Interesting conversation with CM on WDW Chat!!!!

[Wood Nymph]

I called Disney this afternoon to add a day to my February trip. I talked to Sasha and when she was finished updating the reservation I asked her if she knew whether there was going to be any free dining offers in 2013. She told me that she just shows up for work, sits down at her computer and that is when she finds out about discounts. I have a feeling I may not have been to the first person to ask her recently.

 

[FigmentChick]

Good Morning, all!!!!

I have been following this thread for a few days and now have my own little ditty to add.

My trip is not scheduled until late October next year, but you never know right? So, I called this morning under the premise of asking if a PIN was available for my family (which I do every once and awhile when I have a really bad day at work).

Anyway.......I spoke to Dorothy and she was soooo sweet and helpful. She said there were no PINs for me, but to keep checking. Then she said to keep an eye out because the promotion for 2013 would be dropping in the next couple of weeks.

No hinting, no beating around the bush - straight out told me to keep an eye out in the next couple of weeks. *squeal* Whoo-hoo!!!

So, hope this helps everyone and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this extends into the fall of 2013, but I'm not holding my breath.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[crazy4tig]

Thanks 'Figmentchick' any little glimmer of hope helps me with this waiting

 

[lilstint]

I'm not liking the rumor that the "Special Offer" (to be released on October 10th) will be adults pay kids DDP prices . I'm wondering if kids pay kids prices. If that is so, the savings will be minimal for most families.

 

[yooperfan]

I'm not liking the rumor that the "Special Offer" (to be released on October 10th) will be adults pay kids prices. I'm wondering if kids pay kids prices. If that is so, the savings will be minimal for most families.

Adults pay kids prices for what, dining plan, park passes? I want kids pricing on resort rooms (that would be free, I ....want ...it...now!

 

[mmmcl]

Adults pay kids prices for what, dining plan, park passes? I want kids pricing on resort rooms (that would be free, I ....want ...it...now!

Hmmmm, that wouldn't be horrible for us since dd made 10 in August and now 3 (out of our family of 4) will be adults.

I've been following this thread for the past few days hoping for some great news. The mention of 10/10 and "the next few weeks" reminded me of a converstaion I had a few days ago with a CM regarding YES program dates for 2013 (we're considering this route if the don't release FD for our dates in Feb). She said they should have the new dates for 2013 up by mid October. I wonder if they'll release the new YES dates along with the next promotion. Maybe?

 

[randy2005]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed also. Looking for free dining end of August 2013. I have our reservation already booked.

No pin in my name though

I'm playing around under husband's email to see if he would get a pin and the system is currently unavailable to price out packages

My husband got a couple pins last year but nothing yet this year

 

[randy2005]

I just did an online chat and this is what was said

Thank you for contacting Disney. Please hold while we route your chat to a Disney Cast Member who will help you with your question.
Welcome to Disney! My name is Prescott. How may I help you today?
you: Hi Prescott, how are you? I was wondering if there were any discounts out for 2013 yet?
Prescott: Hello and welcome! Thank you for selecting Walt Disney World!
Prescott: Good question! Our current special offers are listed on our website. Just look under the 'Tickets & Packages' tab on the homepage. Then choose 'Special Offers'. You will see that as of today the offers go through December, 2012. Keep watching our web site, our specials are always changing.
Prescott: I would expect offers for 2013 sometime this month.

 

[fuzzlekins]

I've been following this thread for the past few days hoping for some great news. The mention of 10/10 and "the next few weeks" reminded me of a converstaion I had a few days ago with a CM regarding YES program dates for 2013 (we're considering this route if the don't release FD for our dates in Feb). She said they should have the new dates for 2013 up by mid October. I wonder if they'll release the new YES dates along with the next promotion. Maybe?

What is YES?

 

[webbyduck]

I'm not liking the rumor that the "Special Offer" (to be released on October 10th) will be adults pay kids DDP prices . I'm wondering if kids pay kids prices. If that is so, the savings will be minimal for most families.

Where did this rumor come from? Is it for deluxe dining (I've lurked for awhile but I'm new to the abbreviations). It made me extremely excited as I'm planning a girls' trip with friends. However, I can see how that's a lackluster discount for families with kids. Here's to hoping everyone gets a discount that works for them and soon!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I just did an online chat and this is what was said

Thank you for contacting Disney. Please hold while we route your chat to a Disney Cast Member who will help you with your question.
Welcome to Disney! My name is Prescott. How may I help you today?
you: Hi Prescott, how are you? I was wondering if there were any discounts out for 2013 yet?
Prescott: Hello and welcome! Thank you for selecting Walt Disney World!
Prescott: Good question! Our current special offers are listed on our website. Just look under the 'Tickets & Packages' tab on the homepage. Then choose 'Special Offers'. You will see that as of today the offers go through December, 2012. Keep watching our web site, our specials are always changing.
Prescott: I would expect offers for 2013 sometime this month.

I talked to Prescott a little while ago, too. Got the same info.

 

[lilstint]

Where did this rumor come from? Is it for deluxe dining (I've lurked for awhile but I'm new to the abbreviations). It made me extremely excited as I'm planning a girls' trip with friends. However, I can see how that's a lackluster discount for families with kids. Here's to hoping everyone gets a discount that works for them and soon!

I first read the rumor on the 2013 Free Dining Watch thread over at the Dsney Dining Plan board. It's toward the end of the thread. A couple of other forums have also reported the same info although the rumor could have originated from the same place. I hope it is just that....a rumor.

 

[mmmcl]

What is YES?

Youth Education Series

 

[SarahD]

YES!!!! I AGREE!!!

On another note, unless Danny is posting about free dining, I'm not listening to any rumors.

I'm with you about danny25! I thought I read a post that said he's not on unless its to say something is coming...am I remembering that right? We're not planning to go until next December...I'm just watching with y'all because its fun. Little bit of Disney til I can go. Also figure it might help me figure out if promotions will be similar to last few years.

 

[THERESA522]

I'm with you about danny25! I thought I read a post that said he's not on unless its to say something is coming...am I remembering that right? We're not planning to go until next December...I'm just watching with y'all because its fun. Little bit of Disney til I can go. Also figure it might help me figure out if promotions will be similar to last few years.

Yes, I think that's right about Danny.

 

[longhorns2]

I'm watching the pot too! But I don't want FD. I just want RO!

 

[2ofUs]

Received this email from Disney Destinations yesterday:

"Disney will perform a reservation‐system enhancement beginning at 5 p.m. Eastern time (2 p.m. Pacific) on Monday, October 8, 2012, and lasting until Tuesday afternoon, October 9, 2012. ... to better assist you ... in the future.

During this time, our systems will not be fully functional and we will not be able to process room‐only or vacation package reservations for the Walt Disney World® Resort by phone or online. This includes making new resort reservations, making modifications to existing Resort reservations, providing confirmations or taking payments.

We also will be unable to process reservations for dining, dinner shows, tours, recreation and children’s activity centers at the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as for Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™, and ... (guests) temporarily will be unable to access Disney’s Online Check‐In Service.

In addition, we will be unable to process room‐only or vacation package reservations for Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, the Hotels of the Disneyland® Resort or Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience."

Perhaps this is why calling 10/9 is the option being suggested by CM???