Last years FD for Visa

[la79al]

Can anyone give me anymore details on the FD that was offered to Visa cardholders for last December? I know it was not announced until September but I was wondering what the minimum night stay was. TIA

 

[CapJack]

I would luv to know also. bump

 

[mbanks21]

Free dining is always a 3 night minimum

 

[ursula28]

Does anyone know what the days were. We have ressies for 11/29-12/6 with a 40%, but really want free dining. I am willing to change the dates if necessary.

 

[MHTeacher]

According to mousesavers, last year's December Visa free dining became available on Sept. 18, for check-ins between 9/28-12/20.

 

[serene56]

According to mousesavers, last year's December Visa free dining became available on Sept. 18, for check-ins between 9/28-12/20.

wow-- I would change my dates in a heartbeat to go later.
But FD for regular people only went to Sept 20th last year--this year its going until Oct 3rd.

 

[ms mouse]

We checked in on the 20th but said to the 26, we got FD for our entire stay.

 

[Seahunt]

Can anyone give me anymore details on the FD that was offered to Visa cardholders for last December? I know it was not announced until September but I was wondering what the minimum night stay was. TIA

Last year's info was:

(This 2008 offer is now expired, of course )

Disney VISA Free Dining Offer (Oct-Dec, 2008)
For Disney VISA Cardmembers looking for both a magical vacation and a way to save money, this Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package is the perfect opportunity. You must purchase a Magic Your Way package that includes at least a three night stay and include at least a one day MYW park pass, and you will get the Disney Dining plan free for each person in your party for the length of your stay.

This FREE Dining offer is available most nights: 9/28-10/11, 11/9-11/22, 12/14-12/20/08. You must be a Disney VISA cardholder, and you must use your Disney VISA for the deposit and final payment.

 

[la79al]

Awesome! Looks like we are set then if it comes out again. I just hate to buy airfare while crossing my fingers.

 

[DJT]

Last year's info was:

(This 2008 offer is now expired, of course )

Disney VISA Free Dining Offer (Oct-Dec, 2008)
For Disney VISA Cardmembers looking for both a magical vacation and a way to save money, this Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package is the perfect opportunity. You must purchase a Magic Your Way package that includes at least a three night stay and include at least a one day MYW park pass, and you will get the Disney Dining plan free for each person in your party for the length of your stay.

This FREE Dining offer is available most nights: 9/28-10/11, 11/9-11/22, 12/14-12/20/08. You must be a Disney VISA cardholder, and you must use your Disney VISA for the deposit and final payment.

Oh man! We have planned to go the last week of October and I thought maybe we could get FD but not according to last year's Visa FD. Were there any room or package discounts for October last year? I don't think DH can change his vacation week.

Donna

 

[Seahunt]

Oh man! We have planned to go the last week of October and I thought maybe we could get FD but not according to last year's Visa FD. Were there any room or package discounts for October last year? I don't think DH can change his vacation week.

Donna

Yes, there were other deals for that last week of October time period last year that came out in August and September. Some had Black Out dates of November 26 – 28 and December 3 – 12, 2008, but none in your last week of October timeframe

These are now expired of course but they included:
(rates are samples only, rates could change with season and/or weekends)

AP room only (Sample rates: select Value Resorts for $54+, Moderate Resorts from $99+, Fort Wilderness cabins: $174 per night, Deluxe Villa resorts (studio): $169 per night and Deluxe Resorts from $+184 per night) *You could also book this as AP package.

FL Res room only (Sample rates Value resorts, standard room: $54 - $84 Value resorts, preferred room: $66 - $96 Moderate resorts, standard view room: $104 - $134 Moderate resorts, water view/king bed room: $120 - $159 Wilderness Lodge, standard view room: $165 - $205 Beach Club, standard view room: $265 - $325 Polynesian, garden view room: $280 - $370)

Package discounts for general public (for stays September 28 – November 25, November 29 – December 3 and December 13 - 23, 2008) - the room portion of your Magic Your Way package was discounted, other portions of the trip were regular price. Sample discount for a 5 nights stay with 6 day basic park passes $49 per person, per day for a family of four (2 adults, one junior and one child) in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort (total package price was $1,168)

Room only rates for residents of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina (about the same as AP rates)

Room only for general public (Sample nightly rates: Value resorts, standard room: $59 - $79 Value resorts, preferred location room: $71 - $91 Moderate resorts, standard view room: $109 - $129 Moderate resorts, king bed room: $125 - $154 Animal Kingdom Lodge, standard view room: $170 - $210 Beach Club, standard view room: $270 - $330 Polynesian, garden view room: $285)

And then another round of package discounts for general public came out later (but if you had booked during the first offer you didn't have to rebook, the rates weren't any better, WDW just reopened to get more bookings I guess).

JMO but I bet you'll find something for your dates this year too. Good luck!

 

[DJT]

Yes, there were other deals for that last week of October time period last year that came out in August and September. Some had Black Out dates of November 26 – 28 and December 3 – 12, 2008, but none in your last week of October timeframe

These are now expired of course but they included:
(rates are samples only, rates could change with season and/or weekends)

Package discounts for general public (for stays September 28 – November 25, November 29 – December 3 and December 13 - 23, 2008) - the room portion of your Magic Your Way package was discounted, other portions of the trip were regular price. Sample discount for a 5 nights stay with 6 day basic park passes $49 per person, per day for a family of four (2 adults, one junior and one child) in a standard room at a select Disney Value Resort (total package price was $1,168)

Room only for general public (Sample nightly rates: Value resorts, standard room: $59 - $79 Value resorts, preferred location room: $71 - $91 Moderate resorts, standard view room: $109 - $129 Moderate resorts, king bed room: $125 - $154 Animal Kingdom Lodge, standard view room: $170 - $210 Beach Club, standard view room: $270 - $330 Polynesian, garden view room: $285)

And then another round of package discounts for general public came out later (but if you had booked during the first offer you didn't have to rebook, the rates weren't any better, WDW just reopened to get more bookings I guess).

JMO but I bet you'll find something for your dates this year too. Good luck!

Thanks, Seahunt. That gives me hope and makes me feel a lot better!

Donna

 

[kim]

What if you have your MYW package already paid for in full and then they come out with an offer such as free dining for disney visa card holders? Anyone have any experience with how that would work?

thanks,
kim

 

[rileyroosmom]

Anyone know if free dinning was offered again this year, and you check in on the last day of the promotion, can you get free dinning for your entire stay?

 

[PrincessTiffany]

What if you have your MYW package already paid for in full and then they come out with an offer such as free dining for disney visa card holders? Anyone have any experience with how that would work?

thanks,
kim

Disney will refund you the difference.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

Anyone know if free dinning was offered again this year, and you check in on the last day of the promotion, can you get free dinning for your entire stay?

Yes, if you check in on the last day of the free dining promo, you are given the free dining discount for your entire stay, up to 14 days.