Question about Free dining plan

PrincessBelle · 09-02-2006

I know there is no guarantee that it will be offered next year, but I am writing up all options/possibities with costs for our group and wanted to mention the possibility of it. So though I had better do the research. Is it only available if you stay at selected properties, or could you stay at any onsite hotel? What time of the year was it available for booking this year? Is there anything else I should know about.

KarenT · 09-02-2006

If my memory is correct it was offered in April of this year and had to be booked by June 25th. Itwas availible on any disney on site hotel ( excluding shades of green, swan and dolphin). I do not think it was availible for Fort Wilderness campsites.

rshenry · 09-02-2006

It will be interesting to see if they do offer it next year. It has been such a success that it might not be necessary to make the offer.

hrbib21 · 09-02-2006

Dates were: starting 4/1 for Disney Visa card holders and 4/4-6/25 for everyone else. I know these dates well since I fought with AAA for two months because they never told me about it and finally got it free on Monday.

iluvwdw · 09-02-2006

I'll piggy back on with more info.

It was available to book at the beginning of April and it had to be booked by like June 25th. If you paid rack rate for a room and bought at least a one day base MYW ticket for everyone in the room you got free dining for stays from mid-August to Sept 30th.

I REALLY REALLY hope they do it again next year! I will play to stay onsite at the end of August to take advantage!

Oh, and any hotel not owned and operated by Disney is excluded (ie: Swan, Dolphin, SOG, Hotel Plaza hotels, etc)

Soundgod · 09-03-2006

They offered free dining during this same period last year, so it's possible that Disney will run this as an after summer promotion again next year, especially if the economy goes soft again. Is it a sure thing? What ever is?

mickaholic4077 · 09-03-2006

Since Disney has already offered a free dining plan next year for visitors from the UK,I think they might offer it again to everyone.

**mickey** · 09-03-2006

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Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

Since Disney has already offered a free dining plan next year for visitors from the UK, I think they might offer it again to everyone.

Do you have a link about this where I can read more?

skeeternmunka · 09-03-2006

I saw this when I googled free disney dinning :
For residents of the UK only -- Disney is offering a "free dining" package for stays during the low season in 2007. Book a five-night or more stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort Hotel and a five-day or more Theme Park Ticket and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free.
Book between August 25, 2006 and November 6, 2006 for arrivals between August 12, 2007 and September 29, 2007 to get this delicious deal.
The number of rooms available for this offer is limited. Offer available to residents of UK and Northern Ireland. No group rates or other discounts apply. Applies to all new bookings only through the Walt Disney Travel Company (includes Travel Agent Bookings). Disney Dining plan is available for all persons in the party aged three or over. Guests aged three to nine must order from the children's menu where available. Disney Dining Plan cannot be transferred and no cash alternative will be given. Disney reserves the right to substitute, change or withdraw this offer at any time.

I saw this on mousesavers.com, but you book as normal through the official Disney site or number.

**mickey** · 09-03-2006

Thanks, I will check that out.

iluvwdw · 09-03-2006

WOW, that is awesome. So...do you think since they are offering it to residents of the UK that they will also offer it to EVERYONE? Hmmmm....I think I might be going the last week of August into Labor Day next year!

iluvwdw · 09-03-2006

P.S. According to All Ears, it's for residents of the UK AND IRELAND.

PrincessBelle · 09-03-2006

mmmm...it would be nice if they could do that for Australia too. :)

PrincessPooh · 09-03-2006

I wonder if they felt the UK travel may be down due to recent world events and therefore Disney felt the need to entise visitors down.

iluvwdw · 09-03-2006

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Originally Posted by PrincessPooh

I wonder if they felt the UK travel may be down due to recent world events and therefore Disney felt the need to entise visitors down.

Maybe so...but this offer includes IRELAND, too. I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope they open it up to EVERYONE.

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PrincessBelle Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 139	Question about Free dining plan I know there is no guarantee that it will be offered next year, but I am writing up all options/possibities with costs for our group and wanted to mention the possibility of it. So though I had better do the research. Is it only available if you stay at selected properties, or could you stay at any onsite hotel? What time of the year was it available for booking this year? Is there anything else I should know about. __________________

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Question about Free dining plan If my memory is correct it was offered in April of this year and had to be booked by June 25th. Itwas availible on any disney on site hotel ( excluding shades of green, swan and dolphin). I do not think it was availible for Fort Wilderness campsites.

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rshenry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 338	Re: Question about Free dining plan It will be interesting to see if they do offer it next year. It has been such a success that it might not be necessary to make the offer. __________________ Robin Queen of the Castle My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DL Grand California Conceirge

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hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 542	Re: Question about Free dining plan Dates were: starting 4/1 for Disney Visa card holders and 4/4-6/25 for everyone else. I know these dates well since I fought with AAA for two months because they never told me about it and finally got it free on Monday. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Question about Free dining plan I'll piggy back on with more info. It was available to book at the beginning of April and it had to be booked by like June 25th. If you paid rack rate for a room and bought at least a one day base MYW ticket for everyone in the room you got free dining for stays from mid-August to Sept 30th. I REALLY REALLY hope they do it again next year! I will play to stay onsite at the end of August to take advantage! Oh, and any hotel not owned and operated by Disney is excluded (ie: Swan, Dolphin, SOG, Hotel Plaza hotels, etc) __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 11 hours 40 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,792	Re: Question about Free dining plan They offered free dining during this same period last year, so it's possible that Disney will run this as an after summer promotion again next year, especially if the economy goes soft again. Is it a sure thing? What ever is? __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Question about Free dining plan Since Disney has already offered a free dining plan next year for visitors from the UK,I think they might offer it again to everyone.

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skeeternmunka Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 166	Re: Question about Free dining plan I saw this when I googled free disney dinning : For residents of the UK only -- Disney is offering a "free dining" package for stays during the low season in 2007. Book a five-night or more stay at a select Walt Disney World Resort Hotel and a five-day or more Theme Park Ticket and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free. Book between August 25, 2006 and November 6, 2006 for arrivals between August 12, 2007 and September 29, 2007 to get this delicious deal. The number of rooms available for this offer is limited. Offer available to residents of UK and Northern Ireland. No group rates or other discounts apply. Applies to all new bookings only through the Walt Disney Travel Company (includes Travel Agent Bookings). Disney Dining plan is available for all persons in the party aged three or over. Guests aged three to nine must order from the children's menu where available. Disney Dining Plan cannot be transferred and no cash alternative will be given. Disney reserves the right to substitute, change or withdraw this offer at any time. I saw this on mousesavers.com, but you book as normal through the official Disney site or number. __________________ POP ....2005 CBR.....2006 Disney Cruise for my honeymoon ... 2008 Disney Wonder 4 day 1/03 -1/7 for DH birthday ! I LOVE DISNEY

09-03-2006	#10 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Question about Free dining plan Thanks, I will check that out. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Question about Free dining plan WOW, that is awesome. So...do you think since they are offering it to residents of the UK that they will also offer it to EVERYONE? Hmmmm....I think I might be going the last week of August into Labor Day next year! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 11 hours 40 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Question about Free dining plan P.S. According to All Ears, it's for residents of the UK AND IRELAND. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 11 hours 40 minutes

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PrincessBelle Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 139	Re: Question about Free dining plan mmmm...it would be nice if they could do that for Australia too. :) __________________

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Re: Question about Free dining plan I wonder if they felt the UK travel may be down due to recent world events and therefore Disney felt the need to entise visitors down. __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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