To DDP Or Not...that Is The Question!

[db2dzny]

My family and I will be @ WDW the week of Thanksgiving '08.We thought we'd skip the DDP, limit dining out to once a day(I'm good with a crock pot, electric griddle and PB&Js) and save the $1200. But after reading posts re:inceased prices during T'giving, I'm reconsidering. We'll be staying @ POR for convenience to DD and access to a wee bit lesser costs dining options.
What say you?

 

[TDC Nala]

The increased prices are for buffets and fixed price all you can eat meals. If you want to do at least one of those a day, the DDP may be an option you want to look at.

Even with the increased prices you are not going to offset a $1200 savings.

 

[septbaby]

What is the make up of your group (# of children and ages, # of Adults). How many nights will you be staying?

 

[db2dzny]

Husband, 11yo twin sons, and me staying 9 nights at POR or CBR during Thanksgiving.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I say (since you asked ) PLEASE leave the cooking equipment at home!

 

[septbaby]

Husband, 11yo twin sons, and me staying 9 nights at POR or CBR during Thanksgiving.

Well, if you're staying 9 nights with 4 Adult diners on the DP it will cost you $1368 ($152/day). Cooking in the room is a no no (fire hazard), but having snacks and using the microwave in the dining hall are not. I'd suggest setting a budget for meals and snacks and setting a plan to let you do that. We loved the DP, but only stayed 5 nights with 2A and 1C.

We stayed at CBR and I can definitely recommend the dining hall. I'd look at that menu and budget to eat a number of meals there. You'll get excellent portion sizes and good food. You could even grab a couple of cold sandwiches to take to the park if you didn't want bother with park food on a given day.

If you do character meals consider the late breakfast slots, post 11am. That way you can get a buffet/all you care to eat meal midday that counts as lunch. Trails End buffet at Ft Wilderness isn't a characer meal, but it's relatively inexpensive buffet. I can say the same thing for the breakfast buffet at Boma in the Animal Kingdom.

Good luck with your dining choices!