I really think that our December trip may be the last that we use the dining plan. As much as we enjoyed the plan I don't know that it will be a savings any longer. I am really going to have to try to figure this out.
I would love to do the deluxe plan. We enjoy the character breakfasts and fine dining but not at $140.00 a day plus tip! Lets say that all you spend on the plan is $140.00 (2 adults) X 18% tip = 25.20 added to the $140.00 is $165.50. That is a lot of money for ONE day of food. Now lets say that you eat a character breakfast and a signature dining and really get $250.00 of food by menu prices X 18% is $45.00 in tips and now you have spent $185.00 for one day of food.
I think that if we ever do this it will be a short trip and a special occasion.
(Plus I don't use resort mugs.)