Question

[summerlady]

sorry to barge in...but I leave tomorrow...one of the tips I had cut and pasted to my list was that the COUNTER service credits weren't separated into child and adult (they are all pooled together was my understanding) and therefore your child can get adult meals at the COUNTER service spots...is this not true? I have seen it at several places including Disney's advice panel

You are correct, they are not separated. BUT! If you're only paying for a child's DDP, why would someone think it was ok to order a more expensive adult meal for a child? You can upgrade tickets to have children listed as adults even if they're under the age of 10 and then pay the adult DDP price (or get free dining, if that's the case). Also, on the KTTW, it's listed, as an example: 2A and 2C (or something like that, I don't want to go fish out an old KTTW at the moment), so if you're at a counter service restaurant with 2 children and 2 adults, you may be denied ordering 4 adult meals at a time. I don't know, it just seems kind of cheap and dishonest to pay a child's price and expect an adult's meal.

 

[tinkyrie]

Yes you can...
upgrade your under 9 child to an adult if you pay the difference in the park ticket prices, even during free dining.

No you can't...
let your child choose from the adult menu at CS, unless there is no kids menu available, if on the dining plan.

I have not found this to be the case.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Yes, you can:
Always use Disney bus transportation for direct service between the parks.


No, you can NOT:
Get direct Disney bus transportation to Downtown Disney from the parks - you have to transfer at a resort.

 

[parkers218]

It was not my intention to be cheap or dis-honest --and we are going with the FREE dinig plan. If it is true that Disney lumps all your counter service credits together then they obviously don't feel that they are losing money if a child orders an adult sized meal.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

You are correct, they are not separated. BUT! If you're only paying for a child's DDP, why would someone think it was ok to order a more expensive adult meal for a child? You can upgrade tickets to have children listed as adults even if they're under the age of 10 and then pay the adult DDP price (or get free dining, if that's the case). Also, on the KTTW, it's listed, as an example: 2A and 2C (or something like that, I don't want to go fish out an old KTTW at the moment), so if you're at a counter service restaurant with 2 children and 2 adults, you may be denied ordering 4 adult meals at a time. I don't know, it just seems kind of cheap and dishonest to pay a child's price and expect an adult's meal.

Wow! That wasn't very nice. She just seemed to be trying to clarify the conflicting reports she had heard.

 

[parkers218]

Thanks Tiffany ...I'm kinda new here and I was really hurt and insulted at first...my husband is always telling me to grow thicker skin

 

[Poohbear123]

YES YOU CAN: Take an ME bus from Airport to ON-site Hotel........NO YOU CANNOT: Take ME bus to SWAN/DOLPHIN... they don't recognize that as a Disney Resort, due to the fact that its a Different Hotel entirely...ON Disney Property. Oh, and as far as the Re-using mugs thing..... Just DON'T talk about it on the DIS!

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Thanks Tiffany ...I'm kinda new here and I was really hurt and insulted at first...my husband is always telling me to grow thicker skin

Welcome to the Disboards! Hope ya'll have a magical vacation! Make sure you give an update when ya'll get back.

We leave in 14 days and I can't wait!!!!

 

[parkers218]

Welcome to the Disboards! Hope ya'll have a magical vacation! Make sure you give an update when ya'll get back.

We leave in 14 days and I can't wait!!!!

Will do..finishing up my packinf as we speak

 

[singnring]

Thanks Tiffany ...I'm kinda new here and I was really hurt and insulted at first...my husband is always telling me to grow thicker skin

Just shake it off.

You'll find a lot of those responses on the boards.

Welcome to our disfunctional family; you'll love it here!!

Hope you have a safe and happy trip!!

 

[summerlady]

It was not my intention to be cheap or dis-honest --and we are going with the FREE dinig plan. If it is true that Disney lumps all your counter service credits together then they obviously don't feel that they are losing money if a child orders an adult sized meal.

It's clearly stated: "Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available."

I don't care if it's "free dining" or the paid DDP, it's still stealing whether Disney is losing money or not. I realize that some CM's may overlook or not notice the fact that an adult meal is being purchased at a child's price, and there are also CM's who kindly offer an adult meal when asked by a parent who's child doesn't find a menu offering that they like, but I believe that trying to hoodwink a meal is dishonest. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm stating my opinion, and I will not discuss this any further.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Yes You Can:
Park your car free at a resort to eat at one of their restaurants
No you can't:
Then take the monorail to the park and leave your car at the resort

Yes you can:
Use TIW on your OOP drinks and apps even when you have the dining plan
No you can't:
Use your TIW discount as the "tip" when on the DDP

Yes you can:
Pool Hop if you're a DVC Member
No you can't
use another resort's pool if you're a regular guest

 

[parkers218]

Just shake it off.

You'll find a lot of those responses on the boards.

Welcome to our disfunctional family; you'll love it here!!

Hope you have a safe and happy trip!!

Thanks I will dedicate my husband's first lapu lapu to you and tiffany...(I don't drink)

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Yes you can:
Find lots of great info here on the DIS

No you can't:
Seem to find any thread without petty bickering going on!

 

[love2teach]

yes you can- take your kids out of school for a disney trip

no you can't- post about on the disboards.


Jk!!!

lol

 

[parkers218]

It's clearly stated: "Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available."

I don't care if it's "free dining" or the paid DDP, it's still stealing whether Disney is losing money or not. I realize that some CM's may overlook or not notice the fact that an adult meal is being purchased at a child's price, and there are also CM's who kindly offer an adult meal when asked by a parent who's child doesn't find a menu offering that they like, but I believe that trying to hoodwink a meal is dishonest. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm stating my opinion, and I will not discuss this any further.

Ok ..I'm just trying to figure it all out...I've never been to disney on the dining plan..free or otherwise...never had a KTTW card...so I am not sure how it all works..Thanks for letting me know

 

[love2teach]

It's clearly stated: "Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available."

I don't care if it's "free dining" or the paid DDP, it's still stealing whether Disney is losing money or not. I realize that some CM's may overlook or not notice the fact that an adult meal is being purchased at a child's price, and there are also CM's who kindly offer an adult meal when asked by a parent who's child doesn't find a menu offering that they like, but I believe that trying to hoodwink a meal is dishonest. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm stating my opinion, and I will not discuss this any further.

Normally I keep my mouth shut during arguments, but I think this is a time for me to open my mouth. This poster is new and I think she's just trying to figure out what to do. It doesn't sound like she's trying to "steal" from Disney or be "dishonest." Sheesh. Give her a break.

Anyhoo, parkers218, welcome the Dis and enjoy your trip!!!

 

[nicole2003]

It's clearly stated: "Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available."

I don't care if it's "free dining" or the paid DDP, it's still stealing whether Disney is losing money or not. I realize that some CM's may overlook or not notice the fact that an adult meal is being purchased at a child's price, and there are also CM's who kindly offer an adult meal when asked by a parent who's child doesn't find a menu offering that they like, but I believe that trying to hoodwink a meal is dishonest. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm stating my opinion, and I will not discuss this any further.

I think this person had her questioned answered. I did not, in all her posts, believe she was trying to "steal" or "hoodwink" Disney in any way.

No one is being argumentative except you.


Have a very nice day

To the OP-I hope you have a GREAT vacation! And don't worry-I don't think the majority of us know you are not trying to steal or hoodwink Disney!

 

[Dsny4fun]

It's clearly stated: "Guests ages 3-9 must order from a children’s menu where available."

I don't care if it's "free dining" or the paid DDP, it's still stealing whether Disney is losing money or not. I realize that some CM's may overlook or not notice the fact that an adult meal is being purchased at a child's price, and there are also CM's who kindly offer an adult meal when asked by a parent who's child doesn't find a menu offering that they like, but I believe that trying to hoodwink a meal is dishonest. I'm not trying to be argumentative, I'm stating my opinion, and I will not discuss this any further.

She wasn't trying to steal anything...she was just asking a question. Your response was not very nice.

 

[rgf207]

Yes You Can:
Park your car free at a resort to eat at one of their restaurants
No you can't:
Then take the monorail to the park and leave your car at the resort

Yes you can:
Use TIW on your OOP drinks and apps even when you have the dining plan
No you can't:
Use your TIW discount as the "tip" when on the DDP

Yes you can:
Pool Hop if you're a DVC Member
No you can't
use another resort's pool if you're a regular guest

You know. I tried to use my TIW card at Le Cellier to pay for our Appetizers and Drinks when I used the DDP but the waitress said that I could not use them both. It was one or the other