Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again?

daisyd · 02-24-2006

I am just curious if there are any DC members that have had the dining plan once (or twice) but would not get it again.

And if there is, will you elaborate on why you wouldn't do it again?

Thanks!

lovemysons · 02-24-2006

Are you thinking about getting it? We are thinking about trying it for our next trip.

Boss Mouse · 02-24-2006

I so hope no one says it is bad, I already signed us up for the June trip.

iluvwdw · 02-24-2006

I have heard people on other boards say they wouldn't get it again, simply because it's too much food (is there such a thing on vacation???

HA!). Others have said it was too expensive because they usually eat CS throughout all of their trips, and the DP would cause them to spend more than they actually would have.

I honestly think it's a great deal, and can't wait to try it in December.

daisyd · 02-24-2006

I am thinking of it for our Oct trip. Right now it's me, DH, DD who will turn 5 and DS3 at the time we go (DS11 may or may not come

so I am planning right now that he won't join us *sigh*).

I have been through the menus, added up what I think we would order, and compared it to what we'd get with the DP and it's about equal.

Odd as it may sound coming from me, lol, my hesitation about the DP is all the sweets. Even if we get water for our snack, it's still 2 desserts a day for each of us. Not that we must eat everything, but it seems I can spend the same money on food that suits our eating habits. Does that make sense? I know the DP is enough food for us, but rarely do we order dessert when we are out, and if we do we share it. I know it's enough food, but I'm not sure if it's the kind of food we want to eat for a week.

lovemysons · 02-24-2006

You know, those are good points. We too do not order dessert often when we go out to eat, but we do have dessert at Disney! I just wonder about the kids, since my little one really doesn't each much to begin with, and I hate the thought of wasting all that food.

**cinderbella** · 02-24-2006

I probaly wouldn't get it again.
I'll be the lone person here...and I don't really think that my reasons will distract you from getting it though.
I have an AP and I can't get the great room rates!

**cinderbella** · 02-24-2006

BUT..if I didn't have the AP, I probaly would get it again..even though..it is A LOT of food!
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karliebug · 02-24-2006

In my opinion, it depends on your family's eating habits and what you normally do. My 10 year old would count as an adult and eats like a bird, as does my teenager, really. So I think we would be spending more than we normally would. My teen, 10 year old and sometimes even I order from the kids menu. We normally do a few ts meals, but mostly cs, so for us it wouldn't be worth it.

daisyd · 02-24-2006

Good point karliebug, we split meals at DL sometimes. And because my kids are small but good eaters, we would spend 2 CS meal credits (instead of 4), making the CS credits stretch to fit in that 3rd meal of the day by again splitting CS (typically we have one big meal, and two small ones, so this would work). The snack options seem to be more uniform and narrow with the new signage system I read about and I wonder if one will be able to use the snack option a the Food and Wine Fesitval like people did last year. We will be there during this time, and plan to snack our way through EPCOT so that would be a big plus as we'd get nearly a whole day's worth of food from snack credits alone.

The more I think about this, the more confused I get, lol.

Andrea · 02-24-2006

We've got it planned for our Fall trip... but I wonder. That'll be 4 adults... I'm trying to imagine a dinner time with FOUR appetizers, FOUR full entrees, FOUR full desserts... nevertheless, the money will be approximately the same if we don't do it. So... no one says you HAVE to eat the food, and it gives us lots and lots of options.

I do suspect that we'll enjoy a 2 TS meal or two, and my mom and I may "save up" for it by splitting a few meals.

I don't know.

chastmastr · 02-24-2006

I think we'll be trying it next trip. There are places we didn't want to go because of cost last time.

Allyson · 02-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

We've got it planned for our Fall trip... but I wonder. That'll be 4 adults... I'm trying to imagine a dinner time with FOUR appetizers, FOUR full entrees, FOUR full desserts... nevertheless, the money will be approximately the same if we don't do it. So... no one says you HAVE to eat the food, and it gives us lots and lots of options.

I do suspect that we'll enjoy a 2 TS meal or two, and my mom and I may "save up" for it by splitting a few meals.

I don't know.

That was us this past October (granted we got in on the "free dining" promotion) but even so, it was GREAT to get to order four different appetizers and everyone share. The same goes with your entrees (if you're ar friendly bunch!). If we didn't have APs we'd do it again in a heartbeat...in fact, I even considered forgoing my AP room discount and doing it again anyway...after crunching the figures I decided against it (but it was close!)

queensmama · 02-24-2006

I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Ally · 02-24-2006

We are definately getting it for our December trip. Part of vacation for me is eating well! I love to eat out! By getting this I know I am assured of eating well all week and I like that by the time we get there our food is almost completely paid for.

With my "Grumpy" for a husband (only in regards to WDW, he is normally a funny wonderful guy! I am hoping he catches the Magic on this trip!) this is much better because it won't seem like we are shelling out tons of $$$ daily to eat since most of our meals are covered by the plan and certainly the more expensive (dinner time) ones.

Allyson :)

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? I have heard people on other boards say they wouldn't get it again, simply because it's too much food (is there such a thing on vacation??? HA!). Others have said it was too expensive because they usually eat CS throughout all of their trips, and the DP would cause them to spend more than they actually would have. I honestly think it's a great deal, and can't wait to try it in December. __________________ 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: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 79 days 9 hours 46 minutes

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? I am thinking of it for our Oct trip. Right now it's me, DH, DD who will turn 5 and DS3 at the time we go (DS11 may or may not come so I am planning right now that he won't join us sigh). I have been through the menus, added up what I think we would order, and compared it to what we'd get with the DP and it's about equal. Odd as it may sound coming from me, lol, my hesitation about the DP is all the sweets. Even if we get water for our snack, it's still 2 desserts a day for each of us. Not that we must eat everything, but it seems I can spend the same money on food that suits our eating habits. Does that make sense? I know the DP is enough food for us, but rarely do we order dessert when we are out, and if we do we share it. I know it's enough food, but I'm not sure if it's the kind of food we want to eat for a week. __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? You know, those are good points. We too do not order dessert often when we go out to eat, but we do have dessert at Disney! I just wonder about the kids, since my little one really doesn't each much to begin with, and I hate the thought of wasting all that food. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 6 days 21 hours 46 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? I probaly wouldn't get it again. I'll be the lone person here...and I don't really think that my reasons will distract you from getting it though. I have an AP and I can't get the great room rates! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? BUT..if I didn't have the AP, I probaly would get it again..even though..it is A LOT of food! Sorry! The administrator has specified that users can only post one message every 60 seconds __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? In my opinion, it depends on your family's eating habits and what you normally do. My 10 year old would count as an adult and eats like a bird, as does my teenager, really. So I think we would be spending more than we normally would. My teen, 10 year old and sometimes even I order from the kids menu. We normally do a few ts meals, but mostly cs, so for us it wouldn't be worth it.

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? Good point karliebug, we split meals at DL sometimes. And because my kids are small but good eaters, we would spend 2 CS meal credits (instead of 4), making the CS credits stretch to fit in that 3rd meal of the day by again splitting CS (typically we have one big meal, and two small ones, so this would work). The snack options seem to be more uniform and narrow with the new signage system I read about and I wonder if one will be able to use the snack option a the Food and Wine Fesitval like people did last year. We will be there during this time, and plan to snack our way through EPCOT so that would be a big plus as we'd get nearly a whole day's worth of food from snack credits alone. The more I think about this, the more confused I get, lol. __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? We've got it planned for our Fall trip... but I wonder. That'll be 4 adults... I'm trying to imagine a dinner time with FOUR appetizers, FOUR full entrees, FOUR full desserts... nevertheless, the money will be approximately the same if we don't do it. So... no one says you HAVE to eat the food, and it gives us lots and lots of options. I do suspect that we'll enjoy a 2 TS meal or two, and my mom and I may "save up" for it by splitting a few meals. I don't know. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,248	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? I think we'll be trying it next trip. There are places we didn't want to go because of cost last time.

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Ally Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26	Re: Is there anyone that would NOT do the DP again? We are definately getting it for our December trip. Part of vacation for me is eating well! I love to eat out! By getting this I know I am assured of eating well all week and I like that by the time we get there our food is almost completely paid for. With my "Grumpy" for a husband (only in regards to WDW, he is normally a funny wonderful guy! I am hoping he catches the Magic on this trip!) this is much better because it won't seem like we are shelling out tons of $$$ daily to eat since most of our meals are covered by the plan and certainly the more expensive (dinner time) ones. Allyson :)

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