I LOVE the dining plan!! In fact, for our next trip I am trying to plan it around the FREE dining time frame! I am with you when you said if they are giving you something free what is NOT to like?? Some folks just dont like following the rules. Maybe they have too many issues. I love the challenge of trying to make the system work best for my family! We do not have unlimited $$ so any perks are well appreciated!! I have heard some grumblings about the crowds and I sooo hear that!!! We went the week of Thanksgiving and it was WAY too crowded! I just wont choose that week again!! Happy DINING PLAN!!!