TIW Card question

[erinmomof2]

First of all, I've heard about the Tables in Wonderland Card... but how do you get it? Do you buy it, and if so where? How much of a discount does it give you? And do all restaurants accept it?

Thanks so much for any help you can give. I'm trying to figure out if this may be a better value for us on our next trip.

Erin

 

[ga9497]

I think this pretty much explains it all

http://www.mousesavers.com/diningexperience.html

Tables in Wonderland (formerly Disney Dining Experience)
Florida Residents and Annual Passholders can join the Tables in Wonderland program (formerly called Disney Dining Experience, but renamed as of 9/15/08) and enjoy a 20% discount on food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages) at most full-service restaurants and lounges in the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and hotels.

The benefit is valid for a party of up to 10 people. Only one discount card can be used per table. The member must be present and must present the card when ordering.

The Tables in Wonderland membership card is not accepted on holidays, including Mothers Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

In addition to the 20% discount on food and beverages, membership includes:

complimentary resort parking (including valet parking) anytime when dining in a restaurant at that resort
theme park parking after 5:00 pm when dining in a restaurant at that theme park
invitations to special member-only events
FREE admission to Atlantic Dance Hall on the Boardwalk (member and one guest - note that admission to Atlantic Dance Hall is usually free to the public anyway)
Effective January 1, 2008, 18% gratuity will be added to all transactions at table service restaurants and lounges, regardless of party size.

Cost for a Tables in Wonderland membership is $85 per year for Florida residents and $60 for Annual and Seasonal Passholders. You can add a second membership for your spouse or partner for $25 more, but if you plan to eat together, this is unnecessary. You must have a valid Florida Driver's License or Florida state-issued ID card with a Florida address, or an Annual or Seasonal Pass, to join this program.

(Note: I was under the impression that joining required an activated Annual Pass, but one reader reports that when she applied over the phone, they allowed her to use the number off an Annual Pass exchange certificate that had not yet been activated. Your mileage may vary, as they say.)

As of 11/12/07, Annual Passholders and Florida residents can purchase the Tables in Wonderland card at Disney World Guest Services locations (previously the card had to be purchased by mail). Proof of eligibility is required.

Call (407) 566-5858 (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm EST) for more information.

Participating Restaurants
The list of participating restaurants is subject to change at any time. It is wise to call the number above to double-check availability.

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Disney Resort Hotel Locations
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

Animal Kingdom Lodge: Boma, Jiko, Victoria Falls

Beach Club: Beaches & Cream (excluding take-out), Cape May Café, Martha’s Vineyard Lounge

Boardwalk: Bellevue Lounge, ESPN Club, Flying Fish Café, Spoodles

Caribbean Beach: Shutters at Old Port Royale

Contemporary Resort: California Grill, Chef Mickey’s, Outer Rim Lounge, The Wave (opens 6/7/08)

Coronado Springs: Maya Grill

Fort Wilderness: Crockett's Tavern, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 pm show only), Trail's End

Grand Floridian: 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Lounge, Grand Floridian Café, Mizner’s Lounge, Narcoossee’s, Victoria & Albert’s (excluding Chef’s Table)

Old Key West: Olivia’s Café

Polynesian: Kona Café, 'Ohana, Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (late performance only), Tambu Lounge

Pop Century Resort: Classic Concoctions, Everything Pop

Port Orleans - French Quarter: Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, Scat Cat’s Club

Port Orleans - Riverside: Boatwright’s Dining Hall, River Roost

Saratoga Springs: Turf Club

Wilderness Lodge: Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Café

Yacht Club: Ale and Compass Lounge, Captain's Grille (formerly Yacht Club Galley), Crews Cup Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse

Theme Park Locations
Animal Kingdom: Flame Tree Barbeque, Pizzafari, Restaurantosaurus, Tusker House

Disney's Hollywood Studios: 50’s Prime Time Café, Hollywood Brown Derby, Hollywood & Vine, Mama Melrose’s, Sci-Fi Dine-in, Tune-In Lounge

Epcot: Biergarten, Bistro de Paris, Chefs de France, Coral Reef, Garden Grill, Tutto Italia, Le Cellier, Nine Dragons, Restaurant Akershus, Restaurant Marrakesh, Rose & Crown, San Angel Inn

Magic Kingdom: Crystal Palace, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Plaza Restaurant, Tony’s Town Square

Downtown Disney Locations
Marketplace: Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant

Pleasure Island: Raglan Road

West Side: Planet Hollywood

Other Locations
Disney's Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge Golf Club: Sand Trap Bar & Grill

Wide World of Sports: Official All-Star Café

Disney's Vero Beach Resort: The Green Cabin Room, Shutters, Sonya's (except Sunday brunch)

 

[trasor]

I have a TIW card. In Dec. I used it for 5 TS meals and 1 CS meal. I saved $70.00. So, the first trip more than paid for the card and my other 2 trips before it expires is all money in my pocket.

 

[Uncle Remus]

I see the TIW card as a gratutity free card, the discount covers the tip ya leave, it just re-routes that money from Disney to the waitstaff, I like it.

 

[deej696]

I see the TIW card as a gratutity free card, the discount covers the tip ya leave, it just re-routes that money from Disney to the waitstaff, I like it.

Exactly

 

[Krissalee]

I see the TIW card as a gratutity free card, the discount covers the tip ya leave, it just re-routes that money from Disney to the waitstaff, I like it.

That is how I see it, as well. DH and I have bought the DDE (now TIW) card for the last few years, and it has always paid off. We do eat at a lot of table service and signature dining restaurants, so that has helped with the costs. If we were doing a lot of counter service, it would not be worth it.

 

[PrincessMonkey]

If you are an Annual Passholder and if you have planned ~3+ TS meals in a 365-day period, do not hesitate to buy your party one (1) Tables in Wonderland card. It's worth it.

It's good for up to 10 people in your party. We LOVE ours, and it was a wise investment for getting "secret" discounts at Disney.

It is available everywhere Annual passes can be picked up: Guest Relations at the four Disney World parks as well as the information booth in DTD. We would do it all over again, and we will next year when we renew our APs!