The only thing I despise more than the DDP are "free dining" periods where the rubes get swindled into thinking they are gettin a deal and unneccesarily crowd the parks and restaurants.
If I can't have my dream of the DDP being eliminated, please let "free dining" cease to exist.
The only thing I despise more than the DDP are "free dining" periods where the rubes get swindled into thinking they are gettin a deal and unneccesarily crowd the parks and restaurants.
If I can't have my dream of the DDP being eliminated, please let "free dining" cease to exist.
Why does everyone who hates free dining have to post in all the free dining threads? If you don't like free dining stay out of the threads! People are just coming to this board looking for some news and they get told off for looking for a discount! Geez
In my opinion, for the two cents its worth, it depends on the context of the discussion. For trip-planning purposes (and generally posted in trip-planning forums), such as seeking information on the deal or how to book it, it generally is inappropriate (if not rude) to post solely to condemn the Disney Dining Plan/Free Dining, unless you also have something useful to contribute to the discussion (ie., it might be alright to say "I think its a bad idea personally, but Free Dining appears to be your best deal").
However, if we are instead discussing effects of the Disney Dining Plan/Free Dining (perhaps in News and Rumors, for instance), such as how it keeps people on property, but also overwhelms the priority seating system resulting in restaurants full of free diners while cash-paying walk-up customers are turned away, then such critical comments are both appropriate and pertinent to the discussion.
Indeed, this thread was originally posted in News & Rumors, where I might expect to find discussion on the pros and cons of the promotion, or else I personally wouldn't have felt it appropriate to enter (well, agree with) an opinion. On a "trip planning" board (or even Restaurants & Dining), I'd generally withhold comment, if I even saw the thread at all.
Of course, if the moderators see things differently, I humbly stand corrected.
They ARE getting a deal... it's called FREE dining! You pay regular rates on the rooms but you are still getting free dining. A discount is a discount!
For a family of four staying in a value resort... free dining is way better than a room only discount. Now that changes as you move up to moderate and deluxe. But for those staying in a value it's usually a better deal!
Why does everyone who hates free dining have to post in all the free dining threads? If you don't like free dining stay out of the threads! People are just coming to this board looking for some news and they get told off for looking for a discount! Geez!
*steps off soapbox*
So you're upset because it's all about her when it should be all about you? :brick:You're entitled to believe you're getting a discount, and in pure dollars I'm certain you believe you are. But you are also getting poorer quality food and service, and a more crowded atmosphere. In addition to all of that, you're contributing to the commoditization of what was once a fairly unique product. And by participating you assist in degrading the experience for all of us.
So hey, thanks. Glad you saved some money. Since it's a decision that's all about helping you, I don't feel partcularly bad expressing my strong preference for what would help me.
Could anyone give me concrete information why they think free dining information is coming out Monday or Tuesday? I am a Disney Visa member and am planning a trip at the beginning of July. We already have our ADR's planned and booked.
The announcement of free dining for the mid-August to early October period has traditionally been announced around the beginning of April. First to Disney Visa cardholders and then a few days later expanded to the general public.Could anyone give me concrete information why they think free dining information is coming out Monday or Tuesday? I am a Disney Visa member and am planning a trip at the beginning of July. We already have our ADR's planned and booked.
You're entitled to believe you're getting a discount, and in pure dollars I'm certain you believe you are. But you are also getting poorer quality food and service, and a more crowded atmosphere. In addition to all of that, you're contributing to the commoditization of what was once a fairly unique product. And by participating you assist in degrading the experience for all of us.
So hey, thanks. Glad you saved some money. Since it's a decision that's all about helping you, I don't feel partcularly bad expressing my strong preference for what would help me.
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