"Free Dining Plan 2007" Semi-Rumour

[emmaes1]

I am using it for 11 days. They said we could use it for up to 14 days I believe.

[CleveSJM]

On another Disney board site I found:

Now that the September offer is on the TA page and because of the dates that are being defaulted, 8/26 - 9/22 are probably going to be the dates for free dining.

Is TA, Travel Agency? Any know what they are talking about? Seems like an open offer for free dining but only for a limited Sept. timeframe?

[aj_steig]

Good Morning!

I just had a question for Mikeb1967. I called the Disney Reservations line this morning and described the newsletter advertisement to them, and they said that it wasn't a special promotion. She said it was just a "catchy" form of advertising get people to go during that time of year (because when I typed in the advertised prices into the Disney website, it came out to the exact same price full price as Disney charges, approx. $730 per adult). How did you get this deal? Did Disney confirm that it was the free dining plan? I am just asking because I don't know if the person I was speaking with just wasn't very helpful or knew what was going on. I am REALLY hoping that this rumor is true and just wanted to know how you got it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!!

[toomanypins]

Same here AAA has no idea about a mailing ???
Could someone scan and post a link to what it looks like ! My AAA called thier main office which said that there is no such mailing ????
Thanks, Al

[Bethanymouse]

I called Disney today to "fish" for information to see if they had any idea if they would be offering the free dining promotion so I could start planning my trip. They released no information and stated they were not informed of it yet......just an FYI of where I got with the entire process so far.....

[kathiep]

We booked through AAA last year and rec'd the free dining. Our agent has been on alert that we are looking for it again this year, but nothing has been announced and I haven't seen any mailing. Called him again today and there isn't anything to report yet....

[aj_steig]

I am a AAA member, but have never received an advertisement. When I called today, I said that I heard of some speculation on the discussion boards that there was a newsletter released by AAA and described to her what I had heard so far. Whether she has actually seen it or not, I have no idea, but she said that there is no dining promotion at this time.

[CleveSJM]

Notice all the WDW shows on The Travel Channel today? I think it bodes will for a discount annoucement shortly.

I think Disney Marketing will use the Travel Channel marathon to "launch" it's big summer discount annoucements.

What a way to pump people up and then start running the "free dining" and/or Dream commercials...

Smart move, if they do it.

[Disneymom of many]

Hi, new here, but familiar with Disney discussions, travel, and had the Free DDP two years ago.

Been holding my breath for the free DDP to be announced, because I talked my dh's family into going to WDW, and dangled before them the potential of free dining. Sigh.

Re: Rebooking - The only caveat I have heard to calling and applying the sale to an existing reservation is if there is no availability for the type of room ressie you already have or the resort you are at. Sometimes you have to change type of room or resort choice.

Here's to free food!

[Crow]

nothing yet that i see on Intercot or my Disney Visa offer page. of course yesterday and today it said not available, but no offers. so mayb they are getting something ready. who knows and who knows if i would take advantage of it having to pay rack rates, either way im off to work....59 days at this time i will b on the plane to WDW

[maymay]

Just got off the phone with a CM and still no announcement on the free dining. She just said to keep checking. Still think we are getting a better deal with 40% off of mod. resort........hope I am right on that

Still not sure how this trip will go with the in-laws going..........Wish me luck

[Bethanymouse]

Hi my name is Beth and I am obsessed with this dining promotion! I just got off the phone with disney and was told that nothing has officially been announced yet however if it is going to be announced to check it out after Easter.....not sure if this is a positive thing or a negative. Also read on another disney website (not to worry my alliances are here I am just obsessed with finding out about this plan!) that Lou Mongello's podcast announced it will be offered again this year during the same dates and will be released on April 12. Not sure if there is any truth to these rumors but just wanted to keep everyone in the loop!

[CleveSJM]

Hi Beth. My name is Steve. I am also obsessed with this offer. I have been off the dining plan for 6 months.

You mention "during the same dates." What does that mean? Value season or the late August/mid Sept mentioned in the OP?

Thanks!

[maples123]

Hi Steve and Beth,
I'm Cindy and I have also been spending way too much time researching the Free dining plan. I read on another Discussion board that a guy named Jim Hill had written about this years offer. So naturally I googled him and found an interesting article. It gave me faith.

[maples123]

Hi Steve and Beth,
I'm Cindy and I have also been spending way too much time researching the Free dining plan. I read on another DIScussion board that a guy named Jim Hill had written about this years offer. So naturally I googled him and found an interesting article. It gave me faith.

Forgot to mention it is the article about Disney having too many rooms to fill from Monday.

[CleveSJM]

Nice article from an insider. That's about 3 places I've heard 8/26 - 9/22 starting 4/12.

Too late of a start, small of a window to entice me. Mid-August will be a great time to visit. Everyone will wait until Free Dining hits.

Wonder why they backed up Value season to 8/5 if they aren't going to promote it.

Also, the replay's of all the Travel Channel shows are on 4/12-13. Imagine that?!?! Every other commercial will be for MYW+FD. I'd also bet the Visa folks get a few days crack at it before 4/12.

Oh well, looks like Cedar Point and Hershey for me this summer. (unless they start it closer to 8/5...)

[Bethanymouse]

Hi Beth. My name is Steve. I am also obsessed with this offer. I have been off the dining plan for 6 months.

You mention "during the same dates." What does that mean? Value season or the late August/mid Sept mentioned in the OP?

Thanks!

I read it from two sites. The first site stated it would be offered the same dates as last year or starting Aug 5th. The other site, I believe it was Jim Hill media stated Aug 26th. I am hoping for the early start. Not sure though.

Hi Steve and Beth,
I'm Cindy and I have also been spending way too much time researching the Free dining plan. I read on another Discussion board that a guy named Jim Hill had written about this years offer. So naturally I googled him and found an interesting article. It gave me faith.

I googled him too- hoping for some sort of plan here. Really obsessed with checking this! I also put a call in to the travel agent. He told me that they usually get the information before it is released to the public and he would let me know when he finds out any info. So I will certainly share when I find out. Lets get some pixie dust started for free dining plan!!!

[Bethanymouse]

Found this on another disney site , I know I am really fueling my addiction here.....

"O.k. I spoke with a friendly cast member this morning. Here's what she said. She has strong feelings that YES indeed free dining will be offered. She also said everything on the internet is speculation when it comes to dates, and lengths of stay. It has not formally been announced, but she said there is something in their computer stating on APril 12, 2007 there will be an announcement and yes she does believe it is free dining. I asked if my dates would count into the date line, and she said yes they would entitle me to free dining, if that's what is announced. Just so you know she did not give out specific dates, but my dates are Sept. 4 - 8, 2007"

Not sure the truth of it but it sounds like good news and that is always good for me! This lady posted this this morning so sounds promising! Just wanted to keep everyone in on the loop. I am now finding myself googling free dining plan 2007.....I definately am obsessed!

[Ruprect]

I saw the Jim Hill article too and got excited. We actually booked our reservation with MJ today for that time frame. I figure with the rumored booking window starting April 12th and based on last year we'd be looking at it being offered on the Monday after Easter (April 9th) for Disney Visa card holders so I wouldn't hold my breath for anything this week.

Also try not to bug the poor CM's at Central Reservations about this because even if they did know anything they wouldn't be able to tell us about it. They probably have better things to do than field phone calls about things they can't talk about.

[Dr. Disney]

Received an e-mail from Disney a few hours ago announcing the 'Wonderful Weeks of Disney." Doesn't seem all that special, but the dates are 8/5 - 10/3, right along the line of all the speculating. It states a family of four could stay at a value resort, including theme park tickets, for 7 days/6 nights for less than $1450. I priced out the vacation online and it does charge extra for the dining plan . Sorry I don't have more info.