ok, so I'm a little bummed...

crazy4tink · 03-20-2008

I had it in my head that today was going to be the day that free dining was going to be announced, at least to Disney Visa Cardholders. Yet nothing, and I'm a little bummed, I have to say!

I know that it's not a guarantee for this year and it may not happen, and on and on and on... but I really thought today was the day. And my calculation was based on if they announce to the general public 4/1, then they would announce it today for Visa cardholders, but maybe it's 10 days before, in which case it's tomorrow... so here's to holding out hope!

whitba · 03-20-2008

I'm in that same line up with you, awaiting the announcement and yes, I keep telling myself it may not happen, if it does it would be icing on the cake but don't bet on it...

it's very hard though... I'm getting a little blue holding my breath...

MickeyMcFizzle · 03-20-2008

Try not to get too blue about it - hopefully it will all work out :-)

crazy4tink · 03-21-2008

ok, so no announcement today either... so another day of diappointment

. ok, so my next holdout date is 4/1/08.

Jen · 03-21-2008

i'm waiting right along with you....with my fingers crossed...

disyady · 03-21-2008

There's a rumour on touringplans that this year's free dining offer will be announced April 10th. There's no word on what dates yet, although I do remember reading somewhere that it's mainly September this year. This site was right on the money last year when they predicted when free dining would be available, so there's no reason to doubt them this time around.

crazy4tink · 03-21-2008

ah, a glimmer of hope...

disyady · 03-21-2008

UK residents have already been able to book free dining for the period of August 10-Sept 27 and WDW resort guests were able to book a "bounceback" offer last Aug/Sept if they were willing to book before they checked out for nights between August 30-Sept 27/08. I believe that the value resort category wasn't available for UK residents, but all categories were available for the bounceback offer. Generally speaking, if touringplans announces something, you can pretty much count on it. The only thing left now is to see what resorts and dates will be available. Good luck!

**Dana** · 03-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by disyady

UK residents have already been able to book free dining for the period of August 10-Sept 27 and WDW resort guests were able to book a "bounceback" offer last Aug/Sept if they were willing to book before they checked out for nights between August 30-Sept 27/08. I believe that the value resort category wasn't available for UK residents, but all categories were available for the bounceback offer. Generally speaking, if touringplans announces something, you can pretty much count on it. The only thing left now is to see what resorts and dates will be available. Good luck!

This same offer was available to anyone who was in WDW in Spetemper last year. We got this in our room, but had to make a $200 deposit before we left to get it. I wasn't prepared to do that at the time, so we didn't book it.

WDW Rules · 03-21-2008

It was offered to us when we were there last November. Had to pass.

Campbell87 · 03-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by disyady

UK residents have already been able to book free dining for the period of August 10-Sept 27 and WDW resort guests were able to book a "bounceback" offer last Aug/Sept if they were willing to book before they checked out for nights between August 30-Sept 27/08. I believe that the value resort category wasn't available for UK residents,

Very true!

lisalovesmickey · 03-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by disyady

There's a rumour on touringplans that this year's free dining offer will be announced April 10th. There's no word on what dates yet, although I do remember reading somewhere that it's mainly September this year. This site was right on the money last year when they predicted when free dining would be available, so there's no reason to doubt them this time around.

Oh I hope you are right! I booked my trip in Sept. based on my hopes of free dining. Do you think it will be the Visa holders first on the 10th?

Lisa

disyady · 03-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

Oh I hope you are right! I booked my trip in Sept. based on my hopes of free dining. Do you think it will be the Visa holders first on the 10th?

Lisa

If I'm remembering correctly, Disney Visa Card holders have always had a 3 day jump on the rest of us. I would have one in a second if Canadian residents were allowed! If I was betting, I'd say that you'll be eating in fine free style in September! Hope you have a great trip regardless.

Sandra · 03-22-2008

Does that mean that Disney will announce free dining on the 10th? - or will they announce it before then and we have to ring on the 10th?

I am going no matter what - but anything free is always good!

jhayes1700 · 03-23-2008

I have set money aside in my vacation account for this years trip. i'm just waiting for the free dining. if I dont hear anything by 4/7 i'm going to start getting concerned.

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crazy4tink Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Neverland... in my mind Posts: 187	ok, so I'm a little bummed... I had it in my head that today was going to be the day that free dining was going to be announced, at least to Disney Visa Cardholders. Yet nothing, and I'm a little bummed, I have to say! I know that it's not a guarantee for this year and it may not happen, and on and on and on... but I really thought today was the day. And my calculation was based on if they announce to the general public 4/1, then they would announce it today for Visa cardholders, but maybe it's 10 days before, in which case it's tomorrow... so here's to holding out hope!

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whitba Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 395	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... I'm in that same line up with you, awaiting the announcement and yes, I keep telling myself it may not happen, if it does it would be icing on the cake but don't bet on it... it's very hard though... I'm getting a little blue holding my breath... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2009 - Just Say NO! Must Save Money! ..... we tried We really did POR - August 2008 - POR 2007 POR & GF, 2007 Easter - Off property 2006 POR, 2005 WL, 2004 CSR (It’s true! Once you go Disney You Never Go Back!”) 2003 Holiday Inn Sun Spree, 2000 Holiday Inn Family Suites, 1994 Way off property My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Grand Gathering at POR Again! Isn't it Time for that Trip Report !

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... Try not to get too blue about it - hopefully it will all work out :-)

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crazy4tink Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Neverland... in my mind Posts: 187	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... ok, so no announcement today either... so another day of diappointment . ok, so my next holdout date is 4/1/08.

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disyady Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada/DVC Posts: 262	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... There's a rumour on touringplans that this year's free dining offer will be announced April 10th. There's no word on what dates yet, although I do remember reading somewhere that it's mainly September this year. This site was right on the money last year when they predicted when free dining would be available, so there's no reason to doubt them this time around. __________________ 1979 - offsite with parents; 1983-offsite honeymoon; 1985-Poly; 1987-offsite; 1989&90-CBR; 1991-GF; 1992-BC; 1993-POR & GF; 1994-2001-POR; 2003-GF; 2004-POR; 2005-BC/GF; 2006-FQ/BC/GF; 2007-GF; 2008(Apr) - AKL; 2008(Aug) - GF; 2008(Oct) SSR; 2009(Aug) - BWV/Wonder/BLT

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crazy4tink Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Neverland... in my mind Posts: 187	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... ah, a glimmer of hope...

03-21-2008	#8 (permalink)
disyady Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada/DVC Posts: 262	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... UK residents have already been able to book free dining for the period of August 10-Sept 27 and WDW resort guests were able to book a "bounceback" offer last Aug/Sept if they were willing to book before they checked out for nights between August 30-Sept 27/08. I believe that the value resort category wasn't available for UK residents, but all categories were available for the bounceback offer. Generally speaking, if touringplans announces something, you can pretty much count on it. The only thing left now is to see what resorts and dates will be available. Good luck! __________________ 1979 - offsite with parents; 1983-offsite honeymoon; 1985-Poly; 1987-offsite; 1989&90-CBR; 1991-GF; 1992-BC; 1993-POR & GF; 1994-2001-POR; 2003-GF; 2004-POR; 2005-BC/GF; 2006-FQ/BC/GF; 2007-GF; 2008(Apr) - AKL; 2008(Aug) - GF; 2008(Oct) SSR; 2009(Aug) - BWV/Wonder/BLT

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,318	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... It was offered to us when we were there last November. Had to pass. __________________ Loretta

03-22-2008	#14 (permalink)
Sandra Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 41	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... Does that mean that Disney will announce free dining on the 10th? - or will they announce it before then and we have to ring on the 10th? I am going no matter what - but anything free is always good! __________________ Sandra WDW: 1995 Offsite 1997 All Star Music 2008 Pop Century 2009 October - I'm coming back to Pop for a Solo Birthday Trip! DLR: 1985, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008

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jhayes1700 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 28	Re: ok, so I'm a little bummed... I have set money aside in my vacation account for this years trip. i'm just waiting for the free dining. if I dont hear anything by 4/7 i'm going to start getting concerned.

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