without a doubt,there are lots of places on and off property where you can eat for far less than if you paid for the ddp.The ddp gives the convience of knowing your food bill is taken care of before you get there,but for a large group of people(especially if only one member is paying -say the head of a household)the ddp is very expensive.For my family of 4 (i have two older children,but if its not universal studios,they have no desire to go)it is not to bad,i would pay for the ddp, if i was going at a time when the promotion was not being offered,but if all six of us were going ,i may not.It would be cheaper to just eat as you go.If you really want to get great deals,rent a car (at least for a partial time of your trip or you could take a cab),there are so many places around the orlando area now that you could eat much cheaper in than on property as well as the option of picking up some prepared foods in the larger chain stores and eating in your room.You can definitely eat a LOT cheaper without the DDP, especially with all the changes next year.