October 2012 Code Watch!!!

[kbarrett]

The calendar has been up for several days on the TA site...

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/S.../pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_oct.pdf

Thank you! is MNSSHP on the 7pm closing nights?

 

[nemofans]

Thanks! My plans are good! I don't need to make any changes.

Yes, MK 7 pm closings are the party nights.

 

[Trep72]

Got another PIN in my email today! This time it's for 35% off at a resort.

I'm not sure yet, but it appears that my free Quick Service PIN is going to give us the best discount, even when I pay the difference to get full dining. My TA is going to run the numbers for me and see what she can get. My first PIN wouldn't allow me to book POP, yet she was able to get it. Maybe she can work her magic again and make this new PIN the better deal.

Now I just need a free full dining PIN and we'll be set!

 

[jen42002]

Got another PIN in my email today! This time it's for 35% off at a resort.

I'm not sure yet, but it appears that my free Quick Service PIN is going to give us the best discount, even when I pay the difference to get full dining. My TA is going to run the numbers for me and see what she can get. My first PIN wouldn't allow me to book POP, yet she was able to get it. Maybe she can work her magic again and make this new PIN the better deal.

Now I just need a free full dining PIN and we'll be set!

Please send some PIN pixie dust my way! None here for a long time

 

[ksantilli]

Please send some PIN pixie dust my way! None here for a long time

I'm right there with ya! Where's the love Disney?

 

[TheRatPack]

The October calendar should be coming out in the next week! I am close to ADR time & need to review the calendar b4 making our ADRs. We are also booking some events we've never done b4. Super excited!!

Wonder why the TA calendar is out but not the one on Disney's site.

 

[kelleigh1]

Wonder why the TA calendar is out but not the one on Disney's site.

I think that's normal - TA is up before Disney "officially" releases it.

 

[TheRatPack]

Thanks....I actually went to their park hours thing and entered my dates and it gave me the next few days in October....YAY! I like the TA's though, going to use both to plan park days and MNSSHP as well as ADR planning

 

[kelleigh1]

Thanks....I actually went to their park hours thing and entered my dates and it gave me the next few days in October....YAY! I like the TA's though, going to use both to plan park days and MNSSHP as well as ADR planning

WDW only has up until Oct. 17th and we don't check in until Oct. 27th, so I'm tentatively planning based on the other ones...which is why I have my planning wall, with different colored index cards for my ADR planning. Thankfully because it's the 27th, I still have just over a month until our ADR window opens.

 

[TheRatPack]

WDW only has up until Oct. 17th and we don't check in until Oct. 27th, so I'm tentatively planning based on the other ones...which is why I have my planning wall, with different colored index cards for my ADR planning. Thankfully because it's the 27th, I still have just over a month until our ADR window opens.

Yea, we're checking in on the 13th and if you input that date in to the park hours it'll give you the next 9 days. So if you click on the 17th it'll give you hours through the 26th. So just wait a few more days and you'll be able to see your dates

 

[tink20]

Looks like the past few years that FD was offered in Oct. I may have to reschedule my May trip to Oct. It sure would be nice to get FD, we have it now (QS, though) It seems the discount comes out in Aug. What do you guys think? Think we'll get some pixie dust!

 

[vinotinto]

Looks like the past few years that FD was offered in Oct. I may have to reschedule my May trip to Oct. It sure would be nice to get FD, we have it now (QS, though) It seems the discount comes out in Aug. What do you guys think? Think we'll get some pixie dust!

Check out this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2771101
It's a complete FAQ of free dining from last year. It has the dates that were available for check-in in October, as well as when the discount came out. I hope it works out for you!

 

[AnjieNet]

Looks like the past few years that FD was offered in Oct. I may have to reschedule my May trip to Oct. It sure would be nice to get FD, we have it now (QS, though) It seems the discount comes out in Aug. What do you guys think? Think we'll get some pixie dust!

Sorry, I'm confused. You have a trip scheduled in May and already have QS free dining or you have paid for the dining plan and are looking to maybe switch to October on the chance that free dining could be offered? If you already have free QS dining in May, stick with that. You can upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan by paying the difference, if that's what you are looking for. October free dining would be the same with QS offered with a value. Who knows if free dining will be offered in October again but I sure hope so. I don't know that I would reschedule a trip solely for that benefit though. I know there have been spring discounts around that would be fairly equal to what free dining would be.

 

[tink20]

Sorry, I'm confused. You have a trip scheduled in May and already have QS free dining or you have paid for the dining plan and are looking to maybe switch to October on the chance that free dining could be offered? If you already have free QS dining in May, stick with that. You can upgrade to the Disney Dining Plan by paying the difference, if that's what you are looking for. October free dining would be the same with QS offered with a value. Who knows if free dining will be offered in October again but I sure hope so. I don't know that I would reschedule a trip solely for that benefit though. I know there have been spring discounts around that would be fairly equal to what free dining would be.

I may need to reschedule due to work and Oct. would be the next available time. My current pin is for free QS even at the moderate resorts, we booked for CBR. Any FD is great for us now that DS is a WDW adult, I just don't see the value in paying for him. So, either FD or OOP for us for awhile.

 

[tink20]

Check out this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2771101
It's a complete FAQ of free dining from last year. It has the dates that were available for check-in in October, as well as when the discount came out. I hope it works out for you!

thanks for the link!

 

[AnjieNet]

I may need to reschedule due to work and Oct. would be the next available time. My current pin is for free QS even at the moderate resorts, we booked for CBR. Any FD is great for us now that DS is a WDW adult, I just don't see the value in paying for him. So, either FD or OOP for us for awhile.

Thanks for the clarification. We usually upgrade to the Dining Plan with 1 TS, 1 QS and 1 snack because DH loves to eat and likes to have a nice sit down meal. I could do without usually as I'd rather have more time in the parks. Depending on how much your son eats, you could possibly save more with a % off than with free QS dining by sharing meals. DD and I have done that in the past and many of the adult (and some of the kids) meals are enough for the both of us. I know growing boys can be bottomless pits though. October is a good time to go with Food & Wine and the MNSSHP. The last several years, you could also get dates in November and December for free dining as well. We went in December a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Wanting to try out Halloween this time. I'm sure you'll have a great time, whenever you are able to go.

 

[ABDonovan]

We are going October 19-28 and I was wondering how do you sign up to recieve the PIN offers?

 

[AnjieNet]

We are going October 19-28 and I was wondering how do you sign up to recieve the PIN offers?

This is the first year I've ever gotten a PIN and I got three of the same one! I've done the same thing every year. Make sure you are signed up with an account on WDW. Save a couple of sample trips of when you are going. Order the planning DVD. Cross your fingers and hope you get a PIN. Good luck!!

 

[DW2010]

I received a PIN today for dates in October for 30% off at select Disney Resort hotels. I booked AoA already so I am really hoping I can get the rate. I don't see where it says it excludes it. I'm on the phone with a CM right now and she says the AoA is not showing as it's available with the PIN offer. I'm really upset since they opened it for free dining.

 

[jen42002]

I received a PIN today for dates in October for 30% at select Disney Resort hotels. I booked AoA already so I am really hoping I can get the rate. I don't see where it says it excludes it. I'm on the phone with a CM right now and she says the AoA is not showing as it's available with the PIN offer. I'm really upset since they opened it for free dining.

Did you get the pin by email or regular mail?