Table Service Credit Question

[MICHELLE SULLIVAN]

Sorry if this has been asked before, I can't find the answer.
Disney's website states 1 table service credit includes:
1 Entree
1 Dessert
1 Beverage (single serving alcoholic or nonalcoholic)

Can you substitute appetizers for dessert? Or maybe DH and I can split an appetizer and a dessert? Each using 1 TS credit?

I know the website says to ask your server for substitutions but was curious if anyone can confirm this is allowed.

 

[kiramay]

No. It’s not an appetizer, it’s usually a small side salad or fruit. I’d just recommend paying for the appetizer out of pocket if you want one.

 

[Queen of the WDW Scene]

You really do need to ask your server.
It can vary on the restaurant.
The CM actually offered the swap at Le Cellier since my sister and I both wanted beer cheese soup.
You could always pay for the app out of pocket if you really want it and they say you cannot sub.

 

[Nancyg56]

The general concensus is a pretty hard "no." If you ask you may be granted the sub, but I have heard relatively few people here have been allowed the sub. The eatery may allow a cup of soup, a side salad or some fruit, but that seems to be it.

I would plan to pay OOP for anything that is not offered on the plan. WE allowed for one or two OOP appetizers at dinner, but ended up only ordering a few at Kona, where we were paying OOP for the meal.

 

[DisBuckMan]

In cases where it has been allowed in the past, it's as said above...a small side salad, a small bowl of fruit, cup of soup, etc...basically, something pre-prepared and non-labor intensive. They're not going to allow a full appetizer that has to be prepared in the kitchen in exchange for a dessert.