Questions about DDP...

[tifandjim]

I have some questions about DDP that I thought would be best answered by those who have used it recently. I am booking a week May 5-11, 2007 (yes, i know, it's just 3 weeks away). It will just be me and my husband on this trip, and we are debating the DDP.

My first question is...

Do you have to eat a counter service and a table service every day? I mean, if we wanted, could we eat at counter service for lunch and then have another counter service for dinner, too (like substitute the counter service for the table service)?

If I wanted to eat at a table service, at say, 4:00 pm, and then do the counter service at 9:00pm, would that be acceptable?

What kinds of snacks can we get with our snack credit?

Is in necessary to make reservations for the table service, if we are willing to eat earlier (around 5pm or 6pm) to avoid a long wait?

Thanks for your help, I have about an hour that I can wait for answers.

 

[antmaril]

I have never used the Dining Plan, but I think I can answer some of your questions. I've been reading these boards a long time

It is my understanding that you can use your credits anyway you choose. You can do all that you have described. Two counter-service meals one day and two TS meals the next. TS meal at 4:00 and counter-service at 9:00 - no problem. Your choice. Most items under $4.00 are considered snacks. I believe there is a thread at the top of this board that lists the snacks available. The list is long.

We are going to try the dining plan in September - FREE - can't wait. It will be fun not to think about how much things cost.

I think make dining reservations is a good idea. We were at WDW the second week of January (very slow time) and we found the restaurants quite busy and we couldn't get in to some. Dining early will help, of course, but having a reservation wouldn't hurt.

Have fun on your trip!