free dining in 08?

[RMulieri]

I for one hope that Disney does NOT offer free dining. There has been so much griping about the current DDP and I can just foresee people saying "well, it's not really FREE dining since you have to pay for tips." Just like has been said over and over and over again a million times since the change. Instead of appreciating the fact that Disney is offering the (incredible) savings of the DDP being free, they are going to instead bemoan the fact that the appy. is gone and that the tips are no longer included.

I hope instead that Disney offers a discount on the room rate comparable to what the DDP saves you (say 25%). That way, there is still a savings but Disney won't have to deal with the pushback about the DDP changes. Until people stop comparing the old (pre-2008) plan with that of the current one, I hope and pray that Disney doesn't offer free dining. I mean, the plan is what it is at this point; it works for some and doesn't work for others. I think that if a room discount was offered, it would please both the people who are mad with the current DDP and those who would just add it the DDP their reservation anyway. Anyway, just my thoughts - I just hope I'm right.

Amen !! I agree

 

[mickey2000]

I for one hope that Disney does NOT offer free dining. There has been so much griping about the current DDP and I can just foresee people saying "well, it's not really FREE dining since you have to pay for tips." Just like has been said over and over and over again a million times since the change. Instead of appreciating the fact that Disney is offering the (incredible) savings of the DDP being free, they are going to instead bemoan the fact that the appy. is gone and that the tips are no longer included.

I hope instead that Disney offers a discount on the room rate comparable to what the DDP saves you (say 25%). That way, there is still a savings but Disney won't have to deal with the pushback about the DDP changes. Until people stop comparing the old (pre-2008) plan with that of the current one, I hope and pray that Disney doesn't offer free dining. I mean, the plan is what it is at this point; it works for some and doesn't work for others. I think that if a room discount was offered, it would please both the people who are mad with the current DDP and those who would just add it the DDP their reservation anyway. Anyway, just my thoughts - I just hope I'm right.

 

[disney-inspired]

So it won't be offered until August 30th to the public?!

When for Disney Visa card holders?

the 27th?

AND if you have at least one day of your trip that is included in the free DP timeline, do you get it the entire trip?

 

[kaytieeldr]

If/when the free dining promotion is offered, it will be for the SAME dates for both Disney VISA holders and everyone else. The three day difference comes at the beginning of the BOOKING (not visiting) period. Disney VISA holders will be able to CALL three days before the general public - but everyone's trip dates will be the same.

 

[disney-inspired]

If/when the free dining promotion is offered, it will be for the SAME dates for both Disney VISA holders and everyone else. The three day difference comes at the beginning of the BOOKING (not visiting) period. Disney VISA holders will be able to CALL three days before the general public - but everyone's trip dates will be the same.

about my other question.

IF only one day of our trip includes the free DP, does our full trip have free dining?