Hello DMP, I was wondering, which is the better deal? Getting the free dining package with a regular room rate, or getting the meal package added to a 40% off room offer? Thinking about a value or moderate room.

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Hi Amanda! What an astute question! I think a lot of people hear the word "free" and assume you can't get a better deal than that, but you're right that sometimes a discounted room rate can save you more money than the free dining package. In general, free dining is a better deal than a discounted room rate at the value and moderate resorts. However, at a deluxe resort, an offer for 40% off the room rates usually saves you more money than paying rack rates with free dining. Of course, the only way to know for sure which deal works best for you is to crunch the numbers: price out your vacation both ways taking into account the particular resort at which you want to stay and the number of adults and children in your party. Since you mentioned you're thinking about a value or moderate room, you'll likely find that the free dining offer is best for you.

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