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momto3gr8boys · 02-23-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmommy

OK, I must not get it. We are going for 9 nights on the DDP plan. I have plugged all our counter service meals & table service meals (1 of each per person, per day) & it says under Estimated Regular Dining Plan Cost:

Dining Plan Cost: $2,001.24
Meals/Snack not covered: NA
Gratuities: $194.81
Dining Credits NOT used per person: 20 - how can this be?
Total Dining Cost: #NA

What am I doing wrong?!

Did you input how many snacks per day?

csmommy · 02-23-2013, 07:58 PM

Yes, I put in 1 per person per day.

Maybe I need to download it again.

smrand · 02-23-2013, 10:23 PM

This tool is wonderful! We put in all our information and the DxDP saved us money based on our reservations. It was great for figuring out an approximate amount of money we would need for tips. We put that money on gift cards and had a little left over for souvenirs. We used a Disney promotion and got a discount on the dining plan. It saved us several hundred dollars plus our meals were prepaid.

Jessica14 · 02-24-2013, 11:07 AM

This is great! Not that we are going anytime soon (or are we......?), but it is fun to play! And I realize that if we were in AoA with the kitchenette, we would most likely be bringing snacks, breakfast, some lunches, and drinks. We'd be much more likely not to be ordering desserts, drinks, etc. A rough estimate shows that I could save $100. Without the plan and paying OOP for everything that comes with it, I would only save $10. I think the key is knowing exactly what you need/want and what you can and cannot live without.
Jessica

disneymom88 · 02-24-2013, 08:01 PM

We are saving about $40 with DDP

NotThatKevinSmith · 02-25-2013, 08:25 AM

Hey all, I just posted an updated version of the Dining Plan Calculator. Updates include Le Cellier new all day menu, some price updates, name change to Monsieur Paul, and some minor bug fixes.

http://www.seeyareelsoon.wix.com/seeyareelsoon and click on Dining Plan Calculator

AngiTN · 02-25-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotThatKevinSmith

Hey all, I just posted an updated version of the Dining Plan Calculator. Updates include Le Cellier new all day menu, some price updates, name change to Monsieur Paul, and some minor bug fixes.

http://www.seeyareelsoon.wix.com/seeyareelsoon and click on Dining Plan Calculator

Thanks for the info. Off to get the new one. We added a day to our trip. Need to see how that changes my numbers.

NotThatKevinSmith · 03-01-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmommy

Yes, I put in 1 per person per day.

Maybe I need to download it again.

Any luck? If not, message me on the site and I can email you a copy.

mgoodwin · 03-04-2013, 03:56 PM

No matter how I cut it - it really doesn't make sense for us to do the DDP. The idea of my 2 11 year olds needing an adult plan just does make sense. So OOP for us. This tool is great!

celestialred · 03-07-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotThatKevinSmith

Hey all, I just posted an updated version of the Dining Plan Calculator. Updates include Le Cellier new all day menu, some price updates, name change to Monsieur Paul, and some minor bug fixes.

http://www.seeyareelsoon.wix.com/seeyareelsoon and click on Dining Plan Calculator

This is a great tool you've come up with. However I have a question for you: on the third sheet, the field "Disney's quote for FD stay without dining upgrades," do I enter just the hotel price, hotel + park tickets price, or hotel + park tickets + dining plan? I've put in the price for my package as-is with hotel/tickets/dining and I've also entered in the price with just hotel and park tickets. One way our DDP saves us, the other way it doesn't.

Tammy296 · 03-08-2013, 05:30 PM

I cannot login to download this....? need help...

olwyngdh · 03-08-2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tammy296

I cannot login to download this....? need help...

I'm having the same problem, all I get is a blank page when I try to download.

softballmom3 · 03-09-2013, 11:38 AM

Just downloaded the most recent and was able to use

. My initial thoughts are still correct, it is about $200 cheaper for me to just pay out of pocket. Love this tool!!

taymorel · 03-11-2013, 11:23 AM

I love this spreadsheet. The DDP is only cheaper for us if we eat dessert with every meal and it is only $40 cheaper. I am still debating if that will be too much food for us. I like desserts, but not with every meal.

NotThatKevinSmith · 03-15-2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celestialred

This is a great tool you've come up with. However I have a question for you: on the third sheet, the field "Disney's quote for FD stay without dining upgrades," do I enter just the hotel price, hotel + park tickets price, or hotel + park tickets + dining plan? I've put in the price for my package as-is with hotel/tickets/dining and I've also entered in the price with just hotel and park tickets. One way our DDP saves us, the other way it doesn't.

You put in the entire package price. Then it will add up the pieces that go into the package when you do a room only comparison and compare that with the package price of Free dining.

02-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#137
csmommy DIS Veteran Believes that every time you hear or see the word Disney a Tag Fairy gets their wings Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Too far from Disney Posts: 1,680	Yes, I put in 1 per person per day. Maybe I need to download it again. __________________ 2013 ~ 7/28-8/6 split BCV & VWL 2012 ~ 5/24 - 5/28 BWV DS 17th 2011 ~ 8/9-8/17 AKVJH & BLT 2010 ~ 8/7-14 WWOPP 2009 ~ 8/13-22 split AKVK & BCV 2007 ~ split OKW & BW 2005 ~ split AKLJH & Swan 2000 ~ POFQ 1992 ~ POFQ ~ no kids yet 1990 ~ off site

02-24-2013, 11:07 AM	#139
Jessica14 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Riverhead, NY Posts: 572	This is great! Not that we are going anytime soon (or are we......?), but it is fun to play! And I realize that if we were in AoA with the kitchenette, we would most likely be bringing snacks, breakfast, some lunches, and drinks. We'd be much more likely not to be ordering desserts, drinks, etc. A rough estimate shows that I could save $100. Without the plan and paying OOP for everything that comes with it, I would only save $10. I think the key is knowing exactly what you need/want and what you can and cannot live without. Jessica __________________ Me and DH DD(10) DS(8) 1978: La Quinta-first trip as a kid with the family! 2008:POP 2010:POFQ 12/11-12/17: 2011: Santa took us to POP! My Blog: A Woman's Pause www.jessicajudd.blogspot.com

02-24-2013, 08:01 PM	#140
disneymom88 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 324	We are saving about $40 with DDP __________________ ME DH DS (5) DD (1) Past Trips: Aug. 2002 first time, off-site; May 2006 gradnite!!; March 2009 1st time onsite (POP) w/ DH & DS 1st trip; Nov-Dec. 2009 ASMo celebrating DS 2nd birthday!!; April-May 2010 AKV First time stayin deluxe! treating parents Nov 2010ASMu for our first F&W Festival; Oct 2012 AoA first MNSSHP and F&W Festival

03-08-2013, 05:30 PM	#146
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03-09-2013, 11:38 AM	#148
softballmom3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: KY Posts: 1,289	Just downloaded the most recent and was able to use . My initial thoughts are still correct, it is about $200 cheaper for me to just pay out of pocket. Love this tool!! __________________ Always planning another trip...... 1977 Heck...I don't remember, I was 4 . 2002 Holiday Inn Family Suites (Nick hotel now) 2007 Pop Century 2010 Windsor Hills 2011 POR 2013 Wilderness Lodge --finally decided!!

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02-23-2013, 10:23 PM	#138
smrand Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 22	This tool is wonderful! We put in all our information and the DxDP saved us money based on our reservations. It was great for figuring out an approximate amount of money we would need for tips. We put that money on gift cards and had a little left over for souvenirs. We used a Disney promotion and got a discount on the dining plan. It saved us several hundred dollars plus our meals were prepaid.

02-25-2013, 08:25 AM	#141
NotThatKevinSmith Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 26	Hey all, I just posted an updated version of the Dining Plan Calculator. Updates include Le Cellier new all day menu, some price updates, name change to Monsieur Paul, and some minor bug fixes. http://www.seeyareelsoon.wix.com/seeyareelsoon and click on Dining Plan Calculator

03-04-2013, 03:56 PM	#144
mgoodwin Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 13	No matter how I cut it - it really doesn't make sense for us to do the DDP. The idea of my 2 11 year olds needing an adult plan just does make sense. So OOP for us. This tool is great!

03-11-2013, 11:23 AM	#149
taymorel Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 205	I love this spreadsheet. The DDP is only cheaper for us if we eat dessert with every meal and it is only $40 cheaper. I am still debating if that will be too much food for us. I like desserts, but not with every meal. __________________ caroline Me DH DS(7) 2010 Contemporary 2011 Animal Kingdom Lodge

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