Thinking ahead - what are the chances of free dining Nov 2015?

[sharadoc]

They offered it 2014, all through the end of the year. I'm hoping to see it again for 2015. What do you guys think are the chances of seeing it again??

 

[kesha]

They had it in Nov. of 2013 when we went also. I think the chances are good.

 

[Bamagirl43]

If I'm reading correctly, there were some black out dates at the end of 2014. We're going Dec. 5th - 10th and it looks like that time and some other times were blacked out as well in 2014.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

pretty good but there will be blackout dates. So if you really want it you may wish to keep your dates flexible.

 

[sharadoc]

That's what I'm thinking - pretty good chance. Last year, you had to check in by the 21st (Friday before Thanksgiving). We check in on the Thursday before so hoping it's all the same this year.

 

[DisMama5]

Pretty good chance. I did a lot of research for November (we're going in November this year, we usually do sept/oct) and the chances are very good, besides closer to thanksgiving. Here's to hoping

Usually a thread gets started closer to spring about the rumor, there's some people on here that some how get in sight and are almost always right so if you keep your eyes peeled you should be able to find some info out in a few months

 

[airhead]

We're going in november also! Always go in July,so I imagine this trip will be different.
Glad I found this thread,I'll be watching for discounts and good rates!!

 

[Kmoss]

Never hurts to follow to many threads, one of them may be the lucky one so hopping on this train too!

 

[chewysmom]

Another one crossing my fingers for FD in November! We had it in Nov 2012 & 2014, and it was awesome.

 

[andee515]

We are planning on going the 21st (Saturday before Thanksgiving) but I'm worried that we are going to need to check in that Friday to qualify for any discounts. Has that been most peoples experience?

 

[sharadoc]

We are planning on going the 21st (Saturday before Thanksgiving) but I'm worried that we are going to need to check in that Friday to qualify for any discounts. Has that been most peoples experience?

Yes, I think it might have been Thursday as a matter of fact. You had to check in by the 20th.

 

[cjbcam]

So hoping for a good discount so we can go in October or November. We aren't going if we can't get a good deal because the dollar is so low.

 

[apainterxx44]

This may be a dumb question but if I check in on a day that is apart of the free dining and during my trip there are black out dates do I still get free dining for the entire trip?

 

[amber_cntrygrl]

This may be a dumb question but if I check in on a day that is apart of the free dining and during my trip there are black out dates do I still get free dining for the entire trip?

Yes, as long as your checkin date is within the dates of the promotion, you will have free dining throughout your stay.

 

[Flamingeaux]

They offered it 2014, all through the end of the year. I'm hoping to see it again for 2015. What do you guys think are the chances of seeing it again??

100%. Disney is still addicted to discounts and FD is one of their bests ones.

 

[pooch]

joining this thread. Semi-planning a quick trip 11/10 to 11/15 or 16 to see DD and hit F & WF. I'm actually planning on staying at her apartment but if free dining is available, might grab a couple of nights at POP. I know someone out there has the dates from last year.

 

[MagicalMomma6]

These are the historic WDW Free Dining Dates and Promo Release Dates for reference as to how the FD date patterns run each year:

Free Dining Promos/Discounts Released Spring of the Year Offered (no black outs):
August 21 – October 4, 2005
August 13 – September 30, 2006
August 26 – September 22, 2007
August 30 – September 27, 2008
August 16 – October 3, 2009

July 27, 2009(First Time for quick service at values, free Disney Dining at moderate and deluxe resorts):
October 4 – December 17, 2009
*Thanksgiving week was the ONLY blackout for this promo.

May 3, 2010:
Free Dining released for travel from August 15 – October 2, 2010.

July 6, 2010:
Disney extended the Free Dining offer for travel through early fall 2011. Many dates were blacked out:

August 15 – October 7, 2010
October 22 – October 28, 2010
November 12 – November 18, 2010
November 27 – December 2, 2010
December 10 – December 21, 2010

January 1 - 5, 2011
January 9 - 13, 2011
January 21 - February 3, 2011
February 11 - 17, 2011
February 25 - March 3, 2011
May 27 - June 2, 2011
August 19 - September 29, 2011

March 2011:
Free Dining Discount released for August 28 - September 24, 2011

August 3, 2011:
Free Dining Discounts released for dates through early Spring 2012
October 1 – October 6, 2011
October 22 – November 3, 2011
November 12 – November 17, 2011
November 26 – December 1, 2011
December 10 – December 15, 2011
January 8 – January 12, 2012
January 21 – February 2, 2012
February 11 – February 16, 2012
March 3 – March 8, 2012
March 24 – March 29, 2012
*Disney Visa did not participate in this promo.

March, 2012:
August 25 - September 29, 2012

July 12, 2012:
September 30 - October 4, 2012
October 19 - November 1, 2012
November 9 - November 15, 2012
November 23 - November 29, 2012
December 10 - December 20, 2012

May 6, 2013:
September 2 - 25, 2013

August 1, 2013 (First time the offer went live on the website at midnight):
September 29 - October 2, 2013
October 18 - November 2, 2013
November 11 - November 23, 2013
December 12 - December 22, 2013
*Disney Visa did not participate in this offer.

May 7, 2014:
August 31-October 3, 2014
October 26- November 1, 2014
November 9-November 20, 2014
December 12-December 23, 2014

The following resorts are usually excluded:

All-Star Movies, Port Orleans Riverside, Port Orleans French Quarter, Grand Floridian Villas, Fort Wilderness Campsites, Art of Animation Little Mermaid Rooms and all 3 Bedroom Villas.