Disneyland Paris Meal Plan

[Minnie2610]

Hi all,

Just wondering about the meal plan for my trip. If I was to pick a meal plan I would be getting Full board standard option. Just wondering is this a good idea, does it save money and would you recommened it.

Also please tell me about your experiences.

Thanks everyone

[Elaine]

no, it doesn't save you much money, certainly not the 10% bandied about by Disney in an effort to get you to buy the half board plans.

[Tinkswishes28]

It doesnt save much money as Elaine said, but if you know you have paid for everything before you go, then you know anything left over is spending money just for you. I guess its all about preference. I choose half board standard plan for when I go in June, and i feel more relaxed knowing all I have to worry about is spending money.

[Minnie2610]

Yes I suppose it is a good idea for the money side of it and you dont have to worry about running out of money as all is paid for. I will think about it but might be a waste of money as you mightnt eat the amount what you`re entitled to

[camillareaney]

Since we stayed in Cheyenne this February we were only able to choose half board meal plan. We did not know about this option on our previous visits and I really wish we did. The savings we made I'm not really sure of but having your lunch payed for was great. Just choose your restaurant and go eat.
We used City Hall a lot to make our reservation in, which was a great time saver, and walked around the park until it was time for lunch. We ate a very good breakfast in the mornings and therefore were able to wait with our lunch until late afternoon and since we chose buffets the food kept us going the rest of the day.
Not having to count your money every day and make a food budget helped a lot. So I recommend this option. Take it.

Having your food payed for resaulted in less junk food. Less McDonalds and less candy

[Rapunzel80]

I've wondered about this dozens of times but when I add it up, I don't think u really save as much as they say. Also you are limited to eat in the restaraunts stated.

[DutchBrit]

The most it saves you is the cost of a soft drink, and only if you have the set menu. If you decide you want something else, then you can only use your voucher for it's face value, so then you make no saving at all. And you are forced to spend a certain amount of money on every meal, regardless of your actual wants at the time. So if you skip a meal for what ever reason, then that's just money down the drain.

Just pick the resturants that you'd like to go to and check the online menus to give you an idea of what you can have and what it costs. Put that money aside (in an interest earning account if possible) and then pay for the food on your credit card and pay it off later with the saved cash. You can still think of that as your food being paid for in advance!

[Elaine]

The most it saves you is the cost of a soft drink, and only if you have the set menu. If you decide you want something else, then you can only use your voucher for it's face value, so then you make no saving at all. And you are forced to spend a certain amount of money on every meal, regardless of your actual wants at the time. So if you skip a meal for what ever reason, then that's just money down the drain.

Just pick the resturants that you'd like to go to and check the online menus to give you an idea of what you can have and what it costs. Put that money aside (in an interest earning account if possible) and then pay for the food on your credit card and pay it off later with the saved cash. You can still think of that as your food being paid for in advance!

DutchBrit's suggestion is absolutely the way to go, in my opinion .

[Tinkswishes28]

you wont skip a meal with the half board plan as noone will not eat at all one day ! Half board covers breakfast and lunch or dinner. We will be eating breakfast early and then have a dinner at 5ish , no lunch. Any holidays booked after april will no longer include free breakfast, you either have to purchase a dining plan or pay once you get there. It says so in small print in the new brochure. Its all down to preference really, and with most of the options buffet , and the set menues being what we would choose anyway, it was good value for us. Also drinks are expensive 3 euro odd per drink. each family will be different , I would just rather go ahead and order and use it as face value, or straight from menue and not worry about the costs mounting up. Credit Card far too tempting, even for this banker !

[MEKAEN]

you wont skip a meal with the half board plan as noone will not eat at all one day ! Half board covers breakfast and lunch or dinner. We will be eating breakfast early and then have a dinner at 5ish , no lunch. Any holidays booked after april will no longer include free breakfast, you either have to purchase a dining plan or pay once you get there. It says so in small print in the new brochure. Its all down to preference really, and with most of the options buffet , and the set menues being what we would choose anyway, it was good value for us. Also drinks are expensive 3 euro odd per drink. each family will be different , I would just rather go ahead and order and use it as face value, or straight from menue and not worry about the costs mounting up. Credit Card far too tempting, even for this banker !

All the onsite hotels will still include breakfast - Only the David Crockett Ranch will be stopping the breakfast included in with the package.

[Tinkswishes28]

In the new 20 th brochure under section 3 choosing your meals, conditions section 5 it says after march 29 2012 breakfast will no longer be included in the package, you will either have to purchase the meal plan or pay onsite. It does not specify hotels, although it does say from march davy ranch can now have breakfast if they purchase the plan . Of course it doesnt affect me and im happy with what i have booked, but it may be usefull to know if people were not aware of it.

[julesk]

We had half board when we went last week and it was perfect. Like others have mentioned, it means you know how much money you have for shopping, snacks etc while your away. Plus the meals we did where all you could eat, so full board would have been to much. Lossing breakfast isnt such a bad thing, the que's are terrible and we dont even like breakfast. Just makes me want to go back again even more and soon as possible.

[DutchBrit]

In the new 20 th brochure under section 3 choosing your meals, conditions section 5 it says after march 29 2012 breakfast will no longer be included in the package, you will either have to purchase the meal plan or pay onsite. It does not specify hotels, although it does say from march davy ranch can now have breakfast if they purchase the plan . Of course it doesnt affect me and im happy with what i have booked, but it may be usefull to know if people were not aware of it.

I've just checked for dates in July online, and breakfast is given as part of the standard package for all hotels except DCR. Full text is:"The price includes: Room + tickets + breakfast (not included at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch) + local tax, includes special discount (if applicable), Credit card surcharge may apply."

[MEKAEN]

In the new 20 th brochure under section 3 choosing your meals, conditions section 5 it says after march 29 2012 breakfast will no longer be included in the package, you will either have to purchase the meal plan or pay onsite. It does not specify hotels, although it does say from march davy ranch can now have breakfast if they purchase the plan . Of course it doesnt affect me and im happy with what i have booked, but it may be usefull to know if people were not aware of it.

Still wrong.

In the new 20 th brochure under section 3 choosing your meals, conditions section 5 it says after march 29 2012 breakfast will no longer be included in the package, you will either have to purchase the meal plan or pay onsite. It does not specify hotels, although it does say from march davy ranch can now have breakfast if they purchase the plan . Of course it doesnt affect me and im happy with what i have booked, but it may be usefull to know if people were not aware of it.

I've just checked for dates in July online, and breakfast is given as part of the standard package for all hotels except DCR. Full text is:"The price includes: Room + tickets + breakfast (not included at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch) + local tax, includes special discount (if applicable), Credit card surcharge may apply."

Thanks.

[Tinkswishes28]

good to know, I was actually reading from the brochure and not online, obiously I am incorrect as dutchbrit already checked and verified that information. There wasnt actually any need to post "still wrong", that is a tad childish as I am just trying to be helpfull. I have clearly misunderstood what I have read in the terms and conditions, it really isnt a big deal, and I shall no longer be posting on this thread.