Free Dining 2014 Discussion ~ Part 2

[mommyof3princess27]

Rooms that showed available an hour ago now are showing unavailable. Not a good sign for me.

That happened the night before the DV FDing release. Everything said unavailable. Dont worry

 

[primrosea]

So I am 99% sure i know the answer to this, but for some reason the more excited/stressed I get, the less I remember: If we are modifying an existing reservation that we have paid the $200 deposit for and are changing it to Free Dining (and maybe switching resorts) we do NOT have to pay more money tomorrow right? I can just move the deposit from one room to the other and not pay another $200. I want to pay mine all off in one big chunk closer to our travel day.

 

[wdw4rfam]

silly question....we are booked at All Star Sports 11/16-11/22. I will be calling tomorrow to modify our reservation for free dining. We really want to stay at CBR but don't want the dining plan, would prefer quick service. I know, crazy......right? But our 11 yr old son is autistic and only eats pizza and French fries. Trust me we have tried to introduce new foods to him and this is his fourth visit to Disney. It's not inspiring him to try new foods. Is it possible to get free quick service at moderate?

I have an autistic picky eater too(also 11). A lot of the character buffets have pizza. A lot of places will accommodate. I have found many places will make French fries even if they don't list it on the menu. But if that's not what you want, ( or maybe try just a couple), you don't have to switch plans, you can exchange a TS for a CS credit anytime you want, easily.

 

[mommyof3princess27]

So I am 99% sure i know the answer to this, but for some reason the more excited/stressed I get, the less I remember: If we are modifying an existing reservation that we have paid the $200 deposit for and are changing it to Free Dining (and maybe switching resorts) we do NOT have to pay more money tomorrow right? I can just move the deposit from one room to the other and not pay another $200. I want to pay mine all off in one big chunk closer to our travel day.

No u do not need to pay anything more tomorrow they will apply any payments to the new room

 

[111mom111]

That happened the night before the DV FDing release. Everything said unavailable. Dont worry

Thanks I needed that. Feeling better!

 

[ml sumner]

First post, but have been following this discussion for weeks. I am a DV holder and booked my package Friday after 6 hours of trying to get through. Staying the week of 9/27 - 10/03 at All Star Sports. The POP standard rooms were already gone for that week and didn't want to pay $250 extra for the preferred pool view rooms. Good luck to everyone tomorrow and hope you get what you are wanting. I will be following this thread through out the day to see everyone's picks.

 

[minniemous]

Can someone with knowledge please tell me if I decide not to book FD when when everyone jumps in tomorrow will I still most likely be able to book a Free Dining package later?

As I recall last year I booked with a free dining Pin and then the Free dining came out to the general public and it seemed like when I checked for availability under the general public offer there was plenty to choose from even when the offer was about to expire.

Am I remember this correctly and does it seem fair to say that booking tomorrow or not even in the next week or two is not do or die for getting something I want?

I am looking for a moderate. Because there is no Port Orleans I am hoping to get a PIN that perhaps will include Port Orleans. Wishful thinking perhaps but that it my current plan and I do not want to book and risk Disney not sending a PIN that might have been coming my way. Thanks and advice would be so much appreciated!

 

[Just Love Disney]

Oh gosh, my brain is on over-drive and I have more questions. Just want to say that I soooooo appreciate all of the help thus far

We have stayed in Deluxe and Moderate, but never a Value.

For those of you that have stayed in Values, and either Moderate or Deluxe, what are the main differences?

Would you downgrade to a Value if that was the only way to get FD?

The Values look fun but our kids are 15 and 12 and I'm afraid it will be REALLY loud with all the little kiddos. True or Not?

Looking to hear from those with experience - Thanks

 

[westonkamom]

Well, just booked today online after applying for the Disney Visa Saturday. Did 2 chats on the website asking if I could just book online and then call and add the FD promo. Both said no. Reason I needed to do this was bc I don't physically have the card yet, I could get the card # and exp. online through Chase, but not the 3-digit security number they would need, but all of it is linked into my Disney online acct. Long story short, I just bit the bullet and booked WL 12/14-12/28 online and included DP. Called 407-939-7639 number I was given, pressed 1 three times and waited. Got an AWESOME CM who had no problem making the modification. Total time on phone...including doing the survey at the end was 22 minutes. Saved us over $3000. May switch to a RO if a good one comes out, but I'm super happy with how easy this was. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

 

[schwartzie827]

I had a xanax ready last week LOL or better yet a drink

Yes! A margarita sounds about right, celebrating cinco de mayo all week; maybe champagne if FD goes well

 

[wdw4rfam]

Oh gosh, my brain is on over-drive and I have more questions. Just want to say that I soooooo appreciate all of the help thus far

We have stayed in Deluxe and Moderate, but never a Value.

For those of you that have stayed in Values, and either Moderate or Deluxe, what are the main differences?

Would you downgrade to a Value if that was the only way to get FD?

The Values look fun but our kids are 15 and 12 and I'm afraid it will be REALLY loud with all the little kiddos. True or Not?

Looking to hear from those with experience - Thanks

We have never stayed Deluxe. But have stayed mostly value, the last 4 years moderate. I wont lie, the mods are quieter. But the values aren't LOUD. We love the values, and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. The buses are better at value- with the exception of POFQ. I would 100% have booked a value if mod's weren't available, to get FD.

 

[Three cats]

Is anyone planning on staying up until midnight to see if the offer becomes available? I should really go to bed before then but my curiosity is getting the better of me....lol.........2 hours, 45 minutes and counting here...

 

[Just Love Disney]

We have never stayed Deluxe. But have stayed mostly value, the last 4 years moderate. I wont lie, the mods are quieter. But the values aren't LOUD. We love the values, and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. The buses are better at value- with the exception of POFQ. I would 100% have booked a value if mod's weren't available, to get FD.

Of the Value Resorts offered currently under the FD plan (Music, All-Star, Pop, and possibly some AoA), which would you choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?

 

[Just Love Disney]

Is anyone planning on staying up until midnight to see if the offer becomes available? I should really go to bed before then but my curiosity is getting the better of me....lol.........2 hours, 45 minutes and counting here...

I'll be up til midnight EDT which is 10 MDT. That, I can handle

 

[primrosea]

No u do not need to pay anything more tomorrow they will apply any payments to the new room

Thank you for calming my fears. You know when you KNOW the answer to something and then all of a sudden you start to question yourself. That has been my day today! I must have looked at the word "milk" 100 times today convinced it was spelled wrong!

 

[Gillespiedisney]

Is anyone planning on staying up until midnight to see if the offer becomes available? I should really go to bed before then but my curiosity is getting the better of me....lol.........2 hours, 45 minutes and counting here...

I will. Im sitting here with some tea and watching Netflix! I am already booked DV FD, but I had to push my dates forward 2 days because they were out of the standard poly with the promo.. I would love to get my original dates with the GP FD.

Anyone know what would happen to my already purchased memory maker if it did release at mid and I booked my new dates online with a new email?

 

[NokOnHarts]

Of the Value Resorts offered currently under the FD plan (Music, All-Star, Pop, and possibly some AoA), which would you choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?

I've never stayed moderate (plan to this time) but have stayed at POP 3 times. The main differences you'll likely notice between a value and a mod. would be overall atmosphere and you'll go from queen beds to double beds. The values are more the energy and atmosphere of the theme parks - busy, louder but fun. POP "feels" like Disney to us - very upbeat. We are booking a moderate this time because I really want the queen beds and to try something new but as a backup, I plan on booking POP if we can't get a moderate we like. It's a fun place and I wouldn't hesitate to book there for FD but it will "feel" different than the moderates, so you'd have to prepare for that.

 

[mouseaddicts]

Is anyone planning on staying up until midnight to see if the offer becomes available? I should really go to bed before then but my curiosity is getting the better of me....lol.........2 hours, 45 minutes and counting here...

We will be!

Because of this thread, we just decided last night to go back in December. We are seasoned veterans with 25+ trips under our belt, but it's been over a year and a half since our last visit (due to life circumstances). It feels like we're "starting over" with planning ..... We're hopeful that our dates and resort will be available!

Good luck to everyone trying to book tonight/in the morning!!!

 

[iheartbklyn]

Just set my alarm so that I can call guest services first thing when 7 am Eastern time hits...hoping I can modify our current reservation. Just made the cut off we are arriving 10/3. I feel nervous that we won't be able to get it for some reason!!!

 

[TinyTina]

Is anyone planning on staying up until midnight to see if the offer becomes available? I should really go to bed before then but my curiosity is getting the better of me....lol.........2 hours, 45 minutes and counting here...

Me!! I am usually in bed by 10:30 so it's going to be struggle, but I just don't have time to sit on hold tomorrow morning. That pesky job of mine gets in the way of everything!