Quote Originally Posted by JPL View Post
Disney constantly offer discounted room rates however by opting for the dining plan you pay rack rates for the rooms. The typical room discounts available most times of the year range from 30%-40% add the DDP and this is gone.

A good Example is the last Disney Visa Promotion

Pop Century Rack Rate was Approx $89 through the Promotion it was $59 about a 30% savings however in order to qualify for the DDP you had to pay the Rack rate and were not eligible for the promotional rate.

So a 7 day stay during this time would cost you $210 more if you opted for the DDP. In your Calculations this additional money should be deducted from your savings. So if think you save $300 using tht eplan before calculation this additional cost in you actually only saved $90
Quote Originally Posted by Hammer View Post
Not stupid at all, Stacey. Jeff is referring that in many cases you are paying rack rates for your room if you get a package which includes dining. There are times when WDW offers package discounts for packages with dining where you do get a room discount, though. Also, if you are a DVC member, you can purchase the Dining plan and there isn't a room charge (other than using your DVC points) so in that case Jeff's example does not apply.
Thank you! I was not aware of this at all!

What if you go during a time where there is no promotion going on? Then you're not paying "extra" right?