2016 Free Dining Watch

[tinkerone]

Sure. Why not? Unless the dirty steve comes back later and tells us we can sleep in tomorrow.

I'd still like to know who he is and why everyone is following him. Not trying to offend anyone, just trying to figure it out.

 

[littlelamb70]

Ughhh!! I've been following and watching this thread like a hawk for the last couple weeks, posted a few days ago asking about PIN codes and don't you know, I get the mail in today...my dad got one C'mon Disney, help me out here!!

 

[kdisser]

Ok so with UOC (if I manage to receive one for FD) if I get one after I have booked can I call and see what they have to offer...say a different resort..

 

[emmamomma]

Ughhh!! I've been following and watching this thread like a hawk for the last couple weeks, posted a few days ago asking about PIN codes and don't you know, I get the mail in today...my dad got one C'mon Disney, help me out here!!

Which thread are you talking about?

 

[Sal]

Ughhh!! I've been following and watching this thread like a hawk for the last couple weeks, posted a few days ago asking about PIN codes and don't you know, I get the mail in today...my dad got one C'mon Disney, help me out here!!

What was his PIN for? Fall offer?

 

[SunnieRN]

Disney has opened cruise line reservations and sales of a new dvc property on the same day in previous years so nothing would surprise me lol.

 

[littlelamb70]

Which thread are you talking about?

This one, the 2016 Free Dining Watch

What was his PIN for? Fall offer?

No...I couldn't take the suspense anymore and opened it to see what it was for Its a room discount for 5/30-8/25

 

[RedWolf95]

I'd still like to know who he is and why everyone is following him. Not trying to offend anyone, just trying to figure it out.

Steve apparently has some well connected sources and has been very helpful in the past. On last years thread he called it spot on. I was on the thread when he called it and he was right. Not saying you were criticizing but I feel it is important, particularly as everybody is getting more and more anxious, to caution everyone that regardless of how good the inside information is there is always a chance Disney will change/delay plans at the last minute just because of leaks. An incredible inside source, black562, that helped many of us with great info and insight into Disney's plans was criticized heavily a couple years ago by some people when Disney delayed the announcement and that is probably partly responsible for why he no longer posts inside info here. I would say just trust the information that is provided and be thankful there are some insiders that are able to share.

 

[flav]

Disney has opened cruise line reservations and sales of a new doc property on the same day in previous years so nothing would surprise me lol.

Plus DCL is a complete separate system in itself from my humble understanding.

 

[Disneylover99]

I'd still like to know who he is and why everyone is following him. Not trying to offend anyone, just trying to figure it out.

I have no clue who he is, but since he only seems to post on free dining threads for this year and last, I'm going to believe him. And if he is totally wrong, that's cool too. I appreciate the info. he's giving us. And it's always fun to speculate no matter what the outcome.

 

[tinkerone]

Steve apparently has some well connected sources and has been very helpful in the past. On last years thread he called it spot on. I was on the thread when he called it and he was right. Not saying you were criticizing but I feel it is important, particularly as everybody is getting more and more anxious, to caution everyone that regardless of how good the inside information is there is always a chance Disney will change/delay plans at the last minute just because of leaks. An incredible inside source, black562, that helped many of us with great info and insight into Disney's plans was criticized heavily a couple years ago by some people when Disney delayed the announcement and that is probably partly responsible for why he no longer posts inside info here. I would say just trust the information that is provided and be thankful there are some insiders that are able to share.

Again, not trying to offend and certainly not criticizing anyone, just wondering. I did check out some of his previous posts to try and figure out what the following was all about and didn't see anything that would lead me to think he had any special information. Maybe I just missed something. He's responses were so vag that it made me wonder. Now I know.
Its nice that there is so much anticipation and that everyone is bonding. I am wishing and hoping just as much as the rest so even if the information proves to be incorrect or, as you said, changed due to leaks, its fun to follow along.
Good luck to everyone.

 

[Tina O'Toole]

I am really hoping for free dining for our family on 11/12-11/19. We could move it to 11/13-11/20 if we need to. Would I have a better shot at POR or CBR? We need the extra bed possibly, as my mom may come, so a room that sleeps 5 is perfect, and my daughter love that little bed. Anyway, I am just wondering if both places are normally included, and if so, which would be best for a shorter walk to the main building? My daughter is 10, but she gets tired more quickly, and if we can save her some walking since we will be walking a lot in the parks, she will do better. She has half a heart that has been reconstructed in three heart surgeries, so I just need a 1st floor room close to the main building. Can I make room requests with free dining? This is why I am hoping the free dining starts earlier. We wanted to longer trip so we can slow down for her. I am afraid if the free dining starts late, we will have to take a shorter trip. Anyway, any advice and answers would be greatly appreciated.

 

[alopez926]

I am really hoping for free dining for our family on 11/12-11/19. We could move it to 11/13-11/20 if we need to. Would I have a better shot at POR or CBR? We need the extra bed possibly, as my mom may come, so a room that sleeps 5 is perfect, and my daughter love that little bed. Anyway, I am just wondering if both places are normally included, and if so, which would be best for a shorter walk to the main building? My daughter is 10, but she gets tired more quickly, and if we can save her some walking since we will be walking a lot in the parks, she will do better. She has half a heart that has been reconstructed in three heart surgeries, so I just need a 1st floor room close to the main building. Can I make room requests with free dining? This is why I am hoping the free dining starts earlier. We wanted to longer trip so we can slow down for her. I am afraid if the free dining starts late, we will have to take a shorter trip. Anyway, any advice and answers would be greatly appreciated.

POR was not offered during that time frame of free dining last year so it may not be an option for you (or maybe it was and I just couldn't get it to come up for me at all with many months of trying--I went almost the same exact dates you are going this year). CBR is more likely to be available but the moderates do tend to book quickly.

 

[The Dirty Steve]

Well...

I really appreciate the kind words and even those who are taking up for me.

I'll be glad to give you some info about me. We have been going to WDW forever. We are AP holders and this year will visit WDW some six different times, in just about every season. In the past, we have taken advantage of free dining promotions and just like you followed forums just like this one to find out about the release. Now, it's one of my favorite topics to discuss. And yes, my family will be making a reservation this year as in years past. My favorite time to visit is Thanksgiving!!!

I do have "friends" that occasionally get wind of incredible information. They let me know so that my family is prepared and in turn, I post some of the things I hear on these forums. Now, not all my info comes from "friends" but it's normally where it starts! Some of it is digging up parts and pieces of additional info from the web, emails of promotions, etc.

Hope that helps. Like I've said before, I'm not going to tease but will hold my info until I know it's the real deal.

 

[Confederate Scott]

Well...

I really appreciate the kind words and even those who are taking up for me.

I'll be glad to give you some info about me. We have been going to WDW forever. We are AP holders and this year will visit WDW some six different times, in just about every season. In the past, we have taken advantage of free dining promotions and just like you followed forums just like this one to find out about the release. Now, it's one of my favorite topics to discuss. And yes, my family will be making a reservation this year as in years past. My favorite time to visit is Thanksgiving!!!

I do have "friends" that occasionally get wind of incredible information. They let me know so that my family is prepared and in turn, I post some of the things I hear on these forums. Now, not all my info comes from "friends" but it's normally where it starts! Some of it is digging up parts and pieces of additional info from the web, emails of promotions, etc.

Hope that helps. Like I've said before, I'm not going to tease but will hold my info until I know it's the real deal.

Your information is greatly appreciated. I enjoy this forum a lot even though I personally am not looking for the free dining offer. I hope those that are get what they desire.

 

[The Dirty Steve]

I am really hoping for free dining for our family on 11/12-11/19. We could move it to 11/13-11/20 if we need to. Would I have a better shot at POR or CBR? We need the extra bed possibly, as my mom may come, so a room that sleeps 5 is perfect, and my daughter love that little bed. Anyway, I am just wondering if both places are normally included, and if so, which would be best for a shorter walk to the main building? My daughter is 10, but she gets tired more quickly, and if we can save her some walking since we will be walking a lot in the parks, she will do better. She has half a heart that has been reconstructed in three heart surgeries, so I just need a 1st floor room close to the main building. Can I make room requests with free dining? This is why I am hoping the free dining starts earlier. We wanted to longer trip so we can slow down for her. I am afraid if the free dining starts late, we will have to take a shorter trip. Anyway, any advice and answers would be greatly appreciated.

Yes, you can make a specific request, especially with a medical condition. Are you using a travel agent?

 

[Mandoo]

I am! I barely slept last night because I was too anxious, lol.

Same here! I don't know how many times I woke up and checked the clock. (It doesn't help that my DH gets up for work at 4:30 ADT)

 

[tinkerone]

Well...

I really appreciate the kind words and even those who are taking up for me.

I'll be glad to give you some info about me. We have been going to WDW forever. We are AP holders and this year will visit WDW some six different times, in just about every season. In the past, we have taken advantage of free dining promotions and just like you followed forums just like this one to find out about the release. Now, it's one of my favorite topics to discuss. And yes, my family will be making a reservation this year as in years past. My favorite time to visit is Thanksgiving!!!

I do have "friends" that occasionally get wind of incredible information. They let me know so that my family is prepared and in turn, I post some of the things I hear on these forums. Now, not all my info comes from "friends" but it's normally where it starts! Some of it is digging up parts and pieces of additional info from the web, emails of promotions, etc.

Hope that helps. Like I've said before, I'm not going to tease but will hold my info until I know it's the real deal.

Thank you, this helps me and maybe some others who aren't familiar with you, understand better. All I wanted was to know who you are and you answered that very nicely.
Again, thanks.

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

I saw Pete Werners video on The Dis Facebook page and he mentioned maybe within the next week! I hope it's tomorrow or Monday!!

 

[The Dirty Steve]

Thank you, this helps me and maybe some others who aren't familiar with you, understand better. All I wanted was to know who you are and you answered that very nicely.
Again, thanks.