We're going Sept. 14-24 staying at POR. Don't worry about added crowds because of free dining. I think that "most" people are going to go in August while some schools are still out and it seems a lot of people are taking advantage of their vacation starting before Sept. 30th and getting the free dining into Oct, so they can go for
MNSSHP and F&WF. I also think that Labor Day weekend may see more crowds than without the free dining, but mid Sept. will be wonderful!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!!! We usually go over labor day and it is DEAD, so I am looking forward to going later in the month!

Do the happy dance, Sept crowds are SOOOO low!!! (we went last year over labor day with free dining.)