Tables in Wonderland math

[MatzoRella]

Your AP doesn't have to be active to use the TiW, only to buy it.

Great to know, snykymom!!!

 

[SusieBea]

We're on our second TIW card. (We liked it so much the first year that we renewed.) Last September, we travelled with our two daughters and their husbands. One evening we dined at the Calif. Grill. When the bill came, one of our daughters leaned over to look while my DH was making his calculations and said, "Boy, Dad, you really saved ALOT on this one!"

 

[karice2]

I am a huge fan of my TiW card. I got one last September and since I do mostly signature meals, I got my money's worth in two visits. I never do the DDP since I travel solo a bunch but found it really worth it.

I will be there for two weeks in December and will use it then for sure.

 

[Mrsjvb]

I just did some quick math to figure out the true savings associated with using the Tables in Wonderland card. Upshot: TIW saves you the equivalent of tip and part of what you would normally pay in tax. It generally becomes cost-effective once you purchase about $350-$375 in food and drink.


Bon appétit!

so basically.. one dinner at Jiko and one at Victoria and Alberts hehhehe

works for me....

actually I am looking forward to getting an AP next year just to be able to buy this.. as it includes a bunch of restaurants we haven't tried yet due to price( DP is not a good value for just the 2 of us) but now we can.

the number crunching I still need to do is to determine whether we need 2 APs or one and some variation of Salute to heroes/MYW/regular military tickets.

good thing I have until September 2012 to figure this out....

 

[4stroke]

Helpful thread so far - - thanks everyone!

One more question....

What specific Quick Service or Counter Service restaurants will the TiW card cover, if any?

Example - will it cover, say, a sausage with kraut and a beer at Biergarten?

Thanks for the replies,
4Stroke

 

[myjourney]

When we were at Disney last March we could also use the TIW card to pay for valet parking when we dined at a resort such as AKL and Grand Floridian, which I believe usually cost around $12-$15

 

[SevenSeasLagoon5]

Do you have to let your server know you have one when you sit down, or once the check comes?

 

[MatzoRella]

Here is the list of quick-service places that accept TIW as of January 2011:

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/...d-at-several-quick-service-spots-and-lounges/

All All Star Resort Food Courts
Pop Century’s Everything Pop Food Court
Pizzafari, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Restaurantosaurus, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree Barbecue, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sand Trap Bar at Osprey Ridge
ESPN Cafe at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Victoria Falls Lounge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resort,
Belle Vue Lounge, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Martha’s Vineyars, Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Crockett’s Tavern, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Mizner’s Lounge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Tambu Lounge, Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Scat Cat’s Club, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter
Turf Club Lounge, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Territory Lounge, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Ale and Compass Lounge, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Crew’s Cup Lounge, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

I'm not sure whether there are others that offer a plain, old (10%) AP discount.

You should definitely present the card upon ordering so that the bill can be computed correctly.

 

[bumbershoot]

From my calculations, $375 is the break-even point. (20% of 375 is 75?)

2 adults often sharing meals, 1 kid, all vegetarian (so not ordering the most expensive steak, etc, on the menu), no soft drinks, just the occasional beer, one TS per day for approx 10 days...we hit that mark before our last meal there.

It was great!


When the server would ask "are you on any dining plan?" I tended to say "we have TIW, does that count?" and s/he would say yes and take it away (to verify it?) after looking at my ID. We just bought the one card b/c we stuck together for our meals.

 

[wcpamotm]

Do you have to let your server know you have one when you sit down, or once the check comes?

We have always just presented it along with a credit card or KTTW when the bill arrives. The charge slip always comes back with the discount computed correctly and never with a glitch; you can review the reprinted meal detail silp.

 

[MatzoRella]

From my calculations, $375 is the break-even point. (20% of 375 is 75?)

That's close, but not exactly true due to the tax on the card itself, food tax's applying to the POST-discount charges (hence the savings of MORE than $20 for every $100 ordered), and the fact that not everyone would tip 18% without the card. It's an especially good deal for those who would otherwise leave 20%. The break-even point for them is quite a bit lower than $375. I think it's also helpful (for planning) to know that one can expect to pay $103.20 for every $100 worth of food ordered (tax and tip included).

 

[snykymom]

Helpful thread so far - - thanks everyone!

One more question....

What specific Quick Service or Counter Service restaurants will the TiW card cover, if any?

Example - will it cover, say, a sausage with kraut and a beer at Biergarten?

Thanks for the replies,
4Stroke

Biergarten is a TS. You need an ADR. And yes, TiW is accepted at Biergarten.

It's not accepted at any CS at MK, Epcot or DHS.

Do you have to let your server know you have one when you sit down, or once the check comes?

I also just hand it to the server along with my credit card/KTTW card, or when I ask for the check. A manager has to approve it, so sometimes it takes a little while.

 

[Mrsjvb]

Biergarten is a TS

there is a CS section outside. there are a few choices.. mostly sausage sammiches and a beer or two. eaten there many a time. IIRC its a line no actual tables to sit at once you get your yummy tasty pork producty goodness

No idea whether or not TiW is accepted in this section or not( don't have one yet)

 

[thelobstershanty]

That's close, but not exactly true due to the tax on the card itself, food tax's applying to the POST-discount charges (hence the savings of MORE than $20 for every $100 ordered), and the fact that not everyone would tip 18% without the card. It's an especially good deal for those who would otherwise leave 20%. The break-even point for them is quite a bit lower than $375. I think it's also helpful (for planning) to know that one can expect to pay $103.20 for every $100 worth of food ordered (tax and tip included).

WOW!! That is really getting down to the nitty gritty! LOL!!
Basically if you are someone who will eat at mostly TS restaurants and has a bar tab most times, then the TIW card is worth looking into.
If you are on vacation to the area, it all depends on how many times you will be able to use the card in a year--to weigh it's worth. For locals that go to Disney all the time the TWI card is a no brainer! I love it!

 

[ttstroker]

there is a CS section outside. there are a few choices.. mostly sausage sammiches and a beer or two. eaten there many a time. IIRC its a line no actual tables to sit at once you get your yummy tasty pork producty goodness

No idea whether or not TiW is accepted in this section or not( don't have one yet)

that's actually sommerfest, not biergarten. one this we found out during our last trip is the AP discount is good in weinkeller. So we were able to get a wine flight and 4 oz pours of wine w/ a 10% discount (non-premium AP)