Whatsthegoodword
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I don't get the "convenience" argument. What's so inconvenient about paying for your meal as you finish? It's just a matter of course for me.
Not having to carry a wallet or cash on me to the parks, not everyone has charging privileges on their magic bands
Yeah, the comment didn't make sense at all....?
Admission media requires additional documentation in case there is an issue at the turnstiles.
Purchase of alcoholic beverages requires identification.
Purchase of non-food items requires legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
Purchase of food items you not included on your meal plan require legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
AP discounts require your AP card in addition to your Magicband.
If you choose to not attach a credit card to the band, then take a credit card or cash.
The convenience piece come is where everything is paid for before you leave for your trip. There is no worrying about making sure you have room on a credit card or gift card or making sure you are rationing out your cash to make sure all of your meals are covered. All you have to pay for is your tips. There is no thinking (atleast when we did it) of what you want to order, you just order it. We used to do the "Free" dining or the Play Stay and Dine and there was never a trip that we did not come out ahead with the plan, and NO we did not always get the most expensive items. Unfortunately, since all of the increases we no longer see a big advantage to it unless you are getting it on some sort of promo.I don't get the "convenience" argument. What's so inconvenient about paying for your meal as you finish? It's just a matter of course for me.
Actually attaching a Credit Card to your Magic Band is not a choice because it is not something you can do. Charging privileges on your MB allows you to charge items to your room. Not to a Credit Card. From there you can pay for the room charges however you want.
The convenience piece come is where everything is paid for before you leave for your trip. There is no worrying about making sure you have room on a credit card or gift card or making sure you are rationing out your cash to make sure all of your meals are covered. All you have to pay for is your tips. There is no thinking (atleast when we did it) of what you want to order, you just order it. We used to do the "Free" dining or the Play Stay and Dine and there was never a trip that we did not come out ahead with the plan, and NO we did not always get the most expensive items. Unfortunately, since all of the increases we no longer see a big advantage to it unless you are getting it on some sort of promo.
You can still charge the tips to your room if you are staying onsite."All you have to pay for is your tips." THAT'S RIGHT! I had forgotten that! ...so then there is NO reason to do the meal plan. I gotta get my wallet out anyway...
This statement is right on target, at least for some of the people, including us, who get the DDP. I know, when I book my trip to WDW months in advance, how much I am going to pay for meals. The only unaccounted items for our week at WDW will be souvenirs and any snacks we buy outside of the DDP, Do we end up paying more for the DDP than we might if we paid out of pocket? Possibly, but unless this difference is more than $100-$200, it doesn't worry me too much. But apparently, us DDP users are the cause of everything that is wrong with WDW food prices/food quality, according to some on here.The convenience piece come is where everything is paid for before you leave for your trip. There is no worrying about making sure you have room on a credit card or gift card or making sure you are rationing out your cash to make sure all of your meals are covered. All you have to pay for is your tips. There is no thinking (at least when we did it) of what you want to order, you just order it. We used to do the "Free" dining or the Play Stay and Dine and there was never a trip that we did not come out ahead with the plan, and NO we did not always get the most expensive items. Unfortunately, since all of the increases we no longer see a big advantage to it unless you are getting it on some sort of promo.
I thought it was ESPNThis statement is right on target, at least for some of the people, including us, who get the DDP. I know, when I book my trip to WDW months in advance, how much I am going to pay for meals. The only unaccounted items for our week at WDW will be souvenirs and any snacks we buy outside of the DDP, Do we end up paying more for the DDP than we might if we paid out of pocket? Possibly, but unless this difference is more than $100-$200, it doesn't worry me too much. But apparently, us DDP users are the cause of everything that is wrong with WDW food prices/food quality, according to some on here.
This is true... Not your fault because it is offered but it has killed the food quality and prices....But apparently, us DDP users are the cause of everything that is wrong with WDW food prices/food quality, according to some on here.
Not sure what you mean on these, they don't apply to me for sure, I never have to carry a wallet and it is great, never needed an id at the gates, maybe because I'm 45, but have not been id for alcohol in a long time ( maybe some of the grey on my head)?
Admission media requires additional documentation in case there is an issue at the turnstiles.
Purchase of alcoholic beverages requires identification.
Purchase of non-food items requires legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
Purchase of food items you not included on your meal plan require legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
AP discounts require your AP card in addition to your Magicband.
Not sure what you mean on these, they don't apply to me for sure, I never have to carry a wallet and it is great, never needed an id at the gates, maybe because I'm 45, but have not been id for alcohol in a long time ( maybe some of the grey on my head)?
Admission media requires additional documentation in case there is an issue at the turnstiles.
Purchase of alcoholic beverages requires identification.
Purchase of non-food items requires legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
Purchase of food items you not included on your meal plan require legal tender or room charging privileges on your magic band.
AP discounts require your AP card in addition to your Magicband.
Not sure what you mean on these, they don't apply to me for sure, I never have to carry a wallet and it is great, never needed an id at the gates, maybe because I'm 45, but have not been id for alcohol in a long time ( maybe some of the grey on my head)
That's crazy, you must look very youngWell I'm 53 and have required the IDs even as a passholder.
That's crazy, you must look very young
That's crazy, you must look very young
How is that any different than paying for a meal after you eat? Restaurants won't give you a discount if you leave some food on your plate. And if you get the DDP, but don't get the dessert a couple of times, is that $15 or $20 you spent for food you didn't order really going to break the bank? IMO, if you have to nickle and dime every aspect of a WDW vacation, that vacation is probably beyond your means to begin with.I have always felt the DDP promotes gluttony. You've paid for it, you may as well eat it, even if you don't want it.
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