When is Free Dining announced?

[momoteens]

We are a family of six (4 teens!) and will finally make our first trip to WDW next summer! I am beyond excited!:banana:
Can anyone tell me when the dates for Free Dining will be announced for 2009, if they offer it? We will only be able to afford to stay on-site if FD is offered, so all of our planning will hinge on this info!:confused3
Thanks!

[TDC Nala]

Historically, the public offer is announced in the first week of April. The dates for the promotion are likely to be from the last week in August to mid-September.

[gshumaker]

If you are a Disney Visa holder you will hear about it and be able to get it a couple of days before if opens up to the public too!!

[disneyfan55]

The free dining may also be offered to anyone staying when the 2008 free dining is going on. They did last year as a bounceback.