ITS COMING -Nov. 2014 Free Dining - waiting, watching, wishing & worrying thread

[jcemom]

I've already heard mumblings that it's been pushed back til tomorrow due to events for the Mine Train today.

It could be last minute jitters or it could be August 2013 part 2.

Above all....don't panic....don't get angry....if you remember last year, you know how ugly it got and all for nothing.

 

[sunset7132]

Opens at 7 am ?

 

[sunset7132]

I've already heard mumblings that it's been pushed back til tomorrow due to events for the Mine Train today.

It could be last minute jitters or it could be August 2013 part 2.

Above all....don't panic....don't get angry....if you remember last year, you know how ugly it got and all for nothing.

Never get angry nothing is ever,set in stone . Love all,your tips and help

 

[Broncobilly83]

I just got off the phone with Disney Chase, and they seem to think there is something today, but they said there is no code they see, that you just call in and talk with Disney Reservations about it, etc

 

[Broncobilly83]

What is the best number to call and to get through the menu of options

 

[grinninghost]

Just got off the phone.. She assured me it was not starting today. She recommended highly that I call back tomorrow. Doh.

 

[BABYJOSIE98]

Just off the phone with Disney and they said to call back tomorrow....they also said all POR are excluded this time????

 

[jcemom]

Just like all of you I am "patiently" awaiting the news. Today I called chase and asked about promotions for the DV. The sweet lady was so excited and apparently gave me more info than she should have. She told me the dates, which match to the rumored dates, and also gave me a code. She told me to call Disney and ask to use it. When I called the poor CM was baffled by the fact that I had the actual code and had to place me on hold to find out what to do. Unfortunately he informed me that she leaked info that she shouldn't have and that I couldn't use it just yet. When I asked if I should call back tomorrow he was very adamant that it wouldn't be released tomorrow. He said it would be soon, but definitely not tomorrow. My thoughts are it has to be Friday then. Unfortunately this stinks for me as I will be on a flight to Disney at 7am Friday!

Sounds like your CM knew what he was talking about!

 

[Broncobilly83]

Being told the same thing about tomorrow

 

[allysetraskos]

Just like all of you I am "patiently" awaiting the news. Today I called chase and asked about promotions for the DV. The sweet lady was so excited and apparently gave me more info than she should have. She told me the dates, which match to the rumored dates, and also gave me a code. She told me to call Disney and ask to use it. When I called the poor CM was baffled by the fact that I had the actual code and had to place me on hold to find out what to do. Unfortunately he informed me that she leaked info that she shouldn't have and that I couldn't use it just yet. When I asked if I should call back tomorrow he was very adamant that it wouldn't be released tomorrow. He said it would be soon, but definitely not tomorrow. My thoughts are it has to be Friday then. Unfortunately this stinks for me as I will be on a flight to Disney at 7am Friday!

What was the code, was it a generic one or personalized for you?

 

[TarrynM]

What was the code, was it a generic one or personalized for you?

I'm not sure. She had my credit card info pulled up and said it was for DV holders. The CM said all DV holders should get a detailed email with the code.

 

[karnold]

If anyone has anymore details of which resorts or rooms are excluded, please share.

 

[Mbuksa]

If anyone has anymore details of which resorts or rooms are excluded, please share.

Just got off the phone with disney POR and POFQ AOA excluded

 

[karnold]

Thank you, now I will start replanning my trip. As always this group is the greatest.

 

[Broncobilly83]

I wonder why POR/POFQ are excluded

 

[TennesseeGirl]

Just got off the phone with disney POR and POFQ AOA excluded

So they are confirming that FD will be coming out soon? Did they sY anything else?

 

[mb3bm8]

Free Dining is coming, looks like May 1st if you hold a Visa. Dates are really tight and sadly, mine aren't included. Good luck to everyone as the lines open up for the crush of callers. Please continue to join us on this thread as we do the countdown to our trips. The planning is still half the fun....whether you get free dining or not!Free Dining for 2014 is a go. The promo will likely be released to Disney Visa holders on Thursday, May 1st and to the public on Wednesday, May 7. The likely dates included are: August 31 - October 3 October 26 - November 1 November 9 - November 20 December 12 - December 23 Disney Value Resorts ~ Quick Service Dining Plan Included This can be upgraded to regular plan for $18.65 per person per day ($3.20 for children). All-Star Music Resort All-Star Movies All-Star Sports Resort Art of Animation (Family Suites) Pop Century Resort Moderate Resorts ~ Regular Dining Plan Included Carribean Beach Resort Coronado Springs Resort Port Orleans Resort French Quarter Port Orleans Resort Riverside Deluxe Resorts ~ Regular Dining Plan Included Animal Kingdom Lodge Yacht & Beach Club Resorts BoardWalk Inn Contemporary Resort Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Polynesian Resort Wilderness Lodge Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts ~ Regular Dining Plan Included Bay Lake Tower Animal Kingdom Villas Beach Club Villas BoardWalk Villas Old Key West Resort Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disneys Wilderness Lodge Fort Wilderness Cabins Some resorts are excluded, such as Mermaid Rooms at Art of Animation, Campsites at Ft. Wilderness, and 3-bedroom villas, and Villas at The Grand Floridian. A 3 night minimum stay (14 night maximum) and two day minimum park ticket is required for each person in the party. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the latest news: Didn't see one started, so I'm here to see who wants to join me on the waiting, watching, wishing and worrying about free dining November 2014 thread? (Boy was that a mouthful!) Fingers are crossed because this is the first year our dates were not included in the free dining public promo. You all know what that means......I will be trying everthing possible to see if I can get a pin. I'm open to suggestions and a little pixie dust. With only 15 short months until our vacation I figure this thread can keep us company while we wait. Join me for the fun!

I am booked at CBR am a disney visa cardholder and usually get pin codes for free dining but have not seen one today ... Do I need to call ? I've checked my account online to see if that offer is there but it is not.. Advise ?????

 

[tyniknate]

I am booked at CBR am a disney visa cardholder and usually get pin codes for free dining but have not seen one today ... Do I need to call ? I've checked my account online to see if that offer is there but it is not.. Advise ?????

If the deal goes live today, which there is now some question about, it is open to everyone who uses DV as a payment form. I would be on the phone right now trying to book my reservation if my dates fell within the range. No pin code needed.

 

[BABYJOSIE98]

I wonder why POR/POFQ are excluded

Me too! I have never seen Riverside excluded from free dining!! I wonder if it will eventually be added, but they are trying to fill Coronado and Caribbean beach first.

I really wanted my Royal room, but not enough to give up free dining!! I guess I could change to a Pirate room at Caribbean. My Aunt and Uncle are staying there anyway so we can all be together at the same resort.

Guess I will see what happens when I call back tomorrow morning

 

[Mbuksa]

According to the CM this morning, she told me that she could not confirm if free dining to start tomorrow (for Visa holders) but that they were notified that POR and POFQ would not be included. She stated that those 2 resorts had become so popular that they would be excluded. I love POR so I am really bummed!!! However.... My sister was on the phone at the same time and her CM did not tell her that POR would be excluded. He encouraged her to "hold"a room at POR and call back in am to "transfer" reservation to free dining promotion. SO... I'm not sure who is right!!!! Guess just more waiting till tomorrow