When you go solo....

[springandmac]

do you get the DDP? If not what do you do? I'm torn on what to do and would like some opinions.

 

[StageTek]

I went solo on September and the DDP was included
in the package. I'm not that big of an eater so if I
had to pay for it I wouldn't do it again. I ended up not
using all my snack credits and on 2 occasions I just
wasn't hungry enough to make my dinner reservations.

But other than that, I liked it. I tried restaurants that
I wouldn't have tried. And ate a lot!

 

[marsh0013]

i haven't gone solo yet, but i'm not getting the dining plan when i do. there is just no way i could eat that much food. plus, i hear it's not such a great deal in 2008 anyway (that's when i'm going). so for me, it's not worth it.

 

[Donald is #1]

I couldn't use the DDP during my solo trip since I was on an AP discount. Instead I used a DDE card. If I wasn't on the AP discount, I would have probably gotten the DDP. However for my next solo (possibly) trip in May, I think that I will jsut use a DDE again since I am planning a second trip less than a year later. So, I will be able to use the DDE card for 2 trips.

 

[springandmac]

I'm going the beginning of January '08 so the new DDP will be in effect. I don't really care that they're doing away with the appetizer but now that the tip isn't included in the cost, it doesn't seem like such a good deal anymore. I'm talking myself into not getting the DDP now.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I will be using the DDP in Dec..am only there for 2 nights/3days..so I believe it will be worth it for me. I am using both TS for a wonderful dinner at Narcoosees
Have fun!

 

[jamstew]

do you get the DDP? If not what do you do? I'm torn on what to do and would like some opinions.

I've done spreadsheet after spreadsheet to see if I could justify the DDP for my two upcoming 2008 solo trips, and I just can't see that it's any benefit to me. I was there for a week last month without the DDP and had 5 table service meals. All other meals/snacks were resort food court and park counter service. I spent a total of $262.33 for food, drinks and snacks (including tax and tips) for the week, which comes out to about $37.50 a day. That's basically the same cost as the DDP BEFORE tax & tips.

IF I were going to eat table service every day AND order something expensive enough to make it worth the cost, it might save me a few dollars for the week, but I honestly don't want to have to work that hard at it

I also bought a refillable mug for $13, which saved me about $40 on sodas, tea, coffee, etc.

 

[dahirsh]

I have it for my trip that starts tomorrow, but I probably wouldn't have bought it with the 2008 restrictions.

 

[rmom50]

I would only do it again if it was free dining. For me... a big part of the solo is not having to be any place at a certain time - argh. I spend very little money on food at DW. I buy the refillable cups too and eat counter service & snacks. I will say that I had some great meals on the dining plan though! Have a good time!

 

[english rose 47]

I am going solo next Feb and have DDP for me it's woprth it having the meals prepaid!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

I've done it for the last 3 times I've gone solo, and I've been glad I did. Just the fact that I'd prepaid a set amount for food made me feel a lot better-otherwise I tend to fear (and it turns out true) shock when I see how much I've charged! However, as has already been mentioned in 2008, I really don't think it's worth it. I've got one more solo DDP trip coming up in November/December. Planning on going out "with a bang", that is, a lobster at Narcoose's. I don't think I'll be having that much after this year.

 

[Mousecat]

I did it once and there was no way possible that one could eat that much food and still be able to move. The second solo trip I passed on DDP and it was much better. To feel like you have gotten full value you really have to plan ahead to get the right spots. Plus, the modified plan doesn't look like is a very good value without the tip and appetizer.

Have fun!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Planning on going out "with a bang", that is, a lobster at Narcoose's. I don't think I'll be having that much after this year.

Me too!!!

 

[newholidayx2]

I do ARs for lunch - usually some type of lunch salad w/chicken/beef/seafood/etc

That way I know before Off Kilter starts that I have food in my belly and Im ready to Reel n Roll