Free Dining 2008? - Page 5

jhayes1700 · 04-04-2008

Ok, my wife is losing hope that they will not have it this year. We have a huge bet going on between us now. I'm betting they do. Still standing by. hopefully 4/7 (Monday) we'll hear something.

bosoxx65 · 04-04-2008

My travel agent said they would be releasing Free Dining to the general public on April 10th.. no dates yet announced though.

lisalovesmickey · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by bosoxx65

My travel agent said they would be releasing Free Dining to the general public on April 10th.. no dates yet announced though.

I heard this rumor also.

Lisa

angell1975 · 04-04-2008

It's all over another forum that free dining is pretty much confirmed. This is what I found:

*******(post from another board)*******Hi Everyone! I haven't posted in quite a long time, but often lurking and keeping up on things. I also read that same post about 2 hours ago. I too have been anxiously awaiting the possible release of Free Dining! For myself and 2 clients. So after reading that I decided to make a call. I called the disney travel agent # and spoke with a disney rep. She stated that they had just recieved the info this morning. The dates she gave me were the same as the other poster had stated. 8/24/08 - 9/20/08. I was so happy to actually get a positive response (called a few days ago and the rep was rude, bothered and claimed to know nothing about free dining) that I forgot to ask for the actual codes. Sorry! But I did remember to ask about final check in dates for the offer. She said "as long as your client checks in by 9/20/08, they will recieve free dining for their entire stay." I went over everything twice with her before I hung up to make sure I had the correct info. The booking dates are also correct. 4/7 for Disney Visa, and 4/10 for general public. Just wanted to pass along some positive "almost" official info. Hope this helps.

I just emailed my TA to see if she has gotten anything on this yet. I will let you know what I find out!

SilentRascal · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by angell1975

It's all over another forum that free dining is pretty much confirmed. This is what I found:

*******(post from another board)*******Hi Everyone! I haven't posted in quite a long time, but often lurking and keeping up on things. I also read that same post about 2 hours ago. I too have been anxiously awaiting the possible release of Free Dining! For myself and 2 clients. So after reading that I decided to make a call. I called the disney travel agent # and spoke with a disney rep. She stated that they had just recieved the info this morning. The dates she gave me were the same as the other poster had stated. 8/24/08 - 9/20/08. I was so happy to actually get a positive response (called a few days ago and the rep was rude, bothered and claimed to know nothing about free dining) that I forgot to ask for the actual codes. Sorry! But I did remember to ask about final check in dates for the offer. She said "as long as your client checks in by 9/20/08, they will recieve free dining for their entire stay." I went over everything twice with her before I hung up to make sure I had the correct info. The booking dates are also correct. 4/7 for Disney Visa, and 4/10 for general public. Just wanted to pass along some positive "almost" official info. Hope this helps.

I just emailed my TA to see if she has gotten anything on this yet. I will let you know what I find out!

Let's certainly hope that iS NOT the case! My trip is 9/20 - 9/27 and we've been waiting and hoping for free dining that week. This does not sound good....

Hunny · 04-05-2008

We check in on the 25th at WL, so this does not sound good at all!
But SilentRascal i think you will be ok since you check in on the 20th....
I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

Caseys Corner · 04-05-2008

If the rumor mill is correct the dates wont work for us. We may have to pass this year. We will see.

sue299 · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by SilentRascal

Let's certainly hope that iS NOT the case! My trip is 9/20 - 9/27 and we've been waiting and hoping for free dining that week. This does not sound good....

yes, if the rumor has it that as long as you check in by the 20th, you should be okay. If not, if it is possible, it would be worth your while to bump your trip up a week.

iluvwdw · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by SilentRascal

Let's certainly hope that iS NOT the case! My trip is 9/20 - 9/27 and we've been waiting and hoping for free dining that week. This does not sound good....

If you check in on 9/20, you will be TOTALLY FINE! NO worries.

iluvwdw · 04-05-2008

I'm already going in November, but it kinda makes me want to go for Labor Day weekend. Do you think I'll be able to convince DH to drive 1100 miles there and 1100 miles back just for some free food?

angell1975 · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

If you check in on 9/20, you will be TOTALLY FINE! NO worries.

We check in on 9/19 and from what the op said, as long as you check in before free dining ends, then you should be covered for your whole trip. Now with that being said, Disney could decide to only keep until the 20th and that's it, but I am keeping positive thoughts that we will be fine and get free dining!

wdwjeff · 04-06-2008

Well, since we are DVC members and are going at the end of August, I guess we get shut out of this

So here's my two dumb questions

1 - Am I right - are we shut out?, and 2 - Does this mean food lines will be longer and ressies tougher to get - I mean, whether it's "free" or not, people still gotta eat, right? Thanks for your help

Nastory4 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by wdwjeff

Well, since we are DVC members and are going at the end of August, I guess we get shut out of this

So here's my two dumb questions

1 - Am I right - are we shut out?, and 2 - Does this mean food lines will be longer and ressies tougher to get - I mean, whether it's "free" or not, people still gotta eat, right? Thanks for your help

You will not be able to take advantage of the free dining, and yes, ADR's will be a lot harder to get. I would make mine TODAY!!

sue299 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Nastory4

You will not be able to take advantage of the free dining, and yes, ADR's will be a lot harder to get. I would make mine TODAY!!

Are the parks ALOT more crowded in September (say the end) during the free dining than they are the middle of October?

Nastory4 · 04-06-2008

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Originally Posted by sue299

Are the parks ALOT more crowded in September (say the end) during the free dining than they are the middle of October?

No; we have found that the parks are very manageable. Sometimes it seemed as if we owned the place.

However, I think people who would not normally do a sit down make reservations instead of eating at a CS. Thats why I feel the ADR's get harder to make.

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jhayes1700 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 28	Re: Free Dining 2008? Ok, my wife is losing hope that they will not have it this year. We have a huge bet going on between us now. I'm betting they do. Still standing by. hopefully 4/7 (Monday) we'll hear something.

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bosoxx65 Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Troy..Upstate New York Posts: 629	Re: Free Dining 2008? My travel agent said they would be releasing Free Dining to the general public on April 10th.. no dates yet announced though. __________________ Keith--------------------- Keith & Sandy Disney trip of 2010 to Caribbean Beach Coming Soon! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 307 days 5 hours 6 minutes

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 642	Re: Free Dining 2008? It's all over another forum that free dining is pretty much confirmed. This is what I found: *****(post from another board)***Hi Everyone! I haven't posted in quite a long time, but often lurking and keeping up on things. I also read that same post about 2 hours ago. I too have been anxiously awaiting the possible release of Free Dining! For myself and 2 clients. So after reading that I decided to make a call. I called the disney travel agent # and spoke with a disney rep. She stated that they had just recieved the info this morning. The dates she gave me were the same as the other poster had stated. 8/24/08 - 9/20/08. I was so happy to actually get a positive response (called a few days ago and the rep was rude, bothered and claimed to know nothing about free dining) that I forgot to ask for the actual codes. Sorry! But I did remember to ask about final check in dates for the offer. She said "as long as your client checks in by 9/20/08, they will recieve free dining for their entire stay." I went over everything twice with her before I hung up to make sure I had the correct info. The booking dates are also correct. 4/7 for Disney Visa, and 4/10 for general public. Just wanted to pass along some positive "almost" official info. Hope this helps. I just emailed my TA to see if she has gotten anything on this yet. I will let you know what I find out! __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** May not be a Disney trip, but a baby is just as exciting! 44 days 23 hours 6 minutes

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Hunny Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 222	Re: Free Dining 2008? We check in on the 25th at WL, so this does not sound good at all! But SilentRascal i think you will be ok since you check in on the 20th.... I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!! __________________ 2003~~AS Music 2006~~POP 2008~~WL with Free Dining!!! AND MNSSHP!! Like everyone else I have one too! http://www.myspace.com/_hunny_ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A possible kids free trip for my 40th b-day! 1031 days 10 hours 6 minutes

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wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	Re: Free Dining 2008? Well, since we are DVC members and are going at the end of August, I guess we get shut out of this So here's my two dumb questions 1 - Am I right - are we shut out?, and 2 - Does this mean food lines will be longer and ressies tougher to get - I mean, whether it's "free" or not, people still gotta eat, right? Thanks for your help __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

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