Free dining 2014

[oldtink]

Dates that are usually excluded from free dining....is there ever a room only discount? Like october11-17 ish?

Often there are if you are a member of AAA, or sometimes thru union discounts, etc. A TA would probably be a good source for this.

 

[borovy3488]

We have a trip booked for 10/19-10/26. I decided to change my dates because of this rumor to 10/26-11/2. When I called to make the change, the rep convinced me that I should hold off because this promo isn't going to be the same as in the past...

Any idea what that could possibly mean? Also, I'm thinking about applying for the Disney Rewards Visa (No Fee) to try to get this offer early. Is there any downside to doing that, and do you think we would get the offer with getting the card so close to time?

Thanks for any help!

 

[practicallyperfect77]

We have a trip booked for 10/19-10/26. I decided to change my dates because of this rumor to 10/26-11/2. When I called to make the change, the rep convinced me that I should hold off because this promo isn't going to be the same as in the past...

Any idea what that could possibly mean? Also, I'm thinking about applying for the Disney Rewards Visa (No Fee) to try to get this offer early. Is there any downside to doing that, and do you think we would get the offer with getting the card so close to time?

Thanks for any help!

Hmmm....the comment from the CM does NOT give me the warm n fuzzy feeling I had last night. Guess we'll have to wait a little longer and see what's announced on Thur. As for getting the card, not sure how you could get it in a day. You could get it and start using it and earn reward $ though. I cashed in ~$400 on my trip in Dec and I think I have $100 on there again. Use it for everything.

 

[smitch425]

We have a trip booked for 10/19-10/26. I decided to change my dates because of this rumor to 10/26-11/2. When I called to make the change, the rep convinced me that I should hold off because this promo isn't going to be the same as in the past...

Any idea what that could possibly mean? Also, I'm thinking about applying for the Disney Rewards Visa (No Fee) to try to get this offer early. Is there any downside to doing that, and do you think we would get the offer with getting the card so close to time?

Thanks for any help!

There is no reason to change dates until the official release, and you would not get the card in time. The deal is different than years past. It has more date exclusions.

 

[borovy3488]

There is no reason to change dates until the official release, and you would not get the card in time. The deal is different than years past. It has more date exclusions.

I'm confused. Do I have to actually get the card to be eligible for the promo early? I thought it just went out as an email like the PINs. Also, don't they usually give you the card number to use until you get the physical card?

Thanks again for the help! Hopefully the date difference is all she was talking about.

 

[smitch425]

I'm confused. Do I have to actually get the card to be eligible for the promo early? I thought it just went out as an email like the PINs. Also, don't they usually give you the card number to use until you get the physical card?

Thanks again for the help! Hopefully the date difference is all she was talking about.

You have to have the card in hand and the Visa offer can only be booked by phone. They will absolutely not give you the card number over the phone. It is a security issue.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Over on the Disney World UK website (the official Site) They have a brand new free dining offer for 2015 (Jan1 through March 24/15 and April 12 through Nov 30/15) To get to the UK site, scroll to the bottom of the home page on the US or CDN site & click the UK link. Then click deals at the top of their homepage.

It is definitely different then what we've become accustomed to seeing...

Moderates have the offer of the QSDP on a minimum stay of 5 nights.

Deluxe has the regular DDP also on a minimum of 5 nights

Both on reg priced rooms with park tickets.

Also.. Over on the UK planning forums here on the DIS, they've been discussing the Free Breakfast offer for the UK for about a week now..

Value resorts will have that as their FD offer - 1 QS credit per person per day.

Definitely different. Makes you wonder if that could be the "different" the CM was referring to.

 

[smitch425]

Over on the Disney World UK website (the official Site) They have a brand new free dining offer for 2015 (Jan1 through March 24/15 and April 12 through Nov 30/15) To get to the UK site, scroll to the bottom of the home page on the US or CDN site & click the UK link. Then click deals at the top of their homepage.

It is definitely different then what we've become accustomed to seeing...

Moderates have the offer of the QSDP on a minimum stay of 5 nights.

Deluxe has the regular DDP also on a minimum of 5 nights

Both on reg priced rooms with park tickets.

Also.. Over on the UK planning forums here on the DIS, they've been discussing the Free Breakfast offer for the UK for about a week now..

Value resorts will have that as their FD offer - 1 QS credit per person per day.

Definitely different. Makes you wonder if that could be the "different" the CM was referring to.

UK offers are never the same as US offers.

 

[rachelp6]

I'm planning a trip in nov. If I book and need to add someone but that person isn't staying the whole time that the rest of us are how does that work? Would they get free dining?

 

[smitch425]

I'm planning a trip in nov. If I book and need to add someone but that person isn't staying the whole time that the rest of us are how does that work? Would they get free dining?

You have two options, add them when they arrive (no tickets no dining), or add them on the reservation for the entire time. If choosing the latter, get the number of tickets that person needs for the whole party and then upgrade the other tickets after first use. You can use their extra dining credits as long as you are in the same room.

 

[Fryan08]

Okay this may sound like a dumb question but when you call to add free dining to your reservation what exactly do you say? Do you ask if there are any specials available for your reservation or do you just point blank ask if the free dining is available for your stay. I just want to make sure I get it!!!

 

[tammytowle]

Just ask for free dining to be added to your existing reservation

 

[Fryan08]

Okay this may sound like a dumb question but when you call to add free dining to your reservation what exactly do you say? Do you ask if there are any specials available for your reservation or do you just point blank ask if the free dining is available for your stay. I just want to make sure I get it!!!

 

[Fryan08]

Thanks!! Also sorry for the double post

 

[ARAITHEL]

I say, "I'd like to add Free Dining to my existing reservation." EZ Peazy.

 

[black562]

Quick update on possible exclusions.

It appears that French Quarter and Art of Animation may be excluded.

I am unable to determine at this time if it's all of the Art of Animation resort or just the Mermaid rooms.

Nevertheless, have a backup plan in place if you plan on staying at either of these popular resorts!

 

[snuggly duckling]

Quick update on possible exclusions. It appears that French Quarter and Art of Animation may be excluded. I am unable to determine at this time if it's all of the Art of Animation resort or just the Mermaid rooms. Nevertheless, have a backup plan in place if you plan on staying at either of these popular resorts!

Bummer on POFQ, but free is still free

 

[rachelp6]

You have two options, add them when they arrive (no tickets no dining), or add them on the reservation for the entire time. If choosing the latter, get the number of tickets that person needs for the whole party and then upgrade the other tickets after first use. You can use their extra dining credits as long as you are in the same room.

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[oldtink]

Quick update on possible exclusions.

It appears that French Quarter and Art of Animation may be excluded.

I am unable to determine at this time if it's all of the Art of Animation resort or just the Mermaid rooms.

Nevertheless, have a backup plan in place if you plan on staying at either of these popular resorts!

Are you REALLy sure on the POFQ? They were included in the Sept promotion the last couple years......

 

[smitch425]

Are you REALLy sure on the POFQ? They were included in the Sept promotion the last couple years......

It was excluded in the fall promo, and if all of the dates are releasing together, it makes sense that POFQ will be excluded. It fills well without FD.