Free Dining Blackout

Mickey Mom · 06-13-2009

I'm helping friends book an upcoming Disney vacation (second trip for them to WDW, but first time staying on-site). They are going to book the free dining promo, but I've noticed that there is a "black-out date" from Sept 21-Sept 26. Is there something special going on at that time, or is there an American holiday during that period of time?

Thanks for the help!

tinkerbelle24 · 06-13-2009

I'm not to sure what that is a black out but that is the day after we leave so I guess I'm happy I booked when I did.

MomBee · 06-13-2009

I'm booked within that time frame and they did not mention anything to me when I added free dining

TaraRae82 · 06-13-2009

That's odd. Our dates include a few of those days and nothing was said when I made the reservation. Maybe those dates are just full?

**cinderbella** · 06-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaraRae82

That's odd. Our dates include a few of those days and nothing was said when I made the reservation. Maybe those dates are just full?

That would be my guess as well. There isn't a holiday around those dates and typically Americans and Canadians get the same sort of discounts (as apposed to the UK which gets a different type).

I'd have your friends call and double check. That seems odd.

Mickey Mom · 06-13-2009

The Disney site advertising the Free Dining Sale indicates that the Free Dining does not apply to reservations arriving between Sept 21st and Sept 26th, although it does include dates before and after. Our friends are arriving Sept.20th for 5nights so they do qualify for the free dining. I just know that Disney sometimes will avoid having deals during busier weeks like the week of Presidents Day, and those are holidays that we don't have here. Just thought maybe something special might be going on that week that I wasn't aware of. The last time our friends went they got caught during the busy President's week-end crowd and I wanted them to avoid another crowded trip.

Mickeybug · 06-13-2009

Not really a lot going on in Sept to warrant a black out. HS is hosting the STEP competition earlier in the month and Disney's Homeschool Days are the week of the 21st, mainly at Epcot but neither group qualify for DDP so I wouldn't think that would effect ressie's. Hmmm....

Mickey Mom · 06-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickeybug

Not really a lot going on in Sept to warrant a black out. HS is hosting the STEP competition earlier in the month and Disney's Homeschool Days are the week of the 21st, mainly at Epcot but neither group qualify for DDP so I wouldn't think that would effect ressie's. Hmmm....

Can you tell me what "Homeschool Days" are?

TaraRae82 · 06-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey Mom

Can you tell me what "Homeschool Days" are?

My guess is it is a time designated for families that can travel during the school year because they homeschool their child(ren) and thus are able to take time off for vacation without pulling kids from school.

Mickeybug · 06-13-2009

It's a special program set up by Dis to help educate kids in areas they don't normally get in a regular school environment. Dis sponsors many youth programs to go "out-of-the-box" of the norm.
Link: Event Information | Homeschool Days | Walt Disney Youth Groups

cowanfamily · 06-13-2009

We arrive Sept. 22 for 10 nights and friends of ours just booked Sept. 22 - Oct. 1 - and booked Free Dining, no problem. Weird.

I thought you could only book the FD package until June 6 or so....wonder what's up?

ATinkatheart · 06-14-2009

I do see where the site says that but I have friends that arrive on 9/26 and they also have free dining. Think maybe it was something added a while after the promotion came out because of high demands on those days?

Mickey Mom · 06-14-2009

Hmmmm....maybe they added the blackout since they've extended the dates for booking. Thanks for all your help!!

disneymania · 06-15-2009

we're booked Sept.26- Oct.4 with free dining at Pop!! Try again with an agent maybe.

06-13-2009	#1 (permalink)
Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Free Dining Blackout I'm helping friends book an upcoming Disney vacation (second trip for them to WDW, but first time staying on-site). They are going to book the free dining promo, but I've noticed that there is a "black-out date" from Sept 21-Sept 26. Is there something special going on at that time, or is there an American holiday during that period of time? Thanks for the help! __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 113 days 22 hours 20 minutes

06-13-2009	#2 (permalink)
tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Free Dining Blackout I'm not to sure what that is a black out but that is the day after we leave so I guess I'm happy I booked when I did. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

06-13-2009	#3 (permalink)
MomBee Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In a dream world where Sept is here and I don't have to wait Posts: 210	Re: Free Dining Blackout I'm booked within that time frame and they did not mention anything to me when I added free dining __________________ Bobbi 2009 - First family trip - ASMovie My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Family Disney Trip

06-13-2009	#4 (permalink)
TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Free Dining Blackout That's odd. Our dates include a few of those days and nothing was said when I made the reservation. Maybe those dates are just full? __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

06-13-2009	#6 (permalink)
Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Re: Free Dining Blackout The Disney site advertising the Free Dining Sale indicates that the Free Dining does not apply to reservations arriving between Sept 21st and Sept 26th, although it does include dates before and after. Our friends are arriving Sept.20th for 5nights so they do qualify for the free dining. I just know that Disney sometimes will avoid having deals during busier weeks like the week of Presidents Day, and those are holidays that we don't have here. Just thought maybe something special might be going on that week that I wasn't aware of. The last time our friends went they got caught during the busy President's week-end crowd and I wanted them to avoid another crowded trip. __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 113 days 22 hours 20 minutes

		MouseBuzz.com > Walt Disney World > WDW Restaurants
Free Dining Blackout

06-13-2009	#7 (permalink)
Mickeybug Big Cheese Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bossier, LA Posts: 502	Re: Free Dining Blackout Not really a lot going on in Sept to warrant a black out. HS is hosting the STEP competition earlier in the month and Disney's Homeschool Days are the week of the 21st, mainly at Epcot but neither group qualify for DDP so I wouldn't think that would effect ressie's. Hmmm....

06-13-2009	#10 (permalink)
Mickeybug Big Cheese Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bossier, LA Posts: 502	Re: Free Dining Blackout It's a special program set up by Dis to help educate kids in areas they don't normally get in a regular school environment. Dis sponsors many youth programs to go "out-of-the-box" of the norm. Link: Event Information \| Homeschool Days \| Walt Disney Youth Groups

06-13-2009	#11 (permalink)
cowanfamily Big Cheese Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Deep South Posts: 843	Re: Free Dining Blackout We arrive Sept. 22 for 10 nights and friends of ours just booked Sept. 22 - Oct. 1 - and booked Free Dining, no problem. Weird. I thought you could only book the FD package until June 6 or so....wonder what's up? __________________ 2005 All Star Movies - FREE DINING 2006 POP Century - FREE DINING 2008 POP Century - FREE DINING- SEPT. 1-13 2009 POP Century - Free Dining - Sept. 22-Oct.4 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 13 Days in the World! with Free Dining POP Again We're there!

06-14-2009	#12 (permalink)
ATinkatheart Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 89	Re: Free Dining Blackout I do see where the site says that but I have friends that arrive on 9/26 and they also have free dining. Think maybe it was something added a while after the promotion came out because of high demands on those days?

06-14-2009	#13 (permalink)
Mickey Mom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 417	Re: Free Dining Blackout Hmmmm....maybe they added the blackout since they've extended the dates for booking. Thanks for all your help!! __________________ Dream Disney Dreams!! Next Trip...March 2010 POFQ! 2009 CB Pirate Room! 2008 Disneyland Hotel Disneyland 1st trip w/o the kids! 2008 POFQ 2007 ASMovie/Sport 1st visit w/2nd DD! 2006 POR 1st visit w/DD! 2004 POR 1st visit w/DS! 2002 WL 1st visit w/DH! 1998 CS 1997 ASSport/POR 1996 POR 1995 POR 1994 POR 1993 CB 1992 POR 1990 CB 1988 FW 1st Trip to DisneyWorld 1978 Offsite 1st Trip to Disneyland - 2years old and hooked already!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our Next Disney Dream Come True!! 113 days 22 hours 20 minutes

06-15-2009	#14 (permalink)
disneymania Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colden ,NY Posts: 267	Re: Free Dining Blackout we're booked Sept.26- Oct.4 with free dining at Pop!! Try again with an agent maybe.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dining Plan FAQ	DisneyTeacher	WDW Restaurants	106	10-20-2009 08:49 AM
Free Dining...	anaheimboy	WDW Restaurants	17	05-28-2009 11:15 PM
OMG! DDP Free to VISA card holders!	tinkerbelle24	WDW Resorts	10	03-27-2009 12:21 PM
HELLO long lost friends! Free Dining again?	Emerson613	WDW Resorts	42	09-13-2008 11:32 PM
Redeeming Disney Reward Card Points	Dopey	The Mouse Trap	33	09-05-2008 10:17 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password