DisBuckMan
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2015
I get what you're saying, and agree. The ddp doesn't fit our eatiing style at all.It is fantastic that this works for you! I will push back on the idea that you can go to a restaurant and order 'anything you please' and it is paid for. This is simply not true. You can order anything that the plan specifically covers and have it paid for. So if you have the regular DDP you can order any of the covered entrees and be all set, but if one of the apps looks better than any of the entrees you are out of luck. If you are happy with any of the included alcoholic beverages with your meal, you are all set, but if you prefer one of the more expensive beverages or one of the exempted flights, you are out of luck.
The dining plan also needs to work for how you eat and what you would typically order in order for it to have value, which is always my issue with it. Others find that it fits their eating style perfectly, and that's fantastic!
If we're in the mood for a big meal (which is actually pretty rare...we're just not big eaters), we generally prefer an appetizer with dinner over a dessert...not possible on the standard dining plan.
If we're not in the mood for a big meal (two of us are hungry, one not so much), the one will sometimes order an appetizer instead of a full meal...not allowed on the ddp.
If we prefer the appetizer menu, all just order appetizers...we might split 4 or 5 appetizers between the 3 of us...not allowed on the ddp.
We like to eat in some of the lounges...ddp not accepted.
We don't do character buffets...or buffets in general...gross. Way too many kids running up there, grabbing whatever, coughing/sneezing under the shields...who knows where their hands have been? Adults too, for that matter.
The best restaurants on property are the ones at the Swan/Dolphin, IMO...no ddp accepted.
The true flexibility to order ANYTHING you might want at most restaurants (and the ability to eat at ANY restaurant on property) is only available to those who pay out of pocket.