Free Dining 2013 Part 2 ~ The Sequel

[franluvsbubba]

It started out that way, but I don't want to leave anyone out who would like to see if other DISers will be there at the same time.

Disney trip dates update as of 5/29 at 1:40 pm:
Pirate princess 2 - Aug 25 - Sep 3 (ASMo)
DisneyMom5 - Sep 1 - 9 (ASMo)
Leeanne - Sep 4 - 17
Joe (Black562) - Sep 6 - 14 (CSR - I think)
Howgreat - Sep 7 - 13 (ASMu)
Rhody Red - Sep 7 - 17
Bicfam - Sep 10 - 17 (POR)
Lazor460 - Sep 10 - 18
Susie (me - Sylkie31) - Sep 12 - 21 (POR-royal)
Danielle (d23cndrela) - Sep 12 - 22 (POR)
DebbiePMN - Sep 14 - 21 (ASMo)
JoanneDisFan - Sep 14 - 21 (CBR)
MDennis28 - Sep 14 - 21 (POR)
Ravensorrow - Sep 14 - 21 (ASMu)
acewaters - Sep 14 - 24 (POR)
mickeyandminnie0515 - Sep 15 - 22 (POR-royal)
Lazor - Sep 16 - 18
Rach2109 - Sep 18 - 24 (POR)
want2bminnie - 20 - 24
mssong85 - Sep 20 - 26 (ASMo)
amber cntrygrl - 20 - 28
Marsheliz - Sep 21 - 25
Mattressman - Sep 21 - 30
kcwiak - Sep 21 - Oct 1 (POFQ)
plutospalforever - Sep 22 - 28
ddeschon - Sep 22 - 29
MackenzieFL - Sep 22 - 29
Katmat75 - Sep 24 - Oct 1 (CBR)
2 Little Mermaids - Sep 24 - Oct 2 (POFQ)
mom18 - Sep 25 - Oct 6 ASMo
CopperWife - Sep 28 - Oct 5 (POR)
sd83102 - Sep 28 - Oct 5 (POR)
amccu18007 - Oct 1 - 8 (POR)
jska482 - Oct 2 - 7 (AoA)
Amanda (amccu18007) - Oct 2 - 8 (POR)
Princess Piper Mommy - Oct 9 - 22
HGBdancermom - Oct 21 - 26 (BC)
KermitRinny - Oct 21 - 28 (POFQ-garden view)
Kat016 - Oct 26 - Nov 2 (Pop - preferred pool view)
su A ve - Dec 22 - 27 (CSR)

Would love to do a meet up if we can. Maybe we should try to create our own lime green mickeys for a "yep, I'm a member of this (and other?) Dis-threads".
Anyone available for meet up on Thurs 9/12 (evening) or sometime Sun (9/15) or morning/early afternoon on Tues 9/17?

We are going the 12th of Sept-20 staying at ASMo

 

[franluvsbubba]

I'll be there Oct 19-24.

My ADR's are:

19th
T-Rex

20th
1900 Park Fare 8:30 am
Ohana 6:55 pm

21st
Le Cellier 12:40

22nd
CRT 8:10 am (yay before mk opens)
BOG 4:15

23rd
Rainforest AK 1:30
BOG 8:35

24
Chef Mickeys 9:30 am

Is T Rex on the DP now?!!!!

 

[disneyfantotheend]

Is T Rex on the DP now?!!!!

Yes both TRex and Rainforest started accepting it last year.

 

[Bflo Dave]

i am hoping to get a pin for the middle of nov. but i have been staying at disney for years and have never recieved a pin yet. FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!

 

[imabeimabe]

Is T Rex on the DP now?!!!!

It was when I went in December last year.

 

[Bflo Dave]

One of our friends who was up in the air about booking, just booked. She had the pin. So now we have another 2 people joining us. 4 rooms total at CBR, 1 offsite and one renting points at BC. Total people 16 or 18, depending on whether my sister and sister in law come alone or with their hubbys.

Still hoping for a free dining code for us, but am happy that our friends were able to get it.

when i talked to a CM they told me if one of my friends received a pin i could also use it as long as we went together. CM said the code is good for up to 3 rooms. i hope this helps you out!!

 

[Bicfam]

We're going to Boatwrights on 9/15 too - for dinner.

MNSSHP - Sep 17th (that's the plan, anyway) - granddaughter wants to be Princess Aurora so I'm making a King Stefan costume my SIL , the queen costume my daughter (does Aurora's mom have a name?) and good fairy (Flora) costume for me.
Somehow I found myself volunteering to make the adult costumes. Sorta forgot that the definition of stress is hearing your mouth say "yes" when you're mind is screaming "Nooooooooooo".

Skylie
There will be three of us in there around 5. Say hi to all the parties of three. : )
Can you make some dwarf costumes for us? : )

 

[KermitRinny]

I have never stayed at FQ, I am so excited that we will be there. FQ and FD, doesn't get any better than that.

ADRs- 4 kids, all girls in our party 2 of which have never been to Disney so we are doing LOTS of character meals for them.

This is the best place of all. We've stayed all over and this is still our fav. In Dec we stayed at WL because we lost out on FQ free dining. WL is way too cool, but FQ holds a special place in my heart

 

[Katmat75]

We're going to Boatwrights on 9/15 too - for dinner.

MNSSHP - Sep 17th (that's the plan, anyway) - granddaughter wants to be Princess Aurora so I'm making a King Stefan costume my SIL , the queen costume my daughter (does Aurora's mom have a name?) and good fairy (Flora) costume for me.
Somehow I found myself volunteering to make the adult costumes. Sorta forgot that the definition of stress is hearing your mouth say "yes" when you're mind is screaming "Nooooooooooo".

That's great you are making the costumes!! I haven't decided about costumes yet. I am far from being crafty so more than likely I will have to buy something!

It's only DH and myself but cannot wait!! We are doing MNSSHP on our first night, 9/24!

September seems so far far away!

 

[KermitRinny]

I'll be there Oct 19-24.

My ADR's are:

19th
T-Rex

20th
1900 Park Fare 8:30 am
Ohana 6:55 pm

21st
Le Cellier 12:40

22nd
CRT 8:10 am (yay before mk opens)
BOG 4:15

23rd
Rainforest AK 1:30
BOG 8:35

24
Chef Mickeys 9:30 am

Wow you got CRT & BOG on the same day!!! Lucky!! we are
21st Liberty Tree 6:25
22nd Raglan Rd 8:45
23rd Tokyo 7:40
24th Biergarten Germany 8
25th HS Dine In Theater 4:20
26th DT Rainforest Cafe (horrid time last year at AK) 8
27th Plaza at MK 2
I tried for BOG didn't work. Tried for TRex and it's packed too. Once Le Cellier was noted for 2 tbl serv we decided to do raglan rd. I've always wanted to do Ohana, but the hubs is picky with food. Tokyo will be a stretch for him. I love sushi though so we are going
I think I read you went Dec last year...we did too haha

 

[KITKAT0229]

Thanks Sylkie31

Looks like November would actually be perfect, weather wise.

Seeing all this talk about PINs for FD so I'm going to call tonight and see if I have one to help me decide when to go.

I don't want DH to whine the whole time about how hot & humid it is and I want my DS under 2 years old to be comfortable. But I would rather go when it's less crowded.

I'm not sure I particularly like having to make dinner reservations this far in advance. Will it be likely for me to change them last minute needed?

There's also a cruise I'm considering but just can't seem to make up my mind. DH is no help either. I end up planning everything. Considering using a travel agent to help with planning and an itinerary but have never used one before. Part of me would rather just be spontaneous and just go but then I've read it's better to have an itinerary so you don't waste time unnecessarily.

 

[Katmat75]

Here's my agenda:

9/24 to 10/1 staying at CBR


9/24 Liberty Tree Tavern 4:30
9/25 50's Prime Time 4:30
9/26 Garden Grill 7:05
9/27 Whispering Canyon 6:55
9/28 Biergarten 5:45
9/29 Chef Mickey 7:40 (Dinner)
9/30 Chef Mickey 11:30 (Late Breakfast)

DH thinks we are booked at ASMu but as a surprise I changed it to CBR since that is our favorite resort! I also had to make all of the dining ressi so hopefully he likes them all, I'm not really happy with the early ones but I did not do this until 2 weeks ago and there's not a lot left to choose from so I did the best with what was left! But I cannot wait to see his face when we arrive at CBR and not ASMu!!

 

[Sylkie31]

Thanks Sylkie31
Looks like November would actually be perfect, weather wise.
Seeing all this talk about PINs for FD so I'm going to call tonight and see if I have one to help me decide when to go.
I don't want DH to whine the whole time about how hot & humid it is and I want my DS under 2 years old to be comfortable. But I would rather go when it's less crowded.
I'm not sure I particularly like having to make dinner reservations this far in advance. Will it be likely for me to change them last minute needed?

You're very welcome. It is possible to change dining reservations closer to your travel date. You have up to 24 hours to cancel a dining reservation without being charged a no show or late cancellation fee. Problem is, the closer to the actual travel date you get, the less likely it is that there will still be any ressies available for the restaurants/dates/times you want.
Good luck - may the Disney discount fairies be kind to you - and to all still waiting for that pixie dust!

 

[Sylkie31]

Skylie
There will be three of us in there around 5. Say hi to all the parties of three. : )
Can you make some dwarf costumes for us? : )

Our reservation is for 6:20 so if you see a party of 4 that includes a cute redheaded 4-yr-old girl calling someone Gana, say hi - that will be us.

Umm, gee, well, I would, but I wouldn't know what sizes or colors to make the costumes!

 

[Sylkie31]

That's great you are making the costumes!! I haven't decided about costumes yet. I am far from being crafty so more than likely I will have to buy something!(

Funny thing is, I have 2 Disney costumes hanging in my closet - a really cool Malificent costume (complete w/ raven perched on globe of magic cane) & Evil Queen (Snow White). So why am I putting the extra stress on myself??? LOL

 

[DisneyMom5]

Our ADRs are: 9/2 Ohana dinner, 9/3 50's prime time dinner, 9/4 Garden Grill, 9/5 Raglan Rd dinner, 9/6 T-Rex dinner, 9/7 Biergarten dinner, and 9/8 Crystal Palace breakfast. We've eaten at ohana, CP and Biergarten before...the rest are new. Looking forward to it.

 

[smitch425]

Hey, everyone! After a long day of chaperoning DS's class trip to a local museum/planetarium, AND making hundreds of copies for DD's teacher, I have some awesome news to share!

I got home from school today and was exhausted, so I jumped on the Dis for a bit while I put my feet up. I saw all of the reports of more PINs going out, and checked my email. Sadly, there was nothing. I decided to call, and I had the FD PIN!!! I couldn't believe it! In fact, even after the call, I was still in disbelief, but I now have my confirmation email showing that it is for real!

I hope everyone needing this PIN gets it. Don't give up!

 

[ilostnemo]

Just got off the phone with a cm who stated to call and ask something.... let me try then I'll unleash this info

 

[plutospalforever]

Hey, everyone! After a long day of chaperoning DS's class trip to a local museum/planetarium, AND making hundreds of copies for DD's teacher, I have some awesome news to share!

I got home from school today and was exhausted, so I jumped on the Dis for a bit while I put my feet up. I saw all of the reports of more PINs going out, and checked my email. Sadly, there was nothing. I decided to call, and I had the FD PIN!!! I couldn't believe it! In fact, even after the call, I was still in disbelief, but I now have my confirmation email showing that it is for real!

I hope everyone needing this PIN gets it. Don't give up!

Sooooooooo HAPPY for you!!!!!
This is something to CELEBRATE!

 

[scard192]

Hey, everyone! After a long day of chaperoning DS's class trip to a local museum/planetarium, AND making hundreds of copies for DD's teacher, I have some awesome news to share!

I got home from school today and was exhausted, so I jumped on the Dis for a bit while I put my feet up. I saw all of the reports of more PINs going out, and checked my email. Sadly, there was nothing. I decided to call, and I had the FD PIN!!! I couldn't believe it! In fact, even after the call, I was still in disbelief, but I now have my confirmation email showing that it is for real!

I hope everyone needing this PIN gets it. Don't give up!

SO THRILLED for you! You deserve the PIN for all the help you have given the rest of us. My trip was booked and ADRs made for 10/19-10/26 based on your suggestion and you were spot on with the dates.

I was almost in tears when I called a few weeks back when the CM found the FD PIN under my sister's name; its a great feeling.

Congrats