Free Dining Fall 2015? (and a whole lot more)

[DisMama5]

Is black not on the boards anymore? I always looked forward to his FD threads

 

[amber_cntrygrl]

OK, not sure if this will get me in trouble but look for Disney by Joe

Oh gosh! I already 'like' that page. I had no idea it was his! haha

 

[amber_cntrygrl]

Is black not on the boards anymore? I always looked forward to his FD threads

He hasn't posted since sometime around the middle of 2014, I believe.

 

[Angeejoe]

My first year I did Animal Kingdom Lodge with Deluxe dining and in order to feel like I was getting my monies worth I did all table service meals, which made it feel like I was in restaurants more then I was out enjoying the parks. The second time I did POR, which isn't as amazing as having animals right outside your window, but since most of your time at the resort is spent sleeping and you get plenty of animals at AK I feel the money saved doing a moderate far outweighs the benifits of spending the money for AKL, and we did the regular dining plan, which was ideal. We did plenty of Character meals and ate at some great restaurants but limited table service meals to 1 a day and it worked out much better.

We also did the Photopass Plus (Now Memory Maker) and I think that was well worth the money just in the free restaurant photos alone (not to mention having the ride photos available for you to get printed at home).

Also, if it makes sense for you, get a Disney Visa. If you dont want it as a credit card you can open an account at Chase and get a Disney Debit card free which has the benefits like a special photo op at Epcot for cardholders only, 10% off at certain stores within the park and advanced offers (like Free-Dining). Plus, if you look around you can usually find an offer for Chase to get money for opening the account (when I did it I think it was $200, but may have even been $300).

I tried googling the Chase Disney Debit Card, I didn't find any that had the $200-$300 bonus. Did you do it at the bank or online? Do you have a link?

Thanks!

 

[LivingforDisney]

Thank you!!!

You will have to send him a friend request

 

[disneyfantotheend]

Oh gosh! I already 'like' that page. I had no idea it was his! haha

I know, I always have to think about it. I think he should have named it Disney by Black instead. LOL But his name or alias, whichever it may be, is Joe Black. I think his leaving had something to do with all the negativity on his posts, just because he may have been a little off with a date or resort not being included or whatever. People would get pretty nasty about it. Which, IMO, was crazy, because he always said to expect some slight differences, but the info was pretty close to right, again IMO.

 

[PlutoLover93]

I tried googling the Chase Disney Debit Card, I didn't find any that had the $200-$300 bonus. Did you do it at the bank or online? Do you have a link?

Thanks!

I know I got a letter from chase about 2 months ago saying $200 back of course my parents threw it out and the extra money was out the window just like that. I haven't seen anything higher than $100 since =/ of course I get 2 letters in the mail from capital one every week, yet the letter I actually want and can use from chase only came once.

 

[lazer]

I know I got a letter from chase about 2 months ago saying $200 back of course my parents threw it out and the extra money was out the window just like that. I haven't seen anything higher than $100 since =/ of course I get 2 letters in the mail from capital one every week, yet the letter I actually want and can use from chase only came once.

Call! The offer might still be out there. This happened to my husband, but he called and they found the offer under this name. It's worth a shot

 

[PlutoLover93]

Call! The offer might still be out there. This happened to my husband, but he called and they found the offer under this name. It's worth a shot

I never thought about that.. That'd be so awesome!!! Thanks for the advice!!!!

 

[Disney Dynamite]

I know, I always have to think about it. I think he should have named it Disney by Black instead. LOL But his name or alias, whichever it may be, is Joe Black. I think his leaving had something to do with all the negativity on his posts, just because he may have been a little off with a date or resort not being included or whatever. People would get pretty nasty about it. Which, IMO, was crazy, because he always said to expect some slight differences, but the info was pretty close to right, again IMO.

Thanks for sharing that info! I didn't really participate in last year's thread, but I followed it closely. It surprised me how downright rude and nasty some posters were toward him. I've used his tips/info to book FD in the past. Like you said, he was pretty close to right.

 

[CaperCris]

Thank you!

 

[disneydude365]

?so ppl are saying for the US wdw FD for fall might be announced around april-may?

 

[amber_cntrygrl]

I know, I always have to think about it. I think he should have named it Disney by Black instead. LOL But his name or alias, whichever it may be, is Joe Black. I think his leaving had something to do with all the negativity on his posts, just because he may have been a little off with a date or resort not being included or whatever. People would get pretty nasty about it. Which, IMO, was crazy, because he always said to expect some slight differences, but the info was pretty close to right, again IMO.

I completely agree. People can get pretty snippy on here, for no reason. So thanks to the people that can't help but be turds, we lost our guy!

 

[disneyfantotheend]

?so ppl are saying for the US wdw FD for fall might be announced around april-may?

Usually the earlier part of the deal which could range anywhere from late August- early October comes out in April or May. If you are waiting for the later months. It is usually not until July. However, last year they surprised us and put all dates out at once.

 

[disneydude365]

Usually the earlier part of the deal which could range anywhere from late August- early October comes out in April or May. If you are waiting for the later months. It is usually not until July. However, last year they surprised us and put all dates out at once.

thanks! we are booked for oct 19th-25th hoping we get lucky, staying at all star sports

 

[wdw4rfam]

Count us in on the wait. We are planning on going thanksgiving, but checking in on Thursday before, and I looked and it was included last year in FD. I remember the craziness and fun everyone had waiting last year, so I came for the fun again.

 

[Gelfling_Jen]

Oh no!!! I don't think anyone wouldn't like Disney. He may feel like it's a child's place but hey everyone turns into a child in disney! Don't be worried about ruining his first time! In my opinion everything will fall into place and be magical! Any time spent in Disney is a great time. When I went in 2010 my first couple days I was so sick I thought I was going to die. But just being in the resort and by the pool made it seem so much better. That ended up being my best trip so far! Just being able to walk through the resort seeing all the signs and characters makes it amazing.

Thank you and I hope you guys have a magical time in Disney as well!!! Especially you're little girl! The bright smiles she'll have when seeing Pluto and Mickey are what it's all about. And hey like I keep saying to my bf, if he doesn't like it, he'll still have to hear me talk about it day in and day out lol! But don't worry about it! In the end they will both love it and even if something doesn't go the way you expected, I bet he'll still love and appreciate all the work you put into it for him!!

Happy travels!!

Awe thanks!! I know for sure even if things don't work out exactly as planned he will appreciate the work I put into it. He always does! He always tells people with pride how great I am at planning all our vacations! He's still being a tough guy and saying he's not going to like it though lol. I keep saying, you can't say you won't like it if you've never been lol! I think part of it is because his ideal vacation is being on the beach with a drink in hand and away from the crowds. Disney can be relaxing at times but for the most part it is pretty busy so I just hope he'll be swayed by the magic of Disney to forget about all of that lol! He's an avid photographer so I know he's going to go CRAZY taking artistic pictures of everything and getting awesome shots of our little one with the characters and seeing everything for the first time. I can't wait!!! Please May come fast so we can book this free dining already lol! Oh also I had a similar experience during the first couple days of my trip in 2009 except I was taken away on a stretcher in front of the gates of MK and taken to the hospital by ambulance! When I was discharged a rep from Disney came and picked me up and took me back to my resort, I was able to pick up my prescriptions from my resort check-in, AND they gave me the option of either making one of my days no expiry or a park hopper because I missed a park day! Disney is so amazing

 

[misspelledone]

Fingers crossed, checking in October 28th!

I have a question. I was planning in getting a Disney Debit Card so as to get early access to the free dining promo. How does that happen? How do you get notified that you will get early access to the free dining? Do you have to have your Disney Debit Card on file with Disney? Sorry I couldn't find much info about this.

Thanks!
Misspelledone

 

[ammag]

Hi all! We are booked at pop oct 30-nov 8th with a late night arrival on the 30th going by last fall and the current jet blue schedules. Will buy the tickets after.
We've gone twice but first was off property, second. Short trip in little mermaid room at pop which we chose over the dining to stay at AoA.
I am going over and over the dining because I want to be ready when they announce...thinking of upgrading the plan too. Just not sure I want so many sit down restaurants!
My ADR date is May 3, if they announce free dining after the 3rd I am wondering what happens if you paid out of pocket for CRT or a show? Someone on the dis said they don't refund you until you show up for your reservation do you know if this is true?

 

[ammag]

One more thing...when you have the plan and want to eat at California grill can you order sushi like the spicy Kazan as an entree?