Do you think Disney will be making temp. changes to the DDP during Aug. & Sept?

[corgi_monster]

It seems that the free dining offer is just as popular this year as it was last year?

I remember there being some talk about extended restaurant hours, being able to trade 1 TS for 2 CS, trading credits for lanyards, etc. during August and September of 2006.

Do you think Disney will do the same this year? If so, when do you think these policies will be announced?

[stepdisney]

I know that Chef Mickey's is offering a lunch character buffet until the end of the promotion, we booked it for the day we are leaving. I know it is temporary and ends when the free dining promotion ends according to the CM.

[kcrew]

It seems that the free dining offer is just as popular this year as it was last year?

I remember there being some talk about extended restaurant hours, being able to trade 1 TS for 2 CS, trading credits for lanyards, etc. during August and September of 2006.

Do you think Disney will do the same this year? If so, when do you think these policies will be announced?

I also heard the Narcooses's is open for lunch for 1 TS credit, and that Ohana at least is opening for dinner early. I am sure they will have to make modifications based on the lack of availability of ADRs

[mickeyluv'r]

Do you have any info on Narcooses's lunch menu?

[sdbirdsong]

Do you have any info on Narcooses's lunch menu?

Go to www.allears.net. They have menus for the WDW restaurants.

[Snow_White]

Go to www.allears.net. They have menus for the WDW restaurants.

The future Narcoossee's lunch menu isn't listed.

[HaleyB]

Last year several buffets opened for lunch and they extended hours for dinner lots of places. If you are looking to get in someplace keep that in mind, when they extend hours you can suddenly get into Le Cel for a late lunch/early dinner.

I think the other option was to trade one TS credit for 1CS+1Snack (?) or 1TS=1 CS + promo poster OR promo lanyard&pin set. Neither is a very good deal I think they were offered to appease guests that did not know they needed to make ADR's way in advance. I did witness some really angry people at podiums a few times.

They also called me twice to make sure we had ADR's (I used a different phone number and my name, the package was under my DH's name).

[AmberI]

We have citircos for lunch and it's 1 ts, also ohana for a 4pm dinner.

[sdbirdsong]

Do they remove food items from the menus (such as lobster) just for the period of free dining, or make expensive items ineligible or is everything free game.

[HaleyB]

Do they remove food items from the menus (such as lobster) just for the period of free dining, or make expensive items ineligible or is everything free game.

They won't change the menus like that (just because of free dining) because, although it is shocking, there will be people there that did not get the DP for free. People who paid for it. I know it seems like everyone has it, but the DIS only makes up a small % of Disney guests. There are only a certain % of rooms at each resort set aside for this deal, all the other rooms are filled with people that didn't know about this code and some of them will buy the DP.

That is not to say that menus will not change, they will. The lobster add on at Capt' Jacks is already gone (I think), but the lobster tails is still a main selection right now. Disney changes menus often, although some entree's stay, others come and go. I think Fall and Spring are two times of year where lots of menu changes seem to take place.

[septbaby]

Hmm, we have Narcoossee's at 2TS our arrival night (Wishes, EWP). However, if we could eat there for 1TS, I might be tempted to change it and find another spot at GF to view these shows, lol!

[Brygida]

We have citircos for lunch and it's 1 ts, also ohana for a 4pm dinner.

I just tried doing this and the CM said there was no such thing. Which day do you have booked?

[AmberI]

I just tried doing this and the CM said there was no such thing. Which day do you have booked?

Hey,
I have it cit booked for Sept 20th. I talked to a CM that booked this for us because of the 1900 taking over gfc. I would try back and talk to someone else, I spent some time talking to the CM that found this.

[renessa]

I'm curious about adding a signature lunch for 1 TS...can anyone else confirm or deny. And where might we find a menu?

[Brygida]

I'm curious about adding a signature lunch for 1 TS...can anyone else confirm or deny. And where might we find a menu?

I was told by the CM that menues were not available (as this happening for a few weeks in the future, only). Others on this board have said that even though the lunch may be Citricos, it will only be pre-plated 1900 park fare food.

It makes sense that with the closure of 1900 Park Fare during free dining, they would open up the other GF restaurants for lunch (when they are normally not open) and do 1900 Park Fare food.

Maybe someone from last year's free dining can comment on what actually happenned... or maybe a GF CM can?

[NEWEARS2006]

Subscribing. I am interested in the answer if anyone knows.:surfweb:

[Honeybeezx4]

Subscribing too! I am having trouble getting ADRs for Sept and looking to see what is going to happen.

[tinkerbell60]

I did free dining last year and they definately did. They added lunch to Chef Mickeys and extended the hours at some of the other buffets. They also gave everyone the option of trading in a TS for 2 CS meals. I know that last year they started to call everyone about a week before your trip was scheduled to remind you to make ADRs.

I think if you are willing to eat at the less popular places, or the resorts it will not be a problem. I know that one morning there was another guest in the lobby making an ADR for that evening. I also cancelled a few of mine during the week we were there (too much food!). I was also able to get a table last minute for dinner at the Grand Floridian Cafe.

[n2mm]

I read that Citricos will be serving the lunch menu of the GF Cafe. Since the GF Cafe will be used for the 1900 parkfare during refurb., Citricos will be filling in for the GF Cafe for breakfast and lunch. So it's not really a signature meal, it's the same GF Cafe meal in a different location. BTW, this is not for the free dining, it's for the refurb and will be from July until early October.

I have not seen anything official about lunch at Narcossees.

[bell.of.the.ball]

You can make a lunch at Chef Mickeys during free dining, we did. We learned about it from mousesavers.com

I read this....Disney does add some extra meal times at certain restaurants during this period. For instance, Chef Mickey's, which usually serves only breakfast and dinner, will be open for lunch between 8/28/07-9/8/07 from 12:30-2:50 pm

[123SA]

Our trip starts 9/24 so we miss free dining (did get the 40%off code though). Since there will be many guests still taking advantage of free dining, do you think that we will be able to trade TS for CS meals? We always seems to have 2 TS left over and run out of CS meals.

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I also heard the Narcooses's is open for lunch for 1 TS credit, and that Ohana at least is opening for dinner early. I am sure they will have to make modifications based on the lack of availability of ADRs

I called 6/24 to switch out of 'Ohana character breakfast to the dinner. I was going to request an ADR near 5pm, as that was the posted start time on allearsnet's menu. The CM first offered me a time in the 4 o'clock hour, which threw me, because it conflicted with why I wanted to switch the meal.

[septbaby]

Our trip starts 9/24 so we miss free dining (did get the 40%off code though). Since there will be many guests still taking advantage of free dining, do you think that we will be able to trade TS for CS meals? We always seems to have 2 TS left over and run out of CS meals.


I doubt it. Plan on a 2TS meal (Narcoossee's, Citricos, Flying Fish, etc.) then you won't have to worry about a leftover. Also plan a TS for your check out day and cancel if you've used them up. Hope you are making ADRs!

[corgi_monster]

Last year, you were able to trade a TS for a counter service and a snack or lanyard set. I can't remember exactly what you got for a TS, but I know that you were able to do it.
I've been calling to try and get ADR's for 2 people and many of the popular restaurants are booked for lunch and dinner. Other not-so-popular restaurants only have seatings either before 5pm or after 8:45pm - it seems that free dining has been very popular again!

[123SA]

I doubt it. Plan on a 2TS meal (Narcoossee's, Citricos, Flying Fish, etc.) then you won't have to worry about a leftover. Also plan a TS for your check out day and cancel if you've used them up. Hope you are making ADRs!

Yep..I have ADRs, all except for the last day. I better take care of that ASAP.

[Muushka]

Last year, you were able to trade a TS for a counter service and a snack or lanyard set.

Yes, that is what they offered. I know because we did it.

[mom2my3kids]

I thought it was a TS for a Cs and two snacks last year???

[curemyreed]

I am having a hard time getting ADR's for our Sept. trip with Free DDP. When I spoke with a rep at the WDW DINE number she said the TS credits could only be used for TS meals. It looks like I will have more TS credits than what is available for our touring plans. I hate the idea of paying for a CS meal when I have excess TS credits that I can't use!

For those who encountered this issue last year during the Free Dining time....I am reading that you were able to use your TS credits toward CS dining. How did you do this? Who let you know & when were you informed this was an option?

Thanks!

[Brygida]

I am having a hard time getting ADR's for our Sept. trip with Free DDP. When I spoke with a rep at the WDW DINE number she said the TS credits could only be used for TS meals. It looks like I will have more TS credits than what is available for our touring plans. I hate the idea of paying for a CS meal when I have excess TS credits that I can't use!

For those who encountered this issue last year during the Free Dining time....I am reading that you were able to use your TS credits toward CS dining. How did you do this? Who let you know & when were you informed this was an option?

Thanks!

Can't help with your CS issue, but are you sure about getting ADRs? I booked (within last few days, during free DDP dining) the following:

Chef Mickey's lunch
California Grill dinner
Teppanyaki lunch
Chefs de France lunch
Boma dinner
Raglan Road lunch
Raglan Road dinner
SciFi Dine in lunch


These were 2, 5, or 6 people tables.

I wouldn't trade TS for CS.

[Muushka]

I thought it was a TS for a Cs and two snacks last year???

You know, I think you are right!:thumbsup2 (sorry about that)

curemyreed, don't stress too much about not having ADRs. When we did free dining last September, we changed all but 1 ADR when we got there (we changed 6 total). And we had no problem. Also, we found in Dec that if you get to the restaurant when it first opens (not talking LeCellier here, but most others) you can check at the podium and they may seat you then. Worth a try.

[tinkerbell60]

We did not find out about exchanging TS credits for CS until we got there. However, we were there the second day of free dining.

[gigi1313]

i had the opportunity to speak with a very knowledgeable cm a few days ago re: this exact issue... and she told me that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that narcoosees (sp?) will be a 1TS lunch... she did tell me about citricos (just like a previous poster described, due to 1900 PF being refurbed) and CMs opening for lunch and the possibility of adding a TS buffet in MK (tomorrowland) again... she also indicated that the 1TS = 1CS+2S is very likely but no word has come thru on it definitively...