FREE DINING UPDATE- RUMOR and SPECULATION / Update Page 80 !

[Don Disney]

From the homepage of the DIS:



2.2 million threads.. 34 million posts and over a quarter million members.

Crazy hey?

WOW!!!!

 

[mking624]

2.2 million threads.. 34 million posts and over a quarter million members. Crazy hey?

How many of those members are planning trips this year...or this fall in particular? When we factor that in, the number drops considerably.

 

[mking624]

I do remember the overbooking at Pop from 2007 or 8 .. forget exactly which..

But I think it was 2007.. Anywho.. I can't honestly tell you how it got overbooked.. Not sure I ever knew..

I believe it was 2007. I read a couple of posts saying that Pop's FD sold out within a few days of the promo being released in 2007. However, two months after it released, DH & I were still able to get a room there. So who knows.

 

[dizneeat]

Given the resort 'flip floppers' here on the boards (hey - they have their own THREAD!) ... I'll be surprised if Disney doesn't add a change fee with more 'teeth' than their current change fee.

That would certainly cut down on the book now - change later.. stuff.

I hope it's okay, but I took this from Disney.co.uk so here are the correct amounts!

Looked it up on their website and copied

Changing a booking with Disney.co.uk

In these circumstances, an administrative fee of £50 for each amendment will be charged. Before we accept an amendment to a Booking, we shall advise you if there are any further charges to be paid. These charges shall be paid on confirmation of the amended Booking. The following terms and exceptions apply:

(i) No changes are allowed from a full price Booking to a special offer.

Canceling a booking with Disney.co.uk

If you wish to cancel your Booking, this must be done by the Lead Guest in writing to the registered office address or by email to wdwdrcwdtcuk@email.disney.com. In the event of cancellations the following charges become payable (as a % of total Booking price):

More than 56 days £50 per person
56-29 days 30%
28-15 days 40%
14-1 days 50%
Day of departure or later 100%

 

[KELLY]

Wow so glad I booked bounce back last year. This thread is huge. Last year was are first year doing FD and so we booked again. Thought it was a great deal if you stay at a value resort.

I didn't realize it was this popular. My kids are 2 and 4 so not a huge savings for the kids. But once you start adding up the 100.00 it takes to do a character meal. IT is a big savings.

 

[CanadianGuy]

How many of those members are planning trips this year...or this fall in particular? When we factor that in, the number drops considerably.

well.. I don't know. But there's at least 100 and probably close to 1000 ...

Just look at the craziness on these F/D threads.. you don't create a 20 page thread in 3 hours with 4 people.

This thread has 75000 views... I'm not sure how those numbers are tabulated.. but again.. you don't get to that with 4 people .. or even 100.. and this thread has only been around less than a week.

In fact, I just checked.. this thread has the most views of any thread ever created on the Resorts/Codes & Rates Board.

DOH!

 

[maroo]

Given the resort 'flip floppers' here on the boards (hey - they have their own THREAD!) ... I'll be surprised if Disney doesn't add a change fee with more 'teeth' than their current change fee.

That would certainly cut down on the book now - change later.. stuff.

This is off topic...but I hope Disney understands that if they charge us a change fee, they may as well charge me a cancel fee, too. MOST of my changes are to a higher priced resort, etc - if they want to charge me for that change, then they can keep it where it is.

 

[Melanie230]

I just spoke to our AAA office in NC. Nothing concrete, but he says they are expecting a fall promotion by the months end. I was pretty shocked at how low the discount was using AAA. On the Disney site I got a rate for no dining at $1832.21 and with dining for $2797.23 and AAA rates were $1746 no dining and $2712 with dining. Not much of a discount but we will still use them to book if we decide to go.

 

[CanadianGuy]

This is off topic...but I hope Disney understands that if they charge us a change fee, they may as well charge me a cancel fee, too. MOST of my changes are to a higher priced resort, etc - if they want to charge me for that change, then they can keep it where it is.

Again different cultures mean different things are 'accepted as the norm' .. I don't think a hard nosed cancel fee would fly here..

But certainly a 'gonna make it cheaper than originally booked' fee would be well within the norm... Disney sometimes charges this less than 45 days to your booking for changes that result in a lower price.

*sometimes*

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I just spoke to our AAA office in NC. Nothing concrete, but he says they are expecting a fall promotion by the months end. I was pretty shocked at how low the discount was using AAA. On the Disney site I got a rate for no dining at $1832.21 and with dining for $2797.23 and AAA rates were $1746 no dining and $2712 with dining. Not much of a discount but we will still use them to book if we decide to go.

That's pretty much no discount.

 

[CanadianGuy]

I just spoke to our AAA office in NC. Nothing concrete, but he says they are expecting a fall promotion by the months end. I was pretty shocked at how low the discount was using AAA. On the Disney site I got a rate for no dining at $1832.21 and with dining for $2797.23 and AAA rates were $1746 no dining and $2712 with dining. Not much of a discount but we will still use them to book if we decide to go.

Ok - cool. That means my source was pretty much bang on the money with what all the T/A's are hearing. Since we've now heard that from so many sources I really begin to give it more credibility.

Unless your TA is reading this thread on the DIS and parroting..

HAHA

 

[mandibc11]

I have a contact that has allowed me to rent the points he has for his DVC membership. Given that I do this in the fall, would I also be eligible for any free dining/other discounts that may become available? I usually receive a pin code when they are offered, but I don't know how it would work in this situation...

 

[pauly's girl]

As long as you are renting points and staying as a guest you can still use a FD discount!!

 

[3"Mouse"keteers]

What are the chances of Disney releasing a new promo for summer travel? We are planning a trip May 22-30 and didn't book before the 20/30/40 promo ended March 27th because we weren't sure if we were going to be able to go. The new promo doesn't even compare to the old one, so I'm having a hard time with booking it, knowing just weeks ago I could've gotten a better deal.

 

[Motherofboys]

As long as you are renting points and staying as a guest you can still use a FD discount!!

If you are renting DVC points, you can purchase the dining plan for all persons on your reservation.

You are not eligible for free dining.

HTH

 

[CanadianGuy]

If you are renting DVC points, you can purchase the dining plan for all persons on your reservation.

You are not eligible for free dining.

HTH

Just to reiterate.. THIS poster is correct. If you staying on DVC points.. you are NOT eligible for F/D -- but you are eligible to purchase the dining plan with or without tickets.

 

[CanadianGuy]

What are the chances of Disney releasing a new promo for summer travel? We are planning a trip May 22-30 and didn't book before the 20/30/40 promo ended March 27th because we weren't sure if we were going to be able to go. The new promo doesn't even compare to the old one, so I'm having a hard time with booking it, knowing just weeks ago I could've gotten a better deal.

I believe the offer coming this week *may* fit for those dates.. but depending on what it is - it may not be any more exciting than what you have seen so far.

We'll find out on Thursday. (hopefully)

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I believe the offer coming this week may fit for those dates.. but depending on what it is - it may not be any more exciting than what you have seen so far.

We'll find out on Thursday. (hopefully)

They just released a summer offer last week... why would they release another one?

 

[Brian Noble]

Again different cultures mean different things are 'accepted as the norm' .. I don't think a hard nosed cancel fee would fly here..

Cedar Point's resorts have a $50 cancel fee---but I think you can change your dates without being charged.

They are full all summer long.

 

[CanadianGuy]

They just released a summer offer last week... why would they release another one?

You can check with Disney to get a for sure answer..

Why were they offering public offers of the 20/30/40 AND the Gift Card Promo at the same time?

To fill rooms that were going to sit empty.