Subbing appetizer for entree

[JSweetman]

I know that the plan generally lets you trade down (CS using a TS credit). But after chowing down for days on the DDP, if I get to dinner one night and am not too hungry, can I order 2 appetizers and a dessert? 3 appetizers (and split the dessert with someone else?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Probably not - but you can ask. The Disney Dining Plan includes one entree, one non-alcholic beverage, and one dessert, per person per table service meal. If you're not very hungry, just don't pay for your meal with a dining plan credit.

eta: responding to the other part of the OP's post, the Dining Plan generally does NOT let you trade down; exceptions are made during the Free Dining promotion, but that's it. It's not a year-round policy.

 

[TDC Nala]

They're pretty unambiguous about the policy for '08 being that if you are on the basic dining plan, appetizers are NOT included.

Just from your post, I think you may be talking about the deluxe plan (either that or you are on the regular plan on a visit that begins in '07), which does include appetizers. I doubt they would switch appetizers for desserts (unless you run across a place like CA. Grill that has a cheese plate on their dessert menu) but you can ask if you want to switch an entree for an appetizer, can't believe they wouldn't allow that.

 

[BCV23]

We have been able to substitute an appetizer for an entree but I think it would be at the discretion of the server/manager.

And cheese plates can usually be either an appetizer or dessert.

Edited to add I think the poster is talking about an upcoming Nov
Dec. 07 trip. If not, than yep no appetizer unless on the Deluxe.

 

[kaytieeldr]

So, even if the OP were able to do this - based on BCV's experience, it's likely that if it were allowed, the trade would be one-for-one. One appetizer in place of one entree. The OP would also (for the rest of 2007) be entitled to an appetizer - so while she/he may be able to end up with two appetizers instead of an app and an entree, there likely would not be any 'bonus trade' allowed.