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How much $$$ not using DDP?
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AEfx
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No one can really tell you that without many more details. People can share how much they spend, but you would have to look through the menus to see what you would spend versus what you paid for DDP.
Generally, though, if you eat a sit-down every day with each person getting an app, entree, and dessert, it will probably be a value to continue to do the DDP. But when you consider that most people don't order all three when they go a la carte, to some people, it's not as much of a value. This is especially true for counter service as well; not many people order dessert at those places that aren't included with their plan. So when considering this, make sure you go with what you actually would order, versus what you get on the plan each meal because "you paid for it".
AEfx
Generally, though, if you eat a sit-down every day with each person getting an app, entree, and dessert, it will probably be a value to continue to do the DDP. But when you consider that most people don't order all three when they go a la carte, to some people, it's not as much of a value. This is especially true for counter service as well; not many people order dessert at those places that aren't included with their plan. So when considering this, make sure you go with what you actually would order, versus what you get on the plan each meal because "you paid for it".
AEfx
slappy magoo
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Max, come on, how could we possibly know? Seriously...
Besides, you were just there! Did you not look at the prices? Go to the menus at allearsnet.com, check out the menus & prices of the restaurants you visited and the items you ate. Add it up & see what, if anything, you saved. And if you did save money (which is probably the case), then unless your tastes or restaurant selections change drastically, you'll pobably save about that much next time. And hey, while you're looking, price restaurants you'd like to go to next time and see if DDP will save you money. Come on, you know better...
Besides, you were just there! Did you not look at the prices? Go to the menus at allearsnet.com, check out the menus & prices of the restaurants you visited and the items you ate. Add it up & see what, if anything, you saved. And if you did save money (which is probably the case), then unless your tastes or restaurant selections change drastically, you'll pobably save about that much next time. And hey, while you're looking, price restaurants you'd like to go to next time and see if DDP will save you money. Come on, you know better...
Slappy dont make me slap you 
LOL J/K
... but all Im looking for is a wild guess, not expecting an exact figure. Im just trying to figure out if DVC is really worth it is all. Figuring at an initial $17000, then have to put out $$ for food, transportation and flight X2.
LOL J/K
... but all Im looking for is a wild guess, not expecting an exact figure. Im just trying to figure out if DVC is really worth it is all. Figuring at an initial $17000, then have to put out $$ for food, transportation and flight X2.
Mickey&Minnie
Active Member
Too much $$$ if you ask me. The DDP is the best way to go.
mouselvrmom
Well-Known Member
You can still use the dining plan if you are a dvc member. You just don't get free dining.
No, I believe they just started offering it recently to DVC members. Something else you should also consider about DVC is that you can get a discounted membership to the Disney Dining Experience (Its a card that gets you a 20% discount at many on property eateries and free valet parking at resorts when you are going to eat). You also get a nice discount on Annual Passes (about a $100 bucks off).
Ok then... maybe the DVC is looking better after all. When I was going under the assumption that DDP was not offered I was taking a wild guess at out of pocket costs for meals, annual cost of my DVC, transportation, plane fare and park hoppers it didnt seem to be worth all the added aggravation versus just booking through an agent.
Another thing to consider is that with the DVC you will have some kitchen facilities in the one bedrooms and larger. When we go, we almost always do breakfast in the room. That saves a considerable sum. You also have somewhere to put leftovers and we generally can make a meal one day out of leftovers from the resort restaraunts we have eaten at.
KeithVH
Well-Known Member
I still say it is possible to beat the plan. At $40/day, it would depend on the number of people in the group and what you order. No, if you try to order everything you would get on the plan, you'll never come out ahead. but really, how many families always get one of everything (appetizer, entree, and dessert) for everyone? For us, with a family of 5, we can easily beat the plan for $200/day.
slappy magoo
Well-Known Member
In the words of Willy Wonka, scratch that, reverse it.
With a DVC membership, you can get a discount on the annual pass ($100 off the basic 4-park annual pass, $125 off the Premium pass that includes water parks and Pleasure Island & Wide World of Sports). THEN, Annual Passholders can get the Disney Dining Experience Membership. DVC members can't get the Disney Dining Experience card without becoming annual passholders. But DVC members CAN get on the dining plan, even if they never buy a single park ticket.
PigletIsMyCat
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Maxx, if you contact DVC for a info package, they send you a really informative package with a *sweet* hardbound book with tons of pics and info. I am trying to sucker.. I mean convince my dad and in-laws in NY that it would be a great family investment because everyone could come visit us at once (my DH's 'immediate' family of siblings and parents has grown to 11 people.... I'd love to have them all at once, but I'm not going to.) and they wouldn't have to feel like they're staying with us, they'd be on vacation.....
So far, it hasn't worked. But DVC is a great idea if you plan to come every year. I think I read somewhere that if you work it all out... if you visit every year for at least a week for seven years that it just about pays for itself. Granted, you would have to be staying at a DVC/Deluxe for it to work out... but you own it for 50 years, so that's at least 50 trips...
I'm sorry, I'm getting all excited and worked up about it. I need to go have a smoke and calm down...
So far, it hasn't worked. But DVC is a great idea if you plan to come every year. I think I read somewhere that if you work it all out... if you visit every year for at least a week for seven years that it just about pays for itself. Granted, you would have to be staying at a DVC/Deluxe for it to work out... but you own it for 50 years, so that's at least 50 trips...
I'm sorry, I'm getting all excited and worked up about it. I need to go have a smoke and calm down...
slappy magoo
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Yeah, seriously, Maxx, in an earlier thread you said you had "looked into" DVC. I foolishly thought that meant you had visited their site, talked to a rep, got the free info they sent you, maybe even took the tour since you were onsite just weeks ago. Contact a rep and get all that free info, because they answer everything, every question you've asked, plus all the questions you'll inevitably ask. And from my experience and the experience of everyone else I've ever talked to or read postings from who joined DVC, the sales reps are not the annoying, high-pressure sales reps you're normally used to. They don't have to be, because DVC is something that always sells. If you don't buy, the next person will. So don't be afraid to get on their mailing list and get the packet.
Excellent catch. We have done it so long I totally forgot the discounted DDE was from being an AP holder. Thanks for clarifying.
slappy magoo
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Eh, no prob. I was in the neighborhood...