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Old 04-07-2008, 07:18 AM   #1
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FREE DINING Official announcement

Magic Your Way Package FREE Dining Plan

A 5-night/6-day package includes: (longer and shorter stays are available)

5 nights at a select Disney Resort
6 Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket
FREE Disney Dining Plan
3 night minimum length of stay - 14 night maximum


Booking Dates:
4/07/08 – 6/22/08 - Disney VISA Card Holders
4/10/08 – 6/22/08 - Everyone


Travel Dates: 8/24/08 – 9/20/08


Prices start at:
$57 per person, per day for family of 4 at select Value Resorts (std room)
$73 per person, per day for family of 4 at select Moderate Resorts (std room)
$104 per person, per day for family of 4 at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (studio)


Booking Codes:
Magic Your Way Package plus Dining - CMK
Magic Your Way Package plus Deluxe Dining - CMP
Magic Your Way Package plus Dine with Wine - CMM
Magic Your Way Package plus Deluxe Dining with Wine - ?
*Offer available for stays most nights 8/24/08-9/20/08. Availability is limited and certain restrictions apply. Tickets are for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply.


ETA: People are reporting checking in at the end of the promo and getting it for their entire stay. Good luck!
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Does this mean the only Deluxe Resort available is Saratogo Springs, I don't understand the pricing info. We are currently on hold trying to get it at the Poly, will let you know what happens.
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Those are usually just example prices. Almost all resorts should have some type of availability.
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Thanks! Still on hold (26 min now)... There is only so much Disney music I can take!
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Just wanted to add the codes I was given by a CM this morning -
CMK - Basic Dining
CMM - Basic Dining and Wine
CMP - Deluxe Dining

I hope somebody can take advantage of them!
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Wow, great news for all that were waiting for it.

So they are offering the deluxe dining as part of the free dining plan? That's awesome, I didn't realize they do that. Is the level of free dining linked to the type of room booked?
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So they are offering the deluxe dining as part of the free dining plan? That's awesome, I didn't realize they do that. Is the level of free dining linked to the type of room booked?
No, you pay the difference between basic and deluxe (still getting basic for free). It's about $32 per adult, and $10 per child, per night.
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No, you pay the difference between basic and deluxe (still getting basic for free). It's about $32 per adult, and $10 per child, per night.
Ah, gotcha!!! That makes sense.
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Clarification: the codes that start with A are travel agent codes.

These codes are general public codes:
CMK - Basic Dining
CMM - Basic Dining and Wine
CMP - Deluxe Dining

Sorry; I'm trying to pass on the info as quickly as I can get it. Good luck to you all - my agent is working on this right now, so my fingers are crossed!
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I'm so happy for you guys. But, OMG, I can't believe I have to wait till Thursday! There won't be any rooms left!
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I'm so happy for you guys. But, OMG, I can't believe I have to wait till Thursday! There won't be any rooms left!
Supposedly they hold rooms back and release them in waves.
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OMG! our dates missed it by three days!!! ARGHHHHHH how awful! But i'm glad for those that can take advantage of it! Good luck everyone!!!
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OMG! our dates missed it by three days!!! ARGHHHHHH how awful! But i'm glad for those that can take advantage of it! Good luck everyone!!!
Well book those 3 days as one package, then split your reservation to get free dining if you are staying longer....good luck, love the photo, where were you?
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