The Official Free Dining Watch 2007 Thread

[smilechaser]

Pop pref rooms, 2 rooms, yes AA but dont like the hassle of useing them.
Kids are 16, 12, 11 and 7.

Right now we have 2 rooms pref pop, 10 nights (8-22 thru 9-1), 1 day base (need to add more later) and DDP and it is $4775.00.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Pop pref rooms, 2 rooms, yes AA but dont like the hassle of useing them.
Kids are 16, 12, 11 and 7.

Right now we have 2 rooms pref pop, 10 nights (8-22 thru 9-1), 1 day base (need to add more later) and DDP and it is $4775.00.

Well if you went with AAA it would save 20% off the room or $21.15 per room per night for a total of $423.

Ignoring a AAA discount on the room....

The meal plan for your family of 5 adults and 1 child would cost $205.94 per night so 5 free DDP nights would save you $1,029.70.

You would need to purchase 5 adult and 1 child base tickets (which don't expire if you don't use them) would cost you $416.44.

Seems likes it would be worth it for you to make 2 reservations.

I just calculated that it would cost $922.27 to upgrade one set of base tickets to 10 day tickets. Upgrading both sets of base tickets to 5 day tickets would cost $1,721. It would cost even more if you wanted hoppers so it would definately be worth "saving" the 2nd set of base tickets for use some other time.

 

[Ladybugsy]

If I book a 10 day trip, and length of stay passes are required...will I be able to upgrade those to season passes when I get to WDW? Surely I would be able to do that!!!

 

[smilechaser]

Thanks so much "lovesdumbo"!!!! Your are definatly right! I hope having 2 ressie won't be too much of a hassle. i.e. let us keep the same room etc

Thank You! Thank You!

 

[MickeyT]

(insert smilie of me pulling out my hair here...)

There, now that I've had my tantrum....

Thanks so much for your assistance. Looks like I'm an uber-loser no matter which way I go

Repeat after me mirthmaiden: I am going to Disney World in August with my family. We will have fun. I am not a loser. I am not a loser. I am not........

 

[safetymom]

There is no length of stay pass. For a package you just need to book 1 day tickets.

 

[Ladybugsy]

There is no length of stay pass. For a package you just need to book 1 day tickets.

Last year we had free dining and I know this was the case. Everyone seems to be mentioning that more limitations may be connected to the free dining this year. Dates already seem to be limited, and I think they could easily require length of stay passes. Which really wouldn't matter except it's time for me to get new season passes so I can squeeze in another trip...lol. Surely they won't stop me from upgrading a 10 day base ticket to a season pass. It's only a 7 dollar difference.

 

[milmore104]

Hello Fellow Disers I've been out of the loop for a few months and trying to catch up. There is No free dining out yet is there? Thanks

 

[Ladybugsy]

Not yet, but we're hoping for an announcement today or tomorrow. Most likely tomorrow. Booking is to begin April 12th...but remember this is a somewhat supported RUMOR still...but TA's are seeing it on their Disney site, so we feel it's on it's way. GOOD LUCK!

 

[milmore104]

Not yet, but we're hoping for an announcement today or tomorrow. Most likely tomorrow. Booking is to begin April 12th...but remember this is a somewhat supported RUMOR still...but TA's are seeing it on their Disney site, so we feel it's on it's way. GOOD LUCK!

Thanks you just made my day. I already feel that Disney excitment running through me. I will be up and ready tomorrow. Thanks for the Pixie Dust!

 

[katieloubear]

Nothing as of this morning, I just keep telling myself, "at least it's one day closer!"

 

[disneyjunkie]

Last year we had free dining and I know this was the case. Everyone seems to be mentioning that more limitations may be connected to the free dining this year. Dates already seem to be limited, and I think they could easily require length of stay passes. Which really wouldn't matter except it's time for me to get new season passes so I can squeeze in another trip...lol. Surely they won't stop me from upgrading a 10 day base ticket to a season pass. It's only a 7 dollar difference.

I don't think they will change the ticket requirement. The whole MYW theme is based on being able to pick the type of ticket that works best for your family.

I believe the limited dates (for the general public) is due to the success of the UK and bounce back programs.

 

[Ladybugsy]

Thanks you just made my day. I already feel that Disney excitment running through me. I will be up and ready tomorrow. Thanks for the Pixie Dust!

You're welcome...I envy you! You haven't been watching and waiting for weeks!!!! I wish I could have come in a few days before the announcement...lol...would have saved me HOURS.

 

[katieloubear]

You're welcome...I envy you! You haven't been watching and waiting for weeks!!!! I wish I could have come in a few days before the announcement...lol...would have saved me HOURS.

Yep, the weeks of speculation...finally, possibly coming to an end soon!
My dh thinks I am crazy, sitting infront of this computer all of the time on these boards..

 

[burberryplaid]

Another wishing and waiting...

 

[sanbornangel]

MY DH and I will be going to the BCV for our second DVC trip. We will be staying in a studio and have invited my son (soon home from Iraq) and his wife. She has never been to the world We are going September 9-16. If they stay with us, that would certainly save them money on the room however they have only been married a year and have never taken a honeymoon. My son can stay at Shades of Green for $79 a night. They can get discounted park tickets, and they will have a car because they are driving from Little Rock. I was wondering if they stayed at a value resort and got free dining if that would be cheaper. They are trying to buy a home so we are looking for the best price! Can someone help me out?

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

Well, it's April 1st and no Free Dining offers today....thought it might come out in a Disney Visa Promotion. No Luck yet

Planning a weeks trip August 18 -24 (or so )...so hoping for Free Dining , but knowing that I'm more than likely too early with those dates. DD and I have to start school/work on August 26 Still hoping and waiting

 

[robin09]

Well, it's April 1st and no Free Dining offers today....thought it might come out in a Disney Visa Promotion. No Luck yet

Planning a weeks trip August 18 -24 (or so )...so hoping for Free Dining , but knowing that I'm more than likely too early with those dates. DD and I have to start school/work on August 26 Still hoping and waiting

Well, Lets just hope it's their idea of an APril Fools joke and will let us have free dining tomorrow!

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

MY DH and I will be going to the BCV for our second DVC trip. We will be staying in a studio and have invited my son (soon home from Iraq) and his wife. She has never been to the world We are going September 9-16. If they stay with us, that would certainly save them money on the room however they have only been married a year and have never taken a honeymoon. My son can stay at Shades of Green for $79 a night. They can get discounted park tickets, and they will have a car because they are driving from Little Rock. I was wondering if they stayed at a value resort and got free dining if that would be cheaper. They are trying to buy a home so we are looking for the best price! Can someone help me out?

I think staying at a value like POP for $84/nite would be cheaper in the long run , with Free Dining Included. It would be such a nice treat to have the Free Dining....a late Honeymoon Treat!!!! Hope they enjoy their trip ! Happy Planning

 

[sanbornangel]

Thats what I was thinking..POP and free dining! Plus it is a late honeymoon..and my son has been away in Iraq since December! They probably don't want to stay with Mom! They have to purchase a "package" to get free dining?