I have a friend that asked me a question about FD...

[Melanie230]

She wants to go to Disney during the FD promo this year. She isn't sure if she wants to upgrade to regular free dining yet. Can she upgrade to regular free dining when she arrives at the Pop Century or does she have to do it when she books her original reservation?

 

[wildcatfan]

I am pretty sure that changes to dining plans have to be done before arrival. I am not sure on the days, maybe 3 or 5. I am sure someone else will come along that has an exact amount.

 

[AJA]

She would have to make (and then cancel if she doesn't upgrade) all those ressies. I would make the decision now if it were me, it's wayyyyy to stressful to get a ressie during FD def make the decisions now and stick to them.

 

[francie57]

Since free dining is only through Oct. 2 (or at least starting your stay by then), if she hasn't made any ADRs yet she may not be able to get much at this point since the 180 mark is well past. The deciding factor may be to go onto the Disney site and see what, if any ADRs are available for her trip time frame. If there is nothing she wants then the decision would be easy. If there are ADRs available for any restaurant she wants, she should make an ADR and then decide if it worth it or not. Waiting until just before the trip may be a waste of money since she probably wouldn't be able to get any TS meals.

 

[Melanie230]

I guess no one knows...I will just have her call Disney. Thanks anyway guys!!! :O)

 

[aubriee]

Changes to the DDP must be made at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to check in. If she makes changes within 10 day there may be a $10.00 administration fee.

 

[LisaNJ25]

Like others said.. I would stress to her that if she waits till the 3 days before her trip she may have a very limited choice of sit down restaurants. Some ressies she wont even be able to get now for her dates.