Why I think Disney has to do free dining again...

[Cinderumbrella]

My 2 cents: I probably would not go in late August or September if there wasn't some sort of "deal" from WDW. I'd rather go during cooler, quieter times like January. August/Sept. is a lousy time for vacation for my family, and we don't even have any school-age kids. And the hot, humid weather in Orlando that time of year is miserable. Add on the huge risk or hurricanes that time of the year and it's unattractive if there isn't some sort of deal.

And this is the exact reason that they offer such enticing packages at this time of year. I am still confident that one is coming, but I am used to not getting any codes until 75-60 days out (this was the only time I got lucky early with the 40% off) so I would guess it will still be another month or so. They are probably still looking at their summer bookings before the start to look at fall.

 

[studentmom]

Does anyone remember the time frame that you had to book in to take advantage of the free dining? I can't remember exactly? Thanks!

 

[PortieOwner]

Does anyone remember the time frame that you had to book in to take advantage of the free dining? I can't remember exactly? Thanks!

Not gospel, just a guess, but I think it was by July 3. Either in 2006 or 2005 they extended that deadline by a week or two.