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  • On Mar 17, 2014
    Christy from NC Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Nov 2014 trip planned. Wanting to schedule now in order to make dining reservations asap. Hoping to get free dining later on when its announced, can I have that added to my reservation when its avai? If I pay in full, can I resc. if dates change? Thanks :)

    Hi Christy!

    I love the free dining promotion too! I have my fingers crossed it will be offered again this fall ºOº.

    There are two ways to make reservations for your Walt Disney World vacation. The first is to book a vacation package which includes hotel accommodations and other optional features like park tickets, dining plan, and flights. The other way to make a reservation is to book a room-only reservation which doesn't have any other features besides accommodations.

    There are more restrictions with a package reservation than a room-only reservation. Because of this, I suggest making a room-only reservation for your anticipated vacation dates. Room-only reservations can be converted to a package reservation at a later date if you want to apply a special offer such as free dining and it is much easier to change vacation dates without penalty with this type of reservation.

    Currently the room-only stipulations are outlined below:

    • 1 night's deposit due at time of reservation
    • Final payment due at check-in
    • May cancel anytime without penalty up until 5 days beforehand if booking with Disney Resort Hotel Reservations, or 6 days if booking online

    One important item to note is that your reservation, whether it is a package or room-only, will not automatically have a discount or special offer applied to it. You must call and have the discount applied to your reservation. This is why I recommend making your reservation with a Disney Authorized Travel Agent who will keep tabs on the current offers and will re-book your vacation if an offer opens up that you qualify for.

    Here's to hoping some Pixie Dust falls on a free dining promotion!

    Blessings,
    Brenda ºOº

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Meet the Panelist: Brenda, Missouri

I fell in love with Walt Disney World on my very first visit, which took place during my honeymoon. Since then we have added 4 "mouseketeers" to our family and have come to appreciate what a great value a Walt Disney World vacation can be on a budget. As a Physical Therapist and a mom of a large family, I would love to help you plan your next magical trip! Learn More About Brenda

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