bounce back

rlb · 05-15-2008

We are headed to DW during free dining this year. What are the odds of being offered a bounce back deal? Also must we bounce back at the same time of year or can we go during any value season? (I am hoping for the first week in December)Thanks!

iluvwdw · 05-15-2008

Free Dining has ONLY been offered in Aug/Sept.

mickeysgirlz · 05-15-2008

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Originally Posted by rlb

We headed to DW during free dining this year. What are the odds of being offered a bounce back deal? Also must we bounce back at the same time of year or can we go during any value season? (I am hoping for the first week in December)Thanks!

I noticed the last few times I've been, there has been a large stopwatch brochure with the rabbit from Alice and Wonderland that says "DON'T BE LATE" and it offers a 30-40% discount if you book for and I believe pay for your return visit then and there . . . NO FREE DINING, just a discount for a return trip!

**Dana** · 05-15-2008

I think rlb is referring the free dining bounce back that was offered last free dining time.

I think the chances are decent. You do have to book for the time frame specified on the deal. Last summer it was between 8/30-9/30 and at specific resorts. I am taking a stroll over to POFQ to see if it's offered there at all during my stay and bringing the extra $200 so I have a deposit this time..lol

Soundgod · 05-15-2008

Looks like they're trying to drive advanced bookings with bounceback reduced rates and are trying to break free of free dining, although as others have noted, we've only seen free dining in late August/September and they've been paring back the actual dates it's offered when they do.
Of course, with the economy tanking again, who knows what they'll do to keep rooms and parks filled next year and the year after.
(There's a cheerful thought

)

dznygrl · 05-15-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

I noticed the last few times I've been, there has been a large stopwatch brochure with the rabbit from Alice and Wonderland that says "DON'T BE LATE" and it offers a 30-40% discount if you book for and I believe pay for your return visit then and there . . . NO FREE DINING, just a discount for a return trip!

This was there when we were there in Feb...it seems like a pretty standard bounceback offer and I think the chances of you at least getting something like this in your room are very good!

As for a bounceback with free dining...I definitely wouldn't rule out the possibility. As soundgod said, I think Disney may have to start stepping back up again with offers like that to fill their rooms soon, with the way the economy is going.

disneylovers5 · 05-15-2008

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Originally Posted by Dana

I think rlb is referring the free dining bounce back that was offered last free dining time.

I think the chances are decent. You do have to book for the time frame specified on the deal. Last summer it was between 8/30-9/30 and at specific resorts. I am taking a stroll over to POFQ to see if it's offered there at all during my stay and bringing the extra $200 so I have a deposit this time..lol

i hope that you are right I also am taking that 200 dollars.

dznylvr · 05-15-2008

We are bouncing back for the second time this year. Each year, we book our trip prior to leaving WDW, and have gotten free dining. This isn't the same free dining offered to the general public, so the dates are different. Like Dana said, I think you have to check in prior to 9/30, you have to pay a deposit on the upcoming trip before you check out and it is only good for specific resorts. Last year we stayed at POR, this year we will be at Pop. So, check your calendar before you go!!

nbodyhome · 05-15-2008

They've done the free dine bounceback during the last 2 or 3 years. They don't always call it free dining, but that is what it is.

I'd be surprised if they didn't this year - I was on free dine last year, but did not do the bounceback (without the gratuities and appetizer included, I wasn't sure it would be enough of a value for me).

rlb · 05-15-2008

Thanks for the info everyone...and maybe we will see some very good deals coming our way since the economy is in the shape it is. I just drove past the gas station and prices had went up to $3.84 a gallon today here! I'm going to try and get my plane ticket this week for Aug/Sept while I can still get it for under $400!

Soundgod · 05-16-2008

One thing to keep in mind if you're driving to or around WDW, since Hess took over the service centers from ExxonMobil the price of gas is lower there than it is on the street. Especially on SR 535/ Apopka-Vineland Rd. around I-4!!!

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 709	bounce back We are headed to DW during free dining this year. What are the odds of being offered a bounce back deal? Also must we bounce back at the same time of year or can we go during any value season? (I am hoping for the first week in December)Thanks! __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family Trip to Wilderness Lodge 49 days 20 hours 4 minutes Last edited by rlb; 05-16-2008 at 11:22 AM.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Re: bounce back I think rlb is referring the free dining bounce back that was offered last free dining time. I think the chances are decent. You do have to book for the time frame specified on the deal. Last summer it was between 8/30-9/30 and at specific resorts. I am taking a stroll over to POFQ to see if it's offered there at all during my stay and bringing the extra $200 so I have a deposit this time..lol __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 19 hours 4 minutes

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,031	Re: bounce back Looks like they're trying to drive advanced bookings with bounceback reduced rates and are trying to break free of free dining, although as others have noted, we've only seen free dining in late August/September and they've been paring back the actual dates it's offered when they do. Of course, with the economy tanking again, who knows what they'll do to keep rooms and parks filled next year and the year after. (There's a cheerful thought ) __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) ------------------------------ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caveyfest at Spoodles Dec. 13 8 days 8 hours 4 minutes

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,204	Re: bounce back We are bouncing back for the second time this year. Each year, we book our trip prior to leaving WDW, and have gotten free dining. This isn't the same free dining offered to the general public, so the dates are different. Like Dana said, I think you have to check in prior to 9/30, you have to pay a deposit on the upcoming trip before you check out and it is only good for specific resorts. Last year we stayed at POR, this year we will be at Pop. So, check your calendar before you go!! __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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nbodyhome Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 216	Re: bounce back They've done the free dine bounceback during the last 2 or 3 years. They don't always call it free dining, but that is what it is. I'd be surprised if they didn't this year - I was on free dine last year, but did not do the bounceback (without the gratuities and appetizer included, I wasn't sure it would be enough of a value for me).

05-15-2008	#10 (permalink)
rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 709	Re: bounce back Thanks for the info everyone...and maybe we will see some very good deals coming our way since the economy is in the shape it is. I just drove past the gas station and prices had went up to $3.84 a gallon today here! I'm going to try and get my plane ticket this week for Aug/Sept while I can still get it for under $400! __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family Trip to Wilderness Lodge 49 days 20 hours 4 minutes

05-16-2008	#11 (permalink)
Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,031	Re: bounce back One thing to keep in mind if you're driving to or around WDW, since Hess took over the service centers from ExxonMobil the price of gas is lower there than it is on the street. Especially on SR 535/ Apopka-Vineland Rd. around I-4!!! __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) ------------------------------ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caveyfest at Spoodles Dec. 13 8 days 8 hours 4 minutes

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