My problem with the dining plan!

[Figment632]

Ok when I first used the dining plan you got an appitiezer, Entree, and a desert, now you just get an entrée and a dessert. I think you should get to pick either an appitizer or a dessert. I would much rather get an appitzer because I'm very picky with my desserts

Don't get me wrong I love the DP this is my only issue is this. Do you think you should get a choice?

 

[wdwmomof3]

I think that it would be nice, but I would still choose the dessert! :slurp: I know that we did the DP with both, it was way to much food. I just wish that they had left the tip included in the price, but I still think that it is a good value.

 

[Figment632]

I think that it would be nice, but I would still choose the dessert! :slurp: I know that we did the DP with both, it was way to much food. I just wish that they had left the tip included in the price, but I still think that it is a good value.

It was definatly to much food but I would rather have an app than a dessert.

 

[Gig 'Em Mickey]

x2.... I would much prefer an appetizer OR dessert option.

 

[jensdisney]

If you want an appetizer and dessert then you can choose the delxue dining that is still an option with that plan. We are using that plan because in the past it has saved us a ton of money!:wave:

 

[Phonedave]

It was definatly to much food but I would rather have an app than a dessert.

I agree.

I don't use the plan anyway, but I rarely get dessert when eating out.

My Dr. also wants me to watch my sugar intake, so now I would much rather have an app than a dessert.

I can see where you are comming from on this one.

-dave

 

[disneygirl76]

I would like the opition as well - to choose one. Because for me, it depends on where I am. Like at Le Cell - the app for sure! Cheese soup! YUM!! And at Rose and Crown...the Sticky Toffee Pudding! Oh! I don't know if I can wait to June to get that cheese soup! :slurp:

 

[Jessie&Buzz]

That would be great if we could pick. My hubby doesn't care much for sweets but likes appetizers. We could share them if we wanted to.

 

[Mrs.PhD]

I agree with you and have said so to Disney. I wrote them when they made the change to start with and complained. They called me back and said of course "this is what people want." I hate that answer. You know by reading on places like this it is. Like we really wanted them to take the tip away so we had to pay more. I don't think so. So I vote with my money.

Since the change we have not gotten the plan, and most likely will not.

If we had the choice between appetizers and dessert it would work a lot better for us. I never eat a whole dessert. Dh and I could split an appetizer, and then a dessert.

The no tip I might be able to get over, I guess they need to save money. Forcing dessert over salad I can't. It would not cost them anymore, just make things easier for us. The plan is just way too much food for me anyway.

 

[wvdisneyfamily]

I would prefer a choice in some restaurants. Hubby and I could easily split an app and a dessert.
I am glad they removed the tip. I don't like paying it, but I think service will improve with the removal of this "sure thing" tip.
I think maybe they could have done the DDP as one app per table, an entree per person, and one dessert per person. I know that wouldn't have worked for all tables (a table of 10 won't be satisfied by one app). The DDP is still a good value if you plan your meals right.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Ok when I first used the dining plan you got an appitiezer, Entree, and a desert, now you just get an entrée and a dessert. I think you should get to pick either an appitizer or a dessert. I would much rather get an appitzer because I'm very picky with my desserts

Don't get me wrong I love the DP this is my only issue is this. Do you think you should get a choice?

I agree as well. I would understand if they didn't want to include all apps, but how about giving me the choice between soup, salad or a dessert? I think it would send a healthier message and it would adress a reason why I think they don't let you choose apps, time to prepare. Desserts are usually premade for the most part, save for whipped cream and ice cream being added. But soup and salad would be just as quick to prepare.
They could also let you use 2 desserts to get one app, like nachos instead of desserts, a couple could share an app or each get their own dessert.

 

[lilfritzy]

I'm with all of you. I would rather have an app than a dessert. I feel like we are eating all sorts of stuff during the day ( Mickey Premium Bar, Dole Whip, candy, cookies) that by the time we get to dinner I'm usually over sweets.

 

[Fade_to_Blah]

Couldnt agree more.

I honestly dont really like desert and will never get it if it wasnt for the dining plan. Half the time i just order it because it comes with the dining plan thats already paid for

I would MUCH prefer some appetizers.

 

[Monkeymama]

I totally agree. But, after crunching numbers I have found that even if we do not get dessert for every meal (except one or two where we know we have too!), the DP still ends up saving us money. We will just pay to add on the app, bc we too prefer that over dessert usually. I know it is different for everyone, but with where we are dining and the choices we usually make, it is still a savings.

 

[wdwmomof3]

That would be great if we could pick. My hubby doesn't care much for sweets but likes appetizers. We could share them if we wanted to.

Mt DH is the same way, I am the one with a sweet tooth. :ROFLOL:

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I have many issues with the Dining Plan in its current guise, which is why we didnt use it last trip. The main one being as you mentioned.

 

[Monty]

I don't bother with DDP unless it's free. Paying for it it loses any value except as a way to 'pre-pay' for food. Then you're stuck with their number of credits and feel obligated to use them all.

If it isn't free, it isn't worth it. :shrug:

 

[Zummi Gummi]

I agree with others. I would much prefer an appetizer to dessert. This is one of my biggest problems with the DDP.

 

[tigre]

I think you should get to pick either an appitizer or a dessert. I would much rather get an appitzer because I'm very picky with my desserts

AGREED. I was just down in Disney last week and we kept saying this. I'd much rather have an app than dessert. Most desserts end up being pretty similar. My cousin even commented that all my desserts looked exactly the same..

 

[shmmrname]

AGREED. I was just down in Disney last week and we kept saying this. I'd much rather have an app than dessert. Most desserts end up being pretty similar. My cousin even commented that all my desserts looked exactly the same..

The desserts are too similar in many restaurants in WDW. I don't have many complaints at all about dining in WDW, but that would have to be my biggest problem thus far.