dining plan question

mickeymommy · 09-29-2005

Ok, this is probably a stupid question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. We are booked for 10/4-10/9 without the dining plan. We're staying at AS Music. Can I add the plan when we check in or before? How much is the plan...$38 per adult per day? We're definantly doing this trip on a budget and not planning on any character meals or fancy eating...grab and go for the most part. For breakfast we're taking Pop Tarts and taking raisins and such for snacks. Any opinions on whether or not we should do the plan? Thanks!

Cavey · 09-29-2005

The plan would run you $38 per adult. If you enjoy sit down dinners, the plan is a great deal. If you'd prefer counter service skip it.

Also, you have to add the plan to your package in advance. I'm not sure of the cut off, but I know firsthand you cannot add the plan the same day as your arrival. (The dining plan started on the first day of our trip, and I was calling reservations even as we were driving to WDW.)

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-29-2005

Never a stupid question......

I think the dining plan is only a good deal if you are going to eat one sit down meal a day. We thought about the dining plan but decided on the Disney Dining Experience card (you have to have an AP or live in FL to get it) to save 20% on most meals. I love to eat but the dining plan includes more food than I could eat. If you decide on the MYW dining package add it before you go so you know you have everything set before you get there.

iluvwdw · 09-29-2005

I agree with DisneyTeacher. From the looks of your original post, it seems as though you just want to wing it, and NOT do any big expensive meals. If that's the case, I wouldn't get the meal plan. You can dine for much cheaper than $80 a day for two of you if you just do counter service, pop tarts for breakfast and small snacks that you will bring in with you.

mickeymommy · 09-29-2005

Gosh, y'all are fast! Thank you so much for the quick answers! I think we'll just stick with winging it. My in-laws are also going, so decisions are never easy when it comes to eating! I just had second thoughts after reading about the dining plan, so I wanted someone else's opinion! Thanks again!

Cavey · 09-29-2005

One other suggestion. If you don't do the dining plan, and you decide you'd like a sit-down dinner. The lunch menu provides much the same experience at a cheaper price.

iluvwdw · 09-29-2005

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Originally Posted by Cavey

One other suggestion. If you don't do the dining plan, and you decide you'd like a sit-down dinner. The lunch menu provides much the same experience at a cheaper price.

I agree with Cavey! If you want a nice dinner at a cheaper price, go to the VERY LAST SEATING of lunch and that will be your dinner! Some places serve their lunch until 4:15pm! (Alfredo's in Italy/Epcot) Every restaurant has different meal times, just call 407-WDW-DINE for exact times of the restaurant in question.

If you get hungry later, you can just grab a snack...the Food and Wine Festival will be going on at Epcot and there will be snack offerings from countries around the world!!

JM0318 · 09-30-2005

If you add the dining plan it will cost you more than you would spend if you are budgeting the trip. You can also order childrens meals for adults at some of the fast food places and it is alot cheaper too.... Not sure how much you eat at one meal, but the childrens meal usually fills me up. I know that if you get an adult hot dog.... it is around 5 dollars and that is all you get... if you get the childs hot dog it is around 3 something and you usually get fries and a small drink.... We have an annual pass and we do budget trips alot... but there are lots of things you can do for budget dining... I know that I like to sit down at lunch time(late lunch) you get the same scenery and usully the same food for less.... just my thoughts... sorry to ramble..

PVHNat · 09-30-2005

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Originally Posted by mickeymommy

Ok, this is probably a stupid question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. We are booked for 10/4-10/9 without the dining plan. We're staying at AS Music. Can I add the plan when we check in or before? How much is the plan...$38 per adult per day? We're definantly doing this trip on a budget and not planning on any character meals or fancy eating...grab and go for the most part. For breakfast we're taking Pop Tarts and taking raisins and such for snacks. Any opinions on whether or not we should do the plan? Thanks!

YOU ABSOLUTLY CAN NOT ADD DINING PLAN AT CHECK IN!!!!

It must be added to your package 5 days before your arrival date.

lovemysons · 09-30-2005

We love to have very late lunches too. It's usually easier to get your ps/adrs this way too.

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mickeymommy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 500	dining plan question Ok, this is probably a stupid question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. We are booked for 10/4-10/9 without the dining plan. We're staying at AS Music. Can I add the plan when we check in or before? How much is the plan...$38 per adult per day? We're definantly doing this trip on a budget and not planning on any character meals or fancy eating...grab and go for the most part. For breakfast we're taking Pop Tarts and taking raisins and such for snacks. Any opinions on whether or not we should do the plan? Thanks! __________________ Jane Save Lids, Save Lives 2006 - Disneyland - offsite 2005 - All Star Music (DS's 1st WDW trip!) 2002 - offsite 2000 - Yacht Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Jane and Ty's Trip to WDW! 70 days 4 hours 18 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: dining plan question The plan would run you $38 per adult. If you enjoy sit down dinners, the plan is a great deal. If you'd prefer counter service skip it. Also, you have to add the plan to your package in advance. I'm not sure of the cut off, but I know firsthand you cannot add the plan the same day as your arrival. (The dining plan started on the first day of our trip, and I was calling reservations even as we were driving to WDW.) __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,327	Re: dining plan question Never a stupid question...... I think the dining plan is only a good deal if you are going to eat one sit down meal a day. We thought about the dining plan but decided on the Disney Dining Experience card (you have to have an AP or live in FL to get it) to save 20% on most meals. I love to eat but the dining plan includes more food than I could eat. If you decide on the MYW dining package add it before you go so you know you have everything set before you get there. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 188 days 19 hours 28 minutes

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,829	Re: dining plan question I agree with DisneyTeacher. From the looks of your original post, it seems as though you just want to wing it, and NOT do any big expensive meals. If that's the case, I wouldn't get the meal plan. You can dine for much cheaper than $80 a day for two of you if you just do counter service, pop tarts for breakfast and small snacks that you will bring in with you. __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

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mickeymommy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Re: dining plan question Gosh, y'all are fast! Thank you so much for the quick answers! I think we'll just stick with winging it. My in-laws are also going, so decisions are never easy when it comes to eating! I just had second thoughts after reading about the dining plan, so I wanted someone else's opinion! Thanks again! __________________ Jane Save Lids, Save Lives 2006 - Disneyland - offsite 2005 - All Star Music (DS's 1st WDW trip!) 2002 - offsite 2000 - Yacht Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Jane and Ty's Trip to WDW! 70 days 4 hours 18 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: dining plan question One other suggestion. If you don't do the dining plan, and you decide you'd like a sit-down dinner. The lunch menu provides much the same experience at a cheaper price. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

09-30-2005	#8 (permalink)
JM0318 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middleburg, Florida Posts: 780	Re: dining plan question If you add the dining plan it will cost you more than you would spend if you are budgeting the trip. You can also order childrens meals for adults at some of the fast food places and it is alot cheaper too.... Not sure how much you eat at one meal, but the childrens meal usually fills me up. I know that if you get an adult hot dog.... it is around 5 dollars and that is all you get... if you get the childs hot dog it is around 3 something and you usually get fries and a small drink.... We have an annual pass and we do budget trips alot... but there are lots of things you can do for budget dining... I know that I like to sit down at lunch time(late lunch) you get the same scenery and usully the same food for less.... just my thoughts... sorry to ramble.. __________________ ºoº Judy *Just a little Pixie Dust goes a long way*

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