Free Dining In August

[Grumpy]

A Walt Disney World package with FREE Dining for stays 8/16/09-10/3/09 is expected very soon. Watch this space!

[LuvDisney]

Ohhh, can't wait. Does CUATWDW have text alerts?! LOL

Monday (rumors have stated this is when it will be offered) is my busy day, Won't be on the computer much. Hope they don't sell out too fast.

[TravelinGal]

Here is the info!!! YAY for free dining!


Walt Disney World has announced the “Free Dining” promotion for the fifth consecutive year. Currently, the discount is only available to Disney VISA cardholders, though it will be released to the general public starting on Monday, March 30, 2009. With the “Free Dining” promotion, Disney resort guests who book a Magic Your Way package that includes both your Disney resort room and your Magic Your Way park passes, will receive the Disney Dining plan add-on for free for all guest three and older in their party. There are a few requirements:


You must book at least a three night stay, and your stay cannot be longer than 10 nights
You must include at least a one day Magic Your Way base ticket
You must pay your $200 per room deposit at time of booking, you cannot “hold” a reservation


As it was in 2008, this year Disney World guests will also be able to book the “Free Dining”, and upgrade to the Disney Deluxe Dining for the normal price difference, which is $32 for adults and $10 for children three to nine. The Wine and Dine option is also available at full price to add onto either the Basic or Deluxe dining plans.

Availability is extremely limited, and must be booked by June 21, 2009. It appears that all suites have been excluded from this offer, though all resorts, including value resorts are included. To receive the Disney VISA cardholder discount, you must pay your deposit at time of booking with your Disney VISA, and you must pay the balance with your Disney VISA card as well, when due. As a reminder, this exact discount will be released on March 30 to the general public without the Disney VISA requirements.

As usual, this is subject to availability.

To book this special Disney VISA “Free Dining” vacation package, please contact our great travel agent Robin for cuatwdw.com at robin.frohm@themagicforless.com

NOTE: This year it seems that they are NOT allowing the free dining to extend past Oct 3. Travel must be completed by October 3 or before for the free dining.

[Grumpy]

Sample pricing for a 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way Package:

$58 per person per day for family of 4 at a Disney Value Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,390.
$74 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Moderate Resorts - in a standard room. Total package price $1,764.
$95 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Resorts - in a standard room at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Total package price $2,276.
$108 per person per day for family of 4 at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts - in a studio room at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Old Key West Resort. Total package price $2,586.

A family of 4 can saved $654. Prices based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child. Availability is limited. Savings based on a standard room with no discounts, and one Base theme park ticket, which includes admission to one park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Tips are not included with the dining plan.



Included with this 5-night/6-day vacation package:


Disney World Hotel Stay - 5-night accommodations.
Disney World Theme Park Tickets - 6-day ticket for admission to one of 4 Theme Parks each day.
FREE Disney Basic Dining Plan* - Includes one quick-service meal, one select snack and one meal at a table-service restaurant per person, per night of your package. It does not include tips, alcoholic beverages, appetizer.


Booking Codes:
RYH - Basic Dining Plan
UGR - Deluxe Dining
KEU - Free with Wine
NZZ - Deluxe Dining with Wine and Dine

[LuvDisney]

Got my reservation this morning! :mickeyjump:

8/20 - 8/24 at the Treehouses, then 8/24 - 8/29 Pop Century with FREE DINING!!

[Grumpy]

Nice!!! :)