I think I did the math right, and the PIN is saving us more than free dining?

[dawnmommy]

We received the beloved PIN, and have reserved our November trip. Amazing, some of the rooms we were interested in for that far out were already booked at the Contemporary (the cheapest rooms, of course, lol).

So we are booked at the Poly, and we're super-excited! I think I've done the math correctly - we are saving $171 per night at the Poly. We are there 6 nights. The Disney Dining Plan for our family looks like it would cost around $118/day, so I think we're pretty much set that the PIN is a better deal.

Does this mean I can quit lurking for deals obsessively for the next 11 months? as it seems that nothing that has historically been available will beat the PIN for a Deluxe resort?

We are so excited for our first trip to Disney!

- Dawn

 

[Samsma]

That is probably true unless they release something like a gift card or a buy 4 get 3 deal. I'd still be lurking!

 

[BABY_EINSTEIN'S_MOM]

Same for us..the PIN beats out free dining. We saved $200/night, but had to book the more expensive theme park view at CR because the other rooms were booked up!

 

[danceintherain]

Free Dining tends to be less of a good deal at the Deluxe resorts. It tends to be a better deal at the Value resorts, which is why in the last offer of Free Dining they only offered Free Quick Service DP for those staying in the Value resorts.

Since the Deluxe resorts have higher price points you'll end up "saving" more money with a % off, instead of Free Dining. However, you end up paying more money overall, so it's a better deal for Disney.