When is TIW worth it?

[khkabowski]

Does anyone know how this would work? We will be travelling with a party of 15(8 adults and 7 children.) If we get TIW, it is good for 10 people. We have reservations to go to several buffets. Will they automatically take the discount off the children's price instead of the adult's price. Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[Tara]

Does anyone know how this would work? We will be travelling with a party of 15(8 adults and 7 children.) If we get TIW, it is good for 10 people. We have reservations to go to several buffets. Will they automatically take the discount off the children's price instead of the adult's price. Anyone have any experience with this?

They won't force you to split the discount that way. You can ask them to make the check for 8 adults and 2 kids and a separate check for the other 5 kids.

 

[khkabowski]

They won't force you to split the discount that way. You can ask them to make the check for 8 adults and 2 kids and a separate check for the other 5 kids.

If we split the check, and we decide to get TIW for my husband also, does anyone know if we could use my discount on one check and his discount on the other, even if we are all at the same table? TIA

 

[Tara]

If we split the check, and we decide to get TIW for my husband also, does anyone know if we could use my discount on one check and his discount on the other, even if we are all at the same table? TIA

Absolutely - I almost suggested that, in fact! Moreover, I could be wrong, but I don't think there's any way for them to tell if a card is associated with another card. It wouldn't be any different than if you had 2 family groups and each paid using their own TIW.

 

[Kay1]

Speaking of CS at AK, they also take it at Restaurantasaurus. Great toppings bar there.

 

[Califgirl]

I may have missed it - but CS will take TIW? All of them or only some. Is there a definitive list?
Do AP holders get a discount at CS, and TS?
Trying to decide whether to get TIW or DDP, like many others. Thanks for the help!

 

[Tiger926]

I may have missed it - but CS will take TIW? All of them or only some. Is there a definitive list?
Do AP holders get a discount at CS, and TS?
Trying to decide whether to get TIW or DDP, like many others. Thanks for the help!

Only some CS - check the list below: http://allears.net/din/dde.htm

HTH, Tiger

 

[Califgirl]

That's what I was wanting! Thanks so much, Tiger!

 

[Tiger926]

That's what I was wanting! Thanks so much, Tiger!

You are most welcome! Happy eating, Tiger

 

[khkabowski]

Thanks for the help. It is much appreciated!

 

[splashmountainjaxson]

Does anyone know how this would work? We will be travelling with a party of 15(8 adults and 7 children.) If we get TIW, it is good for 10 people. We have reservations to go to several buffets. Will they automatically take the discount off the children's price instead of the adult's price. Anyone have any experience with this?

From Deb's unofficial -- looks like, you just split into (2) bills.

Benefits:

-- Members receive a 20% discount on all food and beverage (including alcohol) for up to 10 people at participating table-service Disney restaurants. Effective January 1, 2008 a charge of 18% gratuity will be added to all Tables in Wonderland table service transactions, regardless of party size. Effective March 1, 2009, at Victoria & Albert's, a 20% gratuity will be added to all transactions, regardless of party size.
-- Discount applies to member's check only.

-- You cannot use multiple cards for one check. For example, if you have a party of 14, you cannot use two TIW cards, unless you split your group into two smaller parties, each with its own check. Then each smaller group could use one card for a TIW discount.

-- Member must be present to receive discount.

-- Card must be presented when ordering.

 

[Tiger926]

From Deb's unofficial -- looks like, you just split into (2) bills.

Benefits:

-- Members receive a 20% discount on all food and beverage (including alcohol) for up to 10 people at participating table-service Disney restaurants. Effective January 1, 2008 a charge of 18% gratuity will be added to all Tables in Wonderland table service transactions, regardless of party size. Effective March 1, 2009, at Victoria & Albert's, a 20% gratuity will be added to all transactions, regardless of party size.
-- Discount applies to member's check only.

-- You cannot use multiple cards for one check. For example, if you have a party of 14, you cannot use two TIW cards, unless you split your group into two smaller parties, each with its own check. Then each smaller group could use one card for a TIW discount.

-- Member must be present to receive discount.

-- Card must be presented when ordering.

I'm not sure about the splitting bills? Based on the above, it seems to be saying that you can't use 2 separate TIW cards, but it doesn't say you can use the same card with 2 separate groups?

I would think if you could just split bill up, and then turn around and hand the server the same TIW card, there wouldn't be a need to have a 10 person max.

Hmmm...? Tiger

 

[splashmountainjaxson]

I'm not sure about the splitting bills? Based on the above, it seems to be saying that you can't use 2 separate TIW cards, but it doesn't say you can use the same card with 2 separate groups?

I would think if you could just split bill up, and then turn around and hand the server the same TIW card, there wouldn't be a need to have a 10 person max.

Hmmm...? Tiger

I didn't "write" the benefits myself into the post, I merely pasted them right off Deb's website. The benefit copy I bolded below, is directly off the site. Just a cut and paste job

-- You cannot use multiple cards for one check. For example, if you have a party of 14, you cannot use two TIW cards, unless you split your group into two smaller parties, each with its own check. Then each smaller group could use one card for a TIW discount.

 

[splashmountainjaxson]

Sorry, should have posted this above...

I am not of 100% sure of Disney's policy, just copying off the website. So, others may have a better idea than me !

 

[Tiger926]

I didn't "write" the benefits myself into the post, I merely pasted them right off Deb's website. The benefit copy I bolded below, is directly off the site. Just a cut and paste job

-- You cannot use multiple cards for one check. For example, if you have a party of 14, you cannot use two TIW cards, unless you split your group into two smaller parties, each with its own check. Then each smaller group could use one card for a TIW discount.

I don't have any issue with what you copied - I know it's from Deb's site. That blurb is up for interpretation, if not, then why have a 10 person max? There is no need for a max, unless it's just to keep checks small and easier to process through the computer during busy times?

Tiger

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Tables in Wonderland List of ALL participating 2010 locations:

Walt Disney World Resorts

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—Flavors of Africa, Jiko The Cooking Place, 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 Resort: Belle Vue Lounge, ESPN Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Kouzzina by Cat Cora
Disney's Bonnet Creek Golf Club: Sand Trap Bar & Grill
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: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Late Show Only), Trail's End Restaurant, Crockett's Tavern
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Tea Room, Grand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (Excluding Chef's Table and Queen Victoria Room)
Disney's Old Key West Resort: Olivia's Cafe
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: Riverside: Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost French Quarter: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: The Artist's Palette, The Turf Club Lounge, The Turf Club Bar & Grill
Disney's Vero Beach Resort: The Green Cabin Room, Shutter's, Sonya's (Excludes the Sunday Brunch)
Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Yacht Club Resort: Ale and Compass Lounge, Crews Cup Lounge, Captain's Grille, Yachtsman Steakhouse
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort: Il Mulino New York Trattoria, Kimonos, Shula's Steak House, Todd English's bluezoo

Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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

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: Tusker House Restaurant, Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbecue, Restaurantosaurus

Downtown Disney Marketplace: Cap'n Jack's Restaurant, Fulton's Crab House

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island: Portobello, Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Downtown Disney West Side: House of Blues, Planet Hollywood, Wolfgang Puck Cafe

Disney's Wide World of Sports: ESPN Sports Cafe

 

[texasteacher35]

So.....Is there a built in 18% tip when using the TIW at every TS establishment??

 

[Tara]

So.....Is there a built in 18% tip when using the TIW at every TS establishment??

Yes, except at Victoria and Albert's where it's 20% and at CS locations that accept the card.

 

[We_love_WDW]

Can you use the TIW card to buy drinks at Epcot at the drink stands? Or how about the new Tequila Bar in Mexico?

 

[Mrs D]

Can you use the TIW card to buy drinks at Epcot at the drink stands? Or how about the new Tequila Bar in Mexico?

Now THIS is a great question. I'm going to take a guess that the answer is No - only good for drinks at TS locations.

I'm doing the math too as I will likely be buying an AP on my next trip.