Free Dining Plan - offered when?

hrbib21 · 07-31-2006

Can anyone tell me when the free dining was available? I need to know the dates because I'm arguing with AAA. They're telling me it WAS offered in March when I booked my trip but I just want to clarify. Now, had anyone said a thing about "free" to me, I would've jumped on it like a starving man at a buffet. I know that any normal travel agent would've known this and not missed such a thing.

I'm on a mission with this because I don't like being screwed around. It won't destroy my trip or anything like that because the DDP is still a good deal for the price but FREE is a much better deal. AAA really got me going last week when they said that they would keep an eye out for any additional discounts and automatically apply them to my package.

Thanks in advance.

**Dana** · 07-31-2006

I am not certain it the codes for that came out in March or not, but I remember them being available until the end of June. You can try searching on here for Free dining or on the "front page" forum to see when mickey posted it.

**Dana** · 07-31-2006

Here is the thread that announced it for this year.
http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/front...-back-wdw.html
It was posted on 4/1/06..so it wasn't in march...april. Sorry.

hrbib21 · 07-31-2006

Oh, that helps a lot. Thanks for your help.

See, that goes along with AAA saying that they keep an eye out for discounts and apply them.

**Dana** · 07-31-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrbib21

Oh, that helps a lot. Thanks for your help.

See, that goes along with AAA saying that they keep an eye out for discounts and apply them.

Sounds like next time you should book with mousketrips. they rebook you at the discounts as they come out. Live and learn right? Sorry you are missing the dining.

**mickey** · 07-31-2006

As a note, the original offer expired June 4, and then was extended a few days later with slightly different dates. Actually, the free dining was available to Disney VISA card holders on April 1 and to the general public on April 4. A good place to see when all discounts started and ended is here:

MouseSavers.com - Historical Information on Walt Disney World Resort Discounts

Let me know if you need any help.

jo-jo · 08-01-2006

Since you can't get the free dining, did you look into the room discounts going on? It's not as good savings, but it's something!

dac921 · 08-01-2006

I agree, see what kinda of discount AAA will give you.

ingamba · 08-01-2006

I was told by Disney just the other day that that new room only code offers a better savings than the AAA discount. I'm pretty sure if you're doing room only, the code works best.

I'm not sure which gives a better discount for a package since I booked room only this time, and didn't look into package prices.

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrbib21

I'm on a mission with this because I don't like being screwed around. It won't destroy my trip or anything like that because the DDP is still a good deal for the price but FREE is a much better deal. AAA really got me going last week when they said that they would keep an eye out for any additional discounts and automatically apply them to my package.

I'm sorry AAA didn't come through for you, I would be upset to miss free dining too. You have a great attitude and I'm sure this won't ruin your trip but the extra money would have been great.

gingles · 08-03-2006

Sounds like AAA owes you free dining!

bribert · 08-05-2006

Don't give up hope!!! Last year when we booked our Sept. trip in August, I think, Disney actually offered the free dining again!!! There weren't many places still open, but it was a good deal!!

hrbib21 · 08-05-2006

Thanks for the info, guys.

Update: The AAA rep left a message the other day. She said they were TOLD not to offer the free dining. Basically, their telling me that they keep an eye out for discounts is a lie, at least in this case. I'm not dropping it, however. They've got my rebellious side (it's large) in full gear now, especially because she never seems to be available when I call. But I will be calling back this week to argue some more. Just haven't had much time lately.

I did a package deal with AAA simply for ease of payment (we have another person coming from NJ) and because I was happy with the savings over Disney and the Mouseketrips quote I received (about $300). So, the hotel only discounts wouldn't apply to me (I already tried).

Like I said, it's not going to ruin my trip and the $38/day X 2 (my wife and I) won't break the bank for us but it's just the principle of the thing at this point.

gingles · 08-05-2006

You may want to direct some of your energy toward Disney Reservations asking them to help you out because you were misled by your travel agent (AAA) who happens to be a major Disney partner!

hrbib21 · 08-05-2006

^AHA, good idea. Thanks.

I just called AAA again and got the branch managers name. The guy I spoke with gave a different verison of the story. I told him that a travel agents sole purpose is to find the best deal for their customers. He agreed and said that he felt that at some point during the calls I made to them to make trip payments (about 4 times), something should've been said.

Seriously, if it weren't so close, I'd cancel the trip and make plans elsewhere.

07-31-2006	#1 (permalink)
hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 540	Free Dining Plan - offered when? Can anyone tell me when the free dining was available? I need to know the dates because I'm arguing with AAA. They're telling me it WAS offered in March when I booked my trip but I just want to clarify. Now, had anyone said a thing about "free" to me, I would've jumped on it like a starving man at a buffet. I know that any normal travel agent would've known this and not missed such a thing. I'm on a mission with this because I don't like being screwed around. It won't destroy my trip or anything like that because the DDP is still a good deal for the price but FREE is a much better deal. AAA really got me going last week when they said that they would keep an eye out for any additional discounts and automatically apply them to my package. Thanks in advance. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,497	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? I am not certain it the codes for that came out in March or not, but I remember them being available until the end of June. You can try searching on here for Free dining or on the "front page" forum to see when mickey posted it. __________________ 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~ 09 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 310 days 22 hours 52 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,497	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Here is the thread that announced it for this year. http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/front...-back-wdw.html It was posted on 4/1/06..so it wasn't in march...april. Sorry. __________________ 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~ 09 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 310 days 22 hours 52 minutes

07-31-2006	#4 (permalink)
hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 540	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Oh, that helps a lot. Thanks for your help. See, that goes along with AAA saying that they keep an eye out for discounts and apply them. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? As a note, the original offer expired June 4, and then was extended a few days later with slightly different dates. Actually, the free dining was available to Disney VISA card holders on April 1 and to the general public on April 4. A good place to see when all discounts started and ended is here: MouseSavers.com - Historical Information on Walt Disney World Resort Discounts Let me know if you need any help. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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08-01-2006	#7 (permalink)
jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,586	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Since you can't get the free dining, did you look into the room discounts going on? It's not as good savings, but it's something!

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dac921 MissSMIG's Mom Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere between PA and WDW Posts: 3,760	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? I agree, see what kinda of discount AAA will give you. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: * Princess Tesse * Rosebud * Val & Princess Alyssia * TinFan * KarlieBug * Bransworth * LISALOVESMICKEY * Angell1975 * Timkelmom * Rowdy * KingOMiami * **Coronado Springs w/my Parents- 9/19-9/27/08 Hilton WDW - April 2007 w/Miss SMIG!!! * Hilton WDW - October 2006 * POR - September 2006 * CB - November 1996 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki)**

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? I was told by Disney just the other day that that new room only code offers a better savings than the AAA discount. I'm pretty sure if you're doing room only, the code works best. I'm not sure which gives a better discount for a package since I booked room only this time, and didn't look into package prices. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,877	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Sounds like AAA owes you free dining! __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: LSU Tigers meet the Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen? Whatever! Kickoff!

08-05-2006	#12 (permalink)
bribert Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shorewood, Illinois Posts: 248	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Don't give up hope!!! Last year when we booked our Sept. trip in August, I think, Disney actually offered the free dining again!!! There weren't many places still open, but it was a good deal!! __________________

08-05-2006	#13 (permalink)
hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 540	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? Thanks for the info, guys. Update: The AAA rep left a message the other day. She said they were TOLD not to offer the free dining. Basically, their telling me that they keep an eye out for discounts is a lie, at least in this case. I'm not dropping it, however. They've got my rebellious side (it's large) in full gear now, especially because she never seems to be available when I call. But I will be calling back this week to argue some more. Just haven't had much time lately. I did a package deal with AAA simply for ease of payment (we have another person coming from NJ) and because I was happy with the savings over Disney and the Mouseketrips quote I received (about $300). So, the hotel only discounts wouldn't apply to me (I already tried). Like I said, it's not going to ruin my trip and the $38/day X 2 (my wife and I) won't break the bank for us but it's just the principle of the thing at this point. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

08-05-2006	#14 (permalink)
gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,877	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? You may want to direct some of your energy toward Disney Reservations asking them to help you out because you were misled by your travel agent (AAA) who happens to be a major Disney partner! __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: LSU Tigers meet the Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen? Whatever! Kickoff!

08-05-2006	#15 (permalink)
hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 540	Re: Free Dining Plan - offered when? ^AHA, good idea. Thanks. I just called AAA again and got the branch managers name. The guy I spoke with gave a different verison of the story. I told him that a travel agents sole purpose is to find the best deal for their customers. He agreed and said that he felt that at some point during the calls I made to them to make trip payments (about 4 times), something should've been said. Seriously, if it weren't so close, I'd cancel the trip and make plans elsewhere. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

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