Ayla
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My kids always ordered whatever they wanted at Disney and we only used the DDP once.
This notion of it being prepaid is nothing more than psychology. You're paying more for fewer choices.
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Dining Plans Return for 2024 / Park Reservations End for Dated Tickets
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This notion of it being prepaid is nothing more than psychology. You're paying more for fewer choices.
eliza61nyc
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Not understanding the "fewer" choices, every time I used it we were given the same regular menu, we order what we normally get.
Why isn't it "prepaid". Again I haven't used it in a while but when I did, I paid for my package 60 days prior to getting there and didn't have to give them a credit card after every meal. Is that not the definition of pre paid?
And again not every one measures value by money. My boss loves genie + and LL. Her metric for value is not money, as she says "I'll pay any amount of money not to stand in line with 3 toddlers". So for her the cost is not the value
seabreezept813
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We just "prepay" for our meals now by buying Disney gift cards at BJs using our credit card. Double savings. And then we still don't have a credit card bill to come home to, win-win.
JIMINYCR
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YESSS... dumping the park days reservation idiocy was the best news.
As a planner we would look at the menus at all our ADR spots and knew ahead of time what we probably would be ordering. I could total up the costs and see if we would come out ahead to decide to get the DDP or not. The majority of the time we did see a minor savings by taking it. There was never a real significant $$$ but enough to go for it. Sure, its not going to work for everyone, but it may for some. Those who just out of hand say it is a bad choice and knock Dis for bringing it back, dont take into account those who used it right and made out fine.
JIMINYCR
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Food quality across property has been varying in quality for some time. Not all dining spots have been decimated. I agree the DDP did start affecting quality years ago but it isnt the only reason for its continual slip.
To be fair, the CFO saying Disney needed to help watch consumers’ waistlines probably had an effect as well.
zappomatic
New Member
I’m hoping this also means a return of some of the excellent offers Disney had for UK residents pre-covid. They tended to do 35-40% off Old Key West and Saratoga Springs, free DDP, 14 days ticket for the price of 7, and a gift card on top which made for a much more affordable trip.
Vacationeer
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We booked a few ‘free’ dining trips and even added to package a few times over the years. DDP kept changing.
In the last iteration it worked best for people planning on a few character/buffet meals and daily alcohol beverages. If out-of-pocket plans averaged over $70/day, DDP got us alot more for the money spent anyway. We learned how to bang that plan
The downsides to us were no apps and lounges not included.
In the last iteration it worked best for people planning on a few character/buffet meals and daily alcohol beverages. If out-of-pocket plans averaged over $70/day, DDP got us alot more for the money spent anyway. We learned how to bang that plan
The downsides to us were no apps and lounges not included.
Laurenciaa
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Just discovered this.. what in the magicians tool is this? This is AWESOME Thank you!
Speaking of which, when will you be updating CBR to remove the pirate rooms in trinidad for room type, since it is no longer a bookable category? Perhaps change description to little mermaid since those are the only ones getting that treatment.
Love the tool BTW! Use it every vacation and always got what I wanted or very very close.
I'll ask for an update. Thank you!
JIMINYCR
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A bizarre and not thought out comment. But I don’t see that as affecting the quality.To be fair, the CFO saying Disney needed to help watch consumers’ waistlines probably had an effect as well.
