Free Dining with Campsites?

[Cdn Gal]

We are thinking of staying in the campground in late August when they generally have free dining offered. Does this apply to people that are tenting it? Thanks!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

No.

 

[bama_ed]

Negative. Since you can put 10 people on a campsite (generally) Disney would lose money on it.

When offered it usually applies to the Fort Wilderness cabins, just not campsites.

Bama ED

 

[WizardLarz]

If you're tent camping at WFC, you can get the dining plan. As long as you have bought a package and get at least a one day ticket you can add the Disney Dining plan. The Campgrounds are like any other resort. Sure you can fit ten people on some of the sites, but hey you're roughing it which is why it is cheaper than the values. If you're tent camping you share restroom and shower facilities with a whole lot of other people. You book Fort Wilderness just like any other resort and can add all the options too.

 

[chartle]

If you're tent camping at WFC, you can get the dining plan. As long as you have bought a package and get at least a one day ticket you can add the Disney Dining plan. The Campgrounds are like any other resort. Sure you can fit ten people on some of the sites, but hey you're roughing it which is why it is cheaper than the values. If you're tent camping you share restroom and shower facilities with a whole lot of other people. You book Fort Wilderness just like any other resort and can add all the options too.

The OP is asking about Free Dining as part of a special deal not just paying for as part of a package.

 

[TDC Nala]

Yep. You can get the dining plan at a campsite. But campsites have been historically excluded from the free dining promotion.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Bummer- Thanks anyway!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Quick answer - "No".
2) The Free Dining Plan is charged to the resort.
3) It is not charged to the food department.
4) So, the resort loses revenue whenever such an offer is available.
5) Thus, with the small campsite revenue, it is not feasible.
6) Now, if you pay $200 a day for the campsite .............

 

[ftwildernessguy]

If you're tent camping at WFC, you can get the dining plan. As long as you have bought a package and get at least a one day ticket you can add the Disney Dining plan. The Campgrounds are like any other resort. Sure you can fit ten people on some of the sites, but hey you're roughing it which is why it is cheaper than the values. If you're tent camping you share restroom and shower facilities with a whole lot of other people. You book Fort Wilderness just like any other resort and can add all the options too.

Yep. You can get the dining plan at a campsite. But campsites have been historically excluded from the free dining promotion.

What is that movie I keep thinking of? Oh yeah - Clueless. lol.

 

[trlrboy]

What is that movie I keep thinking of? Oh yeah - Clueless. lol.

With the lousy attitude you seem to have I can't believe that you actually post on this site.

 

[AuburnJen92]

6) Now, if you pay $200 a day for the campsite .............

Hmm, the holiday rates are close to that...

 

[retired and happy]

trirboy,

You will find Jim (fortwilderness guy) has a sense of humor much like his avatar alter ego. He is quite entertaining. Enjoy the forum, but expect some (maybe many) off the wall answers.

 

[muskettmickey]

new to the dis board what is this about free dining in august. been to the fort many times but never in august. we are now purchasing a new camper instead of staying in the cabins.

 

[Born 2 Fish]

With the lousy attitude you seem to have I can't believe that you actually post on this site.

Dude/Dudet,,why are you here?? Do you often go places that you know nothing about and assume you have everyone figured out ?? You speak of a lousy attitude,,did you see the words you just dribbled ?

Okay, my turn,,attack me now.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

With the lousy attitude you seem to have I can't believe that you actually post on this site.

Somebody needs a nap. Or a Kungaloosh. Or both. See, I put the little winky guy there so sensitive people wouldn't be offended.

 

[Shasta]

Somebody needs a nap. Or a Kungaloosh. Or both. See, I put the little winky guy there so sensitive people wouldn't be offended.

Its always good to have a winky guy around.

 

[Cdn Gal]

OK Thanks for answering my question everybody!

 

[mamaloya]

Somebody needs a nap. Or a Kungaloosh. Or both. See, I put the little winky guy there so sensitive people wouldn't be offended.

Cuz we all know that winkies make ALL the difference. LOL

 

[BradyBz12]

new to the dis board what is this about free dining in august. been to the fort many times but never in august. we are now purchasing a new camper instead of staying in the cabins.

In recent years WDW has offered Free Dining during slower times of year to get "heads in beds" as they say. You generally have to book a package (rack rate room, plus at least a 1 day park tix per person) to get it. Unfortunately while you can take advantage of the Free Dining promo if you book a FW cabin, the camp sites are typically excluded.

 

[Lyndria]

OK...so we have to buy at least one ticket to purchase a dining plan? I want the dining plan, but no park tickets (don't ask-long story).