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Most Recent Questions/Answers

• Q. Probably dumb question but if you are staying at ASMo and have dining plan what is most people doing for breakfast? Maybe have something in the room? We will be flying and wont have a car to go shopping. Thanks and sorry, we are new to Disney!
  A. There is a food court at Movies (and all values), as well as a little store that sells milk, juice, donuts, etc. Many people also grab something quick in the parks once they get there too.
  
• Q. Hello, We have just decided to plan a trip to Disney World in January, 2013. When do they typically release winter dates for the free dining discounts? Thanks.
  A. Well, free dining in January is very unlikely, it just doesn't happen very often. 2013 rates should be released in July, you can book then. I would expect January discounts, whatever they are, sh …
  
• Q. hi when do i call to get free dinning for oct this year
  A. LOL. Well, first off, it is pretty unlikely that we will see free dining in October. Second, if released, it probably won't be until sometime in late Summer, late July or early August. That is ju …
  
• Q. I booked a room on the Disney World Site with a AAA discount. Can I add on the dining plan as I will be getting an annual pass?
  A. No, not as it stands now. To get the dining plan, you have to add tickets, unless you book with an annual pass discount.
  
• Q. I am wanting to go on a disney cruise this summer. Is it a lot more crowded in the summer compared to September.
  A. Yes, summer is considerably more crowded and expensive that September, always will be. Just plan as early as you can to get the best rate.
  
• Q. Do you handle Adventures by Disney trips to Italy?
  A. We are not a travel agency, so we don't "handle" anything. Mouseketrips is great, several of their agents have done Adventures, I would contact them: http://www.mouseketrips.com
  
• Q. why do they say kids stay and play free when they don't cost extra to stay in the room? tx Katrina
  A. Well, there are no kids stay and play free offers right now. When there are, it is part marketing. Kids always stay free, but with the deal, they get free tickets, so the play is free.
  
• Q. Will there be a promotional offer starting March 1, 2012.
  A. There have been quite a few for March already, it is possible we may not see any more.
  
• Q. Planning on a trip to Disney the week of Thanksgiving. What are the chances of free dining plans that week and when would that be announced? Thanks!!
  A. Personally, I think it is unlikely. If we see free dining for November, it will likely be released sometime this summer, and will be for limited dates. Last year, it was available for something like 1 …
  
• Q. I just got an email offer from southwest. And they are offering 3 free days of parks with a 4 day purchase plus 20% off the hotel. It seemed like a good deal but adds up too as much as the disney prices.
  A. The three fee days on the tickets is worth less than $15 per person, so no huge savings there. Kind of a play people use to think you are getting some fantastic deal.
  
• Q. Please advise if free dining is available for January arrivals at Animal Kingdom.
  A. There are not any free dining deals available for any dates, anywhere.
  
• Q. Just read your answer about PIN codes for April free dining, are they mailing flyers for that offer to returning guests? Do they send alot out or just to select guests? Tx Katrina
  A. They go to select guests, no one has any idea how many they send or why they send them to who they do. They go out in the mail and by email both, and tend to be sent out over a few week period.
  
• Q. I was told by my travel agent that the Free Dining Plan was offered for the full summer of 2011. What I am reading here is that it was only offered in Aug. Which is it?
  A. It was not offered to the general public for all of the Summer, 2011. You can see the discount here, it covered part of June and then late August: http://www.mousemisers.com/2010/wdw-free-dining-octob …
  
• Q. Hello do you think there will be any free dining packages for middle to end of April travel dates 17th to 23rd Just curious.
  A. No, there will not. Disney did however release PIN codes today for April for free dining. You have to receive the offer directly from Disney in order to use it.
  
• Q. My family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) are planning a 9 day/ 8 night trip in early/mid September and are planning on staying at Port Orleans Riverside. They have the new Pirates rooms available for an additional fee per night. Is it possible to get a fr
  A. The Pirate rooms at at Caribbean Beach, Riverside has the new Royal Rooms. We have seen both of these included in all recent discounts.
  
• Q. Hi I was just wondering if the disney meal plan will be included again this year?? and if so when?. It's great value so hoping,thanks
  A. For free? It was already for some spring dates, we probably won't see free dining again until August/September.
  
• Q. If I already booked and payed for a trip to disney and I am staying at Ft. Wilderness can purchase a dining plan?
  A. Possibly. You will need to contact your travel agent or Disney directly, who ever booked your package for you. They will be able to tell you. You must have booked a package that includes park passes.
  
• Q. My wife is a big NY Giants fan (but I love her anyway). The NFC Championship game is Sunday night, while we will be in Disney. Other than ESPN (which is crowded and doesn't take reservations), is there a place in Disney we can watch the game and have ou
  A. Most of the lounges at the resorts will have the game on. ESPN is kind of the hub though, really fun to watch a big game there. I would ask at your resort or suggestions once you arrive, I am sure the …
  
• Q. We are traveling to DW in April. The week before and the week after our departure are free dining. How do they come up with these dates? I guess it must the luck of the draw!
  A. Free dining was not offered in April, the last available date was March 31. Disney offers free dining and other discounts for dates that they project to not be busy.
  
• Q. Hi, we are heading to the Polynesian resort at Disney World in late January. We have a regular room with two double beds and a rollout for 2 adults and three kids. Is there any chance to get an upgrade to the concierge level and how should we request. Tx
  A. The rooms will have 2 queens and a day bed. Concierge rooms are identical inside. It is tough to get that upgrade, as it costs Disney money to allow you access to the concierge lounge, quite a bit act …