Free dining 2015 is open for everyone.

TheVBs;2454878 wrote: Not seeing a RO option. Is it on their site or is it a DV offer?

I am getting RO as a florida resident...All Star Sports down to $77/night.

We already have a reservation for WL and Magical Journeys was unable to get a room discount or free dining.They will continue to look for any rooms that open up.If I would happen to find something myself I know I can book it and then transfer the reservation to MJ but I have a question. The reservation is in my name and my daughter as additional guest.If I find something on my own should we make it in my daughters name and me as guest? Will that work? So frustrated. We have been trying since 10:00am.

mechanic;2454773 wrote: No free dining unless you book package that includes upgraded tickets.

I was wondering about this. I saw the deal on the WDW website, are they requiring you to book a park hopper option or water park option in order to get the free dining? That's the way it seems to read, but that would seem a first.

And thank you Terrisue of MJ for rebooking my reservation with the new free dining. *MUCH* appreciated!

*dance!!

The Hitchhiking Ghost;2454889 wrote: I was wondering about this. I saw the deal on the WDW website, are they requiring you to book a park hopper option or water park option in order to get the free dining? That's the way it seems to read, but that would seem a first.

Yes, you have to get a ticket with a park hopper or water park option to get free dining.

This mess is one of the many reasons I have been frustrated with Disney. They open up a discount and not only are they already at their limit on the first day but you can't even get through to them. :thedolls:

Coleby;2454819 wrote: So happy for you all that are able to get a package. I wish that they would allow passholders to get it. Looks like we won't be going back this year. :( I know in the past they offered it to passholders, guess they lost too much money that way.

AP holders can still book, however you're required to purchase that minimum 2-day ticket. You can save that for a future AP.

DNS;2454824 wrote: Wow - Big decision here. Does anyone know what the cancelation fees would be if I book this offer for November at Caribbean Beach, then needed to cancel?

The cancellation fee doesn't begin until 45 days before your package start date. I believe it's around $200 at that point. If it's 5 days or less, the costs may go up.

mini;2454882 wrote: We already have a reservation for WL and Magical Journeys was unable to get a room discount or free dining.They will continue to look for any rooms that open up.If I would happen to find something myself I know I can book it and then transfer the reservation to MJ but I have a question. The reservation is in my name and my daughter as additional guest.If I find something on my own should we make it in my daughters name and me as guest? Will that work? So frustrated. We have been trying since 10:00am.

Right now I have 2 reservations in my name, with the same dates. One has a RO discount and the other has free dining.

Coleby;2454893 wrote: Yes, you have to get a ticket with a park hopper or water park option to get free dining.

But it can be as little as a 2-day ticket.

Am I the only person that hasn't been able to get through. I have been trying for over 24 hours now. This is so unnecessary. Why is Disney the only Hotel chain that conducts business like this?

Do they ever do free dining any time between January and March?

[QUOTE=magicofdisney;2454925]AP holders can still book, however you're required to purchase that minimum 2-day ticket. You can save that for a future AP.

That may be true, but our tickets expire late September and we won't be renewing because we just can't afford it this time around. So it doesn't work for us.

Stu29573;2454954 wrote: Do they ever do free dining any time between January and March?

Not quite. What has been offered during this time frame (we just booked under it this past January with MJ) is what they call Stay-Play-Dine.

Disney offers up all the components, accommodations, base level tickets and the dining plan and then packages it under one $$$ amount. They don't give you the actual breakdown of where you are saving the money, but from what I recall its about a 50% savings on the dining plan and maybe a slight room discount. Having done free dining discount and stay-play-dine, the free dining was the better offer, but I don't believe that has been offered during the times you mention, largely in part because of two holidays (MLK & Presidents Day) and hitting spring break weeks.

The Hitchhiking Ghost;2454963 wrote: Not quite. What has been offered during this time frame (we just booked under it this past January with MJ) is what they call Stay-Play-Dine.

Disney offers up all the components, accommodations, base level tickets and the dining plan and then packages it under one $$$ amount. They don't give you the actual breakdown of where you are saving the money, but from what I recall its about a 50% savings on the dining plan and maybe a slight room discount. Having done free dining discount and stay-play-dine, the free dining was the better offer, but I don't believe that has been offered during the times you mention, largely in part because of two holidays (MLK & Presidents Day) and hitting spring break weeks.

Thanks! We're trying to look at all the angles!

I was able to find a room on-line yesterday with free dining. I quickly notified Karen at Magical Journey's and she jumped on the phone with Disney to change my reservation but they told her there were no rooms available for my dates. I went back on-line, the room was still available so I booked it myself. Karen canceled my existing reservation and I will transfer the new reservation to her. Clearly Disney is having major computer issues if we can both be looking at the exact same time and getting different answers. I am hoping everything will settle down in a few days.

Are all the rooms gone now? My brother's trying to book a room in Nov but the website keeps telling him there are no rooms avaiable, he's looked at all the value and moderate resorts.

Was really hoping for a Poly room discount for our stay in September. This will be the first year we have gone without a discount...any chance they will release more room only discounts for this fall?? Maybe I will still get a pin code in the mail?