"Free Dining Plan 2007" Semi-Rumour

**Wells** · 04-06-2007, 02:45 PM

Oh, and just by the way....did anyone notice that the Jim Hill article that was refered to also had the artist concept drawing for the Contemporary DVC tower posted?

**disney's pocahanta's** · 04-06-2007, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Wells

This just in .......
Rumor central has it that the free dining plan will be offered this year for WDW visits between 8/26 - 9/22. According to semi-reliable sources, this will be avaiable for trips booked between 4/12 and 6/24.
But it is just a rumor...wait for an official announcment before contacting your freindly Disney travel agent!

i'm hoping that the free dining is offered the same time as last year!!!because im going back the same time it would be terrible if it is offered in late august...:

**mreinventtt** · 04-06-2007, 05:13 PM

It isnt a rumor. I called Disney Visa myself and it is true.
It is to be announced on Monday and Visa cardholders have first dibs then everyone else can get in on it on the 12th.
Free dining is good from Aug 26 to Sept 22.
Too bad I am going a week earlier.
MIssy

Terk24 · 04-06-2007, 06:02 PM

I wonder why so late. I just called too to confirm the code is ZHQ. booking starts the 9th and ends in June. I do beleive (this part I cant remember for sure, but I think it has to be a minimum 5 night stay) There go our vaca plans.

**Spaceship Tigger** · 04-06-2007, 06:28 PM

If this is true and I need to book with my Disney Visa starting Monday, can Magical Journeys change my reservation, or do I have to book it myself another way? My Disney card is the one that I gave to Magical Journeys to book with.

Stil not sure how I feel about Free Dining though, with the crowd increases and all.

**lilmattie13** · 04-06-2007, 10:11 PM

Oh boy I was feeling better last night after seeing Goofy and now he's gone

WDW is driving us mad this year lol

Why the wait, lets just get this thing offered already.

And we think the kids are impatient

Good thing Easter will be a distraction this weekend lol

Have a great Easter everyone

**Figment!** · 04-06-2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by mreinventtt

It isnt a rumor.

... but until it's announced it isn't for sure either.

Things have changed at the last minute before, so let's keep things in this thread till we get an announcement.

Thanks

**Tink1** · 04-07-2007, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Spaceship Tigger

If this is true and I need to book with my Disney Visa starting Monday, can Magical Journeys change my reservation, or do I have to book it myself another way? My Disney card is the one that I gave to Magical Journeys to book with.

Stil not sure how I feel about Free Dining though, with the crowd increases and all.

Not to worry, we'll have you covered!

Nanci

**mook3y** · 04-07-2007, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Spaceship Tigger

If this is true and I need to book with my Disney Visa starting Monday, can Magical Journeys change my reservation, or do I have to book it myself another way? My Disney card is the one that I gave to Magical Journeys to book with.

Stil not sure how I feel about Free Dining though, with the crowd increases and all.

Mj can definately make the changes!

I would recommend just sending an e-mail with the request. I have a feeling this is going to be an extremely busy weekend for them. But MJ can take care of it all for you.

We have gone the last two years during free dining period and didnt think it was very crowded at all. Most rides had under 20 minute waits, with many well under the 10 minute mark.

Granted my experience with big crowds has only been at DLR, but compared to busy times their, it was very light crowds.

**readytogo2** · 04-07-2007, 01:07 PM

we were planiing a trip 9/21-9/29. would we still get the free for the entire stay or just the 2 days?

**SBETigg** · 04-07-2007, 01:12 PM

If you book when free dining is in effect, you will get it for your entire stay. If you book before it is in effect, you won't get it at all. I'm out of luck, but that's okay. When it comes to WDW vacations, it's not about money for us. (though saving money is always fantastic!).

**KODABEAR** · 04-07-2007, 04:25 PM

We've gone for a week in Sept. the last 20 years. Only change is getting reservations at some of the sit down rest. The lines and EMH are easily managed. A couple years ago we started using MJ and any discounts or changes are taken care of by Karen quickly!!

**MaryPoppinsFan** · 04-07-2007, 08:21 PM

Man. I was hoping it would be one week earlier in August. We are going the 22nd through the 28th. I dont suppose they give 2 days free

I'm also not really sure how this works since we are already booked. We would have to cancel our rooms and rebook? very confusing

**SBETigg** · 04-07-2007, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by MaryPoppinsFan

Man. I was hoping it would be one week earlier in August. We are going the 22nd through the 28th. I dont suppose they give 2 days free

I'm also not really sure how this works since we are already booked. We would have to cancel our rooms and rebook? very confusing

Lisa, to get the two days, you would have to cancel and rebook for different dates or just to get those two days, and it honestly is not worth it for two days. You will lose the value of it in making up the ticket costs and hassle of having two separate reservations, unless you are willing to move your whole trip to after the Free Dining start date.

**tinksmom02** · 04-07-2007, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by lilmattie13

Oh boy I was feeling better last night after seeing Goofy and now he's gone

WDW is driving us mad this year lol

Why the wait, lets just get this thing offered already.

And we think the kids are impatient

Good thing Easter will be a distraction this weekend lol

Have a great Easter everyone

Whoops, is Easter tomorrow? The Easter bunny almost forgot our house LOL He was too busy reading the free dining rumors!

**January-2007** · 04-07-2007, 10:49 PM

What time of day are new discounts generally released? I work early on Monday morning and won't be home until after 4... makes me so nervous. Oh well. Can't sweat the small stuff.

**LoriMistress** · 04-08-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mousesavers

"LATEST HOT DEALS - AS OF 4/6/07

A special "free dining" vacation package at Walt Disney World (for check-ins 8/26/07-9/22/07) is scheduled to be released for Disney Rewards Visa cardholders on Monday, April 9. The same package is expected to become available to the general public on Thursday, April 12.

**HndrdPrcnt** · 04-08-2007, 12:44 AM

This is great news!! We did the free dining last year and had the trip of our lifetimes!! We took full advantage of the free dining! Hoop De Doo, California Grill, Concourse Steakhouse, Whispering Canyon Cafe', Prime Time Cafe', O'Hanas, Earl of Sandwich (multiple times), and so much more! Wow! I must have gained a good 5 pounds on that trip.

Unfotunately, we won't be able to take advantage of this great deal this year. Hopefully it will be back in '08.

**hnybear22** · 04-08-2007, 02:46 AM

Planning on checking in At Pop on Sept 22nd-30

does anyone know if the free dining will apply to our entire trip? If not we may back up a week to take advantage of the freebies-

**Crow** · 04-08-2007, 08:17 AM

guess ill have to decide today what to do. then get up extra early before work to email MJ if i decide to do it.. Mayb they will b on the visa site after midnite?