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[fishfam]

2012 Free Dinning Dates

9/30/12–10/4/12
10/19/12–11/1/12
11/9/12–11/15/12
11/23/12–11/29/12
12/10/12–12/13/12

2011 Free Dinning Dates
August 28 – September 24, 2011

For those keeping an eye on late summer free dining, there were also some dates in Aug 2012. It was our first (and only) trip with Free Dining. We checked in on 8/25, and I believe the free dining dates ran through the end of Sep

 

[efoote01]

Do u buy tickets from Disney or can you get them from ticket vendor websites also?

 

[KimBean]

This is what I use
https://www.mousesavers.com/historical-information-on-walt-disney-world-resort-discounts/

If you look up a few posts more years were added. MS only goes to 2014 now. Just in case you or anyone else needs it. I'm going to save it so it doesn't get lost.

 

[buckeev]

Do u buy tickets from Disney or can you get them from ticket vendor websites also?

For the Free Dining promo, it has been required to book a package, with minimum days and also hopper added for everyone in the room.

 

[WDisneyWLove]

For those keeping an eye on late summer free dining, there were also some dates in Aug 2012. It was our first (and only) trip with Free Dining. We checked in on 8/25, and I believe the free dining dates ran through the end of Sep

Yes, I thought I was losing it. I could have sworn we checked in on 8/25/12 as well with free dining. Thanks!

 

[PrancingPony]

I don't feel like it's going to be dropping this Monday, it feels too early. I'm extra grumpy about it right now because the SO got an email today for 77 dollar round trip flights, catch is you have to book by tomorrow, and the super catch is that it's on Spirit. I've never had a problem flying Spirit but I think I've just been lucky. Don't want to book flights until the trip is finalized, and hopefully with FD and MNSSHP. Prove me wrong Disney! Drop that FD!

 

[pooh'smate]

For the Free Dining promo, it has been required to book a package, with minimum days and also hopper added for everyone in the room.

Yes

 

[scard192]

Just found out I don't have to work on Monday! I really hope it drops then. It would be like it was meant to be! And yes I have a free dining bounceback booked for December but I'm hoping to surprise my mom with a trip in October for her 60th birthday

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Wow, they've really been cutting out October, haven't they?

at lot of school systems have a Fall Break in October.

 

[Sharongal74]

2012 also had dates in January and February. Were gratuities still included then?

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

We need some FD intel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[anitsa123]

Here we go found some more dates for 2012
1/8/2012 - 3/31/2012

8/25/2012 - 9/29/2012

Here are the dates for 2011

1/1/2011 - 3/3/2011
5/27/2011 - 6/2/2011
8/19/2011 - 9/29/2011
8/28/2011 - 9/24/2011
10/2/2011 - 12/17/2011

2010 Free Dining dates

August 15 – October 7, 2010, October 22-October 28, 2010, November 12-18, 2010, November 27 – December 2, 2010 and December 10-21, 2010

2009 Free Dinning dates
8/16/2009 - 10/3/2009
9/27/2009 - 12/17/2009

 

[squirrel]

2012 also had dates in January and February. Were gratuities still included then?

No the last year for gratuities was 2007, maybe part way through 2008.

My first FD was after the change in 2008. If I remember correctly, Value resorts still received the DDP up to 2010. I can't recall if that year I booked a bounceback or not so it may have been different if it wasn't a bounceback.

 

[cshell624]

I believe 2013 was a split release too. They only released the first half (late august through September) early in May. I remember waiting and waiting for FD as I had an October 2013 trip planned for me and my BFF for my 40th bday, and we were relieved when we got a pin code for FD and used it, and didn't have to keep waiting for the October dates to be released.

yup. later Fall dates did not drop until late July.
we went in October and sis got a PIN in May; was such a relief to be booked

I too was waiting for FD for October of 2013. Thankfully I got a pin code in June and I was able to book 2 rooms at POR.

 

[KimBean]

Here we go found some more dates for 2012
1/8/2012 - 3/31/2012

8/25/2012 - 9/29/2012

Here are the dates for 2011

1/1/2011 - 3/3/2011
5/27/2011 - 6/2/2011
8/19/2011 - 9/29/2011
8/28/2011 - 9/24/2011
10/2/2011 - 12/17/2011

2010 Free Dining dates

August 15 – October 7, 2010, October 22-October 28, 2010, November 12-18, 2010, November 27 – December 2, 2010 and December 10-21, 2010

2009 Free Dinning dates
8/16/2009 - 10/3/2009
9/27/2009 - 12/17/2009

Thank you!!!

 

[anitsa123]

I found a site that had the dates along with the release dates

2006 • Released April 4, 2006 - Available August 13 - September 30, 2006

2007 • Released April 9, 2007 for Disney VISA Card Holders and April April 12, 2007 for the general public - Available August 26 - September 22, 2007

2008 • Released April 7, 2008 for Disney VISA Card Holders and April April 9, 2008 for the general public - Available August 24 - September 20, 2007

Released September 18, 2008 - Available September 28 – October 11, November 9 – 22 and December 14 – 20, 2008

2009 • Released March 26, 2009 for Disney VISA Card Holders and April March 20, 2009 for the general public - Available August 16 – October 3, 2009

Released July 24, 2009 for Disney VISA Card Holders and July 27, 2009 for the general public - Available September 27 – December 17, 2009

2010 • Released April 29, 2010 for Disney VISA Card Holders and April May 3, 2010 for the general public - Available August 15 – October 2, 2010

Released July 6, 2010 - Available October 3 – December 21, 2010

2010 & 2011 • Released August 16, 2010 - Available October 1 – 7, 2010, October 22 – 28, 2010, November 12 – 18, 2010, November 27 – December 2, 2010, December 10 – 21, 2010, January 1 – 5, 2011, January 9 – 13, 2011, January 21 – February 3, 2011, February 11 – 17, 2011, February 25 – March 3, 2011, May 27 – June 2, 2011 and August 19 – September 29, 2011

2011 • Released April 28, 2011 for Disney VISA Card Holders and May 2, 2011 for the general public - Available August 28 – September 24, 2011

2011 & 2012 • Released August 3, 2011 - Available October 1 – October 6, 2011, October 22 – November 3, 2011, November 12 – November 17, 2011, November 26 – December 1, 2011, December 10 – December 15, 2011, January 8 – January 12, 2012, January 21 – February 2, 2012, February 11 – February 16, 2012, March 3 – March 8, 2012 and March 24 – March 29, 2012

2012 • Released March 1, 2012 for Disney VISA Card Holders and April March 5, 2012 for the general public - Available August 25 – September 29, 2012

Released July 7, 2012 for Disney VISA Card Holders and July 12, 2012 for the general public - Available September 30 – October 4, 2012, October 19 – November 1, 2012, November 9 – 15, 2012, November 23 – 29, 2012 and December 10 – 13, 2012

2013 • Released May 6, 2013 for Disney VISA Card Holders and May 9, 2013 for the general public - Available September 2 – 25, 2013

Released August 1, 2013 - Available September 29 – October 2, 2013, October 18 – November 2, 2013, November 11 – 23, 2013 and December 12 – 22, 2013

2014 • Released May 2, 2014 for Disney VISA Card Holders and May 7, 2014 for the general public - Available August 31 – October 3, October 26 – November 1, November 9 – 20 and December 12 – 23, 2014

2015 • Released April 27, 2015 - Available August 28 – October 2, October 25 – 31, November 8-19 and December 15 – 21, 2015

2016 • Released April 25, 2016 -August 23 - October 1, November 15 - November 21, November 26 - November 28 and December 10 - December 21, 2016

 

[KimBean]

I don't feel like it's going to be dropping this Monday, it feels too early. I'm extra grumpy about it right now because the SO got an email today for 77 dollar round trip flights, catch is you have to book by tomorrow, and the super catch is that it's on Spirit. I've never had a problem flying Spirit but I think I've just been lucky. Don't want to book flights until the trip is finalized, and hopefully with FD and MNSSHP. Prove me wrong Disney! Drop that FD!

You are probably right. If we don't hear something tomorrow chances go down exactly 78.5%. This number is extremely accurate and scientific. Lol!!!

 

[msdaisy]

Loved those 2011 FD dates!!! We went and checked in on June 2nd. We stayed at Coronado Springs, and it was an awesome trip. The rack room rates weren't near as bad back then either!

 

[DiaryofaDisneyKid]

We LOVE the Halloween party!! Here are just a few reasons why....

• Boo to You parade (Headless Horseman rides at the start of the parade)
• Hallowishes fireworks (my favorite)
• special SotMK card
• dance parties
• special party merchandise
• Halloween party magic shots
• low wait times for rides
• special character meet and greets
• Haunted Mansion CMs all decked out for the party (great photo op)
• Cadaver Dans
• candy, candy, candy

I feel like I'm forgetting something .

My kids watch the Garfield Halloween special every year and when I saw "candy, candy, candy" it made me laugh and think of Garfield!

 

[DiaryofaDisneyKid]

Do it!

I have been multiple times with my significant other (4 different years?) and love it!!! The Sanderson Sister show is fabulous.
Also, where else can Adults dress up and trick or treat in a socially acceptable setting?

We went to the Halloween party a couple of years ago, the first time they had The Sanderson Sisters and loved it! I have to watch that movie every Halloween! Well I should say myself, DH and DS (now 10) loved it, my little 2 slept through the whole thing! I am trying to decide if the little 2 would be old enough to stay awake this year if we did MVMCP.

 

[Kindermouse]

I am really hoping that they keep the same dates as last year-My arrival day is September 30 I would only qualify for free dining by the skin of my teeth.