******Official 2017 Free Dining Plan Watch, Wait, and Dream

[CWV]

I got one too - no code

I didn't get a code as well so I called and was told that Disney forget to attach the code and you should get another email with it.

 

[Ybeads]

I have a quick question! I need to book two rooms at a value for the 7 of us for FD, would I be able to do that online the day it comes out at 4am? Or do I need to wait until phone lines open at 7am and call? Hmmm...Maybe I'll call and ask what's the best. Any ideas?

Yes! You absolutely can! We did it last year with me on the computer and hubby on an iPad. Each of us has a Disney account and we each booked a room. When things calmed down a few weeks later, I called and linked the reservations so I could do ADRs and FPs.

 

[dwalterpsu]

I didn't get a code as well so I called and was told that Disney forget to attach the code and you should get another email with it.

You will forever be my hero if that code turned out to be for free dining!!!! Yes...I know it was for a % discount, but a guy can dream. Yes...a guy. I am the discount stalker in my family!

 

[Rusty2rules]

Canadian here. Our discount is not really that great when you figure in the exchange rate. 8 day park hopper for my family of 5 is costing us $1638.75 American with the Discounted tickets for Canadians. When you add in the exchange rate $1638.75 US is $2190.68 Canadian so we only will save $224.32 American on tickets. If we spent $4000.00 US on room and Dining plan and didn't get a discount that would cost us $5347.30 Canadian. So really the offer helps but to us the non discounted US deals with no exchange would be better!

Yeah, but you get free healthcare.

 

[DiaryofaDisneyKid]

I hope we don't have to wait for the second half of November discounts to come out like they did for RO discounts last year.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

I got 2 emails today. The 25% off that's getting ready to expire and a 30% off for summer and it does have a UOC.

 

[scrappinginontario]

You should be able to do it all online. I would definitely try to do this as the phones will be extremely busy once they open up and your rooms might be gone by then.

I would recommend trying to book online at 4AM EST (yes, 4am) as once the phones open the wait can be hours...HOURS long and then I've heard horror stories of calls being dropped after being on hold for hours. If you can book online go for it, and place a call too at the same time if you can to try and cover your bases. When (if) Free Dining drops everything is CRAZY!

 

[Nagy3girls]

To the bolded: I beg your pardon! What did you just say about Americans!?! LOL.

I can actually sort of relate. Every time I see the Canadian or U.K. offers I'm blown away. I mean they are throwing in everything but the kitchen sink to get you guys to Orlando. Especially U.K.!! Free this or free that, Free Dining, free gift cards, free foot massages! I mean where does it end with you people. LOL
.............................................did I just say "you people"? That sentence was American talk. It doesn't exactly translate directly. The "you people" is silent. Just an FYI

except, as a Canadian we have to pay about 35% more for our trips because of the exchange! We do need some serious deals.

 

[agassizsmile]

Agreed!

Im bored waiting...i kust adjusted my adrs in case i need to change our dates for FD....
I really hope its offered before 8/24 is that realistic? I arrive 8/24 ....random thoughts.....

 

[squirrel]

Yeah, but you get free healthcare.

It's free but some people wait forever to see specialists. Even trying to get to see your doctor could take weeks. I waited almost 2 hours at the clinic to make sure I didn't have a chest infection.

My sister has been complaining about her stomach since summer. They finally found out her liver is enlarged. Is it from last summer when she had an infection? Nobody knows. They are still running tests. They try and label any stomach pain as IBS. So at least 8 months she has barely eaten anything and is so sick she hardly goes anywhere. I'm sure if you are paying for medical care you can get the run around too.

I have been to the hospital in Anaheim after having an asthma attack. The place was empty. Totally different than here. You go to the hospital and you will wait hours unless you are dying or about to die. The waiting area is packed.

 

[otg]

I'm bored waiting also. I keep checking on here to see if there are any new rumors. My husband has been been making fun of me. He compares me waiting on free dining to people waiting on that poor giraffe to have her baby. Im still waiting!!!

 

[Felicis]

except, as a Canadian we have to pay about 35% more for our trips because of the exchange! We do need some serious deals.

Try being a kiwi - add on the insane flights too!

 

[WickedMom]

I didn't get a code as well so I called and was told that Disney forget to attach the code and you should get another email with it.

Thank you! I also got a blank code and it's been driving me crazy all night! I though maybe it was a Mac thing since all my devices are apple and I was going to call Disney tomorrow but now I'll just wait for the email. I still want free dining but I was excited to get my first code.

 

[Wojodis]

This may be a dumb question, but how did you get the "unique offer codes" email with no code? I wonder why some people get special emails with codes and others don't.. is there something special you have to sign up for?

I guess no one really knows why some people get them and some people don't. They are sent out from Disney destinations I think. I never got one before but this is the second one in about 3 months since I started planning for this trip. Just lucky I guess.

 

[LovingDisney2012]

Am I the only one that thinks Mods will not be included in FD this year? CSR and CBR already have reduced capacity. POR is typically excluded for most of FD, and FQ is never included. POR and FQ will more than likely see higher occupancy due to the lack of rooms at CSR and CBR. I do not think the Mods will have enough vacancies to be included.

 

[pghmom]

It's free but some people wait forever to see specialists. Even trying to get to see your doctor could take weeks. I waited almost 2 hours at the clinic to make sure I didn't have a chest infection.

My sister has been complaining about her stomach since summer. They finally found out her liver is enlarged. Is it from last summer when she had an infection? Nobody knows. They are still running tests. They try and label any stomach pain as IBS. So at least 8 months she has barely eaten anything and is so sick she hardly goes anywhere. I'm sure if you are paying for medical care you can get the run around too.

I have been to the hospital in Anaheim after having an asthma attack. The place was empty. Totally different than here. You go to the hospital and you will wait hours unless you are dying or about to die. The waiting area is packed.

Hate to burst your bubble, but all that happens here too. We just pay out the you know what for it.

 

[agassizsmile]

Am I the only one that thinks Mods will not be included in FD this year? CSR and CBR already have reduced capacity. POR is typically excluded for most of FD, and FQ is never included. POR and FQ will more than likely see higher occupancy due to the lack of rooms at CSR and CBR. I do not think the Mods will have enough vacancies to be included.

Maybe.My TA tried getting me room discount today at POR and CBR nothing for my dates 8/24-9/1.Either way im paying for the dining plan we are party of five.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Am I the only one that thinks Mods will not be included in FD this year? CSR and CBR already have reduced capacity. POR is typically excluded for most of FD, and FQ is never included. POR and FQ will more than likely see higher occupancy due to the lack of rooms at CSR and CBR. I do not think the Mods will have enough vacancies to be included.

You have a good point that the availability of Mod rooms is already greatly reduced but I would be shocked if they excluded them at all.

My guess is that they will be offered but in reality very few rooms will be available. We won't really know though as we never know how many rooms from each resort are/are not included in the FD offer.

 

[Vols1977]

For anyone with experience on the subject, how scarce are standard rooms at Animal Kingdom Lodge when FD drops?

 

[LovingDisney2012]

Maybe.My TA tried getting me room discount today at POR and CBR nothing for my dates 8/24-9/1.Either way im paying for the dining plan we are party of five.

I have booked during free dining 6 times. Even if FD is not offered this year, or not at the resort I want, I will pay for the dining plan. I enjoy the freedom of knowing that other than any shopping I want to do, my vacation is paid for ahead of time.