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

[mousefan73]

Just wanted to say my TA is also going off these rumors. But she said to be disappointed. There is simply lack if inventory. She noted CBR is basically sold out due to a few construction buildings taken out of inventory and that so many jumped on that GC "promo" when word spread. If FD then only pirates have been popping up as availability. Mods are hard this year. simply no Inventory for FD as rooms are booked. We only discussed mods as that is our choice IF we switch. And IF forget cheaper room catagories

Guess even rumors keep TA online like us!! Surprised she responsed on Easter! Was later at night though.

 

[mousefan73]

This TA will be up that early for her clients. Not all of us are bad ones. LOL.

i think most do. But there are a few not so good ones. Mine spends the release date the whole day on the phone!!

One question for you as TA. If FD comes in the sytem st 4am. Do you have access to their MDE to modify. Or do TA phone lines open that esrly. Doesnt disney reservations open later?

 

[Lety S]

Doesn't sound too promising, but I will keep my hopes up.
On a positive note, I finally got to upload a picture for my avatar. No more random "?" for me!!

 

[mousefan73]

If you're referring to my post, inventories do open later as people cancel their bookings

 

[KimBean]

Awake again. Just dreamed about searching.

 

[mousefan73]

As a tip for the website. They show summer offers and others If FD comed it will be on the end. Far right. You may need to scroll to see it. On top where you select offers

 

[KimBean]

As a tip for the website. They show summer offers and others If FD comed it will be on the end. Far right. You may need to scroll to see it. On top where you select offers

Thanks!

How long are you waiting?

 

[Neeky78]

As a tip for the website. They show summer offers and others If FD comed it will be on the end. Far right. You may need to scroll to see it. On top where you select offers

I just keep an eye on the number of offers. Still only 11 for me!

 

[Attracted to Beasts]

There's a link on google popping up now that says Free dining plan with vacation package. Only dates listed are "most nights August 21 through December 23 2017."

This makes a lot of sense and the earlier week would be for South American, Canada, and possibly visa holders?!? This was what it was like last year!

 

[Icicles]

I only see 6 offers.... why can't I see all of them?

 

[Neeky78]

Ok, so I have a few options for when/if free dining drops.

My ideal is Pop standard room, but obviously those go fast.

My next option is Music Standard, which is a lot cheaper than Pop.

Then I could go for Pop preferred, but it's a bit above my ideal price range. Only a bit ($112 over 8 nights), but still over.

So my question is, would you go for Music Standard or pay extra for Pop preferred? Is Pop preferred a lot better than Music standard, or should I pocket the $112 and go for Music?

Incidentally, Music standard is by far the cheapest option ($122 under my ideal budget) with Pop standard next ($6 under ideal budget). BUT Music preferred is more expensive than Pop preferred ($127 over budget compared to $112 at Pop).
Bizarre.

Btw all my number are based on rack rates averaged out for weekday and weekend rates during my time (Sept/Oct).

 

[Neeky78]

I only see 6 offers.... why can't I see all of them?

If you have an AP it may not show deals that include ticket purchasing.
Check you haven't got any filters turned on. Top right of offers list.

 

[Attracted to Beasts]

This is a picture of what the others have said they saw this morning! Ahhh so excited! If I need to change my dates I wanted to come 8/21! I'm thinking the 8/13 start will be for SA, Canadians, and possibly visa!

 

[Icicles]

If you have an AP it may not show deals that include ticket purchasing.
Check you haven't got any filters turned on. Top right of offers list.

No AP and no filters on, but says showing offers for Passholders only. Can't get that to change...

 

[Neeky78]

This is a picture of what the others have said they saw this morning! Ahhh so excited! If I need to change my dates I wanted to come 8/21! I'm thinking the 8/13 start will be for SA, Canadians, and possibly visa!

Yep, that's what I see. When you click on it, Goofy comes up saying the offer isn't available.
I tried finding a cached version but nothing comes up. It says the page as per the summary was up at 6.15am GMT on the 15th of April. That was 2.15am EST.

 

[Neeky78]

No AP and no filters on, but says showing offers for Passholders only. Can't get that to change...

Have you got tickets purchased already in MDE maybe?

 

[mousefan73]

If you have an AP it may not show deals that include ticket purchasing.
Check you haven't got any filters turned on. Top right of offers list.

there are also offers for FL residents only.. ex. a 4 day ticket for 79 per day. no hopper. so for those in FL, I would check those out too and do the math.

 

[Icicles]

Have you got tickets purchased already in MDE maybe?

I do. It allows me to see the Canadian ticket offer, so didn't think that was the issue. Thanks! Wanting to make sure I'll be able to see the FD when it becomes available!

 

[mousefan73]

Thanks!

How long are you waiting?

I live in Germany, the time is a benefit. I am up online anyways and checking.. but we are most likely staying with our RO special. I am do checking it out and doing the math when it comes... who knows.

 

[Emsymommy]

sooo frustrating , this better be a good free dining deal this year with lots of inventory to make it worth all the blood , sweat and tears that went into it lol