FD in March. Wishful thinking? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Rumpletinker · 10-07-2012, 07:21 PM

So, I want to take my sister down to the World for a week in March; and since we are both foodies, I wanted to get the DxDP so we could try some signature restaurants. My plan is to book a moderate to get free dining and upgrade to Deluxe. I'm thinking of booking for the week of March 2- March 9. Now, this year FD didnt start until March 3, but I dont know if they choose the dates based on what day of the week it falls on (ie. March 3 this year was Saturday) so the dates may be different. I'm really hoping this week isnt too close to peak seasons for FD.

I also was thinking, if the dates turn out to be the same, I could make one reservation for Saturday March 2 and a separate one for the rest of the week in order to qualify.

Thoughts, anyone? Tips? Suggestions? Im all

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cwt580 · 10-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Looks like no fd dining until the normal late summer dates this yr. Thay have new savings coming out on wed for march. RO discounts and stay/play/dine discounts. Been hearing decent discounts for full pkg. Disney visa holders are already booking. So who knows whats gonna be left.....

Rumpletinker · 10-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Really? That's dumb :/ I talked to a CM tonight and she said they would be releasing dates within the next few weeks if they continued it. I guess we'll wait and see.

CraigInPA · 10-07-2012, 09:50 PM

The current discounts, RO or stay/play/dine, cover your dates. They open for the general public on 10/10, and are open for Disney Visa holders now. The s/p/d discount works out to $17.16 per night for dining, which is the same as a child's price. The upgrade to deluxe would add $44.38 per adult per night, and $9.68 per child per night.

With 2 people in a moderate hotel, you'll find the 30% off RO discount and steeply discounted dining come out to be almost the exact same price.

10-07-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
Rumpletinker Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 134	FD in March. Wishful thinking? So, I want to take my sister down to the World for a week in March; and since we are both foodies, I wanted to get the DxDP so we could try some signature restaurants. My plan is to book a moderate to get free dining and upgrade to Deluxe. I'm thinking of booking for the week of March 2- March 9. Now, this year FD didnt start until March 3, but I dont know if they choose the dates based on what day of the week it falls on (ie. March 3 this year was Saturday) so the dates may be different. I'm really hoping this week isnt too close to peak seasons for FD. I also was thinking, if the dates turn out to be the same, I could make one reservation for Saturday March 2 and a separate one for the rest of the week in order to qualify. Thoughts, anyone? Tips? Suggestions? Im all s __________________ 1993- (I was only 2 ) 2001- All Star Sports 2005- Pop Century 2010- Caribbean Beach (w/cousinbb) 2011- All Star Sports (w/cousinbb) 2011- Pop Century 2013- Port Orleans Riverside Hey you! I'm into JESUS!

10-07-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
cwt580 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Buchanan, Mi Posts: 877	Looks like no fd dining until the normal late summer dates this yr. Thay have new savings coming out on wed for march. RO discounts and stay/play/dine discounts. Been hearing decent discounts for full pkg. Disney visa holders are already booking. So who knows whats gonna be left..... __________________

10-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#3
Rumpletinker Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 134	Really? That's dumb :/ I talked to a CM tonight and she said they would be releasing dates within the next few weeks if they continued it. I guess we'll wait and see. __________________ 1993- (I was only 2 ) 2001- All Star Sports 2005- Pop Century 2010- Caribbean Beach (w/cousinbb) 2011- All Star Sports (w/cousinbb) 2011- Pop Century 2013- Port Orleans Riverside Hey you! I'm into JESUS!

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10-07-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
CraigInPA Since June 1974 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jeffersonville, PA Posts: 213	The current discounts, RO or stay/play/dine, cover your dates. They open for the general public on 10/10, and are open for Disney Visa holders now. The s/p/d discount works out to $17.16 per night for dining, which is the same as a child's price. The upgrade to deluxe would add $44.38 per adult per night, and $9.68 per child per night. With 2 people in a moderate hotel, you'll find the 30% off RO discount and steeply discounted dining come out to be almost the exact same price.