Dining plan or not
Going to fort wilderness and wondering if we should get the dining plan or not. We have done it before but just getting opinions.
Forum Discussion
Dining plan is often free during Hurricane season...
To get it or not to get it is well debated. Generally it depends on the person, but in many cases it is not worth it, but in many cases it is. A few things that may help make up your mind:
1) Sit down restaurants are quite busy, having 6 months to get a reservation for the top pick restaurants can help a lot, especially if you must eat during prime time and during prime season.
2) Character dining is a unique opportunity for a little more "Disney" for little kids and the best way for them to meet the characters without a huge line or crowd. They often require reservations during prime season.
3) Some dining has quite generous portions and you only need one meal credit to feed two adults, the pasta bar at the cafeteria at Port Orleans Riverside is an example. Research is required to figure out how to beat the bank though.
4) It is easy, just swipe your band.
5) Its worked into your budget when you pay for your trip.
6) There are no age police for kids, the kids meal plan is much cheaper and kids may prefer the menu options, they will not ask if your kid is really 9 or not (unless maybe he looks 15).
7) Some sit down/ character meals can be quite expensive when paying cash, expect to pay $200-$300 for a family of 4 for dinner. Five nights of character meals at $200 each is $1000, that goes a long way toward breaking even
8) If you are the PB&J type, the meal plan will likely not be worth it, just pack a lunch and avoid all the long lines.
To get it or not to get it is well debated. Generally it depends on the person, but in many cases it is not worth it, but in many cases it is. A few things that may help make up your mind:
1) Sit down restaurants are quite busy, having 6 months to get a reservation for the top pick restaurants can help a lot, especially if you must eat during prime time and during prime season.
2) Character dining is a unique opportunity for a little more "Disney" for little kids and the best way for them to meet the characters without a huge line or crowd. They often require reservations during prime season.
3) Some dining has quite generous portions and you only need one meal credit to feed two adults, the pasta bar at the cafeteria at Port Orleans Riverside is an example. Research is required to figure out how to beat the bank though.
4) It is easy, just swipe your band.
5) Its worked into your budget when you pay for your trip.
6) There are no age police for kids, the kids meal plan is much cheaper and kids may prefer the menu options, they will not ask if your kid is really 9 or not (unless maybe he looks 15).
7) Some sit down/ character meals can be quite expensive when paying cash, expect to pay $200-$300 for a family of 4 for dinner. Five nights of character meals at $200 each is $1000, that goes a long way toward breaking even
8) If you are the PB&J type, the meal plan will likely not be worth it, just pack a lunch and avoid all the long lines.
