September 2010 Code Watch...

[WriteDisney]

Is there already a thread or do we need one? I'm new to this area of the DIS but I'm definitely looking for a code for this time of year :thumbsup2

I'm greedy because we already got the free dining bounceback (again) but we're looking to upgrade our stay and this would definitely be possible with a good code.

Anyone else?

[sydneysmom]

I'm right there with you !! :dance3::dance3:

[2manypets]

I'll join ya'll too! Just decided yesterday to move our trip from Dec '10 to Sept '10. Here's hoping for either free dining again or (preferably) to 40% off.

[sydneysmom]

I'll join ya'll too! Just decided yesterday to move our trip from Dec '10 to Sept '10. Here's hoping for either free dining again or (preferably) to 40% off.

I keep opening my email just hoping to be lucky enough for 40% !! So far, nothing yet though:surfweb:

[clowe247]

Had to cancel the mouse this yr but planning for next Sept/Oct.:thumbsup2

[janloz]

Add me in too. I received email pin for 40% off but that was only good through June 2010, hoping for that and/or free dining in Sept.

[bouncycat]

I'm hoping for the military discount again...that was awesome this past year for me, if they continue it, we'll be taking the whole family, I have younger twin brothers that turn 30 this year!!! Grand gathering??? I hope!!

[highwayg]

can I book now with a code and then add free dining?

[2manypets]

Sorry, no. Disney does not allow for stacked codes. Either you can go for the discount code you have now or the free dining later, whichever saves you more money.

[MyBubbles]

If you are from the UK, the Disney UK website is currently offering 47% off their deluxe resorts (Saratoga Springs or OKW) and free Disney Dining Plan (S,C,T). I've booked it for Sept 2010 and saved $2500 in total for 2 of us. Thank you very much Disney!! No code was needed, all the offers were on the Disney UK website.

[2manypets]

Wow, that's a fantastic deal. Here's hoping they make it universal!

[MyBubbles]

It would be nice if more people could get use out of it, although from the threads it seems like normally they don't allow stacking so I wonder why they let the UK guys do it. I wasn't even planning on going to WDW next year but with an offer like that I couldn't say no... I guess that's what they were planning on. :-)

[thumbalyna]

i got a postcard but it expires in june and we arent going until sept - hoping for either free dining or a discount - just decided on POR instead of a Deluxe decided on a lot of better things that money can be spent on

[WriteDisney]

Still hoping to get a pin code. I've been logging almost every day and putting in dates for next September, have ordered the DVD and maps and now just hoping it all pays off. Its just been a week but nothing yet. :(

[Kennywife]

Keeping watch for a pin! Hubby just told me he wanted to go again in Sept. for the land & sea! :3dglasses

Anna

[kwitcherkicken99]

So, for a PIN newbie... say I sign up DH and he gets a PIN... can I add that to a current ressie? Even though I'm hoping for FD, a PIN would be WAAAAAAAAY better.

[BebopBaloo]

Joining the thread! Sept.2010 here we come! (I hope!):goodvibes

[3princesses+aprince]

Waiting for free dining here!! It would be the biggest save for our family of 6 :goodvibes

I did receive a pin for 20% off of your stay but it was only valid until June!!! Not gonna work for us. So i'm impatiently waiting.

[10_Kyle_10]

Jumping on board. We loved September last year and will be looking to do it or switch back to October....Let the Wait Begin!popcorn::

[mer1015]

I'm looking for August code for free dining. Think I'll tag along to see what comes out.

[3princesses+aprince]

Damn I got another pin code in my email for the 30/35/40% off. Of course it was the one that only goes to June. If I could get the one that goes through Dec.2010 I'd be SUPER happy. I was so excited when I was opening up my email...... I even priced it out to see if we could go earlier, but with a wedding it's just not possible!!!!:confused3

SO, STILL WAITING!!!!:santa:

[LastLookAtTheCastle]

Subscribing! We're booked for a split stay week already, but I want a code! I, too, got the one that ends in June but didn't get the full year one. Lots of time though!

[jstouder]

Count me in. Last year we used the 40% code for a week at WL. That's where I really want to stay again. Much better deal than free dining for us. Also thinking about renting DVC points.

Now I'm just stalking Air Tran for them to release their September deals.

Here's to lots of discounts coming our way.:banana:

[olivasmommy]

We changed our dates from November to September because we want to enjoy MNSSHP again. Hope to see a code soon. We are Booked at the Wilderness Lodge 9/26-10/2!!!!!

[Phatoomch]

I'm joining you guys!!!

I am so excited. We're going in September to the Caribbean Resort and I am so glad I found this place - you lot are just adding to my excitement :thumbsup2

[DW2010]

Hoping for free dining!!! We have 2 rooms booked at POP September 27-30.

[julirina]

Hanging out with you guys, too...hoping for free dining but would love a PIN instead...!

[Caydence3]

waiting on free dining. Stay at CR Sept 13-16, then Disney Cruise 16-19

[BebopBaloo]

September seems so far away! I guess this is all part of the fun though...the waiting...the formulating of various ideas of what to do with various situations and then the running of numbers, and then the planning!:laughing: I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys this so much!

Have a great day everyone!

[hmschlmomof2]

I received the 20/30/40 code valid for most of 2010 by email a couple of days ago. :cool1:
If you save vacations (I saved three or four different ones, same dates, different resorts, some with DDP, some without) on the disney site for Sept. 2010, I think that's what triggers the email to be sent.
Good Luck!

[mom2rtk]

I received the 20/30/40 code valid for most of 2010 by email a couple of days ago. :cool1:
If you save vacations (I saved three or four different ones, same dates, different resorts, some with DDP, some without) on the disney site for Sept. 2010, I think that's what triggers the email to be sent.
Good Luck!


Well, I actually did that weeks ago, but nothing...... I hope you're right!

[BebopBaloo]

I received the 20/30/40 code valid for most of 2010 by email a couple of days ago. :cool1:
If you save vacations (I saved three or four different ones, same dates, different resorts, some with DDP, some without) on the disney site for Sept. 2010, I think that's what triggers the email to be sent.
Good Luck!

I keep trying that without success, but perhaps I'll keep on trying..

[NHDisneyMom]

Hoping for free Dinning! Bring on summer! :thumbsup2

[JPN4265]

We booked for September using the AAA card. The CM said to be patient, as they fully expect specials to come out later in the summer.:cool1:

[kwitcherkicken99]

I can't be patient! I want to plan! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[aunt adventure]

1st time Dis poster here so please forgive my ignorance. I see the posts of people opening up their emails and receiving a pin code. Where all do I need to register to "hopefully" open up an email and get a pin code. Travelling in Sept. 2010?

[LastLookAtTheCastle]

1st time Dis poster here so please forgive my ignorance. I see the posts of people opening up their emails and receiving a pin code. Where all do I need to register to "hopefully" open up an email and get a pin code. Travelling in Sept. 2010?

Go to the Disney website, and ask for a Vacation DVD to be sent to you. You'll be put into the mix then. Good luck!

[DW2010]

1st time Dis poster here so please forgive my ignorance. I see the posts of people opening up their emails and receiving a pin code. Where all do I need to register to "hopefully" open up an email and get a pin code. Travelling in Sept. 2010?


Unfortunately I've tried everything...saving vacation packages and requesting the DVD on 3 different emails and have yet to receive the infamous PIN. I'm seriously hoping for free dining because it won't matter then since that would be the better deal for us :).

[jen42002]

I received the 20/30/40 code valid for most of 2010 by email a couple of days ago. :cool1:
If you save vacations (I saved three or four different ones, same dates, different resorts, some with DDP, some without) on the disney site for Sept. 2010, I think that's what triggers the email to be sent.
Good Luck!

I wish that would work for me. I would book and pay right now if I got a FD or 30% off a moderate code. I have done all the "tricks" and have gotten nothing. Maybe since we got a code last May we are off the list for another one? Waiting for March 28 to see what comes up!

[mom2rtk]

I wish that would work for me. I would book and pay right now if I got a FD or 30% off a moderate code. I have done all the "tricks" and have gotten nothing. Maybe since we got a code last May we are off the list for another one? Waiting for March 28 to see what comes up!


Well, it might make it possible, but it clearly doesn't just trigger it. I did that a while back, and continue to save new vacations, but nothing.....

[3princesses+aprince]

I got a 25/30/35% off pincode! We are most likely staying at a moderate so 30% is good, but still really hoping on free dining because that would knock around $500 more off of our trip! :wizard: Here's to hoping for free dining!

[mymainmouse]

I checked and old credit card bill yesterday and I booked our September trip on March 26, 2009. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some Free Dining announcement in March (earlier would be better :)).

[mantysk8coach]

Just wanted to join in the fun! Planning on leaving September 25 for a week at Disney, but am not booking anything until the deals come out.

I just want to get something booked already!!!!

[acox17]

Thanks for the invite! I don't care what I get free dining or a pin code, I just want Sept. to get here!

[jeepgirl30]

I'm so hoping for a code. I have been trying the save vacations trick but it hasn't worked yet for me.

i'm thinking i'm the most unluckiest person and will never get a pin!

I ordered the dvd too. hopefully something comes out soon.

[scribega]

I called today to see if there was a PIN/offer attached to my name and the CM asked what dates I was looking at. I told her the last week in September and she said Free Dining was available. :woohoo:

The only resorts available was CBR and POR and it was for the regular dining plan, not the QS.

[kayleesmomxo]

I called and the wonderful CM checked for a pin but no luck:confused3 So I went ahead and booked CBR anyways! I couldn't stand it any longer:goodvibes . I sure hope we get free dining again:dance3:

[BebopBaloo]

I've never called about a pin being attached to my name...is this something that CM's are used to? Will they think it's odd that I call and ask about that? What number would I call? It doesn't normally bother me if people think I'm odd..but I don't want to hurt my chances of getting a code in the future..does that make sense? :upsidedow

[kayleesmomxo]

I've never called about a pin being attached to my name...is this something that CM's are used to? Will they think it's odd that I call and ask about that? What number would I call? It doesn't normally bother me if people think I'm odd..but I don't want to hurt my chances of getting a code in the future..does that make sense? :upsidedow


I felt the same way:goodvibes I was afraid to call, especially not knowing what to say..So....I pulled up an old email from a pin they sent me back in October 2009, and simply told the CM that I received this pin, it had expired and I was wondering if my family had any other pins that might help us decide on a disney vacation.:) She was so nice to search for me! She even searched under my Mom's name and address since she is traveling with us this year. But...no pin for any of us:sad2: It might be worth a try! I went ahead and booked anyway and now I'm hoping for free dining:goodvibes Good Luck:thumbsup2

[WriteDisney]

I've never called about a pin being attached to my name...is this something that CM's are used to? Will they think it's odd that I call and ask about that? What number would I call? It doesn't normally bother me if people think I'm odd..but I don't want to hurt my chances of getting a code in the future..does that make sense? :upsidedow

I felt the same way, so I had DFiance call :rotfl: Seriously though, he called the reservations line and the CM seemed to know exactly what he was talking about unfortunately we didn't have any pins. He said "No pins, yet." (Maybe we need to check again) I can't imagine it would hurt your chances.

[jeepgirl30]

I felt the same way, so I had DFiance call :rotfl: Seriously though, he called the reservations line and the CM seemed to know exactly what he was talking about unfortunately we didn't have any pins. He said "No pins, yet." (Maybe we need to check again) I can't imagine it would hurt your chances.

Same boat but i figured why not. I said "i wanted to see if I had a pin code with my name" and she said "okay I'll be happy to check for you" and asked a few questions verifying my address/phone, etc. She knew exactly what i was asking. No pin but said to watch email as 99% come through email with no ryhme or reason they are completely random.

[BebopBaloo]

Thanks everyone for the kind responses! I just may have to give a call later and find out. Of course if 99% come through email, perhaps I will wait. Either way, glad to know that I can count on my fellow disers for friendly feedback!:tigger:

[sstanaford]

We are going Sept 25-Oct 2 and have booked but am hoping for some kind of code/pin. Free dining would be perfect for us and save a bunch of money. Hoping we all get a little pixie dust soon :wizard: to save us some money!

[Shmily01]

Is anyone going Labor Day weekend? How busy does it get? :)

[jstouder]

We've gone Labor Day weekend on our last three trips. We arrive on the Saturday of Labor Day. To us Sunday was the busiest at MK. That was the only day we had to get a fass pass for anything. The rest of the week we walked onto every ride.

Keep in mind it will be hot just like you would have in July or August but not unbearable. Just make sure you take time away in the afternoons for some rest time to get out of the heat and sun.

[Shmily01]

Thanks jstouder! I've only been to The World once and we were a little spoiled on that trip. We went mid October and the crowds and weather were perfect! This will be the year of a lot of firsts for us...staying onsite, dining plan, etc.

[3rdtimesacharm]

Does anyone know what weekend this is? I think it's usually in September.

Thanks!

[WriteDisney]

So I finally got a pincode. I started doing the stuff people recommended back in November... adding vacations, deleting them, request maps, the vacation DVD.. I did it alot at first but this month I haven't logged on at all really. Got a free dining pincode.

BUT I have free dining. :headache: I started because I wanted the 40 percent off Deluxe resorts pincode. Oh well. At least I know I can get them.

[Shmily01]

Does anyone know what weekend this is? I think it's usually in September.

Thanks!
It was in September last year but I don't think they have released the dates for this year yet.

[pwnort64]

Wow, it seems a lot of us are going that last week of September. We're going 9/25 - 10/2 and staying at POR. I've saved some trips and ordered maps. I'm hoping for some kind of discount or deal, too.

If you are using an agent like Small World, you can still take advantage of the PINS, right?

[DW2010]

Nevermind.

[mymainmouse]

It was in September last year but I don't think they have released the dates for this year yet.

Last year it was September 11th and 12th. :)

[PinkPrincess4Ever]

Is there already a thread or do we need one? I'm new to this area of the DIS but I'm definitely looking for a code for this time of year :thumbsup2

I'm greedy because we already got the free dining bounceback (again) but we're looking to upgrade our stay and this would definitely be possible with a good code.

Anyone else?

Our family of 5 booked Sept. 3 -13 POR Free dinning pin:cheer2: We never got a bounceback last Sept. when we went ...bummer I keep going back and forth Poly POR Poly POR never stayed at POR wanted to try something new.

[BebopBaloo]

If they are sending free dining pin codes to only a few people for August/September right now...what are the odds that there would also be free dining for the public released later on?

My guess is b/c of the regular dining plan pins..they may only offer free quick service dining plans to the public during that time frame?...:confused3

[EeyoreFan19]

Hello all. This is my first post, so I hope it works. We are also planning on going in September. This will be our 4th trip over the last 12 years. I called yesterday, and the CM said that I had no code. I keep checking email, but nothing yet. I keep hoping for free dining!

[2girls+twins]

I am booked with the 20/30.49 but hoping for free dining - with a family of 7 that would be our best deal

[PinkPrincess4Ever]

If they are sending free dining pin codes to only a few people for August/September right now...what are the odds that there would also be free dining for the public released later on?

My guess is b/c of the regular dining plan pins..they may only offer free quick service dining plans to the public during that time frame?...:confused3

Many are left wondering cuz the pin i got was for free QSD with value resorts and regular dinning plan with mod resorts. This will be interesting to watch. I would think they are sure to offter some kind of free dinning this april, they have done it last 4 years. popcorn::

[The4bits]

I'm confused. Please can someone help. I am eager to book our September trip for the week of Sept 26th - Sept 29th, 2010. We are looking to stay at the Wilderness Lodge and we have a great price. I would like the free dining and understand that the promotion might be released sometime in April. That's a long time to wait to book... the part that confuses me are pin codes. I keep reading about them and find it confusing. Do you book and then your given a pin code?

[mom2rtk]

I'm confused. Please can someone help. I am eager to book our September trip for the week of Sept 26th - Sept 29th, 2010. We are looking to stay at the Wilderness Lodge and we have a great price. I would like the free dining and understand that the promotion might be released sometime in April. That's a long time to wait to book... the part that confuses me are pin codes. I keep reading about them and find it confusing. Do you book and then your given a pin code?

PIN codes are discounts bestowed upon individuals by Disney. You get an email or post card with a code, but it's not transferrable.

People are getting Free dining codes, but it will probably still be announced for general public later.

Keep in mind that if you take the free dining plan, you will give up the "great rate" you got at Wilderness Lodge. You have to pay full rack rate to get the Free Dining.

You can book something now but apply a discount code to it later, but only one discount code can be applied. And you can only "add" it to an existing reservation if there is availability at that resort for the discount in question. For example, they only book so many rooms for free dining at a given resort. Once that's full, even if you have another reservation at the same resort it cannot be applied.

Make sense???

[The4bits]

PIN codes are discounts bestowed upon individuals by Disney. You get an email or post card with a code, but it's not transferrable.

People are getting Free dining codes, but it will probably still be announced for general public later.

Keep in mind that if you take the free dining plan, you will give up the "great rate" you got at Wilderness Lodge. You have to pay full rack rate to get the Free Dining.

You can book something now but apply a discount code to it later, but only one discount code can be applied. And you can only "add" it to an existing reservation if there is availability at that resort for the discount in question. For example, they only book so many rooms for free dining at a given resort. Once that's full, even if you have another reservation at the same resort it cannot be applied.

Make sense???

FABULOUS explanation. Thank you so much!!! Very helpful. So now I can book without worries and if something arises try to obtain that discount.

[mom2rtk]

FABULOUS explanation. Thank you so much!!! Very helpful. So now I can book without worries and if something arises try to obtain that discount.

Just keep watching the boards here. You'll know about the new discounts before the vast majority of the world!

[pepe2123]

NO, no one knows how Disney send those e-mails, it can be because your are a repeated guest, it can be because it has been a long time you don't reserve in a Disney Resort, or just because you subscribe to the website or you order a planning DVD. No one knows how the marketing department do that. But I can tell you, register on the disneyworld.com website, ask to receive promotions and you can also order a DVD to plan your vacation. This will not assure you will have a PIN code but someday you will receive it as long as Disney has your e-mail and your address. I you have booked in the past thru Disney, you can call and ask a cast member if theres is a PIN attached to your name and they will look for it on the system.

Speaking about your upcoming trip on September, you can book the Wilderness Lodge right now and just put the 200 deposit if it's a vacation package or the 1 night deposit if it's a room only. Later if there is a general promo you can change the reservation to apply the new promo and you would lower your rate also If you receive a PIN you can apply it to your existing reservation.

Good luck and hope you receive a PIN or promotion shortly!!!!

[trynitey]

New poster here....

We are looking to go at the beginning of September. We went mid-September last year since both of our daughters birthdays are in September. My youngest will be 3 on 9/11 so I'm planning on going the very first week so that she is still free :lol:

Been trying for a pin. I'd like to get anything at this point. Percentage off of a resort or free dining... but no pin anywhere and I've been trying everything.

Last year we booked only a value with free dining but ended up getting some sort of code/discount to upgrade to Saratoga Resort for free so we were lucky enough to stay at a deluxe resort last year. I'd love to stay at a deluxe this year but I am pregnant and am due in July so saving up the extra money isn't really feasible this year. We will be staying at a Value or a Moderate unless again, we are upgraded. Next year, we are purchasing a DVC.

[pepe2123]

I'm confused. Please can someone help. I am eager to book our September trip for the week of Sept 26th - Sept 29th, 2010. We are looking to stay at the Wilderness Lodge and we have a great price. I would like the free dining and understand that the promotion might be released sometime in April. That's a long time to wait to book... the part that confuses me are pin codes. I keep reading about them and find it confusing. Do you book and then your given a pin code?

NO, no one knows how Disney send those e-mails, it can be because your are a repeated guest, it can be because it has been a long time you don't reserve in a Disney Resort, or just because you subscribe to the website or you order a planning DVD. No one knows how the marketing department do that. But I can tell you, register on the disneyworld.com website, ask to receive promotions and you can also order a DVD to plan your vacation. This will not assure you will have a PIN code but someday you will receive it as long as Disney has your e-mail and your address. I you have booked in the past thru Disney, you can call and ask a cast member if theres is a PIN attached to your name and they will look for it on the system.

Speaking about your upcoming trip on September, you can book the Wilderness Lodge right now and just put the 200 deposit if it's a vacation package or the 1 night deposit if it's a room only. Later if there is a general promo you can change the reservation to apply the new promo and you would lower your rate also If you receive a PIN you can apply it to your existing reservation.

Good luck and hope you receive a PIN or promotion shortly!!!!

[pepe2123]

I just received a pin for 40% for disney deluxe resorts and 45 % on deluxe villas from august 15 thru december 18, excluding the week of thanksgiving. And i must reserved thru october 9th.

Can you imagine 40% again for the resort hotels!!!!! I just reserved my hotel for next may with my 42% florida resident discount.

[julirina]

FINALLY got a pin postcard the other day...UGH! It's the Alice one (30/35/40 good through June). Doesn't help me at all for September, but at least I know I'm in the loop! Still praying that somehow my name or dh's gets on the list for the FD pin. Fingers crossed!

[earthiejen]

I got a pin for free quick service dining for september. :) keep checking emails!!

[g3pak]

This is weird. We also want to go the last week of Sept. I have never received a pin before- but a couple of months ago we got the 20/30/40 pin. I booked at POP, and then yesterday I got a "pay for 3 nights get the 4th free plus a 100/200/300 gift card." How weird to get another pin after we booked. I called today to see if I had the FD- that is what I really want, and the CM said those just started going out.

[amshowers]

Yeah, I got one for free dining for moderate or above and free quick service for value. Dates are from 8/15-10/02, so basically free dining just I can book a little bit earlier.

[EeyoreFan19]

Does anyone know if you can receive an email with a pin any day? Or is it just on certain days that they are sent (like once a month). From what I am reading here, it seems like most everyone received the FD pin on 01/20. I'm still waiting and hoping!:surfweb:

[pigletto]

From what I remember they always seem to come on Tuesdays. Every one I have ever recieved has been on a Tuesday morning.

[Caydence3]

I got my pins for both the DDP and the discount for the hotel. Can't use the DDP :headache: but i can use the hotel discount which saved me almost $800.Yippy:yay::woohoo:

[JPN4265]

Just received a pin code good through June 12. We went ahead and book a short trip for the week of June 2 through June 7. Also just found out that is Gay Week, don't know what to expect, but should be interesting. Still hoping for a special code for September.:cool1:

[Beka'sMom]

Got a few emails with pins so far, but only up until 8/14. So hopefully that's a good sign that I am on "the list"..but we are going end August into beginning of September.
Booked with AAA discount for now- really hoping for the free dining or 40% off deluxe!!! As is looks, should be codes out there in a few months for that time frame.
We have always been able to get a code or general public discount for Sept in the past!! Keeping my fingers crossed!

[3princesses+aprince]

I check my email everyday hoping for that free dining pin! I did receive 2 pin codes so far, so i guess i'm on the list! I received the code that was good for travel til June and then one that was good for the whole year, which we'll be booking with, but it was less than some going out that i've heard. This one was 20% for value and 30% for moderate.

I REALLY WANT FREE DINING. For our family of 6 it's the best deal!

[kwitcherkicken99]

I got the Alice code good thru June too... for both DL and WDW! Yeah, a lot of good that does for September!

I'm trying everything! I've saved trips under my log in, under my hubbys (he signed up for movie rewards and didn't tell me so we've got 2 separate accounts), ordered the DVD, ordered custom maps...

WHY CAN'T I GET A CODE?!?!?!?!? :scared1: :rolleyes1 :eek: :surfweb: :confused3 :sad2: :scratchin :sad1: C'mon Tuesday!

[SplashMtnCrew]

We recieved the Alice code back in December and another code for room discounts last week, both of which are for mid June or earlier. We are hoping beyond hope for a free dining pin, or at least free dining for the general public in Sept. After reading a few posts, I must say as pp's have mentioned, at least we know we are on the list for codes and the code we hope for is out there, and hopefully it will find its way to us :goodvibes

A free dining code that we could book now would be helpful though. When it comes time to book the adr's we would be one step ahead.

[10_Kyle_10]

Interesting to hear people got a couple codes already but not the free dinning one that others got. I got and booked the free dinning offer for September but before that I didn't receive any codes other than a 40% off vacation to Disney's vero beach resort.

As a side note this is our 3rd free dinning trip in a row without booking a bounce back offer on any trip.

[disneychard]

I also got the postcard with Alice on it but it is good just through June 12. We are going in September. Then I Was excited when I opened my e-mail today and received a pin, I had to laugh. I guess they got me mixed up with someone in the UK, it was really good though free dining, save 52% on seleced resorts and 14 day ticket for the price of a 7 day one. Everything was included. I called and asked if I could use it, it was my traveling dates they told me they don't know how I received it. and maybe I will get a code in the further.

:)

[DaisyD23]

I got the Alice code good thru June too... for both DL and WDW! Yeah, a lot of good that does for September!

I'm trying everything! I've saved trips under my log in, under my hubbys (he signed up for movie rewards and didn't tell me so we've got 2 separate accounts), ordered the DVD, ordered custom maps...

WHY CAN'T I GET A CODE?!?!?!?!? :scared1: :rolleyes1 :eek: :surfweb: :confused3 :sad2: :scratchin :sad1: C'mon Tuesday!

try calling disney and finding out if there is a pin attached to either you or your husband's name. i did that last week, the first day i called it was the alice code attached to my name and then i tried calling back the next day and my husband had the 20/30/40 pin for later in the year attached to his, we still haven't received the email about the 20/30/40 pin code however it showed up attached to his name in disney's computer so we booked over the phone :) good luck and hopefully you will get one soon!

[stephgles]

Well, I have been on the fence about doing a trip this year as I either want to upgrade my kitchen or put a pool in. It seems that I am going to go after all as a friend of ours wants to go with what he calls "the disney queen". It will be his daughters first time going. So we are looking at the week of Sept 11. No I am upset that I didnt book the bb offer whenwe were there last year but hopefully the free dining or good offer is out.

[Georgia Girl2]

popcorn:: subbing

[stczt]

Subbing:cool1:

[siugoalie78]

Woohoo! Just got a pin for 20/30/40 good through mid-december! Now we can do the Polynesian for DS 1st birthday!!!

[AJA]

Waiting for a 40% deluxe PIN or Free dining for a moderate!:worship:

[pwnort64]

Whoo Hoooo, just got my first PIN ever. Got the 20/30/40 that covers our stay. I'm still hoping for the Free Dining offer, but at least we got something.

[JGRU102]

Subbing

[SteffM]

I called and we had two codes. One for a % off of our stay and one for an upgrade to Park Hopper and more. Now hubby wants to look into staying at a deluxe :rolleyes:. This is the guy who hate everything Disney

[SteffM]

I check my email everyday hoping for that free dining pin! I did receive 2 pin codes so far, so i guess i'm on the list! I received the code that was good for travel til June and then one that was good for the whole year, which we'll be booking with, but it was less than some going out that i've heard. This one was 20% for value and 30% for moderate.

I REALLY WANT FREE DINING. For our family of 6 it's the best deal!

We are a family of 6, too. FD would save us nearly $1000. The % off a hotel saves us something like $360 and the upgrade $293. Neither are as great as FD for us. Oh well, the wait (and planning :laughing:) continues. Godd luck, everyone!

[3princesses+aprince]

Just got the free dining pin code and booked my trip!!!:dance3:

[beachgrl001]

waiting for FD:laundy: Last year we were lucky enough to have FD and a resort upgrade from POP to okw:banana::cloud9: My DH is going this time and he said not to count on any kind of upgrades (he considers himself unlucky) As long as I can get FD I will be happy :cool1:

[katierae81]

There used to be a thread on here that had a website where you could enter your name and it would check for pin codes attached to your name....does anyone remember what it was?

[DarthKTrava]

I get pin codes on a regular basis. So far, I've gotten the 30-40% off code good thru mid-June. Am really wanting one for Sept or Oct. Guess I'll keep waiting.... :hippie:

[EeyoreFan19]

Just called WDW and the CM said I had a pin for 20/30/40% till mid June. Finally got my first pin and can't use it - UGH!!! Waiting for FD pin, too. With a family of 6, it's the best way for us to go.

[MagicKingdom05]

I don't know if this was a fluke thing or a mistake by the CM, but I was just able to get a 20/25/30 discount for our Sept 4-11, 2010 stay. 20% off values, 25% moderates and 30% Deluxe. We booked Contemporary and got 30% off. We can't wait.

[EeyoreFan19]

I just called again yesterday to see if I had any new pins. The CM said I had a code, but she couldn't tell me what it was. She set up my reservation, gave me the price for the package, then gave me the discount price with the pin. When I do the math, it seems I am getting 40% off on a mod. Just booked FW Cabin for September 25 - Oct 2!:woohoo: Still hoping for free dining as it would save us a little more, but this will work, too!

[overthemoon4mickey]

I got a Disney pin code for free dining for stays most nights 8/15/10–10/2/10.

Free Dining plan for Mod and Deluxe and Free Counter service for value.

I got ine on 1-20-10 hope this helps...

[stephgles]

Just called WDW and the CM said I had a pin for 20/30/40% till mid June. Finally got my first pin and can't use it - UGH!!! Waiting for FD pin, too. With a family of 6, it's the best way for us to go.

I am in the same situation.

[Paula1064]

Extreme Newbie here... (It's my first post!) This year may be our year to finally go back to Disney World....

What is this email list and how do I join? These discounts sound fabulous!

Thanks in advance :)

[trynitey]

I'm still waiting on a pin. I have yet to get any. I may be booking with no incentive :S

[zoie101]

count me in I got my pin going in september after a lot of calls and price checking!
40 % off at AKL CL

[MagicKingdom05]

count me in I got my pin going in september after a lot of calls and price checking!
40 % off at AKL CL

Call me greedy, but I'm calling again right now to see if they have released any type of dinning package yet for September.

[Johnson1220]

I called today to see if there was a PIN/offer attached to my name and the CM asked what dates I was looking at. I told her the last week in September and she said Free Dining was available. :woohoo:

The only resorts available was CBR and POR and it was for the regular dining plan, not the QS.

OMG - I am calling tonight. We are waiting for the FD for the end of Sept AND at POR --- :goodvibes fingers crossed we get the deal ...

[zoie101]

OMG - I am calling tonight. We are waiting for the FD for the end of Sept AND at POR --- :goodvibes fingers crossed we get the deal ...

I hope they give you some kind of deal.... I feel I have been very lucky last trip and this the 40% off code. If I dont get another one later we wont go.

[curemyreed]

subscribing:yay:

[princess&her4princes]

subbing, too! :)

[RhylansMom]

I would love to know about a code for that time! We are looking to book around that month. So how do i obtain a code? is there any website or anything that i can sign up for that will maybe send me one? Im pretty excited, but so confused on where to start!

[ipodluvr287]

I just got an email this morning for the 20/30/40% of room rate PIN. We want to go in September so this should work great for us. Here's the dates it gives in case anyone is wondering: For stays most nights 1/18–2/11/10,
2/15–3/27/10, 4/11–7/1/10, 7/5–10/7/10,
10/11–11/23/10 and 11/28–12/16/10.

[xoprincessmomxo]

Here's hoping to free dining! With 5 people, that would save us more than the 30% code. :goodvibes

[VroomVroomLightning]

Here's hoping to free dining! With 5 people, that would save us more than the 30% code. :goodvibes

We are in the same boat as you!!! 30% took a chunk out for us but Free Dining would take a lot more out!

[OhioDisneyLover]

subbing. waiting to see if free dining code will come out for sept for my brother....

[Goldenbear6]

Just wondering, what do you really think is the chance that you would have a special pin code by your name when you call for a reservation? Or do you think that the CM has the power to just give you one just because.:confused3

[mom2rtk]

Just wondering, what do you really think is the chance that you would have a special pin code by your name when you call for a reservation? Or do you think that the CM has the power to just give you one just because.:confused3


Then I must not make a good impression.... I've called a couple of times... and NO pin.

Regardless, the pins are designed to GET you to call. It would be counterproductive of them to just offer them to people who are ALREADY calling.....

Maybe I should just play hard to get..... :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Maybe I should just play hard to get.....

ACTUALLY... I noticed that after I signed up for the website and priced some vacations and then DID NOT GO BACK for quite a while (2 weeks?...yes, that's a long time for me!) :laughing: is when I had pins sent to me. (many, like 6!...one of which we booked, free QSDP in Sept)

Now I'm on there all the time looking for hours and pricing other things I haven't had a pin or anything sent to me since the end of Jan??? Could just be a coincidence, but maybe if you go away for a while the computer keeps track and sends out something to entice you??? ;)

[mom2rtk]

ACTUALLY... I noticed that after I signed up for the website and priced some vacations and then DID NOT GO BACK for quite a while (2 weeks?...yes, that's a long time for me!) :laughing: is when I had pins sent to me. (many, like 6!...one of which we booked, free QSDP in Sept)

Now I'm on there all the time looking for hours and pricing other things I haven't had a pin or anything sent to me since the end of Jan??? Could just be a coincidence, but maybe if you go away for a while the computer keeps track and sends out something to entice you??? ;)

If only....

Actually I did that without trying. I had saved a bunch of trips, then kind of forgot about it for a while, at least a month. Then I called... nothing.... saved more trips.... still nothing.....

[williamson_ja]

I posted this elsewhere, but I've been trying to get the free dining pin, so I priced out all the vacations and saved them, ordered maps, got the video and stayed off for a while. Then I got an email from them this morning with my PIN. Of course it's not the pin that I want. It's the same pin that they sent me last month.lol. Don't they see my spending habits at all? I've actually NEVER visited without free dining. lol. I have a big family with kids that eat a TON (think teenage boy) and you just can't beat the free dining for that. Usually I take them on a trip and just can't feed them enough. They are always hungry. The funny thing is that they are all really tiny. My dd (15) teacher asked her if she was anorexic (because of her size) and she about fell off the chair in laughter. Not that eating disorders are funny... just that she eats so much that someone thinking that of her sounded rediculous. So, here's hoping for free dining. I'd rather have a pin so that I can book now and get my dining reservations at 180 days, but I'll also be hoping for a public offer for free dining in case I never get the PIN.

[LilMommyBug]

About calling to see if a pin is attached to your name - what do you say exactly? Just ask that question?

[MightyMom]

About calling to see if a pin is attached to your name - what do you say exactly? Just ask that question?

I called to make a reservation.... I was already in the middle of the reservation process when the CM said, "Trisha, a lot of people call and ask if they have a pin code attached to their name."

So I asked, "Do I have a pin code attached to my name?"

She said, "YES!"

Of course... it wasn't for my dates though. lol

[chocolatechip69]

Subscribing. Planning on also going Sep. 25-Oct. 3:wizard:

[sammysmom]

Hoping for FREE DINING in September 2010!

[jediagh]

Well I did not want to miss the 180 day window for ADR so I took the dive today and made my reservations for 06 SEP 10 thru 13 SEP 10 at CBR for 2 adults, 2 kids. :woohoo: It's the first time we take the little ones. I hope if and when they offer the free dinning that I can get the discount applied to my reservation.

In any case on 10 MAR 10 @ 5:30AM CST I'll be getting turning on my PC :surfweb: and getting ready for the 6AM online start time to do ADRs for the trip.

Guess I need to update my signature with a count-down image now. :yay:

Based on this thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2401308 it looks like we won't know about SEP 2010 offers until 30 MAR 10 at the earliest!

[Lilmattie13]

Ok so here is a dumb one that I probably should know the answer to but I dont. We are booked for a trip in Sept that we booked on a bounceback last Sept when we were there. We are staying on the free dining.

My question is, if some other kind of discount comes up for the dates we are there can we use it or are we already considered to be on a discount where we booked a bounceback?

I dont know if that would be considered as double dipping but I would love to get even more of a discount besides free dining if possible.

[Goldenbear6]

We called to confirm our reservation for September, ask if we have a pin. The CM told us that because we are AP holders, our chances of ever getting a pin, were slim to none. She told us that an AP pass usually gave a better discount anyway.:confused3

[jediagh]

Ok so here is a dumb one that I probably should know the answer to but I dont. We are booked for a trip in Sept that we booked on a bounceback last Sept when we were there. We are staying on the free dining.

My question is, if some other kind of discount comes up for the dates we are there can we use it or are we already considered to be on a discount where we booked a bounceback?

I dont know if that would be considered as double dipping but I would love to get even more of a discount besides free dining if possible.

My understanding is that you can only have 'one' discount applied to your package at any one time. So in your case you right now have the free dinning plan. Say for SEP 10 they offer $700 cash back if you stay 7 nights and they offer this discount on say 01 APR 10. You can call on that day or after (**) and have your package switched over to that new discount but you will lose your free dinning.

(**) There are only a certain number of "slots" available for each discount so if you were to call say in 31 JUl 10 in the example above to get the $700 cash offer they may tell you it's not possible since the offer may have already been booked up (ie. the amount of discounts allowed has been reached) so in that case you would have to keep your free dinning.

[mom2rtk]

Ok so here is a dumb one that I probably should know the answer to but I dont. We are booked for a trip in Sept that we booked on a bounceback last Sept when we were there. We are staying on the free dining.

My question is, if some other kind of discount comes up for the dates we are there can we use it or are we already considered to be on a discount where we booked a bounceback?

I dont know if that would be considered as double dipping but I would love to get even more of a discount besides free dining if possible.

Sorry, but no. Even if it's a bounceback, it's a discount, and you can only apply one at a time. If you find something you like better, you can change, but it would remove the free dining.

[PIRATEGIRL007]

I'll sub too, we have a PIN code (20/30/40) but are looking for free dining.
Good Luck to us all! :wizard:

[Leeanne]

Disney and got a 30% off code! We are staying at a value resort so its better than the percent off specials they are running. Yah! Its not free dining but hey it is a discount! Still hoping for free dining but I will take 30% off. Had DBf call and he had free quick service dining but it expired July 3 so no go. Call Disney and see....you might have one attached!

[nick1969]

Hoping for free dining Sept 22 - Oct 2:wizard:

[skater]

I posted this elsewhere, but I've been trying to get the free dining pin, so I priced out all the vacations and saved them, ordered maps, got the video and stayed off for a while. Then I got an email from them this morning with my PIN. Of course it's not the pin that I want. It's the same pin that they sent me last month.lol. Don't they see my spending habits at all? I've actually NEVER visited without free dining. lol. I have a big family with kids that eat a TON (think teenage boy) and you just can't beat the free dining for that. Usually I take them on a trip and just can't feed them enough. They are always hungry. The funny thing is that they are all really tiny. My dd (15) teacher asked her if she was anorexic (because of her size) and she about fell off the chair in laughter. Not that eating disorders are funny... just that she eats so much that someone thinking that of her sounded rediculous. So, here's hoping for free dining. I'd rather have a pin so that I can book now and get my dining reservations at 180 days, but I'll also be hoping for a public offer for free dining in case I never get the PIN.


This is why we can only take the kids during free dining. We have 3 and my almost teenage boy eats enough for 3 adults. We almost can't make a different vacation work - how would we feed him? :lmao:

[Luvmepluto]

I am waiting for some sort of discount for Sept. 11-18!!!:wizard: I will not complain.....please, FD or a room discount. I did receive a pin for QSD, but it expires on July 3. I don't believe that QSD was worth going to WDW during the summer time......to hot,nd extremely long lines!:sad2: Let's keep our fingers cross that they will come out with FD at the end of this month or the beginning of April. :grouphug:

[kandemom]

Jumping in here! Originally had a trip for the family planned for December but just changed it to September so the hubby and I could spend our anniversary alone in December, at Disney of course!

[jdd]

I'll sub too, we have a PIN code (20/30/40) but are looking for free dining.
Good Luck to us all! :wizard:

Just wondering - is the 40% off on deluxe villa resorts too? Thinking about doing that this year....

[Grumpy Grandma]

Just received my Premier Passport in the mail - this extended my WD expiration date from May until Sept!!!! No cost to me!! So now I'm looking for a good room code!

[clowe247]

wanting to go sept 25 - oct 2. Come on FD . I want to book airfare!!!!!!!!!!!:surfweb:

[Luvmepluto]

Something tells me that the are going to extend the percentage off a room stay.:scared1::scared1: I would rather have stay 4 night/3 nights free if that is the case.

Still looking for FD!:rolleyes1

[VroomVroomLightning]

Something tells me that the are going to extend the percentage off a room stay.:scared1::scared1: I would rather have stay 4 night/3 nights free if that is the case.

Still looking for FD!:rolleyes1

Why you think this??

[mom2rtk]

Something tells me that the are going to extend the percentage off a room stay.:scared1::scared1: I would rather have stay 4 night/3 nights free if that is the case.

Still looking for FD!:rolleyes1



Nah... Free dining is a tradition. It will happen... I think the only question is whether they will move to quick service for the values.

[Port Orleans fan]

We've already bought airline ticket and booked our time off work. We are waiting for the fall discounts to come out before we call Disney. I'm really hoping for FREE DINING. :woohoo:

[Luvmepluto]

Because the pins that are coming to us seem to be a discount on the rooms and FD but, only QSDP. :confused3

I hope so.....Since I am staying at a moderate, it would be a 30%. Which isn't really that much. :sad2::sad2: The FD is much better!!!! When does Disney come out with their fall promotions? Is it the last part of March or the first part of May? I have never done the FD.

We normally go in the spring. Last year we did the 4 nights/ 3 nights free...it was a HUGE savings. We stayed at CBR/Pirate Roompirate: with a waterfront view, meal plan and hopper passes for 2700.00. I have never stayed at Disney that cheap in the past.:banana::banana:

Since I already booked my stay, would I need to call to get them to apply whatever promotion is going on?:confused:

[Dancegrl624]

If only QSDP is offered free for the values, we plan on upgrading to the regular DDP. For our family of 3, it's only $154 and that's awesome. I can pay that much to eat all week!

[KELLY]

We already have the regular free dining booked bounce Back. But still wishing on a room only discount. Already booked airline. Please Please come out with a room only discount.

I would rather take the room only discount and add the tickets and do the QSDP this year. We would pay out of pocket for the 2 ts meals we want to do. And still be ahead 300.00

Why is it when everyone wants free dining. I have it. But that is not what I want.

[BebopBaloo]

If only QSDP is offered free for the values, we plan on upgrading to the regular DDP. For our family of 3, it's only $154 and that's awesome. I can pay that much to eat all week!


Ditto! It's a great deal for us too!

[clowe247]

Come on disney. Come out with the next promotion. I need free dining.:surfweb:

["Cinder" Ella's Mom]

I am waiting with you!

[Silverscreen]

We already booked, but I really want to add that free dining! Come on Disney!!! :thumbsup2

[Jacks2583]

I am hoping for free dining, but not until AFTER I make my ADRs next week! :woohoo::yay:

[Dancegrl624]

I am hoping for free dining, but not until AFTER I make my ADRs next week! :woohoo::yay:

I'm with you on that! I have a horrible feeling that FD is going to be released on my ADR day (March 26th). Does anyone know which day of the week Disney usually releases their discounts? The 26th is a Friday.

[BebopBaloo]

I'm with you on that! I have a horrible feeling that FD is going to be released on my ADR day (March 26th). Does anyone know which day of the week Disney usually releases their discounts? The 26th is a Friday.


I don't think they'll release until after the 27th, as that is when the other promotion ends:goodvibes

[Dancegrl624]

I don't think they'll release until after the 27th, as that is when the other promotion ends:goodvibes

Ah yes! I totally forgot that the % off room rates can be booked through the 27th. This makes me feel SOOO much better!!! So, for FD, we can look to mabye Mon the 29th or possibly Tues the 30th. I don't think that Disney would release FD on a Sunday.

[KELLY]

If only QSDP is offered free for the values, we plan on upgrading to the regular DDP. For our family of 3, it's only $154 and that's awesome. I can pay that much to eat all week!

IT is a great deal especially when we leave more than that in tips for 8 nights.

[tx2tn]

Need a little help with room only rates and reservations. We are DVC members and always book our stays thru Member Services but this year we are going to stay 2 extra days. We are planning on staying at Pop or French Quarter. We also plan on these being room only reservations. Are there any discounts or codes for a room only like this or do we pay rack rate? We will be there 2nd week in September 2010.

[Luvmepluto]

I received a pin last night for QSD for a 5 day/4 night stay up to August 14, 2010. I was so excited when I opened the email, but disappointed to see it was QS.

Keeping my fingers cross.:wizard::wizard:

Hopefully we will know in about 10 days...give or take!!!:woohoo::woohoo:

[SplashMtnCrew]

I have a quick question for all you free dining veterans....
what are the normal, if any, blackout dates? We've never had FD before, and are wanting to arrive Labor Day weekend, wondering if that time is normally blackout with FD.
TIA :)

[mymainmouse]

I don't know if this is the answer you want but I don't think there are any blackout dates for free dining (usually) because it only is for the middle of August until the end of September. Some people got pin codes for other dates however.

[scribega]

I am hoping for free dining, but not until AFTER I make my ADRs next week! :woohoo::yay:

I am with you too. We make our ADRs on March 29 (a Monday). The current gift card promotion runs out on March 27. So i could easily see them starting a new promotion on the 29th.:scared1:

[aceys_h0ney]

Do they usually offer any room only discounts to the general public in Sept? We are hoping to get a bounceback offer in June but I might not have the money then to book. Free dining while awesome just won't work well for us in Sept. we are only going for the weekend once to MSSHP and once using our GAD tickets.

[Luvmepluto]

Do they usually offer any room only discounts to the general public in Sept? We are hoping to get a bounceback offer in June but I might not have the money then to book. Free dining while awesome just won't work well for us in Sept. we are only going for the weekend once to MSSHP and once using our GAD tickets.
I wouldn't be surprise if they offered a room discount and free dining. Right now with the way the economy is (at least pretty darn bad in NC) they would offer it and let people decide. Not everyone finds free dining appealing. Good Luck!!

[Luvmepluto]

Do they usually offer any room only discounts to the general public in Sept? We are hoping to get a bounceback offer in June but I might not have the money then to book. Free dining while awesome just won't work well for us in Sept. we are only going for the weekend once to MSSHP and once using our GAD tickets.
Also, bounceback is often different from current promotions. Everytime I go, my bounceback offer has been discounted promotions and not the free dining. Hope this helps somewhat.

[antney79]

what is bounce back refferring to?

[stepdisney]

Bounce back is when you are already at WDW, staying at a WDW resort hotel, and you take advantage of an offer made to you, often by a flier in your welcome packet or in your room somewhere, for an offer to come back another time with some sort of discount. Every year since we have been going during free dining, the bounceback offer has been free dining the next year. The offer and dates are sometimes different from the offer to the GP or DV holders. Example, the offer for those who wanted to stay values, moderate or deluxe was for DDP not the QS that is being offered via pin code.

[ilene]

Well, I actually did that weeks ago, but nothing...... I hope you're right!
i check disney website there no code for september it's only up 8/14/2010 i call disney saqid it's not out yet so what the code becuase i going there september 2- 9 i would like to have this if really out there:goodvibes:goodvibes

[Honeystar120608]

I was curious about something. I got a pin i think it was...or perhaps a public discount, i can't remember. Anyway it was for last December for free dining. I thought we had the QSFD and a month before leaving I called, come to find out we had the Basic DP. Which was amazing and awesome! QS would be great regardless, but was wondering if they come out with the BDP for value resorts in September?

[mom2rtk]

I was curious about something. I got a pin i think it was...or perhaps a public discount, i can't remember. Anyway it was for last December for free dining. I thought we had the QSFD and a month before leaving I called, come to find out we had the Basic DP. Which was amazing and awesome! QS would be great regardless, but was wondering if they come out with the BDP for value resorts in September?

The offer last September was for the Basic dining plan. When they extended FD into Oct, Nov and Dec, they changed it to QSFD for the values.

No one knows yet what they will offer this year.

[Honeystar120608]

The offer last September was for the Basic dining plan. When they extended FD into Oct, Nov and Dec, they changed it to QSFD for the values.

No one knows yet what they will offer this year.

Ah ok! Great info! Thanks!

Has it been offered for a 5 day 4 night stay? Seems that's the general length of stay right?

[mom2rtk]

Ah ok! Great info! Thanks!

Has it been offered for a 5 day 4 night stay? Seems that's the general length of stay right?


I think they priced it out by example for a certain number of nights, but I don't think it had to be that.

[onescgirl]

I've been reading post the past hour & can't figure this out.

I want to make reservations in Sept. I have a 20/30/40 off room only pin code. But, I want free dining because it will save me more money.
Can I book now with the 20/30/40 percent code, and then if free dining comes out, call back & change my discount to the free dining discount instead of the 20/30/40?
And, do I have to book the dining plan now w/reservation, or do I add that later if the free dining comes out?

Thanks for your help!

[mamaLori05]

I've been reading post the past hour & can't figure this out.

I want to make reservations in Sept. I have a 20/30/40 off room only pin code. But, I want free dining because it will save me more money.
Can I book now with the 20/30/40 percent code, and then if free dining comes out, call back & change my discount to the free dining discount instead of the 20/30/40?
And, do I have to book the dining plan now w/reservation, or do I add that later if the free dining comes out?

Thanks for your help!

Yes, you can book now with the pin you have now, and then when free dining comes out you can switch over to the free dining. The first pin will then disappear, and you will only have the free dining pin attached to your reservation.

I would recommend booking now with dining (we just did on Sun with our 20% pin, and then made our ressie's yesterday), and then making your dining reservations BEFORE free dining comes out. It will all be linked to your reservation #, so it will show that you are on the dining plan. Once free dining comes out, call and have it added to your ressie, and your bill will be adjusted. If you don't make your dining ressie's now, it will be VERY hard to get them once free dining comes out!!!

[Madformickey]

The offer last September was for the Basic dining plan. When they extended FD into Oct, Nov and Dec, they changed it to QSFD for the values.

No one knows yet what they will offer this year.

we booked sep 2010 for value as a bounceback and is was ddp, not qsdp. so im not sure if that will effect things

[tx2tn]

Yes, you can book now with the pin you have now, and then when free dining comes out you can switch over to the free dining. The first pin will then disappear, and you will only have the free dining pin attached to your reservation.

I would recommend booking now with dining (we just did on Sun with our 20% pin, and then made our ressie's yesterday), and then making your dining reservations BEFORE free dining comes out. It will all be linked to your reservation #, so it will show that you are on the dining plan. Once free dining comes out, call and have it added to your ressie, and your bill will be adjusted. If you don't make your dining ressie's now, it will be VERY hard to get them once free dining comes out!!!

So where do these discount pin codes come from and how do you get them? I'm confused.

[kayleesmomxo]

I wouldn't be surprise if they offered a room discount and free dining. Right now with the way the economy is (at least pretty darn bad in NC) they would offer it and let people decide. Not everyone finds free dining appealing. Good Luck!!

Fingers Crossed....Me too!!! :goodvibes

[jengru102]

Subbing with fingers crossed that an offer will be out soon!

[beachgrl001]

I have a quick question for all you free dining veterans....
what are the normal, if any, blackout dates? We've never had FD before, and are wanting to arrive Labor Day weekend, wondering if that time is normally blackout with FD.
TIA :)
Labor day wknd is never blacked out we have done free dining before on Labor day weekend

[Joanna & Hunters Mom]

Subbing:goodvibes

[burly]

Staying September 29th thru October 6th with my sis.
Need some codes, pins, free dining, sumpin'!:worship:

[Luvmepluto]

Hey everyone...

I received an email today from Build A Better Mouse Trip and it said this:

"Disney has already released free dining for U.K. residents. Many people have received special pin code emails from Disney offering the Quick Service meal plan with a qualifying reservation."

I hope this helps!!!!:banana::banana:

[kayleesmomxo]

Hey everyone...

I received an email today from Build A Better Mouse Trip and it said this:

"Disney has already released free dining for U.K. residents. Many people have received special pin code emails from Disney offering the Quick Service meal plan with a qualifying reservation."

I hope this helps!!!!:banana::banana:

Fingers Crossed!!!! :wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard: I sure hope they announce something soon!!! :dance3:

[Luvmepluto]

I hope so.....I am keeping my fingers crossed and my eye on the computer.:surfweb::surfweb:

[kayleesmomxo]

I hope so.....I am keeping my fingers crossed and my eye on the computer.:surfweb::surfweb:

:rotfl:Me too!!! My house is a disaster....but I just can't peel myself away from the computer:surfweb::surfweb:Thank goodness this only happens once a year:lmao:

[Luvmepluto]

:rotfl:Me too!!! My house is a disaster....but I just can't peel myself away from the computer:surfweb::surfweb:Thank goodness this only happens once a year:lmao:
I am glad to see I am not the only norotic one here....lol. Its a great obsession!!!!!

[burly]

popcorn:::surfweb:

[tx2tn]

For those of you who have done the FD dance before, what is usually the minimum number of night stay that they require?

[DaniB]

Subbing with fingers crossed that an offer will be out soon!

I have a feeling there will not be a new offer until next week - in April!

[DaniB]

Hey everyone...

I received an email today from Build A Better Mouse Trip and it said this:

"Disney has already released free dining for U.K. residents. Many people have received special pin code emails from Disney offering the Quick Service meal plan with a qualifying reservation."

I hope this helps!!!!:banana::banana:

Looks like the UK offer is QS for moderate and DP for deluxe. July 5th to November 18th.

[luvdisney00]

popcorn:: subscribing

[mantysk8coach]

Can't stand the wait much longer!!! Usually I have trips booked almost a year in advance...this is the closest I have ever been to an actual trip date and am still not booked!!!

[princess&her4princes]

:surfweb:

[sTINKS]

ditto

[pigletto]

I have a feeling there will not be a new offer until next week - in April!

I second this. I won't get worried until after Easter. It's usually April.

[DoodlesMom]

I'll be fine with April 1 ;)

[Dancegrl624]

I was just over reading the FD thread on the restaurants boards (I think ) and someone posted some interesting info. They said that FD would be announced this Thursday; DV cardholders could start booking Mon (Apr 5th) and it would go to the GP Thurs (Apt 8th). I'm hoping this info is correct. I'm getting a little cranky waking up before 7am everyday!!! :rotfl:

[DoodlesMom]

I was just over reading the FD thread on the restaurants boards (I think ) and someone posted some interesting info. They said that FD would be announced this Thursday; DV cardholders could start booking Mon (Apr 5th) and it would go to the GP Thurs (Apt 8th). I'm hoping this info is correct. I'm getting a little cranky waking up before 7am everyday!!! :rotfl:

Would they do that though? I don't recall them announcing it days in advance of actually being able to book...:confused3

[Dancegrl624]

Would they do that though? I don't recall them announcing it days in advance of actually being able to book...:confused3

That part did sound a bit odd. I don't think Disney has ever announced something a few days before it could be booked. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that the DISer knows what she's talking about.

[enchantingodin]

Free dining was announced:
3/26/09 (thurs) DV
3/30/09 (mon) GP
4/7/08 (mon) DV
4/10/08 (thur) GP
4/9/07 (mon) DV
4/12/07 (thurs) GP

So my personal guess is on 4/1 for DV. :laughing: April fools day - funny Disney. Funny. And 4/5 for GP.

[JimboJones123]

The second year of free dining, it was announced on April 1. After long speculation if it would happen again or not, it finally did.

[Jacks2583]

I'm getting a little cranky waking up before 7am everyday!!! :rotfl:


I am a newbie, so I am sorry if this is a silly question... but is there a reason why you need to check in at 7am?? It doesn't expire or run out after so many people sign up for free dining, right?

[calngavinsmom]

I am a newbie, so I am sorry if this is a silly question... but is there a reason why you need to check in at 7am?? It doesn't expire or run out after so many people sign up for free dining, right?

Yes it does. There are only a select number of rooms at each resort reserved for each promo and once they are booked, they are gone. So if you wait too long, you may not get the resort you want or even get the promo at all.

Take care!

[Jacks2583]

Yes it does. There are only a select number of rooms at each resort reserved for each promo and once they are booked, they are gone. So if you wait too long, you may not get the resort you want or even get the promo at all.

Take care!

Oh no!!! I had NO idea. I am so glad I asked. I guess I will be stalking the boards every morning too now. :thumbsup2

[MichaelandAllison08]

We have been booked for a couple months now, Sept 26th to Oct 4th at the CBR using a 30% off PIN. That will save us about $300. We are hoping that a gift card deal or free dining comes out.

[princess&her4princes]

:surfweb:

[Huff]

Each resort does have a limited number of rooms they have allowed for FD. For our Sept. 2008 trip I didn't call to book until late May. There were plenty of rooms left but not at my first choice (POP). The All Stars were all available though. Unfortunatly we had to cancel that trip due to a lay off and didn't go last year either. Hoping to this year!

[danaw11]

:rotfl:Me too!!! My house is a disaster....but I just can't peel myself away from the computer:surfweb::surfweb:Thank goodness this only happens once a year:lmao:

Thank you for admitting your house is a disaster too! The only clear path in my house leads to the computer! :goodvibes

[Jacks2583]

Free dining was announced:
3/26/09 (thurs) DV
3/30/09 (mon) GP
4/7/08 (mon) DV
4/10/08 (thur) GP
4/9/07 (mon) DV
4/12/07 (thurs) GP

So my personal guess is on 4/1 for DV. :laughing: April fools day - funny Disney. Funny. And 4/5 for GP.

I am guessing it wasnt announced today for DV, right?

[WriteDisney]

I got a pin code!! One that I could use too. I think its been talked about on other threads, but it was from "Disney Destinations" that said "Monster Savings on a Disney Resort Stay." 40 percent off values, mods, deluxe, villas, and fort wilderness for these dates:

9/1–10/9/10 • 10/24–10/30/10 • 11/14–11/20/10
11/28–12/4/10 • 12/12–12/18/10

I had gotten price quotes for our trip with the AAA discount and free dining... and the free dining one was better by about 100 bucks. And now this discount saved us an additional 500 bucks!!! WOW! I'm so excited!!

I had done all the things people said to do last fall. Order the DVD and maps, check the website and get price quotes, etc but stopped doing it because I wasn't getting anything. Every few weeks I would check and get more price quotes with no result. Then randomly I got this deal!

[AmyBess]

Just curious if you were able to book with the Free Dining AND Monster Savings Code? If so, please share how!

[twoplustwins]

Just curious if you were able to book with the Free Dining AND Monster Savings Code? If so, please share how!

nope - you can only use one discount. I wish though!! That would be amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[WriteDisney]

Just curious if you were able to book with the Free Dining AND Monster Savings Code? If so, please share how!

nope - you can only use one discount. I wish though!! That would be amazing!!!!!!!!!!


No I wasn't! I just meant this code was the best discount I had gotten so far (even AAA and free dining).

And I agree that would be amazing!!

[twoplustwins]

No I wasn't! I just meant this code was the best discount I had gotten so far (even AAA and free dining).

And I agree that would be amazing!!


I have priced out our trip, 40% vs FD vs Kids Stay/Play Free. I thought the 40% would be best for us, but it turns out that the kids free one is, probably because we have four kids! Saves us about $850!

[chocolatechip69]

Where are you staying and how many people are in your party?
I got that same pin code, but we're staying at value, so free dining is still a way better offer for us.

[WriteDisney]

I have priced out our trip, 40% vs FD vs Kids Stay/Play Free. I thought the 40% would be best for us, but it turns out that the kids free one is, probably because we have four kids! Saves us about $850!

Where are you staying and how many people are in your party?
I got that same pin code, but we're staying at value, so free dining is still a way better offer for us.

We're staying for 8 days standard view at the Beach Club (our disneymoon trip! no kids!), tix with hoppers and basic dining plan. I got quotes for free dining (from a bounce back offer last year) and I got a quote with the AAA discount and the free dining was just a little cheaper. Then I got this email and forwarded to our AAA lady and she quoted us a price 500 bucks cheaper then we originally had. So she changed it for us! So easy, it was amazing! I wish more things in life were that easy.