We'reGoingToDisney
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- Feb 18, 2019
I am trying to figure out if we will stick with a "free" dining plan package that we've booked, or change to a package where we got a room discount + park ticket discount. We are staying at a deluxe, so it was the standard DDP that was included. It's myself, DH, and our twins DD and DS who will be 13 when we travel. I say "free" in quotes because it is about $854 more expensive for 6 nights with the DDP than for the room discount, so we're effectively getting the DDP for $142/day = $35/person/day. We would spend at least that much on food, wouldn't we? So on the one hand it seems like a bit of a no-brainer. But on the other hand, I'm not sure we'd eat exactly the split between TS and QS credits that we'd be given on the plan. I suspect if we didn't have the plan, we'd do a lot fewer TS meals.
What I'm trying to wrap my head around is if we do go to a TS restaurant, and our kids want to order a kids' entree (say because those sound more appealing than any of the adult entrees), how does that work? Because they have adult credits, is that going to be ok? Would they then also be entitled to a drink (like a soft drink or milkshake) that is not the included milk or water comes with the kids meal? Or will I need to force them to order off the adult menu? I'm sure in some cases they will prefer the adult menu, but on some of the menus I've looked at, the kids meals are pretty good - e.g. I don't remember which restaurant I saw that, but there was salmon on the adult menu which was overly "fancy" for my DD's tastes (too many sauces, spices, etc) but a really simple grilled salmon and vegetables on the kids menu that she'd probably go for. Portion size isn't a huge concern, at least in the case of DD who is a small eater. It's more the choice.
I'd love to hear from anyone who's already "been there, done that"! Thanks!!
What I'm trying to wrap my head around is if we do go to a TS restaurant, and our kids want to order a kids' entree (say because those sound more appealing than any of the adult entrees), how does that work? Because they have adult credits, is that going to be ok? Would they then also be entitled to a drink (like a soft drink or milkshake) that is not the included milk or water comes with the kids meal? Or will I need to force them to order off the adult menu? I'm sure in some cases they will prefer the adult menu, but on some of the menus I've looked at, the kids meals are pretty good - e.g. I don't remember which restaurant I saw that, but there was salmon on the adult menu which was overly "fancy" for my DD's tastes (too many sauces, spices, etc) but a really simple grilled salmon and vegetables on the kids menu that she'd probably go for. Portion size isn't a huge concern, at least in the case of DD who is a small eater. It's more the choice.
I'd love to hear from anyone who's already "been there, done that"! Thanks!!