Free Dining or No Free Dining, That is the Question

DISCLAIMER: Before I start, let me just say that I have NO inside information, and absolutely NO knowledge of when or if Free Dining will be offered this year. The following is not an official position of any company, but merely my own PERSONAL opinion, in response to the many questions that are circulating about this at the moment.…………Now that we have that out of the way, we now return you to your regularly scheduled blog post. 🙂  ~ Nancy

If you have spent any time at all online, whether you are planning your first Disney vacation or your 20th, you have probably heard about Disney’s awesome promotion, Free Dining. As in, you get your food as part of a Disney vacation package, for free. Many Disney veterans plan their trips around this promotion, often changing their dates if needed, in order to qualify. And even folks who have never been to Walt Disney World at all, have heard through the grapevine of this Holy Grail of Disney promotions. Because let’s face it: a Disney vacation can end up being pretty pricey, and who wouldn’t love Free Food? Read more

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Disney Savings Alert: FREE Disney Spending Money When You Transfer Your Trip!

Did you book a vacation to Walt Disney World directly with Disney in the last 30 days?

Would you like some FREE spending money for your Disney vacation?

If the answer to both of these is YES, then have I got a deal for you! 🙂

For the next week only, simply transfer your reservation to my agency, and you will receive one of the following credits to your room for FREE*:

  • $2000-2500: FREE $25 Disney Credit
  • $2501-3500: FREE $40 Disney Credit
  • $3501-4500: FREE $50 Disney Credit
  • $4501-5500: FREE $60 Disney Credit
  • $5501-Up: FREE $70 Disney Credit

Details, Details:*

  • There is no cost whatsoever, for you to transfer your reservation to our agency.
  • Simply fill out, sign and return a simple form, it’s that easy!
  • In addition to the room credit, receive lots of my FREE PLANNING HELP!
  • Still want to make your own reservations and plan your itinerary? No worries, you can have as much…or as little…..help as you want. 🙂
  • LIMITED TIME ONLY: In order to qualify, the form must be returned to me by midnight ET, Wednesday, February 13.
  • Minimum package price to qualify is $2000.
  • Promotion available for vacations to Walt Disney World only.
  • Eligibility for amount of room credit is based on FINAL, total cost of package at time of travel.
  • Unfortunately, due to Disney’s current transfer guidelines, only packages booked in the last 30 days, that are not paid in full, are eligible for this promotion.

Contact me at nancy@theaffordablemouse.com and let’s get your transfer started!

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New Summer Savings Promotion!!

Summer Offer
 

Great Summer Savings At Walt Disney World!

Now is the perfect time to plan a summer vacation your family will cherish forever.

 Save on stays most nights June 15 – Aug. 14, 2012. Great rates allow you to enjoy select Disney Value Resorts, Disney Moderate Resorts, Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Read more

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Disney Savings Round-Up for September 3, 2010

Disney has a NEW FREE Dining promotion for much of 2011. See below for details!

You can get some great savings from using Restaurant.com at selected Disney property restaurants! In addition, Expedia.com is still running summer sale that expires at the end of August. And be sure to also note the great sales at Hotels.com, and Travelocity for more ways to save money. PLUS the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are having a great promotion for the month of September as well!

Restaurant.com Promotions

Did you know that you can use Restaurant.com Gift Certificates to save up to 60% off on some meals at Walt Disney World? When you go to the Restaurant.com site and enter “Lake Buena Vista, FL” into the search field, you will find the following Disney property restaurants participating: Todd English’s bluezoo, House of Blues,  Garden Grove,   Kimonos,  Shula’s Steak House , and Il Mulino New York Trattoria.

Save 70% off Restaurant.com Gift Cards! Use code SAVORY at checkout through 9/7/10.

You can also use Restaurant.com Gift Certificates for local restaurants or any place you happen to be traveling. We have used the certificates on a number of occasions: it’s easy and it is a great way to save money! This is a great chance to stock up for gifts, and get a few for yourself,  in addition to using some for your Disney vacation.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Promotions

Book the beautiful Walt Disney World Dolphin, a 4-star Disney Resort, September 1 – 11 including Labor Day Weekend starting from only $99!
Rates from $109 September 16-21, and September 26-28. Rates from $149 September 22-25.

Book the beautiful Walt Disney World Swan, the Dolphin’s sister 4-star Disney Resort, September 1 – 11 including Labor Day Weekend starting from only $109! Rates from $119 September 16-21, and September 26-28. Rates from $169 September 22-25.

Must be booked by TODAY Sept. 3, 2010. Book online using rate code TZOO

DisneyStore.com Savings and Promotions

FREE Shipping on your Entire Order with Promo Code: FREESHIP. Ends Monday Sept. 6!

Halloween will be here before you know it! Use the above FREE SHIPPING code and take a look at the Disney costumes: Dress Up In Dreams – Find Exclusive Disney Costumes in Our Halloween Shop

PLUS: Start that Holiday Shopping early while you’re at it. Use the FREE SHIPPING code and take advantage of this Disney Store Sale. Save up to 50% on your favorite Disney Items!

Don’t forget: Buying Disney items at home BEFORE your Disney trip is a great way to save money. :)

And remember that you can save $50 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com

Travelocity Special Promotions:

Travelocity has some great deals this week! Note that several are only good through mid-September:

Book a cruise with Disney Cruise Line and receive up to $100 Onboard Credit. Ends 9/16.

Book a room at the Regal Sun Resort across from Downtown Disney! Rates start at $55 a night. Ends 9/12.

And be sure to check this out to see if any might be a savings for you: Top Hotel Deals in Orlando

Hotels.com Special Promotions

Summer Sale – Save up to 40% on hotels. Plus book 4+ nights at select hotels and get a free Flip™ camcorder! Use code FLIP5 at checkout Final Weekend: Expires 9/6/10

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions:

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  NEW DATES ADDED Through 2011!!: Book a full price 3-night or longer vacation package for stays most nights 10/1/10 – 10/7/10, 10/22/10 – 10/28/10, 11/12/10 – 11/18/10, 11/27/10 -12/2/10, 12/10/10 – 12/21/10, 1/1/11 – 1/5/11, 1/9/11 – 1/13/11, 1/21/11 – 2/3/11, 2/11/11 – 2/17/11, 2/25/11 – 3/3/11, 5/27/11 – 6/2/11 and 8/19/11 – 9/29/11. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by December 20, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.

  • Summer/Early Fall Room Discounts: Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010. Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Fall/Winter Room Discounts: NEW DATES ADDED Through 2011!! Stay October 3, 2010 through November 23, 2010, November 27, 2010 through December 25, 2010, and January 1, 2011  through February 16, 2011. Get a 25%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book  by November 21, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Get a FREE Disney Gift Card for up to $500 when you book a full price vacation package, including hotel room and theme park tickets. Stay October 3, 2010 through November 23, 2010, November 27, 2010 through December 25, 2010, and January 1, 2011  through February 16, 2011. You must stay at least 5 consecutive hotel nights with at least a 2-day Base Ticket. Value resorts receive a $200 Disney Gift Card. Moderate resorts receive a $300 Disney Gift Card. Deluxe/Deluxe Villa resorts receive a $500 Disney Gift Card. You must book  by November 21, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.

That’s it for this week. Have a magical, safe…and happy Labor Day weekend!

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Friday Disney Savings Round-Up for 5/7/2010

Affordable Disney Vacation Update

There continue to be big promotions, as Disney now has multiple ways you can save over the next few months on a Disney World vacation!  Plus, DisneyStore.com has a few great things going on as well. 🙂

Walt Disney World Savings and Promotions

  • Book a Disney Vacation Package and Get FREE Dining!  Now available for everyone!: Travel between August 15 and Oct. 2. Stay at a Value Resort and receive Free Quick Service Dining Plan. Receive Free Basic Dining when you stay at a Moderate or Deluxe Resort. Minimum 3 night stay, with 2 day ticket.  You must book by August 14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay through August 14, 2010 Get a 15%-30% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 8/14. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Stay August 15, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010 Get a 30%-40% discount off regular room rates. You should know that some blackout dates do apply and that not all rates are available at all resorts. You must book by 10/2. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Kids Stay and Play for Free“: This special offer has been extended and is now valid for stays most nights May 2 – Oct. 2, 2010. Purchase a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package (room and theme park tickets) and a child (age 3-9) stays in the room and gets a 5 day park pass for Free. This is basically providing free tickets for one child of this age…or two if there are two adults in the room…which can be a substantial savings! To receive the package deal, you must book by August 14, 2010. For more information, visit www.disneyworld.com and click on “Special Offers”.
  • Disney Visa Card members can book the “Kids Stay, Play, and Dine Free” package. This special offer has been extended and is now valid for most nights through Oct. 2. It includes a 4 night/5 day Magic Your Way vacation package with room, park tickets, and the Quick Service Dining Plan is included for free. You have until June 30 to book this offer. To book, call 407-934-7639 or your travel agent. (**Don’t have a Disney Visa card yet? See the special promotion below through DisneyStore.com.)
  • Military Discount of up to 40% on select Disney Resort rooms, for stays most nights through Sept. 30, 2010. You must book through July 31, 2010. In addition, active or retired members of the military can get a 4 day park ticket for $99. For more information visit the Military Special Offer page on disneyworld.com.

DisneyStore.com Savings

Planning to get some “souvenirs” for your kids BEFORE your Disney trip to save money? DisneyOutlet.com has a great special that you may want to take advantage of:

Take an extra 15% off already reduced prices sitewide at DisneyOutlet.com with promo code: OUTLET15 You must hurry though, this offer expires Sunday, May 9.

And do you want to “recreate the magic” of Disney World at home? Then you may be interested in this sale at DisneyStore.com: Up to 30% Off Create-Your-Own Home Decor at DisneyStore.com.

Special promotions that are still valid:

Celebrate your Mom with gifts from our Mother’s Day Shop at DisneyStore.com!

Dooney and Bourke Exclusively for Disney Parks Now Available at DisneyStore.com!

Save $25 when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember at DisneyStore.com (** See special Disney promotion above for Disney Visa cardmembers!)

That’s it for this week. Have a magical day!

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