2013 Free Dining Watch

[smitch425]

Originally Posted by zy144622

As far as PINs go is my understanding that those only go to people who have been to disney before?

No, all that is required for you to have a chance at getting a PIN is to be registered on the Disney website. As long as you create an account, they will have you in their sysetm making you eligible to receive one. It is a big mystery as to the who, why, and when for any given PIN promotion, but you definitely don't have to be a repeat visitor.

[zy144622]

Originally Posted by smitch425

No, all that is required for you to have a chance at getting a PIN is to be registered on the Disney website. As long as you create an account, they will have you in their sysetm making you eligible to receive one. It is a big mystery as to the who, why, and when for any given PIN promotion, but you definitely don't have to be a repeat visitor.

Thanks!

[jenni_bird]

Originally Posted by Bo Duke

Yeah see i have been reading another board and some of the people on there say they have saved up to 1000, 725, and such. One was at a value. I don't know how. it is crazy

We booked and saved more than 600 at POR. When we finally got through all of the regular rooms were taken so we took a garden view and added dining and with the discount it only raised our trip $400. We are going for 6n/6d with 3 adults and 2 children. The savings that they are advertising at 600 is based on a family of 4.

[jenni_bird]

Originally Posted by dakotix

Definitely need some math here. Which a better deal? 30% off s week at a moderate or free dining OR this save up to $600 DEAL? COULD the 600 deal be the next incarnation of 'free dining'?

While on the phone today the save up to 600 was the best deal for our family. We are staying at POR for 6nights and have 6 day park passes we have 3 adults and 2 children. It all depends though on how many people you are traveling with to figure out what the best deal would be. Free dining would be the best for us but it looks like this is the next best thing. We added regular dining and had to get a courtyard view and it added 400 to our vacation package. Sorry if this is confusing

[backtalk]

Booked our Feb trip for 5. Two rooms with dining. Saved right at about $1000 with Visa pre-offer.

[buzzrelly]

Did anyone else notice on the Chase site where it says, "ask about other great rates available 1/18-1/20/2013." Anyone have any idea what this means? Is this the next time they'll be announcing discounts?

[them2854]

The savings don't appear to be capped at $600. I just called and made our reservations.

Pop Century, preferred room, 2/7 - 2/15, 7-day tickets w/park hopper, quick service dining, 2 adults, 14 & 3 yr old and saved $789.87. I went on Disney's site and made the exact same package.

Is it February yet?!

[BuzznBelle'smom]

ARRGH! I'm going to have to wait until I can hash through the numbers with my TA. Which probably won't be until next week. I don't think I can book using my Rewards ard, and then pay with another credit card, right? Because that's how I would have to do it--that, or wait until the dates open up for the general public.

On the good side, though, I originally planned to pay for the whole trip. Then MIL said she'd pay for hotel/tickets/dining plan. So, even if I'm "forced" to upgrade and get, say, concierge, in order to get a discount, it's going to cost me little or nothing. MIL does have a limit on what she'll pay, but it's a high one--enough to cover a week a the Poly with park hoppers and the regular DDP.

[Kronk N Tink]

Fibbed a little and got some quotes

[laurenb0380]

My best friend has a disney visa. Can she call my travel agent and use her card to get me the discount?

[FamilyofDisneylovers]

I booked yesterday with the new Visa discount. I tried 3 different weeks and none had value resorts available. We booked a moderate which is fine but just wanted to let you guys know they may have very low to no availability for many dates.

[umwhat]

We're booked! January 30 to February 6
We used the dine/stay Disney Visa promo...
2 adults and a child for All-Star Music (standard) with 7 day park hoppers. We saved about $500 (it is 2417 full price and we paid $1922).

I asked if there was a PIN on my account, she said yes...BUT...the pin was some lousy deal. It made the same package $2241. The Visa deal was better.

I was ALSO told by the CM that there has been a lot of "pixie dust" flying around lately so keep looking for a FD promo in the next few weeks. That would save us about another $130...so let's hope!!!! :

In any case....WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kronk N Tink]

Originally Posted by laurenb0380

My best friend has a disney visa. Can she call my travel agent and use her card to get me the discount?

As far as I know yes.

[umwhat]

Originally Posted by laurenb0380

My best friend has a disney visa. Can she call my travel agent and use her card to get me the discount?

Yep. I just did that for my brother...it wasn't a problem.

[pittsburghmom]

Originally Posted by FamilyofDisneylovers

I booked yesterday with the new Visa discount. I tried 3 different weeks and none had value resorts available. We booked a moderate which is fine but just wanted to let you guys know they may have very low to no availability for many dates.

Just curious which weeks you were looking at? I am hoping for a value resort from 1/9-1/15....specifically AS Movies....*biting nails*

I just booked airfare this a.m. because airfare has been slowly creeping up and wanted to lock in our fare before it was out of our budget. Hope I didn't make the wrong move *assuming* that there would be a value with our dates................