Yet Another Free Dining Question

lisalovesmickey · 04-08-2008

I called yesterday and had my reservation changed to include free dining. I had already booked the package with the DDP just in case it was not free.

I booked a standard view room at WL. I was told that you could not get the free dining offer on a standard view room and that I had to upgrade to a woods view.

Is there any way to stay with the standard view?

Lisa

leslieh · 04-08-2008

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Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

I called yesterday and had my reservation changed to include free dining. I had already booked the package with the DDP just in case it was not free.

I booked a standard view room at WL. I was told that you could not get the free dining offer on a standard view room and that I had to upgrade to a woods view.

Is there any way to stay with the standard view?

Lisa

This is exactly the reason that "free" isn't really free!

Packages are limited to a certain # and a certain price category.

BGHG2802 · 04-08-2008

Very interesting? I am on the edge of my seat . . .

gcbdad · 04-09-2008

Can't you get the free dining staying at a Value resort?
If so then why would the view matter on a deluxe?
I had no idea that you had to stay in certain rooms to get the free dining.

woohoo · 04-09-2008

I think its to guarantee bookin in certain catagories that they find go unfilled

jhayes1700 · 04-09-2008

I booked at a standard room at the value resort with free dining Monday 4/7. To be honest, i'm not really sure what a perferred room would be but i got to pick out my room last year so i'm happy.

bosoxx65 · 04-09-2008

there were some evil rumors floating around that this year the Free Dining would only be offered in Moderates and Above.. no Value resorts, but i haven't seen it confirmed anywhere and i honestly don't believe it. The Values are where they get their business in the off season (during free dining). Not all, but most people that are looking to save money with Free Dining aren't looking to spend the wad on the Deluxe Resort.

If i remember correctly from what our TA said last year, a certain amount of rooms were allotted from "all" resorts and when their allottment dried up you had to go with a resort that had available rooms with Free Dining.

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-09-2008

That's disappointing but I guess the point of free dining is to fill rooms that would go empty. Now you'll have to decide if the extra money spent to upgrade is worth it.

sue299 · 04-09-2008

I got a preferred room at POP (by request). I was happy.

jhayes1700 · 04-09-2008

When i got there last year they had me in the 50's building and i asked to be in the 80's, top floor and they changed it with no problem.

KarenWDWCP · 04-09-2008

lisa, see if a travel agent (I would try Keith/Mickey at Mouseketrips) can get you the reservation in a standard room. Last year, I really wanted a moderate with free dining but was only getting deluxe resorts as available when I called or went online. I booked at the Boardwalk but then checked with Mouseketrips and Keith was able to get me into POR. It is definitely worth looking into!

lisalovesmickey · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

That's disappointing but I guess the point of free dining is to fill rooms that would go empty. Now you'll have to decide if the extra money spent to upgrade is worth it.

I still saved $350 on the total package price so I am spending less on an upgrade and free food so I personally ok. I was nervous DH would have a problem but, he is like "OK so we saved money? Thats fine, it will be nice to have a good view." Um...Cool.

On a side note, DH also suggested that I go to WDW next year with my cousin. We have been going back and forth on a trip for her college grad.

Ummm...Who stole my husband and how can I ensure he is not coming back.

Lisa

lovemysons · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by lisalovesmickey

I still saved $350 on the total package price so I am spending less on an upgrade and free food so I personally ok. I was nervous DH would have a problem but, he is like "OK so we saved money? Thats fine, it will be nice to have a good view." Um...Cool.

On a side note, DH also suggested that I go to WDW next year with my cousin. We have been going back and forth on a trip for her college grad.

Ummm...Who stole my husband and how can I ensure he is not coming back.

Lisa

Heheh, I don't know who did it, but perhaps they will come and take mine too.

BGHG2802 · 04-14-2008

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

Heheh, I don't know who did it, but perhaps they will come and take mine too.

Ditto!!!

I AM · 04-14-2008

It could also be that people who were denied a value room and later got it from a travel agent got one because between the time of the initial denial and consequent booking someone cancelled.

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,766	Yet Another Free Dining Question I called yesterday and had my reservation changed to include free dining. I had already booked the package with the DDP just in case it was not free. I booked a standard view room at WL. I was told that you could not get the free dining offer on a standard view room and that I had to upgrade to a woods view. Is there any way to stay with the standard view? Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge 2010 - Polynesian!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We'll be at Disneyland for the day in 242 days 7 hours 12 minutes

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BGHG2802 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 199	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question Very interesting? I am on the edge of my seat . . . __________________ Grace I am the confused-one Cinderbella speaks of! ******** "She's got legs . . ." - Sebastian ASMovies 09-2008 Off Site 09-2006 Honeymoon @ CBR 03-2000

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 936	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question Can't you get the free dining staying at a Value resort? If so then why would the view matter on a deluxe? I had no idea that you had to stay in certain rooms to get the free dining.

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question I think its to guarantee bookin in certain catagories that they find go unfilled __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 125 days 17 hours 12 minutes

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jhayes1700 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 28	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question I booked at a standard room at the value resort with free dining Monday 4/7. To be honest, i'm not really sure what a perferred room would be but i got to pick out my room last year so i'm happy.

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bosoxx65 Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Troy..Upstate New York Posts: 629	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question there were some evil rumors floating around that this year the Free Dining would only be offered in Moderates and Above.. no Value resorts, but i haven't seen it confirmed anywhere and i honestly don't believe it. The Values are where they get their business in the off season (during free dining). Not all, but most people that are looking to save money with Free Dining aren't looking to spend the wad on the Deluxe Resort. If i remember correctly from what our TA said last year, a certain amount of rooms were allotted from "all" resorts and when their allottment dried up you had to go with a resort that had available rooms with Free Dining. __________________ Keith--------------------- Keith & Sandy Disney trip of 2010 to Caribbean Beach Coming Soon! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 305 days 5 hours 12 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question That's disappointing but I guess the point of free dining is to fill rooms that would go empty. Now you'll have to decide if the extra money spent to upgrade is worth it. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 4 hours 12 minutes Last edited by DisneyTeacher; 04-09-2008 at 08:34 AM.

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,297	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question I got a preferred room at POP (by request). I was happy. __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

04-09-2008	#10 (permalink)
jhayes1700 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 28	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question When i got there last year they had me in the 50's building and i asked to be in the 80's, top floor and they changed it with no problem.

04-09-2008	#11 (permalink)
KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,409	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question lisa, see if a travel agent (I would try Keith/Mickey at Mouseketrips) can get you the reservation in a standard room. Last year, I really wanted a moderate with free dining but was only getting deluxe resorts as available when I called or went online. I booked at the Boardwalk but then checked with Mouseketrips and Keith was able to get me into POR. It is definitely worth looking into! __________________ 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~ 2009 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I'll be setting sail on the S.S. NKOTB in... 172 days 10 hours 12 minutes

04-14-2008	#15 (permalink)
I AM Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 219	Re: Yet Another Free Dining Question It could also be that people who were denied a value room and later got it from a travel agent got one because between the time of the initial denial and consequent booking someone cancelled.

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