Free Dining Results Thread

[Ana~n~Joseph]

Pop Century - Preferred Room
Sept 1-5
Total time on hold and to book: 1.5 hours
Savings: $280 (I think - not sure)

 

[Disney_Fanatic]

Hooray! Thanks to SWV, we got FD at POP!

Pop Preferred room for 6 nights
2 adults
6 day MYW tix with PH
FD
$1,197.68

I'm so excited when I saw the email from the TA. I've been checking my emails every 10 mins since 10am. LOL...

I think we saved around $450.

 

[pigletto]

I am so frustrated! I was on hold (for only 3 minutes, mind you) and was told that if I book the package (we're checking in on 9/20), I can only have it for the one day. Did anyone else have this problem? Or did I just get a CM who didn't have her facts straight?

I am pretty sure you had a cast member who didn't have their facts straight. Call back.

 

[PA Princess]

An exciting and long anticipated morning has arrived - free dining

This will be our 3rd trip with free dining! We did not book with the bounceback last fall since the dates we wanted were not offered, so I am thrilled to have this booked!

I called about 8 am and was on hold about 30 minutes.

Booked 2 rooms at POFQ (first choice)

August 26 - September 1, 2008

5 adults and 2 kids

5 day base tickets

Savings is about $1200 (factoring in the lost 15% AAA discount we had with a room only reservation)

We depart on a 5 day DCL trip after this WDW stay - what a vacation it is going to be!

 

[Princess Amy]

Pop standard room
Sept 7-13, 6nights/7days
7 day Park Hoppers
Free Dining
Trip Insurance
2A, 1C
$1497.50

On hold for 5 minutes. Called around 10:30am. Was very, very surprised at the short wait!

 

[kjetjl]

PORS 8/24 - 8/27 (have room only at PORS 8/20 - 8/24 AAA discount)
5 people, 1 day base tickets $874.99 (2A, 2 "Disney" adults, 1 C)
called the (877) # starting at 6:58 and got through at 7:01

didn't really "save" money...from my estimated food budget and room only for the whole 7 nights, splitting the reservations to get free dining actually cost about $150 more, BUT we will get another TS meal we didn't budget for and 5 one day base tickets which we can use for another trip (already have tickets left over from a previous trip)

My initial reaction was uh-oh, did you pay for non-expire? But then I realized that you wouldn't be using the tickets. Would you be able to upgrade those tickets at a later date? thanks.

 

[Debbie Jean]

My initial reaction was uh-oh, did you pay for non-expire? But then I realized that you wouldn't be using the tickets. Would you be able to upgrade those tickets at a later date? thanks.

Yes, the tickets are easy to upgrade at a later date.

 

[Peapicker]

Pop Century (standard)
8/24-9/1 (8 nights)
3 adults (son is 13)
1 day non-hoppers for each (we have AP's)
Total with tax (no insurance) $917.85

Cancelled current room at Pop with AAA discount total was $590.40 so I guess we are paying $327.45 for 8 days worth of food and 2 spare 1 day tickets which were $213. So for $114.45 we got the dinning plan.

I think that's right but what do I know.

Was on hold for 4 min's at 12:10 est.

 

[MHTeacher]

POR 8/31-9/5 --4 adults, 1 child (This was our first choice)
6 day hoppers
$2290

**As far as saving, we don't usually buy the DDP, so we don't eat like we'll be doing in Aug/Sept. However, we do pay for 2-4 table service meals while we're there. Based on the fact that the last time we were there, we paid OOP for CRT, LTT, Prime time Cafe, and 'Ohana dinner...I estimate that we are saving between $400-$500.

I called right at 7:00 (6:00 central time ) and was on hold for about an hour.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I am pretty sure you had a cast member who didn't have their facts straight. Call back.

I am so glad to have followed your advice.

I am SO EXCITED!!! After calling back, holding for a mere 3 minutes and speaking with Madison, who couldn't believe what I'd been told, we have upgraded our previous reservation at the Wilderness Lodge to the following, for the same price:

9/20/08-9/26/08
Polynesian (My DREAM resort!!!) - Garden View
7 day Park Hoppers
Regular DDP

The savings on our original booking was a little over $400, but we had decided that instead of pocketing the cash (since we were still within our budget) we'd try to upgrade. And now we're at the Poly! The one resort I've wanted to stay at since I was 7 years old!

 

[madamy]

Got CSR water view- 1st choice already had existing res.( have not stayed here before hope we like it)

9 nights 9/19-28 (we are flying stand-by d/t $100 air- on the 18th and plan to get a cheap room off property on the 18th. kind of wishing I just booked the extra night @ CSR.)
2- Adults
1- 12 yo
10 day park hopper with WF&M
Called at 6:59(4:59 mountain)
Got thru in 10 min. Res modification took 5min.
Saved $525.00 even after losing 30% discount.

 

[cepmom]

My initial reaction was uh-oh, did you pay for non-expire? But then I realized that you wouldn't be using the tickets. Would you be able to upgrade those tickets at a later date? thanks.

you've got it...I won't use the tickets this trip but will use them for a trip DH and might take in December. DH will have 5 days left over from his 10 day passes and I can use each of the one day base tickets.

Yes, the tickets are easy to upgrade at a later date.

as posted above, I think I'm going to use the 4 adult one day base tickets for myself on another trip but this got me thinking...can you combine all the base tickets towards one upgraded ticket?

 

[HM]

What resort did you get? (was it your 1st choice?) All Star Music standard room, 1st choice
What did you save? $$ Just four nights dining for three adults
What are your dates? Sept 13-17
When did you call? 8am....got through just before 9am

 

[wdwmaw]

Pop Centuary standard (yes first choice)
08/29-09/08 10nights
free dining
4 1-day base tickets
$1233.68
saved $1519.60 (cost of dining plan for 4 adults, now I don't care if my kids don't eat)

Hit the call button on by cell phone ( had number programed in) for 407-939-7675 computer time at 6:59:55 and had no wait, was off the phone by 7:06. Just modified reservation to add free dining and was asked for the first 6 numbers on my disney visa. I was asked the code and gave the AYG and he said OK.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

can you combine all the base tickets towards one upgraded ticket?

I don't think so. I think you can only use one ticket applied towards the purchase of another.

 

[pigletto]

I am so glad to have followed your advice.

I am SO EXCITED!!! After calling back, holding for a mere 3 minutes and speaking with Madison, who couldn't believe what I'd been told, we have upgraded our previous reservation at the Wilderness Lodge to the following, for the same price:

9/20/08-9/26/08
Polynesian (My DREAM resort!!!) - Garden View
7 day Park Hoppers
Regular DDP

The savings on our original booking was a little over $400, but we had decided that instead of pocketing the cash (since we were still within our budget) we'd try to upgrade. And now we're at the Poly! The one resort I've wanted to stay at since I was 7 years old!

YAY!!!!!
I am so glad that worked for you!!!
And I can totally relate to the dreaming of Poly since you were little! I will always remember seeing it on the monorail ride and dreaming of staying there when I was a little girl.
Have a magical trip!!!

 

[micandminforever]

I got through in about ten minutes using the 877-939-3732 phone number and had the most delightful CM.

We are booked into POP Century (although we usually do Sports) so that we can help Pooh celebrate her upcoming wedding. Gonna be a WILD night!!!

August 30th=September 13th 14 nites at POP (standard)
2 one day tickets
Free Dining

$1450.78 total

Slightly Goofy

It is great to see that you will be back at the Pop this September. Dh and I will not be able to make it this year. I am the lurker(retired school teacher) that you talked to at Nemo the Musical last year. It was great talking to you.

 

[ihearttink]

Is it worth it to add Deluxe Dining?

IMHO yes. You have to eat anyway, so why not for free? I wouldn't book a trip just for the free dining, but we were going either way, so this is just a perk.

My TA, Sue Ellen @ Dreams Unlimited added the DDP to our existing reservations.

 

[GoofTroop]

What resort did you get? (was it your 1st choice?)
What did you save? $$
What are your dates?
When did you call?


got POR three rooms (wanted family suites but not offered)
Not sure but we are talking 6 adults and 8 juniors
9/14-9/20
called at 7:25 Central Time

Part of the call was holding for group dining reservations.

I'm calling on Thursday as we don't have Disney Visa. However, I was hoping to get All Star Music Family Suite. But they are not offered for the free dining? What about two connecting rooms at ASMu....Is this an option?

Elizabeth

 

[Embel]

What resort did you get? (was it your 1st choice?)

Pop Century Standard (yes)

What did you save? $$

The total cost is 1832.96. This includes 2 adults, 2 kids, 7 day PH and travel insurance.

What are your dates?
Sept 20-27

When did you call?
7 AM- on hold until about 7:35