2013 Free Dining Watch

[Coconuts]

I think most if not all the dates will go public. However, this wont happen until later in the year, usually around July.

Thanks so much! Here's hoping!

 

[bella2117]

I had a booking for nemo suite at aoa from 9/17-9/25 - exactly the right dates for free dining.

Booked through travel agent (not in usa).

I had to notify the travel agent about the promo and asked to have it applied to my booking with upgrade to the regular dining plan.

Haven't recieved the ok yet, and would like to know, how long does it take to get the ok from disney after sending the request?

Not sure when you talked to your travel agent but we had no luck with our nemo suite. All sold out. I'm interested to see if you guys get it tho. I hope so! CM said to keep trying because people cancel and change dates so ill be calling regularly.

 

[TheDisney411]

We're booked for 11/17 - 11/23 at WL with park tickets but no dining plan. If free dining is offered to the general public for this time period, will I be able to add free dining to my existing vacation package when/if it is announced? I'm willing to switch to another Disney resort if necessary to take advantage of free dining but would rather not purchase a dining plan at all unless I can get it for free.

Also, who likes my chances of either free dining or a room discount being offered during my chosen week?!? Mr. Black? 411? Anyone?

Many thanks!

Those pin code FD dates should drop for the general public this summer, probably July. When a FD discount is released you can call and have the FD code applied to your existing reservation. It is best to always have a back up room category or resort, in case your first choice is not available.

 

[TheDisney411]

I am hoping for a pin, I called last night and nothing, I know someone who works there and she said that they are done with fd, I hope she is wrong.
Going the first week in December.

Free dining is definitely not dead, they sent pin codes out this week for free dining. Most of those fall/winter pin codes should drop for the general public this summer, probably July.

 

[TheDisney411]

I booked CBR with FD from 9/2-9-8. Could I go back and add dates prior to 9/2 (extend the stay) and still have FD for the qualifying dates, or would I have to make it to separate reservations?

No. Your check IN date most fall within the FD promo dates to apply the discount to your entire stay.

 

[TheDisney411]

Ok...so are you thinking they will release more PINs before GP offer?

I don't know, pins are so random, much harder to predict than Visa or GP offers, but I wouldn't be surprised if they sent out at least one more round before a GP FD release

 

[mcwheelee]

I guess everyone that was going to get the email has gotten it by now

so sad. We check in 11/22 for 9 nights

ughhhhhh

Don't give up hope...I was hoping for a PIN code too.
I decided to give Disney a call, and I was ecstatic to hear them tell me that there was a free dining discount attached to my name!!!
They said it was e-mailed to me. I check my email religiously for anything from Disney, spam folder too. I never received it.
I believe your check in date was include.
Give them a call!

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Don't give up hope...I was hoping for a PIN code too.
I decided to give Disney a call, and I was ecstatic to hear them tell me that there was a free dining discount attached to my name!!!
They said it was e-mailed to me. I check my email religiously for anything from Disney, spam folder too. I never received it.
I believe your check in date was include.
Give them a call!

I second this!! I was worried the first day because I didnt get the email, but it came later in the day. The thing is though, when I called to get a quote they had it attached to my name so I didnt even have to use the code. This may be better now than it has been in the past because they guy said that they have merged data base info. He had to "clean up" my account because it had my information in there several different times.

Anyway, in the offer that I have, her dates are included. (11/11 - 11/23)

On a side note, I booked our Christmas trip this morning!! Even with free dining it's still so expensive during that time. We normally stay 9 nights but cut his trip back to 6 and its still $3000. and that's with free dining! It looks like this discount saved me $1440. so I am not going to complain!!

 

[KermitRinny]

Has anyone looked at their email confirmation (not a discount pin attached this is reg price)? The wording is a little odd for my dining plan portion.
It says Disney Regular Dining Plan then when I click the view Package Inclusions the page it takes me to doesnt say anything about dining. It says 2013 Magic your way package.
And when I go to My disney experience it says Dining Plan: 2013 Table Service Meals -Child, 2013 Table Service Meals-Adult, 2013 Quick Service Meals.
I dont have kids in my res nor am i linked to a res with kids. I know I clicked the Dining Plan bc I triple checked it. Is it just the wording now or should I call? I just called yesterday asking about a pin. I dont want to call back just yet so I wanted to know if anyone else has this wording.

 

[doberlady]

I have been calling every day to check my name and my husbands and no Pin

Still hopeful......................

 

[Kathymford]

Has anyone looked at their email confirmation (not a discount pin attached this is reg price)? The wording is a little odd for my dining plan portion.
It says Disney Regular Dining Plan then when I click the view Package Inclusions the page it takes me to doesnt say anything about dining. It says 2013 Magic your way package.
And when I go to My disney experience it says Dining Plan: 2013 Table Service Meals -Child, 2013 Table Service Meals-Adult, 2013 Quick Service Meals.
I dont have kids in my res nor am i linked to a res with kids. I know I clicked the Dining Plan bc I triple checked it. Is it just the wording now or should I call? I just called yesterday asking about a pin. I dont want to call back just yet so I wanted to know if anyone else has this wording.

My SPD package in Feb was like this and everything was fine.

 

[KermitRinny]

My SPD package in Feb was like this and everything was fine.

Thank you! That makes me feel much better. I'm usually not a worry wart but when it comes to Disney.....all bets are off lol

 

[gskywalker]

It's Mother's Day! Talk to him about it today and go to Disney in November. He may have more of a sweet spot today. good Luck.

lol, I am the him. I was thinking about taking our family of 6 at Christmas, but my wife and I agree, that we would be better off to spend half the money and go to great wolf lodge every couple of months because we are going to Disney 2 and a half months before Christmas. It would be great, but probably horribly busy and too cold to hang out at the pool. As for November, my buddy and I both think Disney would be great.... but a swimup bar and a beach volleyball court would be better, especially when we are trying to relax.

 

[switch15foot]

It's official ... I got a pin (well roommate did and since same address even though she isn't going, able to use) AND booked free dining for POFQ for Dec 3 to Dec 15; so excited!!!!!!!

 

[Kristibo42]

What number do you call to see if you have a pin number attached to your name?

 

[smitch425]

What number do you call to see if you have a pin number attached to your name?

1(407)W-DISNEY

Good luck!

 

[Kristibo42]

Thank you. Sorry I keep asking dumb questions. This is my first time planning a trip.

 

[smitch425]

Thank you. Sorry I keep asking dumb questions. This is my first time planning a trip.

There are no dumb questions when it comes to planning a Disney trip. Knowledge is power.

 

[DisneyMom5]

There are no dumb questions when it comes to planning a Disney trip. Knowledge is power.

Love this!!!

 

[zamboniman333]

If I call and have a pin on my name but I have booked threw a travel agent can I still use the pin? Or will they give me the PIN number to give my agent?