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[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Hi, my name is Free Dining.

No I am not in denial.....I'm in Nebraska.

 

[FinnsMom7]

You won't be able to book any fp's for Dec. 8th at 60 days out because your tickets are attached to your package, not your room only booking.

But on the 60 day out from the 9th I could book 8-14 then correct? I'll have 7 days worth of Park tickets so a total of 7 days just the initial booking allowed won't be until the 60 day on the 9th

 

[Disneylover99]

But on the 60 day out from the 9th I could book 8-14 then correct? I'll have 7 days worth of Park tickets so a total of 7 days just the initial booking allowed won't be until the 60 day on the 9th

If your tickets are part of a package that start on the 9th, I am 99% certain you will not be able to book fp's on the 8th until you arrive at DW and go to guest services. Then you can activate your tickets early.

 

[smallworldnh]

Oh no! I had know idea that ASMo has not been included in Free dining. I'm running out of options as I'm highly allergic to smoke. I will not stay at Pop after the last trip

it's funny, but the first year I got FD, i was actually booked at ASSp but they moved us to ASMO since it was not offered at Sports! i think this was in 2014 or around then??

 

[Annam3]

Does anyone know if FD has ever been offered in October???

 

[Jenis]

I just went on Touring Plans and it's not free any more!

The basic is free https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/join/basic

 

[sharonabe]

I called the Disney TA line today to inquire about this (as I booked myself a trip which include the GC's) I was looking to add a few days on and was told as long as I booked before the cut off date any modifications were fine since the only requirement was booking before the cut off.

Now if they exclude or add other stipulations to the free dining promotion that's another story.

What did they mean by "cut off" date? The cut off date to receive GCs has already passed.

 

[scard192]

Does anyone know if FD has ever been offered in October???

last year just 10/1,

2015:August 28-October 2,October 25-31.

2014: August 31 – October 3, 2014
October 26 – November 1, 2014

2013:
September 29 – October 2, 2013
October 18 – November 2, 2013

every year less and less of October. Columbus Day, lots of schools have Fall Breaks in October....

 

[allysetraskos]

What did they mean by "cut off" date? The cut off date to receive GCs has already passed.

As long as you booked before 3/20 you get the giftcards... If you modify so for example I booked for november, if I decide to change my dates to say september or december I still qualify for the offer.

 

[Starwind]

I've read AOA only gets the QSDP, so not considered a mod for FD.

Art of Animation resort is a Value resort.

SW

 

[Neeky78]

The basic is free https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/join/basic

Wow! Thank you. I went every which way I could before and always ended up at the paid subscription page. I've now made my free membership account. Yay!

 

[Neeky78]

What did they mean by "cut off" date? The cut off date to receive GCs has already passed.

I think the OP means as long as you DID book before the cut off day you're fine. Not if you DO book before the cut off, because as you say, the cut off has passed.

 

[FinnsMom7]

If your tickets are part of a package that start on the 9th, I am 99% certain you will not be able to book fp's on the 8th until you arrive at DW and go to guest services. Then you can activate your tickets early.

That's frustrating I feel lots of people add a room only to get in the FD window and what if you are staying off site a portion of the trip and buy 10 day tickets ? I would think you can't book fp ahead of the Disney room check in but once that window passes you can book 10 dates worth

 

[Disneylover99]

That's frustrating I feel lots of people add a room only to get in the FD window and what if you are staying off site a portion of the trip and buy 10 day tickets ? I would think you can't book fp ahead of the Disney room check in but once that window passes you can book 10 dates worth

Your tickets are tied to your package. Most people staying off site for part of their trip wouldn't be booking a package with tickets. But you can activate your tickets early once you are there. For you, it's only one day. You will still be able to make fp's for that day when you arrive. If it's any consolation I book all my fp's 60 days out, then once we get to DW, my family decides on another park early in the morning. I am constantly cancelling/changing my fp's day of with good results.

 

[KimBean]

it's funny, but the first year I got FD, i was actually booked at ASSp but they moved us to ASMO since it was not offered at Sports! i think this was in 2014 or around then??

According to this site ASMo wasn't part of 2014 free dining.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/05/02/news-2014-disney-world-free-dining-offer-details/

It doesn't appear to have been blocked out in 2013. But all the years since.

 

[agassizsmile]

Usual number. I asked the same question! Guest Relations is the fancy title they give the supervisors. It's not a separate call centre. So the CMs on the phone electronically message GR with a question and wait for a reply.
I imagine they could transfer you to GR if you request to speak to a supervisor in the case of being really unsatisfied with something, but we can't access them directly.

Can someone post the number to call at 7 am if modifying dates or resort?

 

[Neeky78]

Can someone post the number to call at 7 am if modifying dates or resort?

 

[agassizsmile]

Thank u

 

[disneydreamer1980]

I have an off topic question...the Hoop dee doo dinner show...is it worth 2 dining credits? I've done Spirit of Aloha, and I thought it was just ok. Is Hoop dee doo better?

 

[NathanD]

I have an off topic question...the Hoop dee doo dinner show...is it worth 2 dining credits? I've done Spirit of Aloha, and I thought it was just ok. Is Hoop dee doo better?

I thought it was much better than spirit of aloha.