Prix Fixe menu sharing?

[Nancyg56]

It is hilarious to see how far DDP lovers will go to prove their point despite all evidence to the contrary. God love'um.

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[Hopefully]

It is hilarious to see how far DDP lovers will go to prove their point despite all evidence to the contrary. God love'um.

We don't use DDP. BUT WE DO SHARE

 

[Lisa F]

It is hilarious to see how far DDP lovers will go to prove their point despite all evidence to the contrary. God love'um.

Now I KNOW you don't read here much. Some of the people who you are calling DDP lovers are anything but.

That said, wrong information is wrong information and pretty sure none of us likes that, regardless of how we feel about the value of DDP.

 

[Figmentmommy]

Now I KNOW you don't read here much. Some of the people who you are calling DDP lovers are anything but.

That said, wrong information is wrong information and pretty sure none of us likes that, regardless of how we feel about the value of DDP.

Agreed!

 

[azdisneymom]

FROM ACTUAL EXPERIENCE ---

Hubby and I split the prefix meal at Chef's de France and used 1 credit to do so. No one cared. It was more then enough food for the both of us.

We share 1 meal credit meals all the time. We are about the go on our fifth trip, always on the dining plan and have NEVER been told no at any of the dozens of restaurants we've been to, in the parks and the resorts, regular and signature restaurants.

JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOME ACTUAL EXPERIENCES INSTEAD OF HEARSAY

 

[Momofone92]

My daughter and I have APs and no dining plan. We shared at Coral Reef. The server didn't bat an eye

 

[Momofone92]

I would order her an app and ask that it be brought with the entrees. I doubt anyone will give much side eye to sharing the pre fixe dessert (since everyone shares dessert) and very little side eye for sharing a few bites of the app while everyone is having bread...

And if she hates the other menu apps, but likes the pre fixe one - have her order one you like, ask for her app to be brought with the apps, and just swap them. Anyone asks and you say she didn't like her selection...

I would never go through all this. We spend enough at Disney as we go about every 7 weeks. We share all the time and my kid is 13. No one cares

 

[Lisa F]

I would never go through all this. We spend enough at Disney as we go about every 7 weeks. We share all the time and my kid is 13. No one cares

Agreed. I see a lot of people on this site setting arbitrary rules based on what they think should be, but honestly that's not how Disney rolls. Sometimes I think if you repeat something enough times it becomes fact even if it isn't. Order what you want at a restaurant and share your food... for now Disney doesn't care, and you don't have to keep up any airs that you aren't doing that. If Disney starts disallowing this or institutes a split fee I am sure we will hear about it!

 

[elaine amj]

Agreed. I see a lot of people on this site setting arbitrary rules based on what they think should be, but honestly that's not how Disney rolls. Sometimes I think if you repeat something enough times it becomes fact even if it isn't. Order what you want at a restaurant and share your food... for now Disney doesn't care, and you don't have to keep up any airs that you aren't doing that. If Disney starts disallowing this or institutes a split fee I am sure we will hear about it!

I see this a lot. Someone will answer a question and be extremely insistent that these are THE RULES and that it is an extremely, extremely rare exception to be allowed to do X. Whereas I've done X multiple times with nary a blink of an eye from CMs. It's helpful to point out that you may not always be allowed to do X, but a little overboard to insist it cannot happen when real-life reports are it happens all the time.

 

[wilkeliza]

Agreed. I see a lot of people on this site setting arbitrary rules based on what they think should be, but honestly that's not how Disney rolls. Sometimes I think if you repeat something enough times it becomes fact even if it isn't. Order what you want at a restaurant and share your food... for now Disney doesn't care, and you don't have to keep up any airs that you aren't doing that. If Disney starts disallowing this or institutes a split fee I am sure we will hear about it!

Sorry if mine came off that way. That is why I used words like may instead of will. It was just one of those things that in the restaurant industry a prix fixe is for 1 person not to be shared so when ever I see those words I know it may or may not work. Of course it is Disney so most likely there will be no problem but I often find going in expecting the usual and being pleasantly surprised is easier to deal with them having to come up with a back up on the spot.

Now I will agree it is interesting what both sides will fight over. I remember saying that I was charged an additional fee as an adult for getting a kid's meal at Chef de France. People said no way no how that doesn't happen. They wanted receipt for proof. It has been 6 years now and to me it was so common of a thing to do that I didn't bat an eye when they said oh we'll have to charge an "adult fee" for that. I never questioned it until I got here and people said I was wrong even though I had actually experienced it and know it happened. Sure maybe it isn't common and I just got a pissy CM but it happened.

Since people have shared that Disney allows sharing on Prix Fixe then the OP should be fine.

 

[LaidBackDad]

Agreed. I see a lot of people on this site setting arbitrary rules based on what they think should be, but honestly that's not how Disney rolls. Sometimes I think if you repeat something enough times it becomes fact even if it isn't. Order what you want at a restaurant and share your food... for now Disney doesn't care, and you don't have to keep up any airs that you aren't doing that. If Disney starts disallowing this or institutes a split fee I am sure we will hear about it!

No one is making up rules except for Disney. They are allowed to make the rules because it's their park. What is stupid is they make the rules for the DDP so confusing and they keep changing them. That's not anyone's fault. That's why this is even a question and why there has been so many people all over these boards verifying that you are not supposed to share meals on the DDP. Just to keep things straight:

You can always share a meal if you pay OOP in any restaurant.

You are technically not allowed to share and / or split a meal if you are going to pay with the DDP. After further research, basically when using the DDP Disney considers a meal anyone seating in a seat at a table eating. When you are on the DDP, you use a meal credit to purchase your meal. You don't purchase an entree, you select your entree of choice for your meal. Disney portion sizes vary depending on the entree. If you order chicken you may get a much larger portion size than someone who ordered steak or lobster. Some people may not eat all the chicken and it goes to waste. Disney doesn't do 1/2 orders of an entree or only charge 1/2 price because you only eat 1/2 your food. A guest does not determine the portion size of a meal. Therefore, even if only 1 person at a table for 2 orders a meal but both people eat, the party is supposed to be charged for 2 meal credits because both people ate a meal. How much they actually ate makes no difference. You can't eat 2 meals then tell the restaurant you only want to pay for 1 meal.

Anecdotal evidence from someone claiming Disney allowed them to split a meal is not helpful. No server ever wants to be put in the position of being the meal police and ruin their chances of getting a good tip; plus, they don't make enough to deal with the aggravation either. It does help a server out if the other person in the party who doesn't want to use a meal credit at least orders an appetizer or something. That makes it easier for the server to look the other way or explain why 2 people were eating but they only charged for 1 meal credit if the server was questioned by a manager.

I know this is confusing; but, not my rule. It is unfortunately just another frustrating and unfair quirk of the DDP that all of the DDP fanatics won't admit to. We won't hear about them "disallowing" it because it always has been the rule and didn't change when they changed a rule allow people on the DDP to use their meal credits for people not on the DDP.

 

[wilkeliza]

No one is making up rules except for Disney. They are allowed to make the rules because it's their park. What is stupid is they make the rules for the DDP so confusing and they keep changing them. That's not anyone's fault. That's why this is even a question and why there has been so many people all over these boards verifying that you are not supposed to share meals on the DDP. Just to keep things straight:

You can always share a meal if you pay OOP in any restaurant.

You are technically not allowed to share and / or split a meal if you are going to pay with the DDP. After further research, basically when using the DDP Disney considers a meal anyone seating in a seat at a table eating. When you are on the DDP, you use a meal credit to purchase your meal. You don't purchase an entree, you select your entree of choice for your meal. Disney portion sizes vary depending on the entree. If you order chicken you may get a much larger portion size than someone who ordered steak or lobster. Some people may not eat all the chicken and it goes to waste. Disney doesn't do 1/2 orders of an entree or only charge 1/2 price because you only eat 1/2 your food. A guest does not determine the portion size of a meal. Therefore, even if only 1 person at a table for 2 orders a meal but both people eat, the party is supposed to be charged for 2 meal credits because both people ate a meal. How much they actually ate makes no difference. You can't eat 2 meals then tell the restaurant you only want to pay for 1 meal.

Anecdotal evidence from someone claiming Disney allowed them to split a meal is not helpful. No server ever wants to be put in the position of being the meal police and ruin their chances of getting a good tip; plus, they don't make enough to deal with the aggravation either. It does help a server out if the other person in the party who doesn't want to use a meal credit at least orders an appetizer or something. That makes it easier for the server to look the other way or explain why 2 people were eating but they only charged for 1 meal credit if the server was questioned by a manager.

I know this is confusing; but, not my rule. It is unfortunately just another frustrating and unfair quirk of the DDP that all of the DDP fanatics won't admit to. We won't hear about them "disallowing" it because it always has been the rule and didn't change when they changed a rule allow people on the DDP to use their meal credits for people not on the DDP.

Where are you reading that people on the dinning plan aren't allowed to share their meal? I've shared on the dinning plan. The only place I've had post anything about not sharing on the dinning plan is Via Napoli. I've not even seen anything in the literature that says no sharing. Please if you can find it in the most recent brochure definitely copy and paste it with a link so we can all see.

 

[IrishNYC]

It is hilarious to see how far DDP lovers will go to prove their point despite all evidence to the contrary. God love'um.

It's also hilarious how far the DDP haters will go to convince those that use the DDP that they are the biggest fools ever.

Just to keep things straight:

You can always share a meal if you pay OOP in any restaurant.

False. You cannot pay OOP at CRT, or at any buffet/AYCTE restaurant, and still share.

 

[LaidBackDad]

Where are you reading that people on the dinning plan aren't allowed to share their meal? I've shared on the dinning plan. The only place I've had post anything about not sharing on the dinning plan is Via Napoli. I've not even seen anything in the literature that says no sharing. Please if you can find it in the most recent brochure definitely copy and paste it with a link so we can all see.

Please read further than 1 post back in the thread then you might have some idea what you are talking about. Where does it say that guest get to determine the portion size and price of their meal? Where does it say that 2 guest get to eat for the price of 1 when they use the DDP. Please post a link when you find one, or just use your common sense.

 

[wilkeliza]

Please read further than 1 post back in the thread then you might have some idea what you are talking about. Where does it say that guest get to determine the portion size and price of their meal? Where does it say that 2 guest get to eat for the price of 1 when they use the DDP. Please post a link when you find one, or just use your common sense.

Wow are you a na
Common sense isn't what is at play here. There is nothing that say you use DDP per the person just per the meal. Again outside of Via Napoli where a pizza is listed as per a person only and not for sharing on the DDP there is nothing that says you can't buy a meal using the DDP and then split it. That is why I tell people buying the DDP is more like buying a gift card you can only use for food. The credits are similar to cash in that once you pay they don't really care what you do unless posted otherwise. The only places that work differently are where you are paid for entering the door not what you consume.

You also continue to say things like sharing is your right and they can't stop you if you are paying out of pocket. That is factually wrong as well. Disney doesn't stop you and most 3rd party restaurants on property don't either but nothing legally stops them from charging a splitting fee or plating charge so no it isn't your "right" to share when you go to a restaurant. Again only 1 restaurant has ever consistently not allowed sharing on the DDP and that is Via Napoli. I've only ever been told 1 other place at that was the except to the experience. Again if there is no written rule then there isn't one.

 

[babydoll65]

I very rarely split meals but I have always been able to go to Via Napoli and get a large pizza using two ts credits for two people. If my son comes with us he gets his own personal pizza and my mother and myself use a ts each to get one large pizza. Been doing this every September for a few years now and the Disney site itself says that's the way it works.

 

[wilkeliza]

I very rarely split meals but I have always been able to go to Via Napoli and get a large pizza using two ts credits for two people. If my son comes with us he gets his own personal pizza and my mother and myself use a ts each to get one large pizza. Been doing this every September for a few years now and the Disney site itself says that's the way it works.

You pay 2 credits though. Some people try to get 1 personal pie and use 1 credit and split that personal between 4 people. I think that is where the Via Napoli rules are different then most other places.

 

[babydoll65]

You pay 2 credits though. Some people try to get 1 personal pie and use 1 credit and split that personal between 4 people. I think that is where the Via Napoli rules are different then most other places.

Dear God, I would be so hungry splitting a personal pizza lol but that would make sense.

 

[wilkeliza]

Dear God, I would be so hungry splitting a personal pizza lol but that would make sense.

yep. I think it is also the large can only be split between 2 and not 4 as well. For some just a slice each is all they'll give and then they might order a salad as well and split that and say they have fed their family of 4. Not my cup of tea on vacation but some people do it.

 

[babydoll65]

I know many feel it's a waste using the dining plan to buy pizza at Via Napoli but I don't just go there for the pizza, there desserts are my favorite and the most expensive.