Well, we are all waiting on a possible code for free dining that would fall sometime between late August and Late September. It should be announced by next week. Also, last year there was a room only code that came out for Sept bookings sometime in June I think it was.
I recieved a pin for Aug 30 - Sept 27 40% off which expires very soon I think. They aren't transferable though unfortunately. Because this one is ending they may have another coming soon though, after the current april/may public code ends maybe?
Free dining is a better deal than 40% off I think, unless you have your sights on the upper end deluxes, but hopefully they are within your budget anyways then. For the cheaper deluxes, mods and values, the free dining is so nice and means you spend so little once there.
40% off was a way better deal for us than free dining...but we are staying at AKL. If you are staying at a value resort...free dining is a better deal. If you are staying at a moderate, you'll need to do the math...it's a toss up depending on the number of nights/guests.
I just got off the phone about an hour ago with Disney and booked a room at Port Orleans Riverside for 9/17-21. He put the ressie in as a "package" so we would be able to get the free dining by just adding the code when it becomes available. He quickly corrected himself to say "I mean "if"." He also said it's become too popular for Disney to not do it at this point which is a good sign! I want to do the math tonight to see if it's going to be a better deal for us to do the free dining or wait for an AP or room only discount. We're driving and will be bringing snacks and stuff with us.
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