Free Dining 2008 Watch

[Keggy]

Wouldn't you think that a really good travel agent would be aware of what's going on and come in a couple of hours early to make sure all of his or her customers were taken care of?

I'd be willing to bet that some of the authorized Disney TA's will be doing that.

Did anyone who booked Monday with Disney Visa have that kind of experience with their travel agent?

I have a fantastic Disney travel agent - who will be doing this for us tomorrow morning. But, she really is fantastic.

We have booked several WDW, DL, and DCL vacations with her.

 

[DLBDS]

My TA (from SWV) said that she was NOT busy due to the free dining. In fact, I didn't make my ressie (through her) until yesterday late in the afternoon and I got exactly what I wanted....POR 9/11-9/16. She said that would definitely change on Thursday though. I'm glad I'm not her.

 

[Paparazzimama]

My TA (from SWV) said that she was NOT busy due to the free dining. In fact, I didn't make my ressie (through her) until yesterday late in the afternoon and I got exactly what I wanted....POR 9/11-9/16. She said that would definitely change on Thursday though. I'm glad I'm not her.

Considering the odd check-in/check-out dates (Thursday/Tuesday) it's so funny that we have the EXACT same dates for our trip as well as the same resort!!! Good luck getting FD - we're trying in the morning too.

 

[DLBDS]

Considering the odd check-in/check-out dates (Thursday/Tuesday) it's so funny that we have the EXACT same dates for our trip as well as the same resort!!! Good luck getting FD - we're trying in the morning too.

Already have it! I have the Disney Visa but I just didn't have my stuff together and figured out until yesterday. I wasn't planning on going this year. Free Dining gave me that extra nudge! Good luck tomorrow!! Did you request AB or MB? I'm hoping for MB myself.

 

[robin09]

I have a great TA from Our Laughing place.. she specializes in Disney and I got what I wanted.. POFQ 8/24-8/31! Water view... All my ADR's are made along with Hoop de doo! I can't wait...

Wouldn't you think that a really good travel agent would be aware of what's going on and come in a couple of hours early to make sure all of his or her customers were taken care of?

I'd be willing to bet that some of the authorized Disney TA's will be doing that.

Did anyone who booked Monday with Disney Visa have that kind of experience with their travel agent?

 

[Tink_Or_Belle]

Free dining has only been offered since 2005 and always in August/September. In 05 it was offered starting in May and every year since it has been offered starting in April. February stays if I remember correctly have been free pass upgrades from regular tickets to water parks and more and hopper. I don't think they offer any discounts for June with it being summer season but I could be wrong.

HTH

the 3 times we went in Feb they did a "pay for 3 days stay for 7" the 1st year and "pay for 4 stay for 7" after that I loved going in Feb but I like having free dining more

 

[Brooknwdw]

HI~

Someone a few posts ago posted the 407 # to call for ressie's in the morning..
what about the 877-939-3732 number? that is the one I have programed in my phone for Thursday morning. It starts out "welcome to the walt disney travel co. To make a new walt disney reservation..."

Can I use this number for the free dining code?

Thanks

 

[DaParkers]

If I am staying from Aug 28 until Sept 1 but only getting 4 day park hopper passes do I only get dining for four days or do I get it for five?

You get free dining for every night that you stay at a WDW resort. It expires on midnight of the day you check out. That's 3 nights in your case, but you can start using your credits as soon as you check in.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

When we go to planet hollywood for our free dining adr are we able to use the $15 coupon to get something to go or even to stay like appetizers?

 

[Tiff172]

You get free dining for every night that you stay at a WDW resort. It expires on midnight of the day you check out. That's 3 nights in your case, but you can start using your credits as soon as you check in.

I think its actually four nights...aug 28,29,30,31....thank you!

 

[curlgirl71]

HI~

Someone a few posts ago posted the 407 # to call for ressie's in the morning..
what about the 877-939-3732 number? that is the one I have programed in my phone for Thursday morning. It starts out "welcome to the walt disney travel co. To make a new walt disney reservation..."

Can I use this number for the free dining code?

Thanks

Yes you can use this number, I did and it worked fine.

 

[Albertan mom]

Yipee, tomorrows the day!!

I wonder if I should get up at 5am to call, or just wait and call later on in the day and hope it isn't so busy!!

I am worried they will run out of rooms though, as we are hoping for the very popular Pop!!

 

[ShhhQ]

HI~

Someone a few posts ago posted the 407 # to call for ressie's in the morning..
what about the 877-939-3732 number? that is the one I have programed in my phone for Thursday morning. It starts out "welcome to the walt disney travel co. To make a new walt disney reservation..."

Can I use this number for the free dining code?

Thanks

I was watching the threads as people were calling on Monday and there seemed to be a pattern going on.... those that called the 877 number kept complaining that they had longer wait times! Seems the 407 people got thru sooner.... guess that line was less busy? But then again, on thursday it could be the opposite..... GL getting what you want, I will be watching the posts while waiting on an email from my DU agent

 

[angwill]

the 3 times we went in Feb they did a "pay for 3 days stay for 7" the 1st year and "pay for 4 stay for 7" after that I loved going in Feb but I like having free dining more

When was the last time you stayed at Disney? I am asking because I haven't seen that offer for the last few years but maybe I missed it. I believe they used to do a similar deal in August/September years ago as well sometime before 2005

 

[cepmom]

I was watching the threads as people were calling on Monday and there seemed to be a pattern going on.... those that called the 877 number kept complaining that they had longer wait times! Seems the 407 people got thru sooner.... guess that line was less busy? But then again, on thursday it could be the opposite..... GL getting what you want, I will be watching the posts while waiting on an email from my DU agent

I called the 877 number and got through right away...at 7:01 with no holding. Guess I was just lucky!

 

[iuki]

I never received an email from disny visa either. Did anyone?

I received my e-mail about 8:30 p.m. on April 7. However, I already have free dining on the bounce-back program.

iuki

 

[Goofy22]

Only apprx 9 1/2 more hours to go for those of us unfortunate General Public waiting our turn!

 

[pigletto]

The weirdest thing has happened.
I have OBSESSED over this free dining stuff and reservations and this Disney trip in general.
Now I am strangely calm. I'll get up in the morning.. and sometime tomorrow I'll have an email from my agent at SWV and whatever it says will be whatever happens
I think I have officially found my free dining zen place

 

[Goofy22]

The weirdest thing has happened.
I have OBSESSED over this free dining stuff and reservations and this Disney trip in general.
Now I am strangely calm. I'll get up in the morning.. and sometime tomorrow I'll have an email from my agent at SWV and whatever it says will be whatever happens
I think I have officially found my free dining zen place

I'll be at that point by midnight probably to tired to care anymore until that is 7am! then after I'm done I will be very happy!(I'm calling out of work using an EAL day to make sure I get what i want! lol!) See not only do I have to add free dining to my ressie I have to add a room but don't want to put down anymore money! I want them to take it from what I already paid which is apprx $1800 and I will pay the rest in july when bal is due! My MIL is now going! I told her we were going again and she loves it there as much as I do it's actually 1 thing that me and MIL agree on! So now I need 2 rooms instead of 1! And I think 2 values is the cheapest way to go! Actually according to the computer if I can get a CM to give me a ASMFS that would be a few dollars cheaper! I seen a few here that have gotten them it maybe worth a shot! I don't know though I am really looking foward to POP!decisions decisions! ha!

 

[blue_river]

What is the 877 number????