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It must be a west coast thing. Blue Bayou and Steakhouse 55 charge plating fees. We split at Steakhouse 55 and are never charged.
*raises hand* Volunteering to check every WDW menu for splitting fees, who is paying?
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We have never been charged a splitting fee. My kids split meals often and sometimes the resturant will bring the meals on a seperate plate for them so there is no "splitting" at the table. I just can't remember what resturants did this. I think Wolfgang Puck was one that did.
daughters were 9 and 11 they did alot of splitting because the 9 year old wanted the grown up food and the 11 year old couldn't eat an entire adult meal/dessert
from your list we ate at
Le Cellier
Teppan Edu
50's Cafe
Sci-Fi
Coral Reef
at Teppan Edu they made us get younger dd a kids meal because the server told us watching the chef had an entertainment fee like a character meal...it wasn;t THAT entertaining
also if I remember right we ended up ordering a kids meal at Coral Reef because the size of teh adult meal was really small... not sure if it was because they were sharing or because of what they ordered
they also shared that year at Kona Cafe and Rainforest Cafe
Just so I can make sure I am reading this right...
If you are on the DDP (free dining or regular), two people can share one meal and only use one credit...using the extra credit at another meal?
We (me and the kids) are NEVER able to finish our meals...this would make so much sense fro our family...but then again, I probably wouldn't ever use the extra credits.
Just so I can make sure I am reading this right...
If you are on the DDP (free dining or regular), two people can share one meal and only use one credit...using the extra credit at another meal?
We (me and the kids) are NEVER able to finish our meals...this would make so much sense fro our family...but then again, I probably wouldn't ever use the extra credits.
Just answer the following questions when you plan to dine?
1. Is everyone sharing a meal on the same dining plan? You may use dining credits only for persons on your specific plan. If your answer is NO then it is per person charge, each on their own plan.
2. Is the person under the age of 3? Children under 3 are not charged and usually get their own plate.
3. Is this a buffet, dinner show, special event like dinner cruises, family style dining, or unlimited refills of food? If YES then it is per person charge.
4. Is this meant for two or more people such as a large pizza? If YES then it is per person.
5. Is this an individual entree? If YES then it is one credit per meal (2 credits for signature meals) even if people share that meal. You can buy a kid sized chicken nuggets and let 3 kids at them. but it is only one credit. Just watch out for split plate charges mentioned above.
Extra credits can be used for buffets and dinner shows that are 2 credits. People will split one meal thus giving them one extra credit to use at Ohana or Hoop de Doo show. Use left over snack credits for stuff that will last on the trip home like a box of baked goods put into a plastic zippered bag first . Popcorn lasts several days.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
Last edited by mechurchlady; 07-06-2011 at 07:18 PM..
daughters were 9 and 11 they did alot of splitting because the 9 year old wanted the grown up food and the 11 year old couldn't eat an entire adult meal/dessert
from your list we ate at
Le Cellier
Teppan Edu
50's Cafe
Sci-Fi
Coral Reef
at Teppan Edu they made us get younger dd a kids meal because the server told us watching the chef had an entertainment fee like a character meal...it wasn;t THAT entertaining
also if I remember right we ended up ordering a kids meal at Coral Reef because the size of teh adult meal was really small... not sure if it was because they were sharing or because of what they ordered
they also shared that year at Kona Cafe and Rainforest Cafe
Thank you; That helps A LOT! (I'm re-thinking Teppan Edu now.)
Just so I can make sure I am reading this right...
If you are on the DDP (free dining or regular), two people can share one meal and only use one credit...using the extra credit at another meal?
We (me and the kids) are NEVER able to finish our meals...this would make so much sense fro our family...but then again, I probably wouldn't ever use the extra credits.
Nini
For every 3 (non-buffet/prix fix/family-style) meal TS credits I accrue, I plan to use them for Character Bx for the 3 of us towards the end of our trip.(This way, if anyone gets too hungry , we'll just have to skip the extra Bx.) You can get pretty creative with this if you want to.( I guess I have too much time on my hands.)
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