Well for me its a good deal but I dont travel in peak times. I liked the accomodations and also that in the long run the cost for the room was less than if I took a full travel package from disney. In terms of the dining you have to consider that as a DVC memeber you DO NOT get that perk so you would always pay full price for that but then you have to consider that each room comes with a complete kitchen so you may not even need the dining dependent on how you plan your trip out. I like it because I am not one to be buying food out all the time. I like that the rooms are top notch with huge tubs and tvs and the kids get to have their own room so hubby and I have privacy. I like that I can have basically a five star hotel experience without the price. I don't travel to Disney alot I only go once a year but even so I still consider it a good deal.