Offical free dining watch 2008

[pixiepower1971]

Sorry if this is a repeat...does anyone know what the maximum # of nights has been in the past for free dining?
TIA

 

[disnut1149]

Sorry if this is a repeat...does anyone know what the maximum # of nights has been in the past for free dining?
TIA

Hi
I'm pretty sure it's 10.

 

[pixiepower1971]

Thank you!

 

[housemouse]

She said she talked to Disney themselves and they said they would allow free dining for the lenght of the stay as long as you check in by the 20th.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! We're booked for the 22nd of Sept throught the 1st of October but I can back my days up a couple.

 

[pigletto]

Just another post to back up the theory that we may be able to extend dining beyond the 20th as long as we check in before then.
I was convinced I would need to change my dates.. and emailed my TA today of alternate dates we would like (right now we're booked from the 12th to the 22nd of September).
The email I got back from her was subtle but did leave me with the distinct impression that we will be able to extend the dates. SHe obviously couldn't say anything outright but did hint around it

 

[UAB master]

This is in reference to the post on page 64 from the travel agent's daughter. It gave a code for Disney Visa holders- will it be the same for non-Visa holders? If not, where would the other code come from?

Another question- I have a 40% off code for my room, but haven't booked yet. Should I go ahead and book before April 7 when FD is opened? Will all the rooms be taken??

 

[pigletto]

This is in reference to the post on page 64 from the travel agent's daughter. It gave a code for Disney Visa holders- will it be the same for non-Visa holders? If not, where would the other code come from?

Another question- I have a 40% off code for my room, but haven't booked yet. Should I go ahead and book before April 7 when FD is opened? Will all the rooms be taken??

Well I am assuming you have done the math regarding which discount will be better for you. But I would go ahead and lock in the 40% at the resort of your choice just to be sure that you get some sort of discount.

 

[jenseib]

This is in reference to the post on page 64 from the travel agent's daughter. It gave a code for Disney Visa holders- will it be the same for non-Visa holders? If not, where would the other code come from?

Another question- I have a 40% off code for my room, but haven't booked yet. Should I go ahead and book before April 7 when FD is opened? Will all the rooms be taken??

Dpending on how many are in your party and where you are staying the 40% code may be a bettter deal.

 

[tinaluis]

Sorry if this is a repeat...does anyone know what the maximum # of nights has been in the past for free dining?
TIA

Last year it was 14 nights. In 2006 it was 10 nights.

 

[pixiepower1971]

Last year it was 14 nights. In 2006 it was 10 nights.

Thats what I thought it was but I couldn't remember. Hopefully it will be the same this year!

 

[Captn_Jack219]

Okay, so I need some advice...
My AAA TA said she would call Monday for me to see if free dining will definitely be offered. But she never asked me for my visa number. Should she have?? She said that she would keep me updated however. I'm trying to debate if I should just depend on her or wake up early and call and probably end up on hold until I have to go to work. Another thing that I am debating about is that my TA told me of another offer happening on Thursday through them that could be even better. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do??? Is it easy to cancel ressies through Disney? And can you have the ressie switched from Disney to AAA so they can handle everything else?

 

[DoodlesMom]

Where are these 20% codes coming from????

 

[PNO4TE]

Okay, so I need some advice...
My AAA TA said she would call Monday for me to see if free dining will definitely be offered. But she never asked me for my visa number. Should she have?? She said that she would keep me updated however. I'm trying to debate if I should just depend on her or wake up early and call and probably end up on hold until I have to go to work. Another thing that I am debating about is that my TA told me of another offer happening on Thursday through them that could be even better. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should do??? Is it easy to cancel ressies through Disney? And can you have the ressie switched from Disney to AAA so they can handle everything else?

Thursday would be the date the promotion was available to the general public. Maybe she is confused?

It sounds like your AAA agent is going to confirm that the offer is actually made on Monday before contacting you. That might be why she didn't ask for your cc number. Is your office open on Saturdays? You might want to contact her today and make certain you both are satisfied with what is going to happen on Monday morning.

 

[Aliceacc]

Another question- I have a 40% off code for my room, but haven't booked yet. Should I go ahead and book before April 7 when FD is opened? Will all the rooms be taken??

Without knowing more info, it's hard to give you an answer. So the math teacher in me takes over: here's how to determine which is a better deal:

Get your calculator and some paper and pencil.

a) Find the price per night of your resort. If you don't have it handy, www.mousesavers.com can give it to you. Multiply (the cost per night) by (0.4) by (the number of nights you're staying.) This, excluding tax, is the amount you would save with the PIN.

b) Now figure the free dining savings.

1) Take the number of adults in your room. Multiply: (# of adults, 10 and over) by (40) by (number of nights you're staying.)

2) Take the number of kids, aged 3-9. Multiply: (# of kids)by (10) by (number of nights you're staying.)

3) Add steps 1 and 2.
That's the amount you're saving under the dining plan.

Go for the amount that's larger. For us, the difference was $34, so I'm OK with not getting free dining-- I'm hoping the crowds will wait the extra week or so to get it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Without knowing more info, it's hard to give you an answer. So the math teacher in me takes over: here's how to determine which is a better deal:

Get your calculator and some paper and pencil.

a) Find the price per night of your resort. If you don't have it handy, www.mousesavers.com can give it to you. Multiply (the cost per night) by (0.4) by (the number of nights you're staying.) This, excluding tax, is the amount you would save with the PIN.

b) Now figure the free dining savings.

1) Take the number of adults in your room. Multiply: (# of adults, 10 and over) by (40) by (number of nights you're staying.)

2) Take the number of kids, aged 3-9. Multiply: (# of kids)by (10) by (number of nights you're staying.)

3) Add steps 1 and 2.
That's the amount you're saving under the dining plan.

Go for the amount that's larger. For us, the difference was $34, so I'm OK with not getting free dining-- I'm hoping the crowds will wait the extra week or so to get it.

This tickled me so much! But it is a very simple explanation on how to figure out the best pricing for everyone. I am betting you are a good teacher.

 

[Aliceacc]

How funny; I didn't even read that as a "real person" (ie: adult, instead of one of my students) would see it.

My apologies!

 

[PNO4TE]

How funny; I didn't even read that as a "real person" (ie: adult, instead of one of my students) would see it.

My apologies!

Oh, none needed! It was terrific!!

 

[Aliceacc]

I'm switching back and forth between the Dis and making up this week's math tests. I think that's where I ran into trouble!

 

[danamomat252]

I am reading through pages of posts, I am wondering what a bounceback is? My family is taking a first disney trip in Sept (13-20) booked at AKL with 40% but I am thinking with a junior,child and 2 adults free dining would be better...... any advice?

 

[UAB master]

Thanks for all your help. I figured the cost with the 40% off and the free dining. There is a difference of about $250, so I had just decided if I was able to get FD great and if not, that would be ok too.
When I originally called Disney, the CM told me the discount was mine until I called and used it. I have been trying to wait until Southwest releases their flight schedule for September before I called to book my 2 rooms. After realizing FD had been announced, I started worrying that maybe I wouldn't be able to get a room where I was planning to stay. Then I was curious if it would be a good idea to go ahead and book so that I would be sure and have rooms at the resort we were wanting. All of you seem to be much more wise about all this planning than I am, so I wanted your opinions. Thanks again.