Why I Hate the DDP

[drakethib]

... considering catfish to be the end all and be all of cajun cuisine????

I hope not. Cajun is a complex cusine with a perfect fusion of many cultures (Acadians from Canadian port cities, slaves from the deep south, Caribbean immigrants, etc.) . Done correctly it is one of our countries greatest contributions to the culinary world. I would warn anyone to dismiss this treasure of the southern region!!! The food is wonderful and the history attached to it is important to the history of our great nation.

Amen & Amen

 

[marivaid]

I understand what you are saying, but if the food is crappy for someone on the DDP, won't it be crappy for everyone else? To what you said about shutting up and paying, that is true for EVERYTHING. Everything in WDW is overpriced, but people still pay. If they are going to try to give us as little as they can and charge as much as possible, maybe they are doing that regardless of the DDP. Maybe THAT is why people complain about portions.

Oh I totally agree with you, that was my point. I didn't think the food was crappy, it was good, but not $28 good. Just like the T-shirts are cute, but not $34 cute. Know what I mean ?
If they can get away with making a 400 or 500 percent profit on a shirt they're going to try & do the same thing with food and beverages. It's normal,they are a business after all.

In my opinion the wheels were already in motion when the DDP was created, and it was used as a way to control the crowds, by giving us the somewhat false impression that we are saving a bundle on the plan.

For example we had a rather negative experience at the character breakfast in AK, that I paid OOP for. I was later upset that I didn't choose to use TS credits for it because it wasn't "worth paying OOP for".In reality it would have cost us more if we had used credits. But because the money was paid so long ago, and I wouldn't have had to actually put cash on the table, I would have felt as if I hadn't really paid $50 for what was a very substandard meal.

 

[apostolic4life]

Yeah, apostolic4life, we could hang out. They've gone to talkin' about my local groceries now.

Sometimes people refuse to show appreciation for the foods of this country. It often reflects lack of education and experience with regional cuisines or the false perception that for something to be considered fine dining it must be based on French cooking standards. I could list many types of cuisine offered from coast to coast and they all have fine dining applications when presented properly.

Someone said earlier in the thread "I eat to live not live to eat". I know so many people with the attitude "food is just for keeping us alive". For my family and I, we use food to help us understand history, different cultures, and as a way to "travel" without having to hop on a plane or drive across country all the time. My personal philosophy is, You haven't been there till you have eaten the food!!!

 

[drakethib]

I understand what you are saying, but if the food is crappy for someone on the DDP, won't it be crappy for everyone else? To what you said about shutting up and paying, that is true for EVERYTHING. Everything in WDW is overpriced, but people still pay. If they are going to try to give us as little as they can and charge as much as possible, maybe they are doing that regardless of the DDP. Maybe THAT is why people complain about portions.

Well said.

Additionally, if someone thinks the food is that bad, how about before eating the whole plate and griping about it after making a "happy plate", after the first bite or two, politely tell the waiter \ waitress that the food is not to your satisfaction, pay for your drinks, appetizers, & tip and go somewhere else?

Everything at WDW is overpriced and we pay it anyway, but if it ever gets to a point where I really don't think it is worth it, I won't be back.

 

[drakethib]

Sometimes people refuse to show appreciation for the foods of this country. It often reflects lack of education and experience with regional cuisines or the false perception that for something to be considered fine dining it must be based on French cooking standards. I could list many types of cuisine offered from coast to coast and they all have fine dining applications when presented properly.

Someone said earlier in the thread "I eat to live not live to eat". I know so many people with the attitude "food is just for keeping us alive". For my family and I, we use food to help us understand history, different cultures, and as a way to "travel" without having to hop on a plane or drive across country all the time. My personal philosophy is, You haven't been there till you have eaten the food!!!

I agree.

Meal time is special with our family as it has been for generations, it is a time when we all get together to share our days, thoughts, and issues, more of a family meeting time so to speak. Holidays only make these meetings that much more special.

 

[guelde96]

I am not sure what the problem is with the portions on the dining plan. We have done the DP. The portions were large. More than we could eat. You also get an appetizer and dessert. That's a lot of food.

I also thought the food was great. If I did not like it I would certainly not be going back. Since the restaurants at Disney are packed most people must like the food, portions, and price.

 

[drakethib]

I am not sure what the problem is with the portions on the dining plan. We have done the DP. The portions were large. More than we could eat. You also get an appetizer and dessert. That's a lot of food.

I also thought the food was great. If I did not like it I would certainly not be going back. Since the restaurants at Disney are packed most people must like the food, portions, and price.

You sure you did not see all of the people being forced to eat there?

There was a guy is the corner of each restaurant hitting people with a wet noodle if they did not stop and come in the restaurant.


Sorry guy, I think you are like me and do not realize that the food we eat taste really bad and that we do not have sense enough to know not to eat it.

 

[marivaid]

I am not sure what the problem is with the portions on the dining plan. We have done the DP. The portions were large. More than we could eat. You also get an appetizer and dessert. That's a lot of food.

I also thought the food was great. If I did not like it I would certainly not be going back. Since the restaurants at Disney are packed most people must like the food, portions, and price.

I also thought the portions were large. We never cleaned our plates, and rarely if ever ordered everything we were entitled to. I literally rolled out of Kona even thought my appy was the kid's chicken noodle soup and I left more than half of my turkey medallions on the plate.

 

[apostolic4life]

I agree.

Meal time is special with our family as it has been for generations, it is a time when we all get together to share our days, thoughts, and issues, more of a family meeting time so to speak. Holidays only make these meetings that much more special.

One of my greatest pleasures in life is to sit at dinner and teach my children about what they are eating and the history associated with it. We appreciate a good bowl of brown beans and fried potatoes just as much as we appreciate a wonderful Boeuf en Croute with Mushroom Duxelle. My children have been taught to see the value in everything they are served anywhere we go. DD5 loves Masago Nigiri Sushi.......go figure!!!

 

[marivaid]

It often reflects lack of education and experience with regional cuisines or the false perception that for something to be considered fine dining it must be based on French cooking standards.

Ain't that the truth. And calling an entree "petit filet de boeuf et pommes de terre en robe des champs" doesn't change what it really is... steak and potatoes!!

 

[apostolic4life]

Ain't that the truth. And calling an entree "petit filet de boeuf et pommes de terre en robe des champs" doesn't change what it really is... steak and potatoes!!

Absolutely!!!

 

[apostolic4life]

pommes de terre

Dirt Apple (apple of the Earth)...............that is the basic translation. Sounds yummy!!! Luckily we call it a potato not a dirt apple!!!!

 

[marivaid]

Dirt Apple (apple of the Earth)...............that is the basic translation. Sounds yummy!!! Luckily we call it a potato not a dirt apple!!!!

Well technically "terre" also means Earth, which sounds a little less dirty

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

... considering catfish to be the end all and be all of cajun cuisine????

I hope not. Cajun is a complex cusine with a perfect fusion of many cultures (Acadians from Canadian port cities, slaves from the deep south, Caribbean immigrants, etc.) . Done correctly it is one of our countries greatest contributions to the culinary world. I would warn anyone to dismiss this treasure of the southern region!!! The food is wonderful and the history attached to it is important to the history of our great nation.

Dismissing no........stating IMO opinion it is lowland food that is lovely but I do not connect it to fine dining at all.
To each his own.

 

[apostolic4life]

Dismissing no........stating IMO opinion it is lowland food that is lovely but I do not connect it to fine dining at all.
To each his own.

Some statements are based in fact and some in opinion. People can often hold their own opinions in such high regard they are often blind to facts which can be easily researched and proven. Go to Nola in New Orleans and tell me cajun can't be connected to fine dining. Maybe my name (at least where you live) does not carry the weight to convince people of the facts, but maybe Emeril Lagasse's does.

As you said, To each his own!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Some statements are based in fact and some in opinion. People can often hold their own opinions in such high regard they are often blind to facts which can be easily researched and proven. Go to Nola in New Orleans and tell me cajun can't be connected to fine dining. Maybe my name (at least where you live) does not carry the weight to convince people of the facts, but maybe Emeril Lagasse's does.

As you said, To each his own!

I have had the experience of Nola & Lagasse's one restaurant in the MGM in Vegas...was not impressed with either. When celeb chef's become so big (IMO) the food at their locations is fair, the restaurant becomes a tourist trap, etc.
Years ago I would have traveled anywhere where Todd English was now not so much......same thing happened.
As far as your name...well I will keep that opinion to myself.

 

[drakethib]

I have had the experience of Nola & Lagasse's one restaurant in the MGM in Vegas...was not impressed with either. When celeb chef's become so big (IMO) the food at their locations is fair, the restaurant becomes a tourist trap, etc.
Years ago I would have traveled anywhere where Todd English was now not so much......same thing happened.
As far as your name...well I will keep that opinion to myself.

I have to ask what / where do you consider good food?

Thanks

 

[apostolic4life]

I have had the experience of Nola & Lagasse's one restaurant in the MGM in Vegas...was not impressed with either. When celeb chef's become so big (IMO) the food at their locations is fair, the restaurant becomes a tourist trap, etc.
Years ago I would have traveled anywhere where Todd English was now not so much......same thing happened.
As far as your name...well I will keep that opinion to myself.

So, you seem to be the type who can not be made happy anywhere.....now it is clear to everyone. What about Charlie Trottier......is he too low class for you!! As for my name, I don't have an inflated view of myself so I do not expect you to have anything (good or bad) to say about it. On the other hand, if some day you do hear of me.......well, I will just keep that to myself...

 

[Disney8704]

Wrong, wrong and yeah wrong. You CAN get a discounted room with the DDP. Its called AAA. I dont see that as a very few exception. Anyone can join AAA. In my honest opinion I dont see why more people wouldnt join AAA. It cost $60 to join and you can save up to 20% off your room. In our upcoming trip, we are gonna be staying at AKL Savannah view 20% off room rate and we're shaving off almost $800 on our room. Personally I dont see the VALUE in DDP. In order to get your full moneys worth you have to eat a CS and TS meal everyday plus snack and get everything that is included. What would happen if someone bought the DDP, ate a late TS breakfast, skipped lunch and ate a early TS dinner. Very possible, I should know cuz thats what we are gonna be doing for our next trip, so therefor no CS credits would be used. Thats nothing more then a waste. If you ask me the DDP is a waste. Your wasting a lot of food when you are on the plan. Say you got an appitzer, took 2 bites, ate your entree and ate very little of your desert. You basically wasted food not to mention the chef's time making it all for you. And then people wonder why they can never get a last min ADR. Thats why. Cuz the restraunts are always packed due to all the food that has to be made. The less food the chef has to make for you, the less time it takes to cook, the sooner you get the food, the sooner you get to get out of the restraunt and make room for the next group.

It ensures that guests are paying rack rate for their room because with very few exceptions, the DDP isn't available with room discounts.

 

[marivaid]

Wrong, wrong and yeah wrong. You CAN get a discounted room with the DDP. Its called AAA.

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Originally Posted by Katiebell
It ensures that guests are paying rack rate for their room because with very few exceptions, the DDP isn't available with room discounts.

Which part of with very few exceptions do you have a problem understanding ?