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Most Recent Questions/Answers
- Q. My daughter and I are going to Walt Disney World Dolphin on 9/3/10-9/8/10. We purchased the No Expire Magic Your Way Tickets in 2006 and still have 5 days left. Can we purchase the Dining Package for this trip?
A. Nope, sorry, you cannot. The Disney Dining plans can only be purchased when staying at a Disney Resort (the Swan and Dolphin are not) and only as part of a package that includes your Disney resort and park passes.
- Q. When do they announce the 2011 discounts? I'm waiting to see it they are going to offer any ticket deals for military personnel as they have the past 2 years.
A. For 2010, the Armed Forces Salute tickets were announced December 27, 2009, the room discounts followed right after. For 2009, it was about a week later, the first week of January. I would expect to see the same thing for 2011, if we see them.
- Q. I have signed up for the Princess Half Marathon in Feb. 2011. I have booked my room at the "rack rate" but am hoping to get a FL resident or AP holder discount. Do they generally offer those on race weekends? Thanks!!
A. Typically, yes. Do your dates qualify for free dining? You may want to consider that option as well, it may be a better money saver for you than the room only discounts.
- Q. I booked a trip yesterday. Is there anyway to get a free gift card?
A. Your trip must be booked with the free gift card deal in order to get one. If you booked with free dining or another offer, then you can't do both. Call back whoever booked your trip, and ask them about applying the gift card deal.
- Q. I will going to Disney World during the blackout days for the Dining Plan in October 2010. Are there any discounts to be found for those days?
A. Yes, both the gift card offer and 40% room discount offer cover all dates in October. Most likely ,the 40% deal will be best for you, but be sure to check both. Contact a decent Disney only travel agent, they will be able to compare both options for you.
- Q. I was hoping to see free dining through the end of 2011. While I know there is no guarantee, from past experience, do you have a sense of when those dates may be announced? Thanks!
A. Historically, free dining for August/September is released in April, with a possible extension released in June or July. Looks like Disney is trying to released discounts further out. For dates past September, it is hard to guess now, but I would think they would go back to their old schedule and we should see stuff released in the Summer, 2011.
- Q. Will the gift card option be extended through March travel dates?
A. No idea. It is likely there will be an additional discount for the dates not included in the free dining. I wouldn't be surprised if both the gift card and room discounts were both extended sometime late this year.
- Q. are these deals for anyone going or just people who are passholders or something. how do you become a passholder? we're going beginning of december and wondering if any of these discounts can apply to us. Thanks!
A. Most discounts apply to anyone, if they are limited, they will say so. A passholder is just someone who has purchased an annual pass to Disney World.
- Q. We are staying 7 nights in a WDW resort but it through our time share program. Could we still purchase the dining plan? If so how many days do we have to purchase them for? Our park tickets are only for 6 days.
A. The dining plan is based on the number of nights you are stay, so a 7 night stay, you must purchase it for your entire stay. If you are staying at a DVC resort, I would call DVC directly at 1-800-800-9800 and see if they can add it for you. If you are staying at a WDW resort (non-DVC), probably not.
- Q. When should I start looking for deals if I plan to go in August 2011.
A. Depends on when you are going in August. Early August, probably sometime in February. If you are going during the last half of the month, we have typically seen those deals in April. Book now, but I would suggest booking with a decent Disney Travel agent, then you won't have to look for deals, they will take care of it for you. Future discounts can always be applied to existing reservations.
- Q. What is the best way to get reservations (or to be seated) at Chef Mickeys?
A. Reservations can be made at all WDW restaurants, including Chef Mickey's, 180 days in advance. The best way is to book as close to the 180 days as possible, it does fill up quickly. Many people get lucky just showing up and getting seated, but you take your chances, you may wait for a few hours and never get a seat (very likely). If you are doing this, either go very early or very late. If you can't get a reservation, call dining from your room the day you arrive at WDW (or stop by gue …
- Q. I seems like the discounts must be booked by Aug 14. what happens after that?
A. If a discount has an expiration date, then it expires. So, if you must book a reservation to get the discount discount by August 14, on August 15, it is no longer available. Depending on the timing and availability, Disney may extend a discount (rare), come out with an alternative but not as good of a discount (not as rare) or just move on without a discount (most likely) for those dates.
- Q. is the disney dining plan worth doing?
A. This is a nearly impossible question to answer. For most people, yes, the dining plans are a great deal, they will save you money, plus, it is great to have everything pre-paid, you just enjoy your vacation. However, it really depends on how you plan on eating at WDW, and if one of the plans fits your plans. We like to do one nice meal each day, gives us and the kids a chance to relax. The Disney Dining plan works perfectly for us. Others like to sneak pb&j into the parks with them, for them …
- Q. Hello, My Daughter and I are getting different answers from WDW reps. IF Park Tickets are offered for free, children ages 3-9 does it usually include FW campsites? Thanks
A. The campsites at Fort Wilderness are never included in package discounts (free dining, kids stay and play free, etc). The only discounts I have seen the campsites included are room only discounts, so you would get a small discount there. Those room only package can typically be made into packages by adding tickets and dining plans. The cabins at Fort Wilderness however are always included in package deals, that may be where the confusion is coming in.
- Q. Is code OD3 still available. Kids stay, play and eat free. I see this was extended
A. No, the kids stay, play and eat free expired quite some time ago. Disney had introduced a non-Disney VISA deal, the kids stay and play free promotion, which is still available (through August 14, 2010). Basically the same deal, kids just do not get the free quick service dining.
- Q. Do you know the 2011 seasons for Disney World? I am referring to what dates fall into each season – value, regular, peak etc.
A. Nope, that information will not be released until we see 2011 rates and packages. Historically, the dates do not change much, just an adjustment here or there, so figure they will be similar to 2010.
- Q. Is there a meal plan available for guest who are not staying at a Disney resort?
A. No, the only way to purchase a dining plan is to stay on Disney property. Staying off-site, you just have to pay for your meals.
- Q. My family (12 in total)and I will be staying outside the park from 8/12 – 8/17 can you suggest any discounts and tips? Also can I buy the disney meal plan even if I am not staying at a disney hotel?
A. No, the dining plans can only be purchased as part of a WDW package and you must stay at a WDW resort. My biggest tip? Learn the Fast Pass system ASAP, and use it extensively. It won't save you money, but it will save you a ton of time (which is money).
- Q. What are the cheapest days to fly during the week?
A. Typically, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, the last few years, with Saturday night stays no longer required, that is no longer always the case. Make sure you check all days around your travel dates, you may be surprised.
- Q. I purchased the 4day dream pass for Florida residents, but inadvertently missed that the same expires May 25, 2010 ( was under impression it was like an annual pass valid all through). I wanted to check if there was a way to still use the? :( Thanks
A. Doubtful, Disney is very strict about expiration dates and the like. The only option for you would be to take your ticket to guest services at one of the parks and see what they can do for you. The other option would be to call ticketing at 407-566-4985, they should be able to look up your ticket (have it in hand). I prefer to talk to someone face to face, always harder for them to say "no" than over the phone.
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