Free Dining 2014 Discussion

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Hmm... I was just on the travel agent site trying to price out a vacation package for someone and it said, "We are unable to process room or package reservations at this time...."

I WONDER IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING?!?!?!
 
The whole site says that....got excited and waiting for it to come back up! Something may be brewing...
 
The whole site says that....got excited and waiting for it to come back up! Something may be brewing...

Yeah, I just realized it's the whole site. This could be something exciting or it could be nothing at all and them just doing some basic updates.

Let's keep our fingers crossed!
 
If we are going during food and wine week will FD be excluded during that time? We have several rooms already booked at a deluxe resort and the % off will most likely be a better deal. Any chance we could get that instead? staying sep 20 to 27th
 

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

I am so sorry that there are people in this world that are immature and selfish enough that they feel that they have to tear someone down when they don't get what they "think" they deserve.
But I am so thankful for people, like you, that sees a need and shares it with everyone, not for your benefit but out of the graciousness of your heart so that we can all benefit.

Black, there are many ways to give a gift. It does not have to be something you can hold in your hands, but something you can hold in your heart or in your mind. You are one the most generous, giving persons for sharing the gifts of your time and your knowledge with all of your "friends" and Disney addicts here on the the Disboards. I am thankful for you! :goodvibes

As a longtime, non-posting follower of this thread I must say, in a big way, "AMEN, SISTER!"
 
I wanted to share some thoughts on a few things. I saw a post in a facebook group this morning that dug up some unpleasant thoughts that happened about a year ago. Most of you know what happened, so I won't get into that. However, I think something needs pointed out about this whole process. In my time here in the Dis, I have seen rumors and leaks for every promo, by so many different people, myself included. Some have come, some have gone, but all of them had one thing in common. No rumor...no leak has ever been 100%....not me, not anyone before me. Even those who have had actual leaked info from inside Disney....things always change at the last minute, and we all know this, and we've all seen this. But here's the shocker. It isn't about who nails a date first, or who puts out the information before someone else. This is about getting some information in front of people, so they can then ask questions and become prepared for when that day arrives. This is about everyone having their resorts, and backups, and everything planned out and ready to go. As you all know, knowing early gets you nothing on release day. Someone could see it online that morning and end up calling in ahead of you. The only thing this information does is allow you time to ask questions, get some answers and be prepared. Everyone in here have been so helpful in answering questions and getting correct information to the right people. I've always welcomed that (even putting a few folks on the spot a time or two). I don't do any of this for praise or worship, but rather because Disney World holds a deep personal connection for me, and I want others to have a chance for a similar experience. So whether the date is April 21, or May 1.....the important thing is that we are all ready for it. You've asked your questions, you've all been given answers, made your plans, ready to go. This post wasn't directed at anyone in particular, but there always seems to be someone out there who wishes failure upon others. We saw that last August unfortunately, but everyone here was so quick to let them know they weren't welcome around here. While I'm not here for praise, I think we all deserve respect. I just wanted to thank you all for one heck of a year.....and what's sure to be a wild ride to come. Now....where are those tights? :confused3

YOU ARE AMAZING, And the free service that you provide to everyone on here is to be highly commended. Now I know you don't do it for the fame and glory,but I need to say thank you for the invaluable advice you have so freely given. we completely understand your personal connection to Disney. I think it's safe so say you're addicted like the rest of us. I'm contemplating buying pink tights in your honor with a tshirt that says DIS board official stalker. Have a great day /evening everyone.
 
Thanks, black. I wasn't here last year and I don't know what happened..BUT, everyone here has been SO helpful. I can't imagine why anyone here would be critical of each other. This is a board of RUMORS! You have to take everything said as an advance possibility. I really appreciate he heads up..even if they are just a "maybe" heads up.
 
does anyone know if cast member discounted rooms are eligible for free dining? Or if there is some dining deal that cast members can get (for their family to come visit)?
 
does anyone know if cast member discounted rooms are eligible for free dining? Or if there is some dining deal that cast members can get (for their family to come visit)?

No on both questions.

CM's can get you a discounted room ( better discount if they stay in the room with you), they have so many free tickets for family/friends (CM must be present to get you entry), and they get discounts on some dining (must eat with them and not sure about how much on this one).

Hopefully someone else can be more specific.

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If we are going during food and wine week will FD be excluded during that time? We have several rooms already booked at a deluxe resort and the % off will most likely be a better deal. Any chance we could get that instead? staying sep 20 to 27th

FD has not been excluded for F&W, dates during F&W have been. We have gone many times during and even had free dining for the start of F&W festival.

Run the numbers and see which package will work for you best. Depending on your party size many times a RO offer does save more at a deluxe resort. To price a free dining package just quote for room/tickets and that is the price.

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I'm contemplating buying pink tights in your honor with a tshirt that says DIS board official stalker.

If the women on this thread start wearing tights to WDW, I think park attendance will sky rocket and there will be no need for FD because the resorts will fill up with no promotions.

Now if the men on this thread wear tights to the park.....well, that will probably knock attendance back down and bring back FD.

Don't worry, we will let Black be the lone tight wearer among the men.
 
Just a question for all you lovely people:) My cousin booked a package with the free memory maker. If free dining does come out, does she have to cancel her existing reservation and re-book with free dining, or can she just call and get it changed?

So excited!! we are planning for Sept 24-Oct 6th...free dining would make it EXTRA special!!!
 
Yeah, I just realized it's the whole site. This could be something exciting or it could be nothing at all and them just doing some basic updates. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

I just tried to book a package & it is working fine. The only promo it's showing is still the MM.
 
Just a question for all you lovely people:) My cousin booked a package with the free memory maker. If free dining does come out, does she have to cancel her existing reservation and re-book with free dining, or can she just call and get it changed?

So excited!! we are planning for Sept 24-Oct 6th...free dining would make it EXTRA special!!!
She can just call and change to free dining. If her resort/room type is not available, she will need to switch to one that is, so make sure she has a plan B in mind, just in case. Also, if she pays her package in full prior to switching deals, she will have to pay for the memory maker if she wants to switch.
 
YOU ARE AMAZING, And the free service that you provide to everyone on here is to be highly commended. Now I know you don't do it for the fame and glory,but I need to say thank you for the invaluable advice you have so freely given. we completely understand your personal connection to Disney. I think it's safe so say you're addicted like the rest of us. I'm contemplating buying pink tights in your honor with a tshirt that says DIS board official stalker. Have a great day /evening everyone.
We must make shirts! Who's good at designing? ☺️
 
Just a question for all you lovely people:) My cousin booked a package with the free memory maker. If free dining does come out, does she have to cancel her existing reservation and re-book with free dining, or can she just call and get it changed?

So excited!! we are planning for Sept 24-Oct 6th...free dining would make it EXTRA special!!!

Excited for you!!! the 24th is our "projected" check in date too!:cool1:
(Just waiting for FD in case I need to adjust the date up a day or 2 :rolleyes:)

I agree with Smitch, just make sure your cousin has a back up resort (or 2) in the event she would rather have FD instead of the MM package.

Just FYI, Not sure what resort y'all are booked at but since my check in date is also the 24th (still hoping and praying FD covers that date :goodvibes) I was on the DW website looking at several resorts and associating it with my dates and there are already several resorts that have no Standard or King rooms available at all for those dates :confused: with that being said, we all have to remember that Disney offers discounts/promo's/PIN codes to fill rooms and if they have resorts and room categories that are filling without a discount then they have no reason to include those in the FD promo. Also, if there are rooms that are already fully booked at a specific resort, then there is no "pool of rooms left to allocate for FD in that room category" and that is when Disney excludes that room category from FD at a resort. (hence, you are still able to upgrade to a higher room category to get FD in that resort because one room category is excluded as long as that specific resort is not excluded all together) same goes with date exclusions.

So just make sure if FD is a bigger saving and your cousin would rather have FD than your current MM package then just encourage her to make sure she has some other resorts picked out as a back up plan :thumbsup2
 
Thank you all for your information! This is only our third trip, but with all y'alls help, our previous two were phenomenal. Now this trip we look forward to the possibility of FD, which I had no idea existed. Amazing! Bounceback offers, never heard of, but looking forward to finding that paper in the room!!

As with anything, I read everyone's advice and take away what I think will be beneficial for our trip. There's always naysayers and I just keep on moving. Keep up the great information! Obviously the advice has been great because I keep coming back for the next trip. ;);)

Now come on Monday! Crossing fingers for some FD. :cool1:
 
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