Kicking in my 2 cents....
1) Bit o'backstory - Working w/ TA - trying to book early October 7day Disney Cruise out of Galveston - didn't work out Asked TA if she has heard anything about FD. Here's her reply...
"Currently we have not received any indication when, or even if, the dining promotion will be released. In years past it has been done so much earlier. Last year those that traveled under the dining promotion received a bounce back offer in their rooms to book for this year, and some have received pin codes, but nothing for the general public at this time."
My feelings on her reply.....:sad:
2) BUT here's some hope..... Mousesavers.com (can I mention them on here?) historical data on FD for fall dates.....
For 2010
> Release dates: 4/29/10, exp 8/14/10 - package deal (free dining) for Disneys Visa cardholders for travel 8/15/10-10/2/10
> Release date: 5/3/10, exp 8/14/10 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel dates: 8/15/10-10/2/10
> Release date: 7/6/10, exp 8/14/10 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 8/15/10-12/21/10
> Release date: 8/16/10, exp 12/20/10 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 10/1/10-12/21/10
For 2011
> Release dates: 8/16/10, exp 12/20/10 -package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 8/19/11-9/29/11
> Release dates: 4/28/11, exp 8/27/11 - package deal (free dining) for Disneys Visa cardholders for travel 8/28/11-9/24/11
> Release dates: 5/2/11, exp 8/27/11 package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 8/28/11-9/24/11
> Release dates: 8/24/11, exp 10/29/11 -package deal (free dining) for general public (reissued with slightly changed set of dates) for travel 10/1/11-12/15/11
> release dates: 8/3/11, exp 10/29/11 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 10/2/11-12/17/11
for 2012
> Release dates: 3/1/12, exp 5/18/12 - package deal (free dining) for Disneys Visa cardholders for travel 8/25/12-9/29/12
> Release dates: 3/5/12, exp 5/18/12 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 8/25/12-9/29/12
> Release dates: 7/9/12, exp 9/29/12 - package deal (free dining) for Disneys Visa cardholders for travel 9/30/12-12/13/12
> Release dates:7/12/12, exp 9/29/12 - package deal (free dining) for general public for travel 9/30/12-12/13/12
Sooooooo historically speaking, depending on when your trip is you may be waiting a couple of weeks or a couple of months. Hope this info helps