Anxiously Waiting for Free Dining

[Tinkerbella16]

It can go either way.
November 2012 was glorious.
November 2014 was record breaking cold on the 1st - 3rd. It was the same temp when we arrived at MCO as it was when we left Buffalo.

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And last year it was unbelievably hot in Nov.. like Aug/Sept hot. Usually it is perfect in November, which is why we always go that month.. but boy was the heat turned up last year the entire 10 days I was there lol. It was awesome for pool time!

 

[wendysue]

The "free" (ha ha) dining would not work for my husband and myself. In fact, the food prices have gone so high since "free" dining was started, that on our last trip, I rented a car for the week and we ate offsite for less than "free" dining would have cost.

 

[Lucky]

In fact, the food prices have gone so high since "free" dining was started

And prices for rooms, tickets, parking, etc. have gone up even faster. Obviously free dining is to blame for that too...

 

[DrummerAlly]

So, to summarize 9 pages for everyone who needs to catch up:

Free Dining likely to be released April 25 for similar dates as in the past, also "FREE DINING KILLED THE DINOSAURS"!

 

[The Mom]

This is my second warning to stay on topic - the OP is waiting for the announcement. No remarks about whether you like free dining or not are needed. As my mother used to say "Don't make me tell you again." Thank you.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I mentioned the rumor to my TA, who can't officially confirm or deny whether the "Monday for VISA Cardholders" rumor is true, although she did give me a wink and a smile...

 

[ninjaprincesst]

I mentioned the rumor to my TA, who can't officially confirm or deny whether the "Monday for VISA Cardholders" rumor is true, although she did give me a wink and a smile...

That is basically what my travel agent friend said, he said he can't confirm or deny but was shaking his head yes the whole time.

 

[Newfoundlander]

That is basically what my travel agent friend said, he said he can't confirm or deny but was shaking his head yes the whole time.

Hi There, so if its Monday for Disney Visa card holders (so jealous can't get one cause I'm Canadian...) when would the offer go out to the general public, is it usually two or three days later??

 

[DisneyRoy]

Hi There, so if its Monday for Disney Visa card holders (so jealous can't get one cause I'm Canadian...) when would the offer go out to the general public, is it usually two or three days later??

I keep hearing Thursday around different places.

 

[DisneyJoe]

My bet is no Disney Visa

 

[DrummerAlly]

Does anyone have any details on the offer? Safe to assume that my reservation for a suite a AoA will be free quick service dining? Any room only discounts rumored for simultaneous release?

 

[ninjaprincesst]

My bet is no Disney Visa

The people I have talked to seem to think a disney visa release will happen after last years nightmare of everyone all at once

 

[DisneyJoe]

The people I have talked to seem to think a disney visa release will happen after last years nightmare of everyone all at once

You would think, right?

 

[Mandy M.]

Dates. Dates. Dates please! Also, how quickly do the moderate rooms fill up? I'm feeling like I'm trying to get tickets to a Beatles concert.

 

[mf1972]

dumb question, but if I actually qualify for the free dining, I wouldn't lose any of my dining reservations, will I? never ran into that before. just curious.

 

[Tuvalu]

dumb question, but if I actually qualify for the free dining, I wouldn't lose any of my dining reservations, will I? never ran into that before. just curious.

Not a dumb question Dining reservations are independent from a resort reservation (since offsite guests can make dining reservations too), so even if you change/cancel a resort reservation you will not lose your ADRs.

 

[maxime29]

dumb question, but if I actually qualify for the free dining, I wouldn't lose any of my dining reservations, will I? never ran into that before. just curious.

I believe you are fine. Your magic band would show you have the dining plan regardless of paying for it or getting it for free.

 

[Lirael]

I hope this comes out at 7am so I can book before going to work.

What are the chances of getting free dining at the end of the day it's released, for a moderate?

 

[DisneyGigi]

Does anyone have any details on the offer? Safe to assume that my reservation for a suite a AoA will be free quick service dining? Any room only discounts rumored for simultaneous release?

In the past I believe AoA was not included in the offer. It may have been offered in pin code dining offers as I remember PoR was excluded but it was included in the pin offer I got in 2014. The dates for pins, started earlier too.

 

[maxime29]

We traditionally go to Disney in December, and arrive on the last day of eligibility. Some family members work for school systems, and their last day before winter break was the day before. This year Christmas falls on a Sunday so their break doesn't start until closer to the 25th. I'm curious if the last day is going to be around December 17. That would kind of mess up our planning for this year since we do rely on free dining to budget for our Disney trip.