Free Dining History - Predictions for '08

[goinback]

****sigh**** I called the bounceback number yesterday and got a really sweet CM, she said she did not have the power to rebook for me, but she put me on hold and called guest services. She said they just could not do it because the offer had expired. Well it was really sweet of her to try anyway! BUT.............. I do have a bit of good news........... the CM told me that guest services told her to tell me that " I SHOULD WITHOUT A DOUBT check back in a few weeks, if I really want Free Dining"!!!!

 

[n2mm]

I would love to see the free dining for mid-August, but not holding my breath on that one.

Not sure if anyone posted, but in addition to the 20/30% bounceback, the 40% pin code was offered for August and September (I booked for August) and that impacted the room availability too. Will there be any rooms available to offer the free ddp to the public. Only time will tell.

 

[aubriee]

OK. So how does the fact that the UK Free Dining (not bounce back) not include values fit it?

I remember a UK poster posted that it was the UK travel agency (Virgin, maybe?) that was requiring the mod and deluxes, not Disney.

 

[CarolA]

I remember a UK poster posted that it was the UK travel agency (Virgin, maybe?) that was requiring the mod and deluxes, not Disney.

That's what I heard last year on DDP. That the changes were the UK TAs and not Disney. (One poster on the DVC boards even called Disney management trying to prove this point)

And then..... the DDP came out and it was just like the one the UK TA's were selling.

And since the TAs are the only way to get the Free Dining...... They get the same commission percentage regardless of "free dining" or not.....Yes they get a little more for a moderate vs a value, but.....

 

[Goofy22]

Lets wait and see I am going the last week of August ! And would love free dining! I would also love to go the week prior if they offer free dining!!!

 

[karliebug]

Free dining started in 2005--the year after all the hurricanes hit Orlando. I call it the hurricane discount. Lots of people have already signed up for it and the world has had time to forget all those hurricanes. I think if it is available, it will be much more limited than in the past--meaning there will not be as many rooms at this discount.

Dang, where's a good hurricane when you need one?

 

[mickey2000]

I would love to see the free dining for mid-August, but not holding my breath on that one.

Not sure if anyone posted, but in addition to the 20/30% bounceback, the 40% pin code was offered for August and September (I booked for August) and that impacted the room availability too. Will there be any rooms available to offer the free ddp to the public. Only time will tell.

I agree!
IMO it might not be offered. When I did bounce back for POP last September not all dates were available. If TOO MANY PEOPLE also book rooms ahead in Septemer hoping for free DDP there will be NO reason to offer it. To Disney rooms will appear to be full! Guess we will have to wait and see!
Good Luck, just think booking too early will ruin it .................

 

[Goofy22]

I recieved a Code today via email it stated Welcome to your Disney Dream Come True Maker : A Dream Offer for The Shaw Family If you are traveling in July you can get a room at a Value resort for $109 if your dates arer flexible you can get 30% off during the following dates 3/30-4/12, 8/10-9/27, 10/19- 11/1/08 . So I called and they applied the code to my package and it save me apprx $200 ! But I'm thinking if they do offer free dining that I will be better off with that! But I will take this for now! I'm doing the happy dance!!

 

[mickey2000]

I recieved a Code today via email it stated Welcome to your Disney Dream Come True Maker : A Dream Offer for The Shaw Family If you are traveling in July you can get a room at a Value resort for $109 if your dates arer flexible you can get 30% off during the following dates 3/30-4/12, 8/10-9/27, 10/19- 11/1/08 . So I called and they applied the code to my package and it save me apprx $200 ! But I'm thinking if they do offer free dining that I will be better off with that! But I will take this for now! I'm doing the happy dance!!

IMO Its sounding more and more like the discount and not the free dining will be offered .................

 

[utkscvol1]

ok, stupid question. we already have our vacation booked. 8-29 to 9-6. if free dining is offered(fingers crossed.) to the public, will the people that already have vacations booked have any advance notice?

 

[Goofy22]

ok, stupid question. we already have our vacation booked. 8-29 to 9-6. if free dining is offered(fingers crossed.) to the public, will the people that already have vacations booked have any advance notice?

No from browsing around these boards you would not be notified you would have to pay attention here and call and if available they would book you at the resort you were at w free dining if not you would have to switch your resort to one that had rooms available with free dining! They set aide blocks of rooms for free dining when they do this and when those blocks are gone that is it. So you definitely have to pay attention and call and tell them you would like to add the free dining promo to your ressie if it happens if not you would need to totally rebook!

 

[wilda]

Dang, where's a good hurricane when you need one?

Hurricane Economy & Hurricane Housing Crisis are blowing thru town right now. This will probably soften the market, even with the weak dollar bringing foreign travelers in.

My gut tells me that free dining will not only be offered, but possibly extended...who knows- maybe even stacked w/another offer! Disney has a lot of inventory that needs to be filled. My crystal ball says you will see a lot more incentives to get people to travel to The World.

I have a code and will be at the GF for a week in late Sept. When I called yesterday for alternative available dates in Oct (after the 18th) it was wide open.

 

[Goofy22]

Rumor is circulating that free dining 2008 will be announced as of April 10th ! It is just a rumor not yet confirmed! But it is a good rumor!!!! I'm hoping for the last week of august ! I'm going to sprinkle some PIXIE DUST for me and everyone else!!! Keeping the faith in Disney!!

 

[Pixiedust34]

Rumor is circulating that free dining 2008 will be announced as of April 10th ! It is just a rumor not yet confirmed! But it is a good rumor!!!! I'm hoping for the last week of august ! I'm going to sprinkle some PIXIE DUST for me and everyone else!!! Keeping the faith in Disney!!

May I ask the source of the rumor? I do hope it's true, as we'd LOVE to have free dining!

ETA: I found the link with the rumor, and I hope it's true. Thanks for the info!!

 

[REL1203]

Rumor is circulating that free dining 2008 will be announced as of April 10th ! It is just a rumor not yet confirmed! But it is a good rumor!!!! I'm hoping for the last week of august ! I'm going to sprinkle some PIXIE DUST for me and everyone else!!! Keeping the faith in Disney!!

I agree, i would love to know this source.. Date seems about right, but still, how did you hear about it?

EDIT: also found the link on tour plans dot com

 

[Goofy22]

May I ask the source of the rumor? I do hope it's true, as we'd LOVE to have free dining!

ETA: I found the link with the rumor, and I hope it's true. Thanks for the info!!

Yes! Sure that was the same source as mine www.touring plans .com and I believe from what I have read on these boards they were the ones that leaked it first last year and were also the ones that made it official first so I guess keep watching there site also! I'm really hoping for the 26th thru the 31st!

 

[Goofy22]

I agree, i would love to know this source.. Date seems about right, but still, how did you hear about it?

EDIT: also found the link on tour plans dot com

Yes ! That was the source! Sorry I didnt get back sooner but I was at work all day!I hear they are reputable so I would keep an eye on their site also!

 

[utkscvol1]

Yahoo!!! Hoping it is true and hoping that August 29th thru September 6 are included!

 

[JLKennedy]

I'm hoping I can get a credit for the difference between basic & deluxe for 9-6 thru 9-13

 

[Goofy22]

I'm hoping I can get a credit for the difference between basic & deluxe for 9-6 thru 9-13

From what I understand you would ! From browsing these boards it would be an extra thirty some dollars per day for the deluxe upgrade!