I'm also a bit confused about whether an Alcoholic Beverage is included with Buffets. I currently have booked Dinners at Tusker House and Hollywood and Vine. Will the DDP cover the cost of our first drink?
Much thanks!
The few reports we had in Jan said, "yes," but we've just had a newer report that said Cali Grill would NOT let them have the bloody mary during brunch that the Jan crowd was allowed. Now, Cali Grill brunch is a bit different from Tusker and H&V, and so far, no one has come back to say they've stopped allowing them. Some of us were surprised they did allow them at the buffets at all since the DDP is just a way to pay for your meal and technically, an alcoholic drink is NOT included with the price of the meal. If this is a make or break for you using the DDP, then keep watching the "actual experiences" thread and see what shakes out.
The few reports we had in Jan said, "yes," but we've just had a newer report that said Cali Grill would NOT let them have the bloody mary during brunch that the Jan crowd was allowed. Now, Cali Grill brunch is a bit different from Tusker and H&V, and so far, no one has come back to say they've stopped allowing them. Some of us were surprised they did allow them at the buffets at all since the DDP is just a way to pay for your meal and technically, an alcoholic drink is NOT included with the price of the meal. If this is a make or break for you using the DDP, then keep watching the "actual experiences" thread and see what shakes out.
Is it still possible to purchase a dining plan with a room only reservation if you have an AP? Asking because when I attempted to book online adding adining plan was not an option even after signing in as an AP holder.
AP doesn't matter in regards to the dining plan.
You can add it, but you have to call to do it. You cannot do it online. Package rules will apply.
If you are booking an AP rate however, it does let you add dining online and make it a ticketless package.
I have, about 2 weeks ago!Have you actually done this ONLINE?? I don't have an AP, but if you're just a regular guest wanting room and dining plan without tickets, you have to CALL to do it; it cannot be done online. Can AP holders somehow do it online?
I have an AP room only res. and tried to add the DDP online but couldn't. I called and got transferred around to 3 people. The CM was able to add the DDP but failed to tell me in advance that the full balance was now due a month before my check in rather than at check in. This is because they have to change to a package res. I told her to reverse it and if I book at least 30 days before arrival then my balance will be due at the time of booking. So I can wait until the day before if I want.I have, about 2 weeks ago!
No, be careful there. The DDP makes st be added at least three days ahead of time. It’s two days for DVC, so AP might have a little flexibility, but not the day before.So I can wait until the day before if I want.
Thanks for the heads up!!!No, be careful there. The DDP makes st be added at least three days ahead of time. It’s two days for DVC, so AP might have a little flexibility, but not the day before.
@supersnoop Did you know AP holders could do this online? I don't remember that being possible in the past, but I sometimes gloss over AP talk since I don't ever plan to have one.
The complication at Cali Grill is that the brunch comes with alcohol already (mimosa). At least that's the explanation she gave for why I had to pay for my bloody mary. She was friendly though, and said she'd try it in the register to see if the dining plan covered it. I ended up paying for it.
AP can add dining online if the room is booked with the AP discount. If you use another discount or rack rate, you have to call. I just asked this recently because it was an option at checkout for part of my split stay, but not the others.Wasn't possible several years ago, but I haven't tried to add the dining plan in years, either.
AP can add dining online if the room is booked with the AP discount. If you use another discount or rack rate, you have to call. I just asked this recently because it was an option at checkout for part of my split stay, but not the others.