Hi, Jason! A new
special offer was just released for a late summer / early fall 2010 Disney Dining Plan promotion. It includes a free Disney Dining plan with the purchase of a 5-night/6-day Magic Your Way room and ticket package in select Disney Moderate Resorts.
If this is a deal you've been waiting for, make sure to move fast. The biggest benefit for my family in getting the Disney Dining Plan is being able to experience all the different table service restaurants found throughout the parks and resorts.
You're able to make advance dining reservations up to 180 days in advance. Since the first day of the free dining plan promotion is only 104 to 152 days away, the availability of some dining times at some restaurants may already be limited.
Here's what I'd do. Think about where you'd like to dine and
check the availability of the restaurant. If you find something that works, make your reservation online. Then book your trip after you're sure you're getting what you wanted out of the Disney Dining Plan. If you strike out and decide to visit Walt Disney World at a different time, just make sure to cancel the reservations you made online.