free dining dates?

[essmom]

When is free dining over? My neighbors are coming 9/26 and haven't made any ADR's and thought I'd check. Thanks

 

[addicted2disney]

When we booked in June, the last day of free dining was September 30th. Im not sure if they extended it after than or not. I just booked my ADR's for my trip from the 20-25th last week. I called yesterday to make some changes, and it was getting tough to find anything ( we are a group of 7 though) So, Id tell them to call asap.

 

[essmom]

thanks- wanted to explain it to her- didn't they have to request it when they made reservations- I think they jusy planned this trip within the last month? any ideas of where thye might get some ADR's this late? I told her to try Ohana just b/c it was our favorite.

 

[addicted2disney]

If its only 2 of them, they might be ok getting what every they want. I know we couldnt get Le Cellier ANY night we tried. It was booked solid except for like 11:15 am lunch the day we arrived.

You say they just planned this trip? I think you had to have it booked by June 24th in order to get the free dining.. have them check to make sure they even have it before they start making ADR's!!

 

[essmom]

what if they don't- can't they still make ADR's?

 

[addicted2disney]

Yes..even if the dining isn't free for them, the still CAN get ADR's and will NEED them.. especially since it IS a free dining time. Things are getting booked up! Have them call as soon as they can to get their meals!!

If they dont have free dining, maybe tell them to look into the dining plan.. Its worth it and they will save money on food.

 

[addicted2disney]

Here is the info on the dining plan. If they are planning on a lot of sit down meals.. this would be really worth it.

http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/packages06a.htm

 

[Wendi2000]

We'll be on free dining up until October 9th... that would be the last day of it with the 10-day maximum starting on the last day of the free dining offer.

I would recommend that if they are not on the dining plan they should make ADRs for some of the restaurants that don't accept the dining plan, they'll probably have the place practically to themselves during that time!