Free Dining 8/26-9/22-Anyone Else Hear This?

[silmarg]

Figures...Since we arrive for 4 nights at the Poly on 8/22 then on 8/26 we leaver for 4 nights on the Disney Wonder. Hopefully, it will start sooner.

See you on the Wonder!

I'll be there... but I am doing the parks after the cruise... so I am hoping this board holds true.

 

[Rustysmom]

today i called and made my 10 days of adr's.
i asked the cm about the free ddp.

he told me it will be a disney visa free dining promo that runs all of sept and into the beginning of october. i told him i read a message board and the impression i received from that was aug to sept 22.

he said he was familiar with the disboards but what he was informed it will not include august for the promo.

i wish the cm's would get their stories straight!
now i am confused ....

he told me to switch to a package once the promo comes out and my adr's are tied to my name and phone number so i don't have to call back for new adr's.

he ended the conversation by telling me to watch for the disney visa promo. to check the website for more info when it comes out.

Now they're saying it might start the beginning of September? That stinks. Well, maybe it's good because I won't get my hopes up and be pleasantly surprised if it includes the last week of August (if they actually do it at all that is).

 

[Alisha's mom Sarah]

I hope they do it at least for the Visa card holders. I check everyday and so far nothing!!.. I'd take sept-early oct.. My 1st choice of dates are Oct 3rd-1oth.. 2nd is Sept 19-27th...

 

[MIDisFan]

Last year I received the email from Chase (Disney Visa) about the advance booking for the DDP on the 31st of March so I suspect we will hear something very soon. We went the first week last year, checked in on the 13th, and it was packed. From what I have heard it wasn't as crowded after that first week so that may be why they moved it back to start on the 26th.

 

[mnhockey]

Was there last Sept. on the 19th thru the 25th and had free dinning plan. I was also there the year before and got it about the same time. Only bad thing sat in the hotel for one day due to a hurricane. Hope to hear soon about the dinning so i can make plane res.

 

[TravelinGal]

disney visa free dining promo that runs all of sept and into the beginning of october.

Now THAT would just burn my pants! Not everyone WANTS credit! Some of us LIKE paying cash for our purchases and not being in debt! Not everyone has good credit to get a Chase Bank credit card. Or they just plain have issues with Chase!

That's like saying only natural blondes can get the package. WAY to selective.

We have a friend who had Bank One credit cards with a hefty balance. Payments were ALWAYS on time (she showed me their online statement - you can't alter those!) and they had one payment that was literally lost in the mail - got there a WHOLE TWO DAYS late. At that time it was right when Chase bought out Bank One (or whatever it was they did). Chase took their 6% interest rate (800+ credit score people) and kicked it up to 24%. They tried calling month after month to get it straightened out. They wouldn't work with them. The interest alone was over $700 a month at this rate. Friends ended up having to file bankruptcy. I don't trust Chase. Period.​

 

[kpuls11149]

If it is for Sept do you have to stay at a hotel or is the campground stay ok?

 

[stepdisney]

I agree. First it was only people from the U.K, then it was only people who came during a certain time last year and booked again, now it's only people with Disney Visa's?? We want to pay cash so we use our debit card. We have a credit card but we only use it in case of emergency or if one is needed like if you need one to rent a car. We don't have a Disney Credit Card.

I feel like next they're going to say this ones only for tall women named Shirley who live in Hoboken and owned Pinto's in 1976.

 

[LorieR]

Now THAT would just burn my pants! Not everyone WANTS credit! Some of us LIKE paying cash for our purchases and not being in debt! Not everyone has good credit to get a Chase Bank credit card. Or they just plain have issues with Chase! [/INDENT][/INDENT]

I have credit cards and I am NOT in debt! I pay my balance every month and only charge what I can pay for. We charge anything we can on our Visa, e.g. homeowner's & auto insurance, utility bills, and we average about $300 per year in rewards that we spend at WDW.

WDW is entitled to offer incentives to whoever it wants. Many people were given pin codes and were able to get 40% off, some people without pins were also able to get the 40% but I was not among them . Looks like it might be my turn to get a break this time . Last year a special discount was offered to Visa holders first but then was opened up to the general public not long after.

 

[cheerbop]

PIN codes are one thing.....VERY random. I did not receive one either. So be it.

Telling us the discount is ONLY for Disney Visa holders is another. That is NOT random at all.
We don't use credit. Period. And they are going to "punish" me for that by saying I can't have a discount?!

I still believe the rumors MANY people have heard will include the general public. The one posted here is the only one I have heard saying it will be the Visa holders.

I will continue to be positive about Disney and their offer of the free dining.

 

[nluvwithmickey]

Now that would suck! We, as Canadians, are not even entitled to get the Disney Visa cards! So even if I wanted to get the credit card, because I am Canadian, we don't get the chance to have the credit card.

I still pray that they will offer it like they did last year. A couple of days before to Dsney Visa card holders and after that, to the general public.

Here's to positive thinking!

 

[G&J's Mom]

I feel like next they're going to say this ones only for tall women named Shirley who live in Hoboken and owned Pinto's in 1976.

Now raise your hand if you feel confident that the CM's do not know what they are talking about most of the time???? One of these scenarios that people have heard or seen could very well be true, but then.......it could be entirely something different. I personally would love to see it extended to the end of September and even into October, but I guess for now we just have to resign ourselves to wait it out, cause who in the heck knows what is actually going to happen, "if" anything pertaining to free dining.


Denise

 

[craig15]

Telling us the discount is ONLY for Disney Visa holders is another. That is NOT random at all.
We don't use credit. Period. And they are going to "punish" me for that by saying I can't have a discount?!

You are not being punished, but people with the card are getting a reward. Read the ads about the card and you will find that they specifically say that special offers will be made available to cardholders. If you want the special offers then get the card.

Disney does not have a liability to anyone when it comes to offering free dining. They can do it if and when they want, and they can offer it to whomever they choose. I don't understand how a lot of people on these boards think that free dining is somehow owed to them.

Disney doesn't owe free dining to anyone. But if they offer it, then I will be there...whether it is an open offer, or just for cardholders.

 

[twinspluscade]

We have been Disney Visa members for a few months now. What website is everyone checking for info? Is it Disneyrewards.com ?

Kelly

 

[d23cndrela]

Come on people. Lets not start arguing amongst our selves over speculation. There are just too many rumors out there to believe them. Lets all hope for free dining. We can listen to what people heard & not attack them. Until we hear it from the mouse himself there is no need to get all bent out of shape. I myself am hopefully waiting for free dining. I did not receive any special codes and as of right now paying full price. I do have a Disney visa and will be grateful if there is some sort of perk for me, but if not then I'll deal, just like the rest of you.

Try to stay positive

 

[macraven]

Did he say when it was suppose to start? I just checked my disney visa online and there is nothing yet.

the cm told me to keep watching as it will be announced in the very near future. he said he doesn not know the date but was told it is in the works as a promo.

a few years back i got the disney visa card for the special they had for the card holders. the only time i have used it is 3 times and that was for visa specials at disney. the reward program on the credits is not worth it to me.


i started to think that with the speculation of possible free dining, that many will do a package and hope ddp will end of free. then disney will probably hope no one that is not eligible for the promo, will cancel out the ddp.
think of the money they will come out ahead with then. it's just a thought.

i am doing room only with the AAA discount.
if free dining comes out for the period that i will be at the motherland, i am not sure i would switch to a package.

to the poster that asked if you have to stay on site or at the cabins to be eligible for the free ddp (if it happens), the answer is yes.

sorry if i upset anyone, i should not have posted what i was told yesterday.
i read thru parts of this thread and did not see anyone else mention what i was told and just wanted to share.
free dining or not, i am still on for my trip.
hope everyone that goes has a great time on their trip.

 

[tmli]

See you on the Wonder!!! Also sailing that day for our honeymoon!

Figures...Since we arrive for 4 nights at the Poly on 8/22 then on 8/26 we leaver for 4 nights on the Disney Wonder. Hopefully, it will start sooner.

 

[mas6010]

I don't think that any of the CM's even know when and IF the Free dining will be out. I have talked to several over the last couple of weeks and all have said that they don't know till the morning that they come into work @ 7ish. Unless you know someone in the promotions - and that is "the who" decides to issue the FD. But I am still hopping that all the rumors are true and it comes out real SOON.

 

[gatormark67]

You are not being punished, but people with the card are getting a reward. Read the ads about the card and you will find that they specifically say that special offers will be made available to cardholders. If you want the special offers then get the card.

Disney does not have a liability to anyone when it comes to offering free dining. They can do it if and when they want, and they can offer it to whomever they choose. I don't understand how a lot of people on these boards think that free dining is somehow owed to them.

Disney doesn't owe free dining to anyone. But if they offer it, then I will be there...whether it is an open offer, or just for cardholders.

Great Post...

There will always be some kind of qualifications....
AP holder
DVC member
WDW Resort (what about all those people that don't or can't stay onsite)
Certain dates
Etc...

Somebody is always going to be on the outside looking in...that is NEVER any fun.

Also...past history would say that Free Dining will be offered to Disney Visa holders first and then opened to a larger group.

The only reason we have the Disney visa is for offers and rewards that they promised their card holders. I for one, am glad that they are following through on their word, and giving special rewards.

I have felt all along that Disney should do more to reward those that go above and beyond...Visa holders...AP...multiple visits (we go at least 4 times per year).

This is coming from somebody that NEVER qualifies for free dining, because we are AP holders and you HAVE to buy tickets for the plan.

Hey WAIT ONE MINUTE...That's not fair!

 

[Praise2Him]

If it is for Sept do you have to stay at a hotel or is the campground stay ok?

The cabins at Ft. Wilderness do qualify for free dining, but the campground does not.