2015 FREE DINING THREAD _ All Questions HERE!!

[Lsdolphin]

So frustrating have been trying ALL day to make ADRs online and keep getting error messages! Anyone else having trouble?

 

[themommy]

We can't use Visa at our Sam's club either. We were told they didn't take Visa credit cards but would take Visa debit cards. We use a MasterCard every time we go.

Sam's Club takes Visa credit cards online though. Have some on the way now. Baffles me why they don't take them in the store but, it's ok with me if they want to ship them to me for free.

 

[ml sumner]

Sam's Club takes Visa credit cards online though. Have some on the way now. Baffles me why they don't take them in the store but, it's ok with me if they want to ship them to me for free.

very good idea!

 

[5kidsmommy]

Not related completely to free dining but tell me about BB offers. So I will be going with just my daughter in November. Can I book a BB for my entire family at a different resort (yes I would be going)? I showed my husband the price of the family suites at AoA since only 6 of us live in the house now and he was shocked by how cheap the trip would be. So yeah if I could get a decent BB offer then maybe we could swing another trip. So when are they usually for? And what do they usually offer? I have received the pamphlet before but we always camped and weren't eligible. The kids lately as obsessed with hotels, I think they are tired of our fancy trailer.

 

[nemorocks]

Sorry if this question is silly So if our daughter has dining plan credits as a child...must she always order a kids meal at quick service? I read on a blog that the computer doesn't distinguish between kids/adult meals. I'm having a hard time believing that, but it would be nice if the kids got more options. Anyone know?

 

[donp]

Not related completely to free dining but tell me about BB offers. So I will be going with just my daughter in November. Can I book a BB for my entire family at a different resort (yes I would be going)? I showed my husband the price of the family suites at AoA since only 6 of us live in the house now and he was shocked by how cheap the trip would be. So yeah if I could get a decent BB offer then maybe we could swing another trip. So when are they usually for? And what do they usually offer? I have received the pamphlet before but we always camped and weren't eligible. The kids lately as obsessed with hotels, I think they are tired of our fancy trailer.

Usually, the one in the fall is a BB for FD or a room discount to return late August to very early October.

 

[donp]

Sorry if this question is silly So if our daughter has dining plan credits as a child...must she always order a kids meal at quick service? I read on a blog that the computer doesn't distinguish between kids/adult meals. I'm having a hard time believing that, but it would be nice if the kids got more options. Anyone know?

I think in theory, she is supposed to, but the blog is correct ( at least every time that we have used it in the past).

 

[5kidsmommy]

Usually, the one in the fall is a BB for FD or a room discount to return late August to very early October.

Does the bounce back offer have to be for the same party size? Or does it only matter that I am on the reservation?

 

[twoolle]

Good morning friends - if any of you are still trying to wiggle reservations with your dates, a LOT seemed to open up on the website this morning. We have been having a tough time finding anything with our date range (9/22 - 9/28) at the room for 5 mods, but this morning I couldn't believe it when I saw EVERY room category available at POR. POR is our very favorite, but we were hoping to try CBR this year to check it out since they now allow 5 in a room. We had booked Yacht Club when it popped up, as it was about $300 less than rack rate at CBR with paid dining which we had budgeted to pay in case a discount was not available for us ... I was getting very VERY excited to stay at such a beautiful resort where I could walk to Epcot and enjoy so many other things, but in the end this morning chose saving $1,800 over it because honestly we just don't spend time in our hotel room when we are at Disney! Truth be told though, I am still somewhat mourning the loss of what never was....hahaha. But.....I'm going to DISNEY WORLD so it's all good Moral of the story....patience is a virtue! Keep checking and check again...I know I will keep checking for CBR! I have never ever made so many changes to a reservation....love that it is now available to do online, but I do feel badly for the call center cast members I know it will eventually take jobs from.....

Did you even see standard rooms at POR for the FD offer? We had to book garden view 9/7-915. They do have standards open that week but not for the FD offer.

very good idea!

I highly recommend ordering the Disney gift cards from SAMs club online. The stores only have limited stock. Maybe 5 packs or so.

Sorry if this question is silly So if our daughter has dining plan credits as a child...must she always order a kids meal at quick service? I read on a blog that the computer doesn't distinguish between kids/adult meals. I'm having a hard time believing that, but it would be nice if the kids got more options. Anyone know?

Technically this is correct. But if a cast member sees your child they have a right to question it, since the actual policy states they must order from a kids menu if available. On your receipts you will see that it will split adult and child table service credits up. But quick service is all lumped together.

 

[nemorocks]

Someone try and sell me on CRT. Can't justify 2 credits, but we've never done it. Is it worth it?

I would say do it at least once. Our kids really loved it! We did it while on a free dining trip. We don't feel like we have to go there again even though it was enjoyable experience. You get a pic with Cinderella and the kids get to keep a wand or sword which was fun

 

[donp]

Does the bounce back offer have to be for the same party size? Or does it only matter that I am on the reservation?

No, it can be for a number of sizes as long as you are head on the reservation in the ONE room that you BB for. If you have other adults, you can BB each of them to be a lead reservation for other rooms, meaning both you and spouse could BB to separate rooms.

 

[donp]

I would say do it at least once. Our kids really loved it! We did it while on a free dining trip. We don't feel like we have to go there again even though it was enjoyable experience. You get a pic with Cinderella and the kids get to keep a wand or sword which was fun

Agreed. And, tip is included.

 

[5kidsmommy]

No, it can be for a number of sizes as long as you are head on the reservation in the ONE room that you BB for. If you have other adults, you can BB each of them to be a lead reservation for other rooms, meaning both you and spouse could BB to separate rooms.

Great! Thanks so much for this information. It just makes sense that I should just count on doing a BB offer when we are there in November. Sounds like the best way to guarantee a good discount. Now I am super excited for my trip in November and the possibility of a family trip the following year. YAY!!

 

[donp]

Great! Thanks so much for this information. It just makes sense that I should just count on doing a BB offer when we are there in November. Sounds like the best way to guarantee a good discount. Now I am super excited for my trip in November and the possibility of a family trip the following year. YAY!!

You will need to watch the dates. I think that last year, they stopped offering the FD BB at some point in early November. But, yes, if you can snag it, go for it. We will be there on BB offer this September and was much less stressful this year in planning!

 

[donp]

You will need to watch the dates. I think that last year, they stopped offering the FD BB at some point in early November. But, yes, if you can snag it, go for it. We will be there on BB offer this September and was much less stressful this year in planning!

Oh, and I am a "5kidsdaddy," so I know where you are coming from at trying to get a good discount!

 

[5kidsmommy]

You will need to watch the dates. I think that last year, they stopped offering the FD BB at some point in early November. But, yes, if you can snag it, go for it. We will be there on BB offer this September and was much less stressful this year in planning!

I just would love to slip in as many Disney trips as possible. We went last January before our oldest went off to college and now they are all getting to the age where every year or two another will be leaving the nest. Heck I'd forgo pizza and dinners out if I could squeeze in more trips with my family and not having to stress over discounts would be wonderful. What an awesome perk!

 

[LouFapp]

Anyone know where I can find a historical list of past BB's?

 

[donp]

Anyone know where I can find a historical list of past BB's?

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
August 15 – October 2, 2010
August 28 - September 24, 2011

I found this in an old post, so not complete, but recent dates are similar. Is that what you wanted?

 

[donp]

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
August 15 – October 2, 2010
August 28 - September 24, 2011

I found this in an old post, so not complete, but recent dates are similar. Is that what you wanted?

Oh, and these are FD BB dates

 

[LouFapp]

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
August 15 – October 2, 2010
August 28 - September 24, 2011

I found this in an old post, so not complete, but recent dates are similar. Is that what you wanted?

Sort of, its a start atleast. Looks like BB's dont ever cover the end of October. Thanks donp!