when to pay, when to use ddp

[pinkerbell]

We have been going for many years and every year add new "must" resturant. Our list is getting long, hence the 1 week vacation is now 13 days.
My question is, since we are going to Cinderealla's Castle, and that takes two DDP meals, should we pay for that lunch and save the 2 sit down meals for 2 other resturants. We used more sit downs than QS, last year I think we had a few extra QS, but did pay for a TS. We are two adults 1 child (one infant not on the plan) I was told the cost is 108.40. How do they get this total? It didn't add up the same when I priced it on the menu page. It's close if you add in an 18% gratuity, but can you be charged for a tip on a meal that isn't served? And how would they decide which server would get it? Also are taxes included in the prices listed?
thanks for your help
peace

 

[KevinYee]

As you noted yourself, it comes down to price. If your "other TS" choices will be Hollywood and Vine and Mama Melrose, then no, you shouldn't use your credits for them.

Even with kids, I find the Cinderella meal overrated. I usually prefer different food choices (Le Cellier, say, or Brown Derby. Let alone Bistro and CA Grill) over the characters. And if you want characters, the castle isn't your best interaction, IMHO.