So I went through my receipts from last year's Disney Trip and came up with some averages. My boyfriend and I tend to make our reservations at least 6 months in advance so we always use our TS.
7 Day 6 Night Trip
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Dining Plan Add-on = $455.88
Average money spent on food per day = $115 (I removed the appetizers)
Tips for 6 day trip = $86 (Based on 18% gratuity on an $80 TS meal)
Total amount spent for 6 day trip = $776
Savings using the Dining Plan = $318.12
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Now we average $80 per meal for Table Service. Most people won't. (We choose the most expensive restaurants allowed) Your average couple will generally only spend around $80 per day on food. This is an overall savings of only ~$90. (Based on $60 TS and $11 tip per day)
So at least for us I still see a savings. If it weren't for the dining plan we certainly wouldn't be eating filet every night. Instead we'd more than likely be at Peco Bills!
7 Day 6 Night Trip
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Dining Plan Add-on = $455.88
Average money spent on food per day = $115 (I removed the appetizers)
Tips for 6 day trip = $86 (Based on 18% gratuity on an $80 TS meal)
Total amount spent for 6 day trip = $776
Savings using the Dining Plan = $318.12
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Now we average $80 per meal for Table Service. Most people won't. (We choose the most expensive restaurants allowed) Your average couple will generally only spend around $80 per day on food. This is an overall savings of only ~$90. (Based on $60 TS and $11 tip per day)
So at least for us I still see a savings. If it weren't for the dining plan we certainly wouldn't be eating filet every night. Instead we'd more than likely be at Peco Bills!