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

[brownierose]

I didn't see the post where you said you have memory maker and insurance too. In order to keep all of this intact, I think you're just going to have to call.

Again, you have a couple options. Be up and on the phone at 7 am on Monday prepared for a long wait or wait about a week and then call in to see what is available. As people get what they want, there will be lots of cancellations, so more rooms open up, BUT you may have fewer choices if you wait.

I've always called in the past but the thread is getting me so nervous! Or do I book online then call later on to make sure it all transfers over?

 

[KimBean]

Been quiet and lurking for awhile but need to tell everyone that I just read something from Chip and Co. stating that despite the rumored April 24th release date--they "heard something today" that points to May 1--I hope they're wrong--I NEED IT TO DROP ALREADY!

This does not make me happy.

 

[DisLoverExtreme]

A cast member told me today "early May"

Oh I SO hope this is wrong! I want it to be Monday! I don't think I can wait another week!!

 

[KimBean]

I've always called in the past but the thread is getting me so nervous! Or do I book online then call later on to make sure it all transfers over?

Don't let anything make you nervous. Just do it the way makes you more comfortable. Nothing is a guarantee and none of us know whether things will go in hours or be available weeks after like some years.

 

[Jeaniec]

Been quiet and lurking for awhile but need to tell everyone that I just read something from Chip and Co. stating that despite the rumored April 24th release date--they "heard something today" that points to May 1--I hope they're wrong--I NEED IT TO DROP ALREADY!

I shared this on *******. I don't know what to believe anymore. Where is Black when we need him?

 

[mommajo143]

I hope not!!! Thinking of switching to poly from pofq for free dining!!

Pretty sure POFQ is almost always excluded from FD except in BB situations...

 

[Disneylover99]

Pretty sure POFQ is almost always excluded from FD except in BB situations...

Not even BB anymore at POFQ.

 

[KimBean]

I shared this on *******. I don't know what to believe anymore. Where is Black when we need him?

Well at least they said this:

But, I would most definitely keep April 24th and now May 1st on your Free Dining radar.

So they don't know.

 

[mommajo143]

We

Yep, same boat here. We were so excited for POR this year... Upgrading from QS to TS will be at least $800. That leaves us considering heading off property or downgrading to Pop. We like Pop and have enjoyed nice big condos in the past, but we were all psyched for POR. I know how whiny this is, but it does stink.

The struggle is real

We are having the same discussion at our house - we are booked in a standard room @ CBR & did so back pre-construction so we have the $75 gift card deal but we would obviously prefer FD. The cost analysis I've been doing has me seriously considering a value (we have never stayed at a value resort) or even *gasp* off property (again we've never done this)... I am curious now as DH & I talk & I start to think about it - can we "upgrade" our dining plan at arrival & then use the GCs to pay for the difference?

 

[Disneylover99]

We

We are having the same discussion at our house - we are booked in a standard room @ CBR & did so back pre-construction so we have the $75 gift card deal but we would obviously prefer FD. I am curious now as I think about it - can we "upgrade" our dining plan at arrival & then use the GCs to pay for the difference?

No, you have to upgrade 72 hours in advance.

 

[KimBean]

We

We are having the same discussion at our house - we are booked in a standard room @ CBR & did so back pre-construction so we have the $75 gift card deal but we would obviously prefer FD. I am curious now as I think about it - can we "upgrade" our dining plan at arrival & then use the GCs to pay for the difference?

Have to upgrade 48 hours before arrival.

 

[KimBean]

Have to upgrade 48 hours before arrival.

48, 72, whatever it takes.

 

[Jeaniec]

I'm not part of the chat room...will Disney put it on their website at some ungodly hour? Is that the best way to find out?
My res already includes dining but no tickets. Will this be an issue?

I really appreciate all the help and advice! I've been watching this thread for what feels like forever!!

They have been known to release it in the wee hours of the morning. You will probably need tickets, possibly PH, to get FD. And you could add those and then remove them again if you don't get FD. Or, you could just wait and get a new reservation when it drops and then cancel the first one. I probably wouldn't change anything until you know more. We often get more updates closer to time. Look for posts by Black562.

 

[brownierose]

Don't let anything make you nervous. Just do it the way makes you more comfortable. Nothing is a guarantee and none of us know whether things will go in hours or be available weeks after like some years.

Thank you kimbean! I think because it's been awhile and I totally was not prepared for this yet!! I knew it would be coming but have totally lost track of time!

 

[Disneylover99]

I've always called in the past but the thread is getting me so nervous! Or do I book online then call later on to make sure it all transfers over?

This thread moves fast. It can make your head spin at times! Don't be nervous. Maybe you should just wait and call.

 

[Disneylover99]

48, 72, whatever it takes.

Exactly!

 

[Deanarn80]

I didn't see the post where you said you have memory maker and insurance too. In order to keep all of this intact, I think you're just going to have to call.

Again, you have a couple options. Be up and on the phone at 7 am on Monday prepared for a long wait or wait about a week and then call in to see what is available. As people get what they want, there will be lots of cancellations, so more rooms open up, BUT you may have fewer choices if you wait.

If you have memory maker and insurance on your reservation can you not add free dining? I'm so confused!

 

[brownierose]

Not even BB anymore at POFQ.

Really? I haven't booked since 2014 and we got free dining back then. We like pofq (favorite moderate) but don't want to cancel completely yet abd risk losing it if poly doesn't work for us for free dining

 

[KimBean]

I'm out for the evening. No reason I have to be up late tonight. Hehe!

Until tomorrow...

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[JackieO]

Dole float! My favorite!!

Is that some kind of dole whip with ice cream??? Where do I get it?