Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? - Page 2

iluvwdw · 01-11-2007

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Originally Posted by Erin

That is such great news!!

I know one thing - we'll be going earlier this time. Last year it was so crowded!! I'm gonna hafta go back through last years TRs and see who had the least busiest dates!! I'm thinking last week in August or second week in Sept...

what do y'all think?

Last week in August! Seriously!

That's why we chose that week, actually. Most kids go back to school early to mid August. We went this week once (Labor Day weekend included) and we were SO happy with how LOW the crowds were!

Plus, you'll get to meet ME finally!!!!!!

We'll be at Vistana Resort from 8/23-8/26, then Pop Century from 8/26-9/2. YAY FREE DINING!!!!!!

momofaprincess · 01-11-2007

If they offer free dining again we'll be going again in sept too!

KarenWDWCP · 01-12-2007

I hope they offer this again too - although it ends up being dangerous for me. I haven't planned on going at all the past 2 years but I haven't been able to resist the free dining!

Erin, last year I went during the last week of August (the 25th to the 31st) and it was great. The crowds were really reasonable. I would definitely go during that week again. We only needed Fastpasses for Everest and Soarin, for the most part.

bethishooked · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by KarenWDWCP

I hope they offer this again too - although it ends up being dangerous for me. I haven't planned on going at all the past 2 years but I haven't been able to resist the free dining!

That's why I think Disney will offer it again. It's getting many people through their doors, who normally not be going as often.

Erin · 01-12-2007

Karen - I'm hoping for those types of crowds - however, looking back - people were EVERYWHERE, but no one was in line! LOL! I think it was Gingita who said they were all just wandering around in a daze looking for the next place to eat!! LOL!

Bethishooked - That's a great marketing scheme - I mean, I feel like both Disney and I win with free dining!

:c)

KarenWDWCP · 01-12-2007

Ha, you're right, Erin! It did seem like there were a lot of people there and then the lines were not that bad which had me scratching my head.

We ran into really odd lines. For example, the longest line I waited in the whole time was Star Tours where I've NEVER waited longer than 10 minutes before. It was very bizarre.

And many of the restaurant waiting rooms were super crowded (although Spoodles was deserted which was odd).

**Dana** · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

The CM told me they most probably will offer it to the general public at the end of March/Early April. Be on the lookout!

I definately will. I want that free dining cause I want to upgrade my resort to AKL...lol The dining plus AKL will put me over my trip busget, but with free dining, I can swing it.!

**Dana** · 01-12-2007

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Plus, you'll get to meet ME finally!!!!!!

And me! Now that's a reason to book.....kidding..lol

Erin · 01-13-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

And me! Now that's a reason to book.....kidding..lol

You are DEFINITELY a reason to book.

dznygrl · 01-14-2007

I am keeping my fingers crossed for this! I don't see us being able to go this year, but free dining would give us that much more of a chance!

Erin · 01-14-2007

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Originally Posted by dznygrl

I am keeping my fingers crossed for this! I don't see us being able to go this year, but free dining would give us that much more of a chance!

Well, if it did happen - I would probably pass out from the excitement of possibly getting to meet the three of you.

dznygrl · 01-14-2007

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Originally Posted by Erin

Well, if it did happen - I would probably pass out from the excitement of possibly getting to meet the three of you.

I would probably pass out from the excitement of finally getting to meet YOU!

pkc123 · 01-14-2007

We will more than likley be going one of the last 2 weeks in September. Keeping my fingers crossed they offer the free dining plan again.

Erin · 01-15-2007

It looks that way, Preston!!

Dizzygirl - you'll get around to these parts one day, and when you do - it will be a VERY BIG DEAL to all of us east coasters...you're like...THE most beloved MB member!! When you're not around, the difference is felt around here...so, no leaving again!

**Dopey** · 01-15-2007

How'bout November dahhhlinks, I wish it for November

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momofaprincess Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast PA--pike county Posts: 1,444	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? If they offer free dining again we'll be going again in sept too! __________________ 7/93-First Trip to WDW-stayed offsite 11/97-All-Star Sports 10/05-All-Star Movies (DD's 1st trip) 09/06-Carribean Beach 5/07-Offsite 6/07-offsite/Coronado Springs 9/07--Pop Century/Poly 2/08-All-star Music 6/08-All-Star Sports ~Melissa~

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,260	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? I hope they offer this again too - although it ends up being dangerous for me. I haven't planned on going at all the past 2 years but I haven't been able to resist the free dining! Erin, last year I went during the last week of August (the 25th to the 31st) and it was great. The crowds were really reasonable. I would definitely go during that week again. We only needed Fastpasses for Everest and Soarin, for the most part. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,729	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? Karen - I'm hoping for those types of crowds - however, looking back - people were EVERYWHERE, but no one was in line! LOL! I think it was Gingita who said they were all just wandering around in a daze looking for the next place to eat!! LOL! Bethishooked - That's a great marketing scheme - I mean, I feel like both Disney and I win with free dining! :c) __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

01-12-2007	#21 (permalink)
KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,260	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? Ha, you're right, Erin! It did seem like there were a lot of people there and then the lines were not that bad which had me scratching my head. We ran into really odd lines. For example, the longest line I waited in the whole time was Star Tours where I've NEVER waited longer than 10 minutes before. It was very bizarre. And many of the restaurant waiting rooms were super crowded (although Spoodles was deserted which was odd). __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? I am keeping my fingers crossed for this! I don't see us being able to go this year, but free dining would give us that much more of a chance! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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pkc123 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right Here Posts: 529	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? We will more than likley be going one of the last 2 weeks in September. Keeping my fingers crossed they offer the free dining plan again. __________________ Preston Dec 91 Off property~Oct 96 ASM~Oct 99 ASM~July 01 Off property~Aug 02 Wyndham Palace~July 03 ASM~Sep 04 PC~Sep 05 PC~Sep 06 PC~Sep 07 PC~Sep 08 PC~Sep 09 PC "Show the world the warmth of your smile." x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxpkc123 ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Goin' back home.........for free food again!!!!! 299 days 4 hours 55 minutes

01-15-2007	#29 (permalink)
Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,729	Re: Do you think Free Dining will be back this year? It looks that way, Preston!! Dizzygirl - you'll get around to these parts one day, and when you do - it will be a VERY BIG DEAL to all of us east coasters...you're like...THE most beloved MB member!! When you're not around, the difference is felt around here...so, no leaving again! __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

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