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I was wondering if the two sets of codes (CMK and AYG for example) are exactly the same? We booked with AAA and used AYG for the free dining, but I have a Disney Visa (never got notified about the 'special' booking dates *grumble*), and wonder if the first deal is better then the one we had applied to our trip?
Oh, we're staying at Pop Century and we booked around May 1 and had no problems getting a room.
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Actually, one set of codes was meant to be used by travel agents (the ones that start with A). The other codes were meant to be used by the general public. They are both for the free dining; the promotion is exactly the same either way.
quick question I purchased the deluxe dining plan for 9/9-9/13, and considering switching to the basic, not sure if I go down if it will still be free?
quick question I purchased the deluxe dining plan for 9/9-9/13, and considering switching to the basic, not sure if I go down if it will still be free?
I would think it would be since you're just modifying the reservation...not trying to add it. I'd just call Disney and find out for sure. Don't let them make any changes until you get that question answered though.
Do you think they are gonna offer it in 09 ? I do since the econmy is so bad
This is exactly why I'm browsing this thread. I think they will, but I'm new to how they offer it and how you can take advantage of it.
Can someone tell me... We have already made our reservation for September 09. If they offer the Free Dining for that time (which they historically do) will we be able to add it to an existing reservation or do we have to be booking a brand new trip?
This is exactly why I'm browsing this thread. I think they will, but I'm new to how they offer it and how you can take advantage of it.
Can someone tell me... We have already made our reservation for September 09. If they offer the Free Dining for that time (which they historically do) will we be able to add it to an existing reservation or do we have to be booking a brand new trip?
I Asked this question a while back....and... the short answer is YES.
Free dining can be added but the CM will have to rebook your trip to add the code. I'm doing the same thing and will be going the same month as you (Sep. 09). The rebooking shouldn't effect your dates, i was told that CM's really try to work with you.
I'm sure you can find the thread on this forum with a more detailed answer.
I Asked this question a while back....and... the short answer is YES.
Free dining can be added but the CM will have to rebook your trip to add the code. I'm doing the same thing and will be going the same month as you (Sep. 09). The rebooking shouldn't effect your dates, i was told that CM's really try to work with you.
I'm sure you can find the thread on this forum with a more detailed answer.
We just booked our trip on line less than an hour ago for June 22-29. I am a little confused about what I am reading here but are you saying there is a way that we can get a free dining plan for '09? If so, would someone be willing to explain? I saw the above answer about contacting a CM to rebook our trip with the free dining code. Does that mean I need to call reservations to get that done? Thanks so much for your help!
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