know for sure.

 

[Lilolvr]

This is currently a rumor as WDW has not released a complete dining plan list for 2009 yet. We can't at this point state with any certainty that because of the information stated in the post previously quoted, CSR restaurants will PROBABLY not sign up for the dining plan. This is apparently something a guest was told by a cast member. Cast members say a lot of things (witness the manager who gave a previous poster incorrect information about the Pepper Market gratuity), but without an official announcement from Walt Disney World we don't know for sure.

Correct, everything about the DDP is a rumor at this point until it is in print on 1/1/2009. And even then, its all subject to change.

A heard from a CM who heard from a manager so I guess its really a rumor.

 

[Buzz2001]

I was told by two CM's that Spring Foods is out but as lilolvr stated, all things are subject to change between now and the end of the year.

The Pepper Market will undergo some changes in the future. A date has not been set but that will be the next big project at CSR. Spring Foods is looking to transform the Pepper Market into a Boma style buffet.

PS - counter service (specifically the Pepper Market - tips are included in the DDP)

 

[maggs]

PS - counter service (specifically the Pepper Market - tips are included in the DDP)

I was going to PM you when we got back Buzz about our experience at Pepper Market but thought I would leave it. I have to say we loved the hotel and Pepper Market but I see no reason as to why the staff and manager of the Pepper Market would be so ill informed as to give us wrong information, if that is what it is. The whole experience was frustrating and upsetting. I will post again when I receive a reply.

Maggs

 

[Buzz2001]

I was going to PM you when we got back Buzz about our experience at Pepper Market but thought I would leave it. I have to say we loved the hotel and Pepper Market but I see no reason as to why the staff and manager of the Pepper Market would be so ill informed as to give us wrong information, if that is what it is. The whole experience was frustrating and upsetting. I will post again when I receive a reply.

Maggs

Not sure why they would tell you that. Maybe that's why they are discussing changes to the PM and/or not participating in the DDP possibly.

 

[hambirg]

Ahhh. . .you all are making me miss CSR so much! We stayed there for our first trip to WDW and it was just amazing! Everything was perfect. . .great room, great service, awesome food! I have fond memories of PM. Our next trip we stayed at POFQ and it was nice, but just not the same. I was hoping to stay back at CSR next time, but if they are not going to be on the DDP that would kind of be a hassle.

 

[chimo2u]

I am thinking of switching resorts because of this recent development. Our whole idea of staying CSR club level was to access some of the great food at PM at counter service credits for our suppers... however.... now that PM may not be on the dining plan, I may change our reservation to AKL club level since we all loved it there. I am on the fence right now.
Marie

 

[disneymagicgirl]

As of yesterday, Pepper Market was not on the 2009 DDP. They are still making that decision, but I read somewhere here that they may not because they were losing money with the DDP.

Melinda

I would absolutely change our resort if this is is the case for our March trip! How could we not have a CS place??

 

[disneymagicgirl]

This is currently a rumor as WDW has not released a complete dining plan list for 2009 yet. We can't at this point state with any certainty that because of the information stated in the post previously quoted, CSR restaurants will PROBABLY not sign up for the dining plan. This is apparently something a guest was told by a cast member. Cast members say a lot of things (witness the manager who gave a previous poster incorrect information about the Pepper Market gratuity), but without an official announcement from Walt Disney World we don't know for sure.

I hope you are right! But if places don't get added to the plan i will have to change resorts and adrs!

 

[G-Duck]

We were at CSR last week and ate at Pepper Market multiple times. It is a counter service credit on the dinning plan. Great value for counter service, and they have cake, pie, ice cream and pastries for dessert. I ate at the Grill and had the roasted chicken one night, and a Steak the second visit. Both were very good.