free dining rumor!

[TarzansKat]

We actually don't have Jet Blue at the airport closest to us. Our best bet, I think would be Southwest, but I know they don't release their really good Sept airfare until beginning to mid July. Also there's DING, but I find that to be very hard to book on unless you're on top of it as soon as it becomes available. I work part time, but since I'm not allowed to download that at work, I'd miss those days. Ah well, thanks for the info!

 

[The Brain]

Try AirTran. I checked and they beat JetBlue in the Charlotte NC area as far as rates go.

 

[danx2plus3more]

another site is posting the same rumor...7th for cardholder and 10th for public

 

[howdyfrtx]

Could you tell what site?

 

[sandybobandy]

Just off the phone with a dining CM.....

When she asked if we were on the dining plan, I responded "Nope, not unless it's free!" And she replied, "well it's not going to be free this year."

I take it with a grain of salt but thought I'd share

 

[jerseygal]

Okay, we'll see......Monday, April 7th is just a week away!!!!!!!!!!!
Fingers and toes crossed!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JLKennedy]

We booked our air with Spirit Airlines (less crowded than PHL) in Atlantic City. For the 4 of us (2 adults & 2 kids ....same price), we're leaving Sat. 9-6 at 7 am non-stop to MCO, returning on 9-13 at 5pm non-stop to ACY and with all taxes we've paid $796.00.

Airfare portion: 662.32/4 =$165.58 per person/2 (each way) $82.79 each way.
Taxes & fees: $105.68

Not bad IMO. We refuse to fly from PHL, just too much of a hassle with 2 young kids.

 

[scgustin]

Posted this in "official" thread:

Hate to deliver more bad news... but I spoke with a CM today, and she also said that FD wasn't going to be offered this year. She was aware it was offered in the past, and also was familiar with the bounceback promotion...

She was reluctant to tell me it that FD was a 'no go', but she seemed fairly certain.

I know this might be bad news for many, but just remember... it was just a CM. Although, I would trust her more than the other rumors we've heard.

 

[danx2plus3more]

mousemiser is listing same dates now for free dining

 

[danx2plus3more]

and i dint really check the site out but someone said it (mousemiser) is a travel agency. i dunno but it sounds like its going to happen..maybe they are just doing a good job of keeping a lid on it. i hoping to hear somthing from visa tomorrow

 

[esdras]

and i dint really check the site out but someone said it (mousemiser) is a travel agency. i dunno but it sounds like its going to happen..maybe they are just doing a good job of keeping a lid on it. i hoping to hear somthing from visa tomorrow

My wife spoke last week to a friend at church who works as a travel agent and mentioned the mousemiser info that I had shown her. Her friend's reply was that in general, travel agencies can get some advance notice on upcoming discounts, but not all the details. In fact, she admitted that her office was aware of Disney likely offering a Public Free Dining package again with booking dates starting in early April - BUT, they were not given any details about the offer, such as travel dates or resort restrictions - something my wife asked her directly. When my wife mentioned that this website included the travel dates, her friend wondered how they would have that info - when my wife told her the dates matched the Disney Bounceback offer (yes, I keep her filled in regarding the details), her friend thought that mousemisers simply predicted the dates based on that factor. While she said that there is the possibility of that being accurate, it isn't a guarantee that they are right.

Essentially, my wife was told that when there are similar offers in the travel industry geared towards different groups (in this case: UK, Bounceback and Public), there are often slight - and sometimes major - differences in the offer details. She's not expecting to know for certain the travel dates or resort limitations (if any) until it opens to the VISA holders. At best, she admitted that in the past she has had the official info a day or two ahead of the advance VISA offer - but promo details have been harder to come by this year.

 

[The Brain]

My wife spoke last week to a friend at church who works as a travel agent and mentioned the mousemiser info that I had shown her. Her friend's reply was that in general, travel agencies can get some advance notice on upcoming discounts, but not all the details. In fact, she admitted that her office was aware of Disney likely offering a Public Free Dining package again with booking dates starting in early April - BUT, they were not given any details about the offer, such as travel dates or resort restrictions - something my wife asked her directly. When my wife mentioned that this website included the travel dates, her friend wondered how they would have that info - when my wife told her the dates matched the Disney Bounceback offer (yes, I keep her filled in regarding the details), her friend thought that mousemisers simply predicted the dates based on that factor. While she said that there is the possibility of that being accurate, it isn't a guarantee that they are right.

Essentially, my wife was told that when there are similar offers in the travel industry geared towards different groups (in this case: UK, Bounceback and Public), there are often slight - and sometimes major - differences in the offer details. She's not expecting to know for certain the travel dates or resort limitations (if any) until it opens to the VISA holders. At best, she admitted that in the past she has had the official info a day or two ahead of the advance VISA offer - but promo details have been harder to come by this year.

It could be possible that Disney is being more tight lipped this year, in hopes of pushing the bounceback program more.

 

[housemouse]

Posted this in "official" thread:

Hate to deliver more bad news... but I spoke with a CM today, and she also said that FD wasn't going to be offered this year. She was aware it was offered in the past, and also was familiar with the bounceback promotion...

She was reluctant to tell me it that FD was a 'no go', but she seemed fairly certain.

I know this might be bad news for many, but just remember... it was just a CM. Although, I would trust her more than the other rumors we've heard.

Don't take it to heart right now. When I was making my dining reservations(already had a booked a room) the CM told me I couldn't book any further than the day I had just booked. I asked her what about the 180+10 day rule for resort guests? She hadn' heard of that before. She looked it up, agreed I was right and went on booking my ADRs. They don't always know everything. And I'll keep telling myself that.

 

[DaParkers]

My wife spoke last week to a friend at church who works as a travel agent and mentioned the mousemiser info that I had shown her. Her friend's reply was that in general, travel agencies can get some advance notice on upcoming discounts, but not all the details. In fact, she admitted that her office was aware of Disney likely offering a Public Free Dining package again with booking dates starting in early April - BUT, they were not given any details about the offer, such as travel dates or resort restrictions - something my wife asked her directly. When my wife mentioned that this website included the travel dates, her friend wondered how they would have that info - when my wife told her the dates matched the Disney Bounceback offer (yes, I keep her filled in regarding the details), her friend thought that mousemisers simply predicted the dates based on that factor. While she said that there is the possibility of that being accurate, it isn't a guarantee that they are right.

Essentially, my wife was told that when there are similar offers in the travel industry geared towards different groups (in this case: UK, Bounceback and Public), there are often slight - and sometimes major - differences in the offer details. She's not expecting to know for certain the travel dates or resort limitations (if any) until it opens to the VISA holders. At best, she admitted that in the past she has had the official info a day or two ahead of the advance VISA offer - but promo details have been harder to come by this year.

My AAA agent gave me similar info. He was quite sure that it would be offered based on an office meeting they had last Thurs. He couldn't guarantee it, but told me to have my deposit ready around the 10th. No offense to any CM's here on the boards, but a bunch of them are clueless.

 

[wendylovesdisney]

Spoke to a cm today on the phone who said "something big" was happening in the next week or 2 because they were scheduling extra people for the increase in calls to be supposedly coming in.

 

[bettyann29]

Just curious..

I currently have a few days booked in September as we were going to go on a 3 day Disney cruise and then head over to WDW for a few days, but I decided to just make it a WDW trip and we can take it easy and just enjoy DisneyWorld, as we are usually rushing to get it all in..

My question is this...l would love to get in on the free dining if they offer it.. Is it best for me to go ahead and call tomorrow and rebook our package for the entire time we plan to be there or is it best to just wait now until something is announced on the free dining?? Just wondered if it is best to get the room entirely booked and then worry about adding the free dining later...

Im thinking maybe I should call tomorrow and just get the package so we at least have a room for the entire time rather than wait and possible not get it.. and then worry about the fd when its announced..