Free ddp going on sale in January?

[stal]

Has anyone heard if this will happen this year?
I recall there was free ddp on sale last January for stays through summer.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

It will probably happen but don't expect to find insider info.
Just wait till January. Info usually drops a few days before the discount actually starts.

 

[Leigh123]

Years ago there was a lovely gentleman on here who always had the inside scoop on discounts before the dropped. Does anyone remember that or am I crazy?

 

[jennab]

Years ago there was a lovely gentleman on here who always had the inside scoop on discounts before the dropped. Does anyone remember that or am I crazy?

I think it was something “whisperer”? I remember. Too bad we still don’t have that. Although, TAs are often made aware ahead of time but aren’t supposed to share with public.

 

[mantysk8coach]

Fingers crossed! My CBR trip in June is WAY too expensive at the moment and I’d love to knock the dining cost off of it!

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Fingers crossed! My CBR trip in June is WAY too expensive at the moment and I’d love to knock the dining cost off of it!

I liked free dining as much as the next person pre pandemic but since going without a dining plan a couple times because it was not available I've realized how much I actually prefer not having it because my eating habits really are not (and never really have been) all that compatible with the dining plan. The room discount actually works out better for me and I never thought I'd ever come to that conclusion.
Just something to think about but hey if you are already getting the dining plan and then you can get it for free and paying the rack rate for the resort is ok for you then heck yeah no judgement!

 

[Neener16]

I liked free dining as much as the next person pre pandemic but since going without a dining plan a couple times because it was not available I've realized how much I actually prefer not having it because my eating habits really are not (and never really have been) all that compatible with the dining plan. The room discount actually works out better for me and I never thought I'd ever come to that conclusion.
Just something to think about but hey if you are already getting the dining plan and then you can get it for free and paying the rack rate for the resort is ok for you then heck yeah no judgement!

I agree 100%. I am hoping there is a room discount offer like last year. I booked Yacht Club for August and a room discount would be really nice.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

I agree 100%. I am hoping there is a room discount offer like last year. I booked Yacht Club for August and a room discount would be really nice.

There's generally both which is nice for everyone.
I got a Bounceback offer so I am glad I don't even have to think about it lol.

 

[stal]

Has anyone heard if this will happen this year?
I recall there was free ddp on sale last January for stays through summer.

Announced!!!

 

[petunia]

Announced!!!

Is there thread on this?

 

[Mle8308]

Is there thread on this?

Booking started today.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Just a heads up - dates are very different from dates in the past.

Disney Deal: Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World in 2025
Available to book starting on January 2nd, guests can get a FREE dining plan when they purchase select Walt Disney World vacation packages with travel dates beginning just in time for summer vacations. With plenty of new experiences coming to the parks in 2025, there’s no time like the present to start planning!

Important Dates to Know

• BOOKING DATES: From January 2 to February 10, 2025, you can get a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (at minimum) Walt Disney World vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.
  GET A NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE!
• TRAVEL DATES: This offer is available for most arrival dates starting May 27 through June 26 and July 7 through August 6, 2025.

 

[SL6827]

Just a heads up - dates are very different from dates in the past.

Disney Deal: Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World in 2025
Available to book starting on January 2nd, guests can get a FREE dining plan when they purchase select Walt Disney World vacation packages with travel dates beginning just in time for summer vacations. With plenty of new experiences coming to the parks in 2025, there’s no time like the present to start planning!

Important Dates to Know

• BOOKING DATES: From January 2 to February 10, 2025, you can get a free dining plan with the purchase of a non-discounted 3-night, 3-day (at minimum) Walt Disney World vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option.
  GET A NO-OBLIGATION QUOTE!
• TRAVEL DATES: This offer is available for most arrival dates starting May 27 through June 26 and July 7 through August 6, 2025.

What was the previous dates? Did they have it go through late August before?

 

[Craig Larson]

What was the previous dates? Did they have it go through late August before?

May/June were never previously part of the Free Dining Promo, and it would typically go through early September. Late Aug/Early September has been one of the slower parts of the year for Disney recently.