No DP for us.........

[Seasonscraps]

I tracked our meal costs from our last trip without the DP:
The DP would have cost $412 for the two of us.

We spent a total of $364 on meals including tip, appetizers and drinks. The costs which would have been covered by the DP came to $256.

We had 4 TS lunches, 1 TS dinner and 2 QS dinners - it's just how it worked out. We weren't looking to save by eating lunch, it was just how it worked out.

[Airblue1]

It didn't save us $ and we had flexible dining choices. Plus I only drink H2O and like desserts from non restaurant areas!
We ate a TS everyday!

[AJ Springfield]

I did the math in 2010 and we came out ahead by NOT using the DP. Many items we wanted would not have been covered and we would have paid out of pocket for them. I think it's worth noting that they may say the DP is a certain price, but when it is added to your resort reservation it is considered a "package" and the price suddenly goes up. I am glad I had a calculator with me when I called the night I made reservations. I would recommend that if anyone calls to make a reservation, to price the room only and then get a price of room plus DP and see the difference.

[CuteAsMinnie]

We have also done the math and we save a ton of $$ NOT choosing the DDP. Also, we by now have our favs and we don't eat three meals plus snacks each day. That is just way too much food.

[tdk316]

The only time we get DDP is when it's "free" or we're traveling with extended family. We've kept track in the past and it isn't worth it for us especially when we stay DVC and have the kitchen.

[Tink#64]

We have never done a dining plan! I've done the math every trip & we always come out ahead NOT having a dining plan! We're not big eaters & I think that WDW is generous with their portions! Typically I nosh off my DS's & we get something to share, ie: salad, fruit, bread sticks, etc & all walk away satisified. I hate to toss those leftovers in the trash! Money thrown away! I'd much rather be a little hungry a couple of hours later & treat ourselves to a mickey bar or dole whip!

I'll take this a step further, last year was the first year that we've visited WDW with NO ADR'S!
And I must say, it was fantastic! We didn't have to be anywhere at a certain time!
(Except park openings of course! )