2016 Free Dining Watch

[CaraMiaBelle]

Haven't caught up on the thread before this post, so I apologize if it is a duplicate - but after a 2 min wait this morning got through to a CM who told me that there is no special deal today for Disney VC holders.

She was very close-mouthed and could not or would not tell me anything about when it would come out - said I should watch my mail for an email or postcard from Chase telling me about it.

ETA: My phone line was also very staticky until I got to the CM, then it was fine...

I definitely feel like they've trained the cast members on promotional drops better than they used to. Unfortunately for us....

 

[xipotec]

Full report:
Got through at 7am 30 second hold.

Got a great CM who said. O new offers at all and no rumors. She said they are told of all new offers at 7am.

Told her I would post to the forum to cut down on people calling about the same thing over and over.....she laughed....alot.....

So maybe Monday, but as I have said before......FD might be SOL...

Hang up those phone people!
;(

 

[chewysmom]

I got free dining today on the website. But I am in Ireland so maybe its different for us.

I just about passed out when I read your first sentence. LOL Then I read the rest and was able to breathe.

I seriously have to get a life!

 

[fllwntr]

I got free dining today on the website. But I am in Ireland so maybe its different for us.

Thank you for the information!

 

[Jeaniec]

Called right at 7:00 am. Took about 20 minutes to get through. No offers of any kind for fall. The CM told me to call back in a month.

 

[crazymomof4]

I'm having trouble walking away and starting my day. Anyone else forgetting lately that there is life outside of free dining watch?!

Same!
Leaning over kitchen counter, drinking coffee from my fav WDW mug (which didn't work it's magic this morning!) and refreshing this page. Cat keeps bringing his toy mouse for me to throw it. Ahh.... Not looking forward to 4am (Monday?) and managing things from the website!

 

[1sttimedisneymama]

Can't speak to CBR but did stay at POFQ. No complaints. Very nice. Small as compared to other resorts so only a short walk to everywhere. Also boat ride to Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) is convenient. No table service at FQ but Riverside is a short walk and there is one there. Boatwrights is the name I think.

Thanks! Looking at the pictures on Disney the Caribbean room looks nicer but that could just be pictures.

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Morning guys...it was way too quite yesterday.

Yes, yes it was. We just couldn't help ourselves.

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Full report:
Got through at 7am 30 second hold.

Got a great CM who said. O new offers at all and no rumors. She said they are told of all new offers at 7am.

Told her I would post to the forum to cut down on people calling about the same thing over and over.....she laughed....alot.....

So maybe Monday, but as I have said before......FD might be SOL...

Hang up those phone people!
;(

My cast member said they had 200 calls on hold.

 

[LovingDisney2012]

Called right at 7:00 am. Took about 20 minutes to get through. No offers of any kind for fall. The CM told me to call back in a month.

My CM said, current promotions end June 10th so, you will not see any new promotions before June 11th.

 

[scard192]

This hammers home the true need to book online when FD opens to the public!!! A 2 1/2 hour wait at 7:00 am!! Yikes!!!!!!

and that wait would not ev

I am sad, confused and amazed and that Disney would create another horrible debacle like they did last year, rolling it out to everyone at once.
Several hours of customers sitting on the phone and wearing their CM's out like that isn't a good reflection on Disney.

makes me wonder how long there will be a Chase Disney Visa. the rewards are not that great and with no advance booking 2 years in a row (if that is how it plays out)... I will have close to $500 in rewards by the time we vacation but most of that was a sign up bonus.

 

[SunnieRN]

Well everyone, I'll bbiab. I need coffee. Desperately!!!!!

 

[Em's GiGi]

I'm having trouble walking away and starting my day. Anyone else forgetting lately that there is life outside of free dining watch?!

I know! I'm more disappointed than I thought I would be; I guess I was really expecting the DV offer to drop today and thought I would have the dates etc finalized. I really don't enjoy this waiting game....

Just DO IT already, Disney!!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Thanks! Looking at the pictures on Disney the Caribbean room looks nicer but that could just be pictures.

They are both equally beautiful. Most people prefer FQ though because of it's small size for getting to food court and buses, and the boat ride to Disney Springs.

 

[O-so-good Disney Mama]

The CM told me that they are expecting FD offer to be released very soon and that it word not be released during the day, so I should call back at 7am when I want to check! Gotta love all the inconsistent info from them lol

 

[God Mother]

Just called and.......no fall promotions released and no hints as to when FD will be released

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Thanks! Looking at the pictures on Disney the Caribbean room looks nicer but that could just be pictures.

If you're looking at the "Pirate Rooms" at CBR keep in mind that they only have double beds, not queen

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

I know! I'm more disappointed than I thought I would be; I guess I was really expecting the DV offer to drop today and thought I would have the dates etc finalized. I really don't enjoy this waiting game....

Just DO IT already, Disney!!

I know. It's TORTURE! Starting with the sleep deprivation. LOL! Maybe that's the plan, get us all so tired, we will take any deal they offer by the time it's released!

 

[scard192]

the rumors were always a drop date of 4/25 so maybe it will be correct

 

[clconnell]

Well my CM was very nice.
Called at 7:00 off by 7:03
Said no new offers, but KEEP CHECKING!
Then she also said promotions don't normally start on Thursdays. I said well if FD drops to the GP on Monday we were hoping VC would get it today. Her response was I haven't heard anything about Monday either.... UGH!!