Bounce back/ free dinning 2008

[connie1042]

We will be in Disney the right time to do the bounce back with free dinning. What are they going to have to know when I make the reservation? Can I just say 4 adults. Do we all have to buy park tickets. I know you have to at least buy a 1 day ticket for each person. Does that all have to be done then? I think we are going to do it, but I need to know what we have to rigure out before we get there.

 

[Seahunt]

You just make the reservation based on what you plan to do (1 room, 4 adults, 1 day base ticket for each, etc.), and put down a $200 deposit - no need to actually buy any tickets now, etc. I know they will have to have the name of the person holding the res, but I'm not sure that they will need the names of the others then (maybe just ages?). Any DISers know for sure on these Bounceback deal res?

 

[kristen7e]

Just got back yesterday and a flier was left in our room for the bounce back for free dining 2008. The dates are 8/30/08-9/27/08. Seems alot shorter than this year.

 

[TeenaS]

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.

 

[disneydaveb]

We just got back yesterday, 9/3. I booked the bounceback offer as soon as I saw it on the Resort TV channel. They looked up our info and confirmed names and ages. I booked with park hoppers, no waterparks, but was told I can change my tickets later if I needed to.

 

[queenofhartz]

Boo. We stayed at the Boardwalk 2 weeks ago, but I never turned on the TV, so I didn't see the Free Dining advertisement. And, they didn't leave any flyer in our room. I don't even know if i would be eligible b/c I don't know much about how free dining is offered. Is there a way for me to still reserve this for next year?

 

[mjhd]

This makes me sad as well - we checked out Sunday and never seen this on the resort channel or advertised in our room (I even watched that stupid channel while I was waiting for everyone to get their stuff around Sunday). I called today and they said there was absolutely nothing they could do for me - pretty much "sorry about your luck." After thinking it through though, it is probably better to wait and see if they will eventually include values since the mods are priced much more and the free dining is no longer as good of a deal...thanks for the heads up though to the op - wish we could have taken advantage...

 

[Seahunt]

Boo. We stayed at the Boardwalk 2 weeks ago, but I never turned on the TV, so I didn't see the Free Dining advertisement. And, they didn't leave any flyer in our room. Is there a way for me to still reserve this for next year?

It just started on 8/30 - and you have to book before you check out.
Sorry it doesn't look like you can get it :

Bounceback Free Dining Promotion
This offer is available ONLY to guests staying at one of the official Walt Disney World resorts between 8/31/07-9/28/07. Reservation for 2008 must be made before you check out and no later than September 28 to qualify.

 

[disneydaveb]

I think I saw the add on the resort channel starting on 8/30 or 8/31. It included all resorts including values.

 

[queenofhartz]

Oh well. I guess it wasn't meant to be. But, thank you for the replies!

 

[Palendat]

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that no other company tries to alienate some of their customers the way Disney does? We checked out on Aug 28, and now find out about the bounceback program. I realize that many companies target market, but with internet discussion boards so prevalent, I really feel that Disney is shooting themselves in the foot. I'm really ticked that I missed out on this by 3 days. I know Disney is doing great business NOW, but there is a recession coming (who knows when, but one IS coming, it always is) and to market in this way is not smart in my opinion. Can anyone give me an example of another company that markets this way!!!??? Really, I would like to know!

 

[Seahunt]

Palendat I agree with you - I don't know why their marketing department makes these strange decisions (though jmho I also think their website stinks sometimes! For such a huge company you'd think it would be very user friendly )

Even if they wanted to control the offer just to dates that guests were there on the free dining offer this year they would have had to start the Bounceback on 8/5 for guests that prebooked in Nov/Dec last year, or 8/12 for UK res, or at least 8/26 for the rest instead of 8/30. If you would have checked in on 8/26 for 3 days and checked out on 8/29 you would have missed it by one day grrrr.....

It sucks missing it by 3 days, but I guess if you want free dining for next year, the only thing to do in your case is to watch around April to see if they offer another free dining offer for next summer like they have in the past years. Not much help, I know

 

[Princess April]

My heart is all a flutter to find this out!!!! This is our second time with the free dining and it looks like we will be enjoying a third trip with free dining!!! P.S. I just joined today because I could keep silent no longer....FREE DINING 2008!!!! Hello to all!

 

[Seahunt]

P.S. I just joined today because I could keep silent no longer....FREE DINING 2008!!!! Hello to all!

Welcome to the DIS Princess April!

 

[a1tinkfans]

My heart is all a flutter to find this out!!!! This is our second time with the free dining and it looks like we will be enjoying a third trip with free dining!!! P.S. I just joined today because I could keep silent no longer....FREE DINING 2008!!!! Hello to all!

WELCOME

GREAT FOR YOU!!!

 

[dreamn_Disney]

My heart is all a flutter to find this out!!!! This is our second time with the free dining and it looks like we will be enjoying a third trip with free dining!!! P.S. I just joined today because I could keep silent no longer....FREE DINING 2008!!!! Hello to all! :boohoo:

Welcome and glad you joined.


I checked out on Sept 3 and my resort acted like they never heard of the deal. I only got it because I asked several people about it. I only new of it from a lady waiting for the ME bus. She heard about it on this board. I also called back when I got home to tweak my ressie and got the deluxe meal plan instead for $32 a night per person.

 

[#1Disfann]

I was just there also, August 21-28th (so I missed the free dining then) now I get home and read this! LUCKILY, I'm going back tomorrow morning (Free dining for this one and less than 12 hours till my flight takes off!) and will book for next September! I know how you feel...had I not been going back to take advantage I, too, would have missed it by 3 days and been very disappointed! Looks like the Disney fairies were looking out for me this time! I'm happy for those who can make it work and feel for the others who couldn't!

 

[OHIOVACATIONER]

This is really a dumb question but what is bounceback? We went last Dec and paid for our dining, did we mess up?

 

[septbaby]

Bounceback is actually a generic marketing term, not just at Disney. Its when a company gives you a coupon, discount, special offer to get you to return or make another purchase. A restaurant or grocery store might put a coupon on your reciept, a clothing store might give a % discount for buying again in two weeks or Disney gives you free dining to return to a resort if you book before you check out.

No matter when an offer starts or ends someone is excluded. Not sure why specific dates were selected or particular resorts are being promoted, but its not unique to Disney. Companies issue coupons and they expire. An offer like this is really the same thing.

Yes, we got the offer and acted on it. I'm happy and would have been disappointed if we had just missed it.

 

[Princess April]

So, I have heard of people upgrading for the deluxe dining for $30.00+ per day. I am fully aware of the changes for the 2008 dining plans (Thanks to the DIS board ) so with that being said, why does everyone so happy about "paying" for free dining (and yes I understnd that you are paying to upgrade) Also, if you are staying for 5 nights 2 aduts 1 child (4 y/o) and upgrade the dining plan how much am I looking at paying? (we would love to stay at a moderate but probabaly can only afford a value). If anyone has booked this (or something like this I would love to know the $$$$ amounts)
Thanks