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

[Jchoma]

Is the visa Free dining out yet?

Not yet, I just checked the Disney Rewards site.

 

[wdw4rfam]

I have hope!

But if it's not I'm bumping down to POP and upgrading to DDP myself. It'll save me a good $300. We lose the GC deal at CBR but it works out.

Honestly pop might be better anyways with the construction at CBR. We loved CBR but can't imagine staying there with no foodcourt. And all those bus stops....if you could do pop, upgrade the dining and still saves money....

 

[Attracted to Beasts]

I really think FD will be 8/21-12/23 with black out dates included. Based on this link to nowhere....I think the 8/13 start date will be for CAnadians, South Americans and possibly visa holders so if anyone wants those earlier dates I'd apply for a Visa card! We got the no annual fee one a few years ago with a $200 gc. I think it's only $50 now but still worth it to get FD.....book the trip on it and never use it again! Lol (or find a Canadian or Brazilian to have a shot gun wedding with!)

 

[sharonabe]

The problem with DDP is that its three meals

I think you're mixing up your initials which will be confusing to all. DDP is the regular dining plan with 1 TS, 1 QS, 2 snacks and DxDDP or DxDP is the deluxe plan with 3 TS/QS meals and 2 snacks

 

[Disneylover99]

I really think FD will be 8/21-12/23 with black out dates included. Based on this link to nowhere....I think the 8/13 start date will be for CAnadians, South Americans and possibly visa holders so if anyone wants those earlier dates I'd apply for a Visa card! We got the no annual fee one a few years ago with a $200 gc. I think it's only $50 now but still worth it to get FD.....book the trip on it and never use it again! Lol

I think you are right.

 

[techboss]

I really think FD will be 8/21-12/23 with black out dates included. Based on this link to nowhere....I think the 8/13 start date will be for CAnadians, South Americans and possibly visa holders so if anyone wants those earlier dates I'd apply for a Visa card! We got the no annual fee one a few years ago with a $200 gc. I think it's only $50 now but still worth it to get FD.....book the trip on it and never use it again! Lol

If they are offering Canadians with different start dates, maybe Canadian ticket discount will also apply. I am being hopeful.

 

[Ybeads]

... I'm having a crappy day at work and you guys are the only thing making today okay

 

[Attracted to Beasts]

Anyone else finding more available for their dates? Ever since I found out I would possibly have to change my BB Dates (January) I've been checking online. WL has had nothing but club level rooms available for months!!! Now there seems to be almost everything! I was even able to change to a standard room for the earlier dates even though the website says standard is not available! Why the sudden influx in rooms?!?

 

[bizeemom4]

... I'm having a crappy day at work and you guys are the only thing making today okay

Sorry you're having a bad day. Disboards is helping me get thru some really boring conference calls. Lol

 

[Atinsley22]

Where did you find a 30% promo code for yc. I'm reserved for yc on 8/24-9/1 and only got 25%.

I thought you had to pay a non-discounted rate to get FD. Am I wrong?

 

[ustasmom]

This waiting is tiring. I don't buy the Chip & Co speculation. We'll see if Tom Bricker drops another more telling email. And if Visa releases its offerings on Friday.

 

[Katie1126]

Anyone else finding more available for their dates? Ever since I found out I would possibly have to change my BB Dates (January) I've been checking online. WL has had nothing but club level rooms available for months!!! Now there seems to be almost everything! I was even able to change to a standard room for the earlier dates even though the website says standard is not available! Why the sudden influx in rooms?!?

This happened to us yesterday! Tuesday night my husband said that we should add a night to our package at CBR and fly out a day early so we don't have to worry about delays. I logged on to add a room and there was nothing available except the pirate rooms so I opted not to do anything. Yesterday afternoon I called to make sure that by adding a day we wouldn't lose our GC and the cast member told me we wouldn't and that she could add the room. I thought it was odd that they could add a room, but I couldn't so while I was on the phone with her I logged on and all of a sudden every room type was available for our entire trip.

 

[Disneylover99]

If they are offering Canadians with different start dates, maybe Canadian ticket discount will also apply. I am being hopeful.

We've been getting different start dates for the last few years, but hey, you never know.

 

[Jeaniec]

I thought you had to pay a non-discounted rate to get FD. Am I wrong?

You are correct. Its an either/or situation. If I can not get FD for my dates I will try for a RO discount.

 

[bizeemom4]

I thought you had to pay a non-discounted rate to get FD. Am I wrong?

You are correct. No double dipping

 

[ehoops120912]

I have seen different dates for December on this thread. Is there anyone who can list the current dates that are rumored?

 

[agassizsmile]

This waiting is tiring. I don't buy the Chip & Co speculation. We'll see if Tom Bricker drops another more telling email. And if Visa releases its offerings on Friday.

Disregard chip and co website remember their April fool joke re FD!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

I read 10 pages that seemed to pop up while I was sleeping.

I'd be VERY surprised if it doesn't drop on the 24th. I posted about 80 pages back that my very reliable source told me that the reservation CM's were told last week that there would be mandatory overtime beginning on the 24th for a couple of weeks. The CM's all believe it must be for Free Dining. I'm going with that and what Black stated until proven wrong.

I agree with all of this.

I also think that some ppl are finding old years posts. So far Visa holders get no early releases. Last year it was Visa holders got early dates.
I have never heard of dad can't comment on that one.
Right now I think with Black's post + the comments from Disney travel agents from way above, about having overtime next week. I think all things put together it will be dropped Sunday night /Monday.

 

[scard192]

I have seen different dates for December on this thread. Is there anyone who can list the current dates that are rumored?

I it's on page 380

 

[Jeaniec]

I have seen different dates for December on this thread. Is there anyone who can list the current dates that are rumored?

8/13- 9/30

11/14-11/20

11/25-11/27

12/3-12/23