We do have some gift cards which we were going to use.
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Queen of the WDW Scene
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If you do change your mind about the dining plan you could apply the gift cards to the cost of the vacation package. Just an option
DreaminaboutDisney
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Specifically if you are using the DDP, BOG is 2 table services and not worth 2 table services IF you are looking to maximize the value of your DDP. The food was decent but not as good as the 1 table service Chefs de France and, while meeting beast is unique to the dinner service and cool to meet, it is a little too dark in there, especially after a long day in the parks. The "grey stuff" would be number one on my list of worst desserts in WDW because it is just pure sugar in a white chocolate cup. The other desserts that come in the trio with it aren't anything special as well. I think you get more out of the 1 table service lunch at BOG. There is always a chance to do a late lunch and catch beast when the dinner service starts. While I think Tiffins is great, the food is delicious, and I love the atmosphere there, it is also another one of those questionable 2 table services on the DDP because it's hard to maximize your value unless your entire family is getting the Surf &Turf. You unfortunately picked the 2 signature dining experiences that are questionably 2 table services on the DDP, in my opinion. Hopefully that helps you if you are on the fence about getting the DDP.
This helps tons. Thank you! After my calculations, we will be better off option out of the dining plan.
RememberWhen
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Agreed. I wanted to be sure you’d counted credits correctly if you were on the dining plan. Sometimes I’m surprised at what counts as two credits!
DisAl
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The restaurants you choose should reflect what you like. The only comment I have is that if you are using the dining plan dinner at Be Our Guest is a huge waste of two credits based on comparing the "value" of two credits at signature restaurants against the prix fix cost of BOG, or the fact that BOG dinner would cost the same two credits as dinner at Biergarten AND Tusker House. If you are using the dining plan and are set on BOG dinner, pay out of pocket at BOG and use the dining credits elsewhere.
HouCuseChickie
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Dining is such a subjective thing and even sources like the Disney Food Blog note the inconsistency in many of Disney's restaurants. There are places I love that my friends hate and vice versa. There are also places we all love and places we all were one and done. Then there restaurants we've loved and returned only to have bad experiences. Oh, and there are the places that everyone bashes that sometimes we wind up liking. I think the best thing is to just pick the places with menus, locations and atmospheres that appeal to you and work for your schedule. If what you've put in your post checks those boxes...then you've got yourself a good dining plan.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Three buffets are borderline, but acceptable
I’d dump Cinderella’s and be our guest like 3rd period French
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Is you’re saying the food is wildly inconsistent...then I agree.
And of course expensive...I find myself now giving restaurants a “ripoff/no ripoff” rating and that is completely opposite my history - eating everywhere 10 or so times for 30 years
Can’t - daughter wants princesses and son wants to meet Beast.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Lol...but you can.
Simply tell them “no”.
I get what you’re saying...really I do. But magic kingdom dining is not great and those two are ripoff central - just my opinion
RememberWhen
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We liked both experiences when we did them. I’m a fan of any meal with characters. Get those meets done while you rest and eat!
I hear you, but I can’t. And I don’t have a valid reason to say no except hearsay. This will be their only WDW trip, so gotta make it magical!
That’s what I was thinking. A relaxed character meet while having a meal.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Completely understandable. To be fair....I love tiffins and enjoy the Biergarten as well...I hear you, but I can’t. And I don’t have a valid reason to say no except hearsay. This will be their only WDW trip, so gotta make it magical!
If you need any other recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask. My stomach has forgotten more things about wdw than my brain remembers
True!Completely understandable. To be fair....I love tiffins and enjoy the Biergarten as well...
If you need any other recommendations, don’t hesitate to ask. My stomach has forgotten more things about wdw than my brain remembers
DisAl
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We had better interaction with princesses at Akershus that we did at CRT.
Especially the grandson.....
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Sirwalterraleigh
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Food is wretched though
I’d recommend park fare...in all seriousness. Better food and the Cinderella thing
That’s where I wanted to go, but the menu was so uninspiring. The food reminded me of food from IKEA.
Queen of the WDW Scene
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Akershus is a better option for princesses in my opinion.
I can't convince you on BOG so I won't try.