IF Free Dining comes out and you are not sure of your TA...

[nbodyhome]

With what I'm reading here about some AAA agents especially - and I don't mean to pick on them, I LOVE AAA and wouldn't be without it...I'd make a backup reservation if free dining is announced. There are some agents who are (like DU) Disney specialists and it is their job to watch for discounts. But there are many TA's who aren't necessarily going to be on the phone at 7 or 8am to check on a discount for free dining (IF it comes out). They may not be aware of it, or they may have other things to do that morning.

Anyway - I'd personally make sure to have something as a back-up, especially if the agent doesn't seem so Disney aware or keen on making changes. Disney has already offered free dine to UK residents and onsite guests previously - so it may be limited if announced this year. I just don't want to see anyone miss out if it was announced.

That said - free dining didn't sell out quickly at all the previous 2 years. But a lot of people are waiting this time around! It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[Pooh Friend]

This year its a bit different with the bounceback program and the early offer to people in the UK -- crowds might be a bit heavier. We just don't know! I am calling Disney myself to book as soon as I know free dining is available, just in case!

 

[nbodyhome]

I'm not suggesting everyone do it...but some of the TA's mentioned here don't sound like they will be quickly getting to the free dining first thing in the morning.

It is possible that there will be availability for a few weeks IF free dining comes out. But it just sounds like IF it comes out, it might be less available and a lot of people are waiting for it. So better safe than sorry if free dining is available (and IF it comes out. )

 

[Ziggy]

I have every faith in my TA, she is fantastic

 

[nbodyhome]

I have every faith in my TA, she is fantastic

And those are the best TA's to have.