We're planning to book a 7 nt. stay at a CSR with the free dining. The last night changes from Regular Season to Value Season. Will we get the value rate for the last night without requiring the infamous second reservation.
so if you check in during regular season, unless you check out and back in again on another reservation, your last night will stay at regular rate
The reverse is true if you check in during value and the season shifts to regular...your rate stays at value throughout so you get the lower rate all the way through.
Might not make enough sense to make 2 ressies for a small savings, but only you would know if it's worth it for you.
Another thread mentions that the season changes early (on August 13th) if you are using the free dining plan code. It does seem that is the case based on my numbers, too. You may want to ask about that.