******Official 2017 Free Dining Plan Watch, Wait, and Dream

[memma05]

My inlaws are super go with the flow. They've done wdw with all of my husbands siblings and their families(he's the youngest of 7) so they have no preferences. Lol. They've done it all, and are really just going so they can be with us and my son on our first trip. They'll also keep our 2 year old quite a bit if we'd like, so we can go do adult rides and dates and such(I won the in-law lottery) I've asked them and they always reply something to the extend of "whatever you want." I do think we'll rent a car so that they can go places easily.

We love the pool at CBR! We used to stay at POR and I know there is a ledge around the pool thats about 8 inches deep but I am pretty sure there is no zero entry! We love the layout and kids play area at CBR! My girls were 2, 4 and 7 last time we were there and they had a blast! They also enjoyed all the sandy beach areas they could play on!

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Will the pool at CBR be affected by the construction? Disney said that the "recreation areas" will be under construction starting may 1

 

[Rusty2rules]

I would probably be so jacked that I would just drive through Friday night.

That's why we're leaving Friday after dinner. I already know I wouldn't sleep a wink Friday night anyway. Might as well get some of the driving out of the way.

 

[tchull]

Upgrades will have to be done at least 72 hrs before arrival and paid in full at the time of the upgrade.

I'm working on a spreadsheet to look at value (with dining upgrade) vs moderate. Do you know how much the upgrade costs per person? Thanks!

 

[pooch]

I'm on the phone immediately at check in time and I've never gotten A boarding. But...usually are in B. If I wait just 10 more minutes cause the lines are busy, I end up at the end of B!

I have the app on my phone & check in there then put the BP in my apple wallet & just show my phone to TSA & boarding agent. I usually get mid to high A. Don't think I've ever called?

 

[JennJ84]

I'm working on a spreadsheet to look at value (with dining upgrade) vs moderate. Do you know how much the upgrade costs per person? Thanks!

it's the difference between the QS and the Disney Dining Plan

 

[disneydreamer1980]

I'm working on a spreadsheet to look at value (with dining upgrade) vs moderate. Do you know how much the upgrade costs per person? Thanks!

Its like $20

 

[tchull]

Its like $20

Thanks! We've never stayed at value, but were considering POP. I currently have reservations at CSR, since CBR was booked. I'm just getting nervous about all of he construction.

 

[KimBean]

I'm working on a spreadsheet to look at value (with dining upgrade) vs moderate. Do you know how much the upgrade costs per person? Thanks!

For an adult it is $21.16 per day, and for a child $4.07. That is the upgrade from QS to Regular.

 

[KimBean]

So trying to think of something to do while I wait.... I think I will estimate what my total dining will be so I can estimate how much I need for tips. Do they automatically charge 18% or do you put the amount in?

 

[stayathomehero]

So trying to think of something to do while I wait.... I think I will estimate what my total dining will be so I can estimate how much I need for tips. Do they automatically charge 18% or do you put the amount in?

Nope, you add it in, unless you have a party of 6 or more.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Thanks! We've never stayed at value, but were considering POP. I currently have reservations at CSR, since CBR was booked. I'm just getting nervous about all of he construction.

sorry, $20 per person per day

 

[sharonabe]

I'm working on a spreadsheet to look at value (with dining upgrade) vs moderate. Do you know how much the upgrade costs per person? Thanks!

Adult is $21.16 per night
Child is $4.07

 

[JennJ84]

http://www.yourorlandovisit.com/2016/04/walt-disney-world-free-dining-dates-2017-revealed/
This is an interesting post and not sure what to make of it.

 

[JennJ84]

It says 2016 but has dates for 2017. I am confused.

 

[JennJ84]

Are those BB dates?

 

[mouserrificmom]

Looks like a European site the way they put the number before the month....and it was posted in April of 2016 so I think you've stumbled upon what were the UK offers that were made available last year for travel in 2017....as far as I know US guests have not had free dining in January/February for at least 5 or 6 years.

 

[sharonabe]

It says 2016 but has dates for 2017. I am confused.

The clue lies in Thomas Cook and Virgin Holidays. This was the UK dining offer that came out April 2016 for 2017 vacations.

 

[mouserrificmom]

So trying to think of something to do while I wait.... I think I will estimate what my total dining will be so I can estimate how much I need for tips. Do they automatically charge 18% or do you put the amount in?

If you are a party of 6 or more they WILL include an 18% gratuity - if you are 5 or fewer they do not and you are free to tip what you wish.

 

[JennJ84]

The clue lies in Thomas Cook and Virgin Holidays. This was the UK dining offer that came out April 2016 for 2017 vacations.

Thats what I thought... Just saw it at a glance.

 

[KimBean]

http://www.yourorlandovisit.com/2016/04/walt-disney-world-free-dining-dates-2017-revealed/
This is an interesting post and not sure what to make of it.

Interesting. I didn't see this last year but really only stayed around for the drop and then we knew we were out for the year. Was it offered last year that you could book for this year? I really like the date through November 30th, as I would love to keep my Nov 27th check in date.