DDP+ It’s official!

[lorenae]

I was on the phone for 45 minutes. The original agent messed up my reservation and then I talked to guest services. She was able to get my reservation back to what it was but she told me they can't add the DDP+ to passholder packages.
I'm not very pleased right now.

Thanks for the report back. I was thinking of adding it to our one-night stay. What constitutes a “pass holder package” though? I mean, I have a room and my ticket (AP). I don’t understand how that can be different than adding DxDP.

 

[wendybeth75]

Probably just a glitch, but the standard DDP is no longer showing up for me on the DVC website when I click the "Add Dining Plan" button...only QS, DDP+, and DxDDP.

I checked the same thing this morning to add on for my March trip and the Regular plan isn't showing up for me either. At first I thought they were replacing it, but now I see its just a glitch. Still doing the "Disney Math" on this one to figure out what will work.

 

[LaurieL58]

Thanks for the report back. I was thinking of adding it to our one-night stay. What constitutes a “pass holder package” though? I mean, I have a room and my ticket (AP). I don’t understand how that can be different than adding DxDP.

I guess I should clarify. I have a ticketless package that was booked with a passholder rate. I have the DDP right now. They told me I can't upgrade to the + plan. I don't know if I've ever been penalized for being a passholder before

 

[lvloopingbag]

It looks to be $94.61 if the tax rate is 6.5%......

 

[lorenae]

I guess I should clarify. I have a ticketless package that was booked with a passholder rate. I have the DDP right now. They told me I can't upgrade to the + plan. I don't know if I've ever been penalized for being a passholder before

Gotcha- that’s what I have as well, but no dining plan. I was considering calling to add this. I’m not going until May for this trip, so I think I’ll wait and see. Thanks for letting us know what happened when you tried.

 

[ErinsMommy]

I'm not understanding how this is any different than the regular dining plan?

 

[ljcrochet]

I'm not understanding how this is any different than the regular dining plan?

Think of it as 2 table services. When my kids were little, I would have loved it. Do a character breakfast and a table service dinner.

 

[gappedout]

I'm not understanding how this is any different than the regular dining plan?

You can now do two table service per day instead of one table service and one counter service. You can use all of your credits just on table service or a combination of table service and quick service - your choice.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Ah gotcha, thank you!

 

[LaurieL58]

Gotcha- that’s what I have as well, but no dining plan. I was considering calling to add this. I’m not going until May for this trip, so I think I’ll wait and see. Thanks for letting us know what happened when you tried.

You're welcome. I hope if anybody else with a passholder rate tries to add this, they report back what happens with them

 

[momtwoboys]

do dvc get a discount? guessing no, but wondering.

 

[EeyoreME]

I think we are going to get the DPP+. We are happy its on the DVC page

 

[Lehuaann]

do dvc get a discount? guessing no, but wondering.

No

 

[lionkingzimba]

The DDP+ is definitely a good save for me. I booked my package through the UK side, I called Disney UK side and they said the DDP+ is yet to be added here, and they told me to check back probably on April 2 ?!?!?! But my trip to Disney is during a week in late March. Does anyone know any other methods that I could possibly change my Disney dining plan to DDP+? P.s. just a heads up, the staff told me that the Space220 is opening very soon, but no exact date is given.

 

[DisSurfer878]

Has anyone successfully CALLED and upgraded to this new plan WHEN THEY ALREADY HAVE FREE DINING BOOKED?
and how long is the phone wait right now? Might try to call while my class is in music.

 

[Spridell]

Food wise: I like this plan a lot. Seems like the perfect amount of food for me and my family.

Value Wise: I DO NOT like this plan at all. For $25 more you would get so much more. The Deluxe Plan is a MUCH better value.

 

[sharonabe]

No other pricing changes to the other dining plans as of yet.

If you're pricing out the other plans on the DVC site, the rates won't change. DVC is guaranteed the same price from Jan to Dec even if the prices increase for the general public.

 

[mathhouse88]

It looks to be $94.61 if the tax rate is 6.5%......

That's also the figure I got when comparing prices earlier this morning.

 

[DisBuckMan]

If you're pricing out the other plans on the DVC site, the rates won't change. DVC is guaranteed the same price from Jan to Dec even if the prices increase for the general public.

Ah yes...you're right. Didn't even think about that.

 

[havoc315]

If you got an entree for lunch you’d be ahead. Dont most restaurants have same lunch and dinner menu?

yes.... and many entrees are around $20. Some even less. Tony’s Town Square has 5 entrees at $23 or less. The Plaza recently increased prices but almost the entire menu is $22 or under. At 9 Dragons in Epcot, almost every entry is around $20 or less. Yak and Yeti has about 9 entrees under $21.

yes, if you always order the steak or the most expensive item, you come out ahead. But the average entree price across restaurants is about $26-27. Less for breakfast. So, if over the course of your trip, you get some expensive entrees, some average priced, some cheaper... that’s what I’m illustrating.
I suppose some people would get the $32 steak at every meal, twice per day... but I’d hope that would be a minority.