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

[Ahuck06]

That is who we use when we fly SW. MY TA was able to add a day to our also and our flights were cheaper by leaving a day earlier.

YAY!! And I just checked today and flights are back up. Thank goodness my TA worked yesterday! Pays off to be OCD about all things when planning Disney

 

[mommycrawford]

Ok thanks! I was afraid of that. We're getting the CBR gift cards at check-in so was hoping to be able to use those toward the upgrade.

...can still use the gift cards for tips....I know it's nit the same.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Has anyone who booked ASMu Family suite found availability with the FD offer? I've been calling since the release and nothing has been available. We moved to AOA Cars suites for now but the rest of our party is at ASMu. I still plan on trying since the fine print said nothing about the ASMu suites not being valid for the offer. Just thought I would see if anyone's actually got it. We are traveling December 8-13. Thanks!

I also have an ASMu suite booked, 11/26-12/6

 

[pixie_mtl]

Has anyone been able to get the first 2 or 3 days of December at POP?

I have 11-25 to 11-30 booked. I booked right at 5:35am on the first day free dining dropped, but can't get 12-1 and 12-2 added.

I have CBR booked for our entire stay but really would like to switch to POP.

I was able to book Pop (standard) in the afternoon of the 24 for 11-25 to 11-30. On the next day I was able to add one more day, making it to 12-01. Now when I try to find a room without the FD promo, standard rooms at Pop are available. I searched again using the FD promo and only 11-25 to 11-30 are available (pop century standard room).

Maybe Disney is waiting to fill up the rooms for the month of September before releasing more rooms in November :/

 

[traciruns]

Just curious...did anyone get a FD package for CR? I am guessing none of the standard rooms or lower end rooms were offered (I've only seen high end room choices). We managed to snag POR which was our first choice, but I've been watching to see if CR becomes available for less than 5 digits! It was a strong second place contender when running the numbers pre-FD (based on the rooms that were available prior to the drop) since we wanted to upgrade to DDP.

 

[mousiemom]

Hey,
I am currently hoping to get a free dining plan, but my first night must be 9/30. I was wondering if anyone was able to accomplish this feat? By the way, I am staying until 10/07.

Hey,
I am currently hoping to get a free dining plan, but my first night must be 9/30. I was wondering if anyone was able to accomplish this feat? By the way, I am staying until 10/07.

we r checking in 9/29 but our other party is 9/30 @ pop

 

[Mbuksa]

I know this is off topic but I was hoping someone could help me with this question regarding fast passes. I know that after you use your three FP's you can add another (one at a thime), but how does this work for park hopping? If I use my three passes at MK and then decide to hop over to EP, can I use another FP in EP? If so, do I have to actually be in EP or can I reserve the fast passes while I'm still in MK or at my hotel for an afternoon swim? Any help would be appreciated. TIA

 

[Disneylover99]

I know this is off topic but I was hoping someone could help me with this question regarding fast passes. I know that after you use your three FP's you can add another (one at a thime), but how does this work for park hopping? If I use my three passes at MK and then decide to hop over to EP, can I use another FP in EP? If so, do I have to actually be in EP or can I reserve the fast passes while I'm still in MK or at my hotel for an afternoon swim? Any help would be appreciated. TIA

I haven't done it myself, but I'm pretty sure that once you've used your 3 fp's you can make a new fp at another park. You don't have to be in the park to do so.

 

[Mbuksa]

I haven't done it myself, but I'm pretty sure that once you've used your 3 fp's you can make a new fp at another park. You don't have to be in the park to do so.

Great. Thanks

 

[djc9699]

I know this is off topic but I was hoping someone could help me with this question regarding fast passes. I know that after you use your three FP's you can add another (one at a thime), but how does this work for park hopping? If I use my three passes at MK and then decide to hop over to EP, can I use another FP in EP? If so, do I have to actually be in EP or can I reserve the fast passes while I'm still in MK or at my hotel for an afternoon swim? Any help would be appreciated. TIA

Once you have used your 3 fastpasses in one park, you absolutely can make a fastpass at any other park and you do not need to be in the park. My daughter and I made a fastpass reservation for Space Mountain on the Monorail when leaving Epcot last summer and made a Fastpass for EE while waiting for a bus at MK after using our initial 3 in the park we were leaving.

 

[Mbuksa]

Once you have used your 3 fastpasses in one park, you absolutely can make a fastpass at any other park and you do not need to be in the park. My daughter and I made a fastpass reservation for Space Mountain on the Monorail when leaving Epcot last summer and made a Fastpass for EE while waiting for a bus at MK after using our initial 3 in the park we were leaving.

This is our first time using the park hopper ticket so I just wanted to be sure. Thanks for your quick responses.

 

[LotsoLaffs]

Just curious...did anyone get a FD package for CR? I am guessing none of the standard rooms or lower end rooms were offered (I've only seen high end room choices). We managed to snag POR which was our first choice, but I've been watching to see if CR becomes available for less than 5 digits! It was a strong second place contender when running the numbers pre-FD (based on the rooms that were available prior to the drop) since we wanted to upgrade to DDP.

I was able to modify my std room ressie at CBR to add FD the morning it dropped. Had to add a day to do it. Going late Sept

 

[mdraz]

I see that pop warner starts dec 1st, do the kids usually get there prior to that day? Or is that the day they arrive?..........we leave dec 1st, and that could affect my decision to stay at ASSports because I understand that's where they stay. Thanks!

 

[Minnie368]

Has anyone who booked ASMu Family suite found availability with the FD offer? I've been calling since the release and nothing has been available. We moved to AOA Cars suites for now but the rest of our party is at ASMu. I still plan on trying since the fine print said nothing about the ASMu suites not being valid for the offer. Just thought I would see if anyone's actually got it. We are traveling December 8-13. Thanks!

I am booked in a family suite Dec 8-17 with FD. We may be changing to CSR if I can get a day added to that reservation. I don't know if there's any way we could coordinate something if that happens. If you're interested in trying PM me and I will contact you if/when we cancel.

 

[momto4obkids]

I see that pop warner starts dec 1st, do the kids usually get there prior to that day? Or is that the day they arrive?..........we leave dec 1st, and that could affect my decision to stay at ASSports because I understand that's where they stay. Thanks!

Pop Warner doesn't start until December 2nd. I believe they won't be checking in to the hotels until that day, for the most part.

 

[aekelburg]

I was able to book Pop (standard) in the afternoon of the 24 for 11-25 to 11-30. On the next day I was able to add one more day, making it to 12-01. Now when I try to find a room without the FD promo, standard rooms at Pop are available. I searched again using the FD promo and only 11-25 to 11-30 are available (pop ventures standard room).

Maybe Disney is waiting to fill up the rooms for the month of September before releasing more rooms in November :/

The first three days of December has been a problem for me as well. I was hoping more rooms would have been released by now. I keep checking everyday, but still nothing. Hopefully they'll pop up soon!

 

[mdraz]

Pop Warner doesn't start until December 2nd. I believe they won't be checking in to the hotels until that day, for the most part.

Thank you

 

[beccasmom]

Just curious...did anyone get a FD package for CR? I am guessing none of the standard rooms or lower end rooms were offered (I've only seen high end room choices). We managed to snag POR which was our first choice, but I've been watching to see if CR becomes available for less than 5 digits! It was a strong second place contender when running the numbers pre-FD (based on the rooms that were available prior to the drop) since we wanted to upgrade to DDP.

I booked the CR yesterday from 9/1-9/5 with FD. DH and I are longtime DVC members, so this is usually off my radar (we don't qualify for free dining), but a few of my cousins wanted to do a quick trip and one mentioned the free dining offer. Since one is celebrating a birthday and loves the CR, I booked that using a link from an email I received from Chase (Disney Card). We are staying in a lakeview tower room, did 2 days of park tickets and the total for 3 of us was around $3,400. Originally we wanted to do early December, but I have work obligations and couldn't make the dates work. I did notice that some garden wing/garden views rooms were available and some suites. We're all excited since we all enjoy the Contemporary......and eating!

We are saving our remaining DVC points (minus our July trip) for a big family trip next year, so using them wasn't an option for our cousins' weekend. So, an unexpected expense, but I'm sure it will be worth it.

 

[Tiggergirly]

I am booked in a family suite Dec 8-17 with FD. We may be changing to CSR if I can get a day added to that reservation. I don't know if there's any way we could coordinate something if that happens. If you're interested in trying PM me and I will contact you if/when we cancel.

If we could make that magic happen I would love too! I'm not sure how to PM on the boards but if you let me know I would for sure love to coordinate!

 

[tallen5466]

Is upgrading from assp to pop really worth the 150.00 extra? My wife wants to and we already had to upgrade our tickets for free dining. Any advice would be appreciated.