• Controversial Topics
    Several months ago, I added a private sub-forum to allow members to discuss these topics without fear of infractions or banning. It's opt-in, opt-out. Corey Click Here

Free Dining 2013

Status
Not open for further replies.
2009CAN said:
I was on hold with two different phones right at 7:00.
At 7:10 I saw the online link someone provided earlier in the thread and started using that. I ended up booking three rooms all before they ever took me off-hold and that was after 30 minutes!
Whoever posted that online link, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

NOW, I have to call when I get to work to cancel the existing reservation I had because online it wouldn't let me adjust my current reservations.
Click to expand...

Nicely done. This was going to be our backup plan if we hadn't gotten through.
 
I can't celebrate getting FD with y'all until tonight since my TA said she wouldn't be calling until tonight! :(
But, I can be excited for everyone who is getting it now! :) Woohoo! Congrats y'all!!
 
plutospalforever said:
Sorry. Things are moving quickly and I missed this. :) steak is offered at many, many restaurants; not just the ones that scream steakhouse. Check the menus. Steak is the only "adult" food my DD, who will be just 10 when we go, wil eat.

Oh, disneydining.com has menus! : )
Click to expand...

So true, about so many restaurants having steaks. Just eating a couple of times and paying full price at those restaurants would cover the upgrade cost from value to regular dining...:)
 


So how does free dining work with the ADRs I already made?

Do I have to change anything from my cc. to dining plan?

Or do I just pay with the room card to get the credits when we walk up there to eat?
 
DebbiePMN said:
So true, about so many restaurants having steaks. Just eating a couple of times and paying full price at those restaurants would cover the upgrade cost from value to regular dining...:)
Click to expand...

We already had a character reservation for The Garden Grill (anyone done that one? is it good?) and that was going to end up being around $150, to upgrade to the DDP was $250, so we went ahead and upgrade and added a couple other TS ADRs so it was EASILY worth the upgrade cost to us for sure. I really wanted to go to Le Celier (sp?) and this is going to make it so we can afford that too. So, in short, if you want to have any TS or Character meals at all I would say it's worth the upgrade.
 


Congrats to all of you! I promise us end of Aug people will leave some food for you to get for free. :rotfl2: I love listening to all of your excitment.
 
skmastaz said:
We already had a character reservation for The Garden Grill (anyone done that one? is it good?) and that was going to end up being around $150, to upgrade to the DDP was $250, so we went ahead and upgrade and added a couple other TS ADRs so it was EASILY worth the upgrade cost to us for sure. I really wanted to go to Le Celier (sp?) and this is going to make it so we can afford that too. So, in short, if you want to have any TS or Character meals at all I would say it's worth the upgrade.
Click to expand...

Garden Grill is probably my overall FAVORITE! The dining experience is more intimate-you sit in a "u" shaped booth and cannot see the other diners-which means a lot less noisy. Outstanding character interaction! Great as a first place for young children who are more leary of the characters. They can be behind the table and between parents and they don't feel as though the characters are invading their personal space. Food is great too!:yay:

Forgot to mention it slowly rotates providing different scenery as you dine.
 
I called at 7:19 and was on hold until 7:48. Not too bad considering!
But I switched from BLT 2 bdrm villa to 2 rooms at WL woods view and saved: drumroll please-
$2059.50! :yay:
AND that is adding another day and park hoppers. LOVE FD!!
 
GaBelle said:
I called at 7:19 and was on hold until 7:48. Not too bad considering!
But I switched from BLT 2 bdrm villa to 2 rooms at WL woods view and saved: drumroll please-
$2059.50! :yay:
AND that is adding another day and park hoppers. LOVE FD!!
Click to expand...

Wow!! Love that!!:yay:
 
I just got Free Dining for my entire stay and I'm arriving 8/31. The CM put in right in the computer and it worked for our entire stay. I was worried about splitting my reservation in order to get the FD for part of week. But I was pleasantly surprised when she said it applied for the entire week. So if anyone is arriving late August like I am, may want to try to get it as well. I'm definitely having a "Disney Magical" day.:yay:
 
ClendeninHouse said:
I just got Free Dining for my entire stay and I'm arriving 8/31. The CM put in right in the computer and it worked for our entire stay. I was worried about splitting my reservation in order to get the FD for part of week. But I was pleasantly surprised when she said it applied for the entire week. So if anyone is arriving late August like I am, may want to try to get it as well. I'm definitely having a "Disney Magical" day.:yay:
Click to expand...

Wow that's awesome! Congrats!

I hope more late August visitors get in on the deal.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Share this page


GET A DISNEY VACATION QUOTE

Dreams Unlimited Travel is committed to providing you with the very best vacation planning experience possible. Our Vacation Planners are experts and will share their honest advice to help you have a magical vacation.

Let us help you with your next Disney Vacation!


New DISboards Threads

limabeanmom2003
Germany 2025 Itinerary Change
Replies
0
Views
1
limabeanmom2003
limabeanmom2003
A
OTU points and banking normal points
Replies
1
Views
48
MyDogTink
M
HairyChest
Did Gasparilla Change Their Mac N Cheese?!
Replies
0
Views
71
HairyChest
HairyChest
T
Sorcerer pass renewal price increase?
Replies
2
Views
109
TinkB278
T
P
First ABD trip gratuities question
Replies
2
Views
97
Mathmagicland
Mathmagicland
L
hooking up a landline phone
Replies
9
Views
216
tvguy
tvguy
NEWS & UPDATES



Latest posts







facebook twitter
Top