Hello Charlene,
Great question! The free Disney Dining Plan promotions are incredibly popular, so I know there are many others out there who are wondering the same thing. I wish I had some "behind the scenes" information to share, but I've also been waiting and watching for information on 2014 offers.
One thing that might give us some clues is to look at details for past free dining promotions. Historically speaking, free dining has been offered for dates ranging from late August through mid-December, with information released anywhere from March to August. I'd recommend keeping an eye on the
Special Offers page of the website for updates. Even if free dining isn't announced, another great offer might be available for your trip dates.
Another great resource on this subject is the www.mousesavers.com website. Just search for "historical discounts" and you'll be able to find a page listing past release dates for free dining and other special offers.
I hope that helps with your vacation planning, Charlene. Have a magical day!
Beth