Bounce back/ free dinning 2008

[Dreaming~of~Disney]

We weren't told about bounceback free dining either, no flyer and we did watch tv and didn't see anything about it there. On the day we checked out I met up with a friend at her resort and she told me about it, they had a flyer in their room. She did not mention anything about having to book before you check out though. I called my travel agent yesterday to have her book it and she called me back today telling me we had to have booked before we checked out. We are bummed. We would have booked and paid it in full had we known. Oh well, I guess we have to wait for them to offer free dining again.

 

[magicmouse2]

I wasnt told about bounceback but saw the promo on WDW resort TV channel. It didnt specify what the offer was but I guessed and rang the number and booked for next year - All Star Music Family Suite (this wasnt available this year)

 

[Disneynut4ever]

Just remember though that the free dining isn't so free anymore .... check out the 2008 dining plan ... tips and other things not included anymore. Plus it seems the list of participating restaurants (especially in Epcot) have decreased.

I know, stupid question, but where can I find this info.?

 

[lgaston]

well... Le Cellier, Arkeshus, Chef de France they're all still there. I think to a certain extent it can still be worth it for families.

 

[thunderbird1]

ok....we get there on the 27th of this month and I want to book something right away so I don't lose out.
9/24 to 10/1 for 7 nights......we hope to do Universal and SeaWorld this time too, but I'll worry about that later.

???'s - if I book 2 rooms and want to change it to one will that be a problem?
if i need to shorten the days will that be a problem?
Can you just book it with a 1 day ticket and add days or PH to pkg after we finalize details and check out other options?

Thanks for you help.....

Assuming this offer is like those of years past, no problem booking 2 rooms as long as you have 2 adults in the (current) room. You'd need to put down a deposit on each room. You can cancel or make changes (longer (depends on availability) or shorter) up to 45 days before check-in. You can book with just 1 day base tickets now, and change it later or even upgrade after checking in. Really, the only big restriction on making changes is anything that reduces the price of package under 45 days from check-in is subject to a fee, something like $50. Of course, all changes are subject to availability.

We plan on booking the maximum # of days with the one day base tickets, as we'll likely have AP's. Still not even sure whether the trip will work for us, or how long we'd be able to stay, but I'd rather have it booked and need to cancel than not book it and wish we did, kwim?

 

[lauraf]

Just got back from Pop and had free dining for the first time. One hour before check out time I booked 12 nights with free dining next year. I might of had a flyer in my packet but I think I found out on the boards right before I left. I booked because I didn't think they were going to offer it staying at a value, so I jumped on it right away. It wasn't the regular reservation line I got transfered a couple of times to a "special" reservation line. But I think they will offer it again before free dining starts again next year.

 

[lgaston]

Last year there was an onsite reservation boot for the bounceback. Do u know if it still the case this year? Will it is possible to book with cash instead of a credit card?

 

[lauraf]

I don't know, but I bet if you called the reservation number they could direct you to someone who knows. While I was there, no booth, only over the phone with credit card.

 

[hjohnson6]

We checked out of All Star Music on 9/11 and didn't hear hide nor hair about the Bounce Back Promotion.

 

[WeLuvTink!]

We found about the Bounce Back offer the morning we flew out (9/1) and there was a flyer in our welcome packet at POP. Yeah! Of course we jumped at the offer and now have our 2008 vacation booked. They confirmed I was currently staying at POP before they let me book anything.

A few notes that I didn't know before:

1. You can add the travel insurance anytime up until your final payment is due. Can't see why you'd add it earlier....

2. I was advised there would be a $50 "change fee" if I did anything that decreased the value of my package. Might keep that in mind going forward.

P.S. I agree it isn't fair if all guests weren't given the welcome packet while they were there. Think we got it because we were already there on Free Dining?

 

[Princess April]

Here is my concern, DH and husband and I have decided that we really want to ldo the "bounce back 2008". What happens if I don't get info on it at check in, or a flyer in my room? Should I go to the front desk and ask about it or is it offered to only selected people staying in selected resorts? I would like to upgrade next year, as this year we are staying in a value resort again, but the only way this would be feasable is if we got the "free dining"...... Any suggestions?????

 

[lauraf]

Here is my concern, DH and husband and I have decided that we really want to ldo the "bounce back 2008". What happens if I don't get info on it at check in, or a flyer in my room? Should I go to the front desk and ask about it or is it offered to only selected people staying in selected resorts? I would like to upgrade next year, as this year we are staying in a value resort again, but the only way this would be feasable is if we got the "free dining"...... Any suggestions?????

I didn't see the flyer until I got home, but I heard about it on this board. I called the front desk from my room, they transfered me to reservations, and then reservations transfered me to a "special department that was handling the bounce back. I have reservations at Pop but would like to upgrade and probably will at a later date.

 

[kidsister]

I check in on Sept 28 at the Pop....does anyone have a number I could call to see if that qualifies me to book (the same day) a bounceback for 2008?

 

[LindaOwl1]

Dial 8844 from your hotel room

 

[KatMark]

Could someone please bell me what the Bounce back/free dining is? I have never heard of it until reading it here the last two days. Thanks.

 

[4greatboys]

Could someone please bell me what the Bounce back/free dining is? I have never heard of it until reading it here the last two days. Thanks.

Its an offer for those staying onsite this Sept (through the 28th) to book now for next Sept and get free dining (the cheaper plan).

 

[KatMark]

Thanks. We were there last week and heard nothing about it. Do you think if I call now that we will be able to get the bounce back?

 

[4greatboys]

Thanks. We were there last week and heard nothing about it. Do you think if I call now that we will be able to get the bounce back?

I would give it a try. It says you have to book before you check out but I also know they had the system down last Saturday for upgrades so if you were leaving on Saturday and tried to call you would not have been able to make the ressie.

Plus they keep all your info in the system they should just be able to glance at it to see you were there.

 

[missmun52]

Its an offer for those staying onsite this Sept (through the 28th) to book now for next Sept and get free dining (the cheaper plan).

You can also get the more expensive plan but you have to pay the diff b/t the two. I was offered this and I did not think that we could possibly eat that much food so paying the diff of about $35 per person per night to have 3meals and two snacks would not be worth it. Its like paying for the cheaper plan but getting the deluxe. I figure if we wanted more meals it would be BK and if we want another snack it would be around $3, eating at a sit down BK would be about $20 so it would run me $23 extra plus tip which is not included anyway with either plan.

If you want to do this remember its an option and ask if they dont offer. it was priced out for me and everything but i had to decline

 

[4greatboys]

You can also get the more expensive plan but you have to pay the diff b/t the two. I was offered this and I did not think that we could possibly eat that much food so paying the diff of about $35 per person per night to have 3meals and two snacks would not be worth it. Its like paying for the cheaper plan but getting the deluxe. I figure if we wanted more meals it would be BK and if we want another snack it would be around $3, eating at a sit down BK would be about $20 so it would run me $23 extra plus tip which is not included anyway with either plan.

If you want to do this remember its an option and ask if they dont offer. it was priced out for me and everything but i chose to decline

It wasnt offered to us even though I asked the girl at booking if the plan was the cheaper one. I dont want to pay more to upgrade though especially if Im still paying the tip on both plans.