Free Dining 2014 Discussion

[donp]

Quick word about Bouncebacks--they are SERIOUS about having to book it before closing of phones at the last day of your stay. I had an airline snafu on the last day, and booking the BB slipped my mind. I called the next AM at 7, and though they were very kind on the phone, they made NO exceptions. So, now I am nailbiting with the rest of you!

 

[scard192]

Gotta a question, I've always waited for fd to be released before booking like a good boy. We usually stay at value resort but this year we are staying at CBR. If I want a specific building should I call and book my room now or if I call right when DV fd is released should I still be able to get my desired room?

probably better to hold off, Building requests are never guaranteed so whether you book now or wait it shouldn't matter.

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

I always try to find an "upside" to any situation. I've already decided that if FD is NOT offered and we have to be on more of a food budget, then I could use this trip to try more little "snacky" foods. Also I miss trying a QS meal that we've never had and all of us sharing it and then doing the same at at another QS. Since we've had FD for our last few trips we've felt locked into a certain dining pattern.
I'll tell you another thing.... I will come home with less "Disney Pounds" if no FD!!!!

So, that's my glass is half full theory on FD. Either way, I'll have a great trip!

We think a like. That is my plan too.

 

[black562]

Last time I was there, there was a flyer in the room on the table with the offer.

Just a note, if there is no information in your room, you are still able to get it. Just call x8844 from your room phone and tell them you're interested in the bounceback. They will tell you the offers available.

I have free dining for 9 days in August already.

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

I'm in this same boat! I have no idea what to do because I'm a passholder and I'm not sure what the better discount is for me. Add to that the fact that my family loves upgrading to deluxe dining, and that want ME to figure our whether to use my AP discount (which is NEVER released at the same time) for them (we can book up to 4 rooms) and that people staying in my room with me don't have AP's!!! So I'm totally at a loss about what to do. Does anyone know- can I book a package and have 2 day park passes in my room, but give the others in my room 4 day passes?

A package requires everyone in the room to have the same amount of days on the tickets.

 

[Tomservo]

you need to wait till it arrives . Then activate it so you can use it. Takes about 2 wks.

I applied last Monday 4/7 and it arrived on Saturday 4/12, so it's possibly to get it more quickly.

 

[BigMommaMouse]

Just a note, if there is no information in your room, you are still able to get it. Just call x8844 from your room phone and tell them you're interested in the bounceback. They will tell you the offers available.

I have free dining for 9 days in August already.

I have learned so much from this thread, and I just started reading it today! Thanks for that writing that number down now.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Can anyone tell me please if Shades of Green is included in FF?

 

[mcwheelee]

A package requires everyone in the room to have the same amount of days on the tickets.

You only need the same # of days when you make the reservation. You can change individual tickets when you are at the resort. Like if only some of the people in your room want to add water parks & more, or extra days.

 

[PIRATEGIRL007]

Can anyone tell me please if Shades of Green is included in FF?

It is not since it is not owned or ran by Disney

 

[andeesings]

You only need the same # of days when you make the reservation. You can change individual tickets when you are at the resort. Like if only some of the people in your room want to add water parks & more, or extra days.

Well but how would that work? Would I get a refund on the days? Or I suppose technically I could save the ticket to use another time, right?

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Yes it offered to both debit and credit members.

Hmmm... Never thought about a debit card. Wonder if I could open an account online??

Long time stalker to this thread-would love free dining! I keep switching our dates around and I think that stress has caused me to have a really strange Disney dream last night! We are usually January people, but a new job for me and a promotion for my hubby made us delay our trip this year. Thought September would be perfect since they have the lowest crowds and most likely to get free dining. May have to switch to October now due to hubby's cycling race and kids' testing schedule at school. Ugh!!!

 

[phabric]

What is bounce back?

How do you get while at Disney? Is it open to everyone?

I still do not understand Bounce Back?

Do you have to book same dates, resort, number of people, tickets as the one you presently have when doing the Bounce Back?

 

[jcarwash]

I still do not understand Bounce Back?

Do you have to book same dates, resort, number of people, tickets as the one you presently have when doing the Bounce Back?

Bounceback offers are special offers you must book before you check out of your resort. Dates, resort, package, etc. are up to you within what the offer applies to.

 

[disneyfantotheend]

Well but how would that work? Would I get a refund on the days? Or I suppose technically I could save the ticket to use another time, right?

You buy base tickets for the least amount of days you need then add days to those who need more once you get there. If someone doesn't need a ticket at all, then you hold it until the next trip. As long a it is not used! If you use even one day on it, you would need to get non expiring which is a lot more money.

 

[smitch425]

I still do not understand Bounce Back?

Do you have to book same dates, resort, number of people, tickets as the one you presently have when doing the Bounce Back?

A bounceback is an offer Disney provides for guests currently staying on property. For instance, if you are a current guest of a Disney resort, you may book a room discount for a future reservation for select weeks throughout the rest of 2014. In August, the bounceback offer will likely switch to a bounceback offer for free dining for mid-August through late-Sept 2015. Then towards the end of this year, the bounceback will switch to a room discount for select weeks in 2015. It can be booked by phone by calling extension 8844, and you must do it by closing time on your check out day. They are for select resorts/dates, and you can book for any eligible resort.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

It is not since it is not owned or ran by Disney

Thank you.

 

[phabric]

A bounceback is an offer Disney provides for guests currently staying on property. For instance, if you are a current guest of a Disney resort, you may book a room discount for a future reservation for select weeks throughout the rest of 2014. In August, the bounceback offer will likely switch to a bounceback offer for free dining for mid-August through late-Sept 2015. Then towards the end of this year, the bounceback will switch to a room discount for select weeks in 2015. It can be booked by phone by calling extension 8844, and you must do it by closing time on your check out day. They are for select resorts/dates, and you can book for any eligible resort.

Thanks that helps.

 

[SPOERLX3]

It's based on the information we have, which is all we can do. There are three citings of "working overtime" on Monday. There is one citing of "working overtime" on May 1st as well. Overtime is a serious clue of when promos are coming since they know when phones will be busy. May 1st could very well be Halloween party ticket release as well.

I'll tell you this...the days of having detailed info two weeks out are over. This time, one has to be a sleuth to read the leaves. But we are at least in the home stretch.

Black, is this a good clue

I called last night to make Sept reservations and happened to get a rather chatty CM on the phone. He said several times that usually free dining is released on the 17th, but that this year it would most likely be delayed. After I made my reservations, he asked if I'd like to wait a week (7 days) to finalize, since I would "probably have a FD code ("wink,wink", he said) that could be applied".

I don't know exactly what that means, but thought maybe it would be of interest. Love this thread!

 

[PeaMuff]

Hello all,

First of all, thank you for this forum! I am from Canada and I am planning our first DW vacation and I have found a wealth of information on the board.

Welcome aboard!!