Tables in Wonderland -questions

[Psychodisney]

Help! I'm trying to decide if TIW might be better for us than the dining plan. I know you get 20% off at table service including alcohol. Is there a discount on counter service restaurants as well?
I'd be able to use it for a couple of trips, so I think it would be worth the money. We are a party of 5(all disney adults) and will be traveling with friends too(party of 4).

 

[disneyfan55]

Help! I'm trying to decide if TIW might be better for us than the dining plan. I know you get 20% off at table service including alcohol. Is there a discount on counter service restaurants as well?
I'd be able to use it for a couple of trips, so I think it would be worth the money. We are a party of 5(all disney adults) and will be traveling with friends too(party of 4).

A few CS in AK, Values and POFQ give 20% off with the card. It might be worth it with 9 using the card. You do have to have it all on 1 bill though.

 

[Kimberly Hill]

It also works at the Value Resorts food courts!

 

[jedijill]

You will automatically be charged 18% gratuity when you use your card as well. you can use it in conjunction with the Dining Plan--you get the discount off anything not covered by the plan.

I find it more flexible for the way I eat and drink at Disney. You will either need to be a Florida resident or an AP holder in order to purchase the TIW card. THe cost is $75 for AP holders and $100 for Fl residents.

An AP holder would need to spend $375 to break even. A FL resident would need to spend $500 to break even.

HTH

Jill in CO

 

[disneyfan55]

You will automatically be charged 18% gratuity when you use your card as well. you can use it in conjunction with the Dining Plan--you get the discount off anything not covered by the plan.

I find it more flexible for the way I eat and drink at Disney. You will either need to be a Florida resident or an AP holder in order to purchase the TIW card. THe cost is $75 for AP holders and $100 for Fl residents.

An AP holder would need to spend $375 to break even. A FL resident would need to spend $500 to break even.

HTH

Jill in CO

Yes, plus the sales tax is on the discounted amt. not the prediscounted number. So a little more savings.

 

[jedijill]

I forgot to add you get free valet parking when dining at a resort hotel and free parking at the Parks after 5 pm.

Jill in CO

 

[beansmom]

I forgot to add you get free valet parking when dining at a resort hotel and free parking at the Parks after 5 pm.

Jill in CO

don't you get free parking at the parks anyway with the AP?

 

[jedijill]

Yes...I think the park parking is more a perk for the FL residents (with no AP) but the free valet is a really nice perk for AP holders.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

All Tables in Wonderland Restaurants as of August 2010

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort – World Premiere Food Court
Disney's All-Star Music Resort – Intermission Food Court
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort – End Zone Food Court
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma, Jiko, Sanaa, Victoria Falls
Disney's Beach Club Resort - Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (excludes take-out shop), Cape May Cafe, Martha's Vineyard Lounge
Disney's BoardWalk – Belle Vue Lounge, Big River Grille & Brewing Works, ESPN Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Kouzzina by Cat Cora
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort – Shutters at Old Port Royale
Disney's Contemporary Resort – California Grill, Chef Mickey's, Outer Rim, The Wave
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort – Maya Grill
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Crockett's Tavern, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only), Trail's End Restaurant (Excludes take out shop)
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Tea Room, Grrand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (excludes Chef's Table and Queen Victoria Room)
Disney's Old Key West Resort – Olivia's Cafe
Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course - Sand Trap Bar & Grill
Disney's Polynesian Resort – 'Ohana, Kona Cafe, Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Late show only), Tambu Lounge
Disney's Pop Century Resort – Everything Pop Shopping and Dining (excludes merchandise from shop)
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter - Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside - Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort – The Artist's Palette, The Turf Club Bar & Grill, Turf Clubb Lounge
Disney's Vero Beach Resort – The Green Cabin Room, Shutter's, Sonya's (Excludes Sunday Brunch)
Disney's Wilderness Lodge – Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Yacht Club Resort – Ale and Compass Lounge, Captain's Grille, Crews Cup Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort – Garden Grove, Il Mulino New York Trattoria, Kimonos, Shula's Steak House, Todd English's bluezoo

Magic Kingdom Park – Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Crystal Palace, The Plaza Restaurant, Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Epcot – Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Bistro de Paris, Chefs de France, Coral Reef Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Nine Dragons Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, San Angel Inn Restaurante, The Garden Grill Restaurant, Tokyo Dining, Tutto Italia Ristorante, Via Napoli
Disney's Hollywood Studios – 50's Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood & Vine, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Tune-In Lounge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park – Flame Tree Barbecue, Pizzafari, Restaurantosaurus, Tusker House Restaurant

DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Marketplace - Cap'n Jack's Restaurant, Fulton's Crab House
DOWNTOWN DISNEY – Pleasure Island – Paradiso 37, Portobello, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
DOWNTOWN DISNEY – West Side – Bongo's Cuban Cafe, House Of Blues (Excludes Sunday Brunch), Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck Cafe

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex - ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill

 

[mom4graceandlogan]

I Love TIW. We break even about five days into our first trip and that is with only 2 adults and 2 kids. The alcohol savings really adds up if you enjoy cocktails and it is accepted at several bars. Since we travel to disney more than once a year or stay for at least 10 days it is very worth it for us ( again only two adults) With the 40% off rooms usually with AP and the TIW dining discount we do really well. Also like not worrying about if we used up all our dining credits. For 5 to nine people on a trip I think it would lead to big savings if you were also gettin either a room discount or staying offsite.

 

[DCLbrideSept2009]

I forgot to add you get free valet parking when dining at a resort hotel and free parking at the Parks after 5 pm.

Jill in CO

That was a really big perk when we went in March!! We have 7 people in our party (4 kids of our own plus teenager brings a friend) so the 20% worked out REALLY well for us. DH and I liked that we can get it off alcohol too. AND the FREE valet parking was AWESOME!

 

[beansmom]

thanks for posting the list, PP. I realized we can use it in Dec when we take DGS to Pop. I'm sure we won't be doing a lot of TS meals on that trip.

 

[PatsMom]

This may not apply to many since it is limited access, but the list also includes the Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower. We used our TIW there two weeks ago.

We love TIW! The dining plan doesn't work well for our family, just not a good value since we are not dessert eaters and I am a particularly picky eater due to my diabetes. We find it doesn't take long to "earn back" the price of the card.

But everyone has to do the math and figure out what works best for their family after consdering eating habits, etc.

 

[disneyfan55]

This may not apply to many since it is limited access, but the list also includes the Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower. We used our TIW there two weeks ago.

We love TIW! The dining plan doesn't work well for our family, just not a good value since we are not dessert eaters and I am a particularly picky eater due to my diabetes. We find it doesn't take long to "earn back" the price of the card.

But everyone has to do the math and figure out what works best for their family after consdering eating habits, etc.

Yes, I actually keep track until we make it up!! We saved about 200 for our Feb trip but had 6 adults so it more than paid for itself. We, too, are not dessert or even the included drink people. We usually just have water! It's actually a little more than 20% when you figure the savings on sales tax as well.

 

[mountdew1]

A good rule of thumb is if there is no table service at a given location, then the counter service will accept it. I.E. POFQ, Values, etc. Otherwise most table service accept it. Not all, but most. We broke even with a party of 4 in I think 5 meals. Just did a second trip on it where we stayed at POFQ and did a few TS, and have a third trip squeaking in on it as well. So it more than pays for itself. If you are eligible, and don't think the DDP is a good choice for you, then TiW is usually a great deal. The actual break even point depends on your normal tip amount. I look at is as a 17% discount instead of 20% since I normally only tip 15% for decent service. But that 17% still more than paid for itself.

With a party of 9, 1 meal at say Boma or other similar buffet almost breaks even if you have a drink or two. Otherwise your second meal would do it. I would say its a no brainer.

 

[Psychodisney]

I looked a little closer at the list and it looks like two of the restaurants we hoped to eat at aren't on there....Teppan Edo and the new Hanienda San Angel.

 

[UncleRay]

I like the TIW plan better than the DDP.
The TIW paid for itself in 2 meals. Of course, we were a group of 10 adults.
The DDP sounds like it would force you to eat too much.
Just my $0.02.
Ray

 

[Golf4food]

I looked a little closer at the list and it looks like two of the restaurants we hoped to eat at aren't on there....Teppan Edo and the new Hacienda San Angel.

I'm pretty sure they both are. Especially the Haciencda, which did not open until after that list was probably updated. I've not heard anything about either of them not being accepted.



We love the TIW card and it is only two of us - paid for itself in less than 4 days and everything else going forward is now gravy. And we love the valet parking (which I add into the ROI for the cost of the card - $10 a pop for the valet). And we don't even drink alcohol, so there's no extra savings for us from that and it is still worth it.

And to clarify, FL Res Seasonal Pass counts as an AP for TIW purposes. Cost for TIW is $75 for FLRSP holders as well, not $100 - which is the price only for Florida residents who do not have any pass at all.

 

[TiggerStac]

I looked a little closer at the list and it looks like two of the restaurants we hoped to eat at aren't on there....Teppan Edo and the new Hanienda San Angel.

I'm pretty sure they both are. Especially the Haciencda, which did not open until after that list was probably updated. I've not heard anything about either of them not being accepted.



We love the TIW card and it is only two of us - paid for itself in less than 4 days and everything else going forward is now gravy. And we love the valet parking (which I add into the ROI for the cost of the card - $10 a pop for the valet). And we don't even drink alcohol, so there's no extra savings for us from that and it is still worth it.

And to clarify, FL Res Seasonal Pass counts as an AP for TIW purposes. Cost for TIW is $75 for FLRSP holders as well, not $100 - which is the price only for Florida residents who do not have any pass at all.

Teppon Edo does not take TIW card, but you can get 10% AP discount there. This is what we did last month.