Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan

Russell · 03-08-2006

Hi Guys. It's great to be here. I'm glad I discovered this forum. I have a question if you don't mind. I'm planning a trip in September with my family of four. My son is 11 and won't be eating all the food on the plan. I'm thinking about splitting some meals with him at Coral Reef, Artist Point, and Le Cellier. Does anyone have any experience with this? Can you split meals like that and save the points for another mea? Thanks oh wise ones!

**WishUponAStar** · 03-08-2006

Good question. We were eating at Alfredo's and there was a couple next to us doing exactly that, they shared one appetizer, one meal, and one dessert. At the end I noticed they gave their WDW card and signed like they were using the dining plan. Although, my instincts tell me, just like a person "sitting at a buffet" they would charge you per person sitting at the table. I hope someone has tried this themselves.

Russell · 03-08-2006

I hope we can split! We can do fine with two adult app. two entrees, and two deserts, one child's app, entr. and dessert for the four of us! I know I can't split at a buffet, not trying that. I'm not even trying to use my daughter's (age 7) credit to pay for an adult meal.

Besides, I can barely fit out of Rabbit's hole as it is! Don't need THAT many calories!

queensmama · 03-08-2006

You can split except at the buffets and places like the HDD.
You should have no problems.

Ready2Go · 03-08-2006

Welcome to DC

I saw this on another site ...hope it helps

I was on the phone with dining this morning (which is not uncommon since we're onsite like 5 weeks a year). I asked the agent about this. She said it comes down to the restaurant. Most won't care but some will. For them to do anything, the server will first have to find out that the non-DP people are non-DP. Next, they'll have to decide to blow the chance for any extra tip and bring it up. After that, some places may decide to charge a "spit fee" or just ask that you not split your meal with the non-DP guests. That's about it.

I think Disney knows they're giving people a lot of food on the dining plan and some people may split meals. I'm sure there's a price point buried deep in Disney's Dining Plan market prospectus that includes a projected amount of meal sharing.

Andrea · 03-08-2006

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Originally Posted by Ready2Go

For them to do anything, the server will first have to find out that the non-DP people are non-DP. Next, they'll have to decide to blow the chance for any extra tip and bring it up. After that, some places may decide to charge a "spit fee" or just ask that you not split your meal with the non-DP guests. That's about it.

I'm obviously easily confused. What is the significance of someone being non-DP? Does that mean they're more or less likely to go along with the sharing of meals?

Ready2Go · 03-08-2006

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Originally Posted by Andrea

I'm obviously easily confused. What is the significance of someone being non-DP? Does that mean they're more or less likely to go along with the sharing of meals?

Maybe so.

Russell · 03-08-2006

Wow, I think if I was asked not to split a meal I'd probably be tempted to pay for my child's meal out of pocket. I do hope I'm not presented with that ethical delimma!

Andrea · 03-08-2006

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Originally Posted by Ready2Go

Maybe so.

Yeah yeah yeah, you're very funny, R2G.

More likely to let a non-DPer split? Or less likely to let a non-DPer split? Honestly.

kizzmitt · 03-08-2006

I shared with my DDs at 50's PT, we had no problem at all. We ordered 2 appys, 2 dinners, and 2 desserts between the three of us. There was plenty of food for everyone!

Russell · 03-08-2006

Thanks guys. I guess I will plan as though I can split meals. I can't see why they would deny it. Disney is getting the same money from me if I split a meal or not. Here's hoping!

Allyson · 03-08-2006

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Originally Posted by Russell

Wow, I think if I was asked not to split a meal I'd probably be tempted to pay for my child's meal out of pocket. I do hope I'm not presented with that ethical delimma!

You do what you feel comfortable with...I'll tell you that you can DEFINITELY pay for your child's meal out of pocket. We did this twice on our trip last year to save credits for "double-star" restaurants.

Russell · 03-09-2006

I actually may wind up paying out of pocket for the kids meals. I have been told that the portions at some of the signature places have magically shrunk since the new dining plan making it less of an option to split meals. I'll make the ressies and then figure out how to pay for it!

disneycouple30 · 03-09-2006

We split our meals alot. Most of the meals are way to big for us so we will get an appreitizer, the main meal and a dessert and split them. The only place we don't split are at the Buffets and character meals like Liberty Tree Tarven. All the places we do split we ask for an extra plate and the been happy to do that. I suggest that you leave a larger tip if you do this. It helps alot. They remember us the next time we eat there. In France we alway eat two or three lunchs there and after the first time there each trip they ask us the next times if we would like an extra plate for all our selections.

Boss Mouse · 03-09-2006

I had the understanding, everyone on the reservation must be on the dining plan.

03-08-2006	#1 (permalink)
Russell Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 22	Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan Hi Guys. It's great to be here. I'm glad I discovered this forum. I have a question if you don't mind. I'm planning a trip in September with my family of four. My son is 11 and won't be eating all the food on the plan. I'm thinking about splitting some meals with him at Coral Reef, Artist Point, and Le Cellier. Does anyone have any experience with this? Can you split meals like that and save the points for another mea? Thanks oh wise ones!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan Good question. We were eating at Alfredo's and there was a couple next to us doing exactly that, they shared one appetizer, one meal, and one dessert. At the end I noticed they gave their WDW card and signed like they were using the dining plan. Although, my instincts tell me, just like a person "sitting at a buffet" they would charge you per person sitting at the table. I hope someone has tried this themselves. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 5 hours 59 minutes

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Russell Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 22	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan I hope we can split! We can do fine with two adult app. two entrees, and two deserts, one child's app, entr. and dessert for the four of us! I know I can't split at a buffet, not trying that. I'm not even trying to use my daughter's (age 7) credit to pay for an adult meal. Besides, I can barely fit out of Rabbit's hole as it is! Don't need THAT many calories!

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan You can split except at the buffets and places like the HDD. You should have no problems. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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Ready2Go Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Posts: 5,435	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan Welcome to DC I saw this on another site ...hope it helps I was on the phone with dining this morning (which is not uncommon since we're onsite like 5 weeks a year). I asked the agent about this. She said it comes down to the restaurant. Most won't care but some will. For them to do anything, the server will first have to find out that the non-DP people are non-DP. Next, they'll have to decide to blow the chance for any extra tip and bring it up. After that, some places may decide to charge a "spit fee" or just ask that you not split your meal with the non-DP guests. That's about it. I think Disney knows they're giving people a lot of food on the dining plan and some people may split meals. I'm sure there's a price point buried deep in Disney's Dining Plan market prospectus that includes a projected amount of meal sharing. __________________ MB member "Crush" is my 11yo DS. MB member "The Big Goof" is my 16yo DS. MB member "Peppertink" is my DW. A LOT of Disney Links for Videos, Audio, Sat Views, Info and Maps Click Here!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to see the Mouse on the West Coast! We are in Disneyland!!!!

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03-08-2006	#8 (permalink)
Russell Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 22	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan Wow, I think if I was asked not to split a meal I'd probably be tempted to pay for my child's meal out of pocket. I do hope I'm not presented with that ethical delimma!

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan I shared with my DDs at 50's PT, we had no problem at all. We ordered 2 appys, 2 dinners, and 2 desserts between the three of us. There was plenty of food for everyone! __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

03-08-2006	#11 (permalink)
Russell Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 22	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan Thanks guys. I guess I will plan as though I can split meals. I can't see why they would deny it. Disney is getting the same money from me if I split a meal or not. Here's hoping! __________________ September 2006-Wilderness Lodge Villas! 2004-Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas 2002-Vistana Village Resort 2000-Port Orleans Resort Before that, a few times, mostly at Days Inn, Holiday Inn, ect. I miss "If You Had Wings!!" Bring it back! Why does my optical mouse squeak?

03-09-2006	#13 (permalink)
Russell Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 22	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan I actually may wind up paying out of pocket for the kids meals. I have been told that the portions at some of the signature places have magically shrunk since the new dining plan making it less of an option to split meals. I'll make the ressies and then figure out how to pay for it! __________________ September 2006-Wilderness Lodge Villas! 2004-Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas 2002-Vistana Village Resort 2000-Port Orleans Resort Before that, a few times, mostly at Days Inn, Holiday Inn, ect. I miss "If You Had Wings!!" Bring it back! Why does my optical mouse squeak?

03-09-2006	#14 (permalink)
disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 481	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan We split our meals alot. Most of the meals are way to big for us so we will get an appreitizer, the main meal and a dessert and split them. The only place we don't split are at the Buffets and character meals like Liberty Tree Tarven. All the places we do split we ask for an extra plate and the been happy to do that. I suggest that you leave a larger tip if you do this. It helps alot. They remember us the next time we eat there. In France we alway eat two or three lunchs there and after the first time there each trip they ask us the next times if we would like an extra plate for all our selections. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 8 days 12 hours 13 minutes

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Boss Mouse Gearing Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Coolsville Posts: 4,339	Re: Splitting Meals on the Dining Plan I had the understanding, everyone on the reservation must be on the dining plan. __________________ 1979 - Wilderness Campground 1980 - Off site - I don't remember where. It was the 80's. 1999 - AllStar 2001 - Beach Club 2004 - Saratoga Springs 2005 - Beach Club 2006 - Saratoga Springs 2007 - Boardwalk 2008 - OKW 2009 - A Tree House! ___________________________________________ The Jungle VIP. "We did not inherit the world from our ancestors; We are borrowing it from our children." My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Monkeying around in a tree house Swinging w/the king

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