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Gabe1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:32 PM

The rumor mill is floating again for 2009 Free Dining. Apparently the UK offers are out and the free dining offered will be the newly created
lowest cost, Counter Service dining.

My guess is it is likely to matched for domestic free dining.

goofy101 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 12:12 AM

Yep we only get the free counter service but for a price we can upgrade

**go2WDW** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 07:04 PM

This was discussed when the UK offer came out, but since then the bounceback offer at WDW resorts was for the regular dining plan. Here's what I got in September:

**Oh Pooh** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 01:46 AM

I got the same offer Tim saw when I went in September & early October !

**PolynesianMedic** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 08:37 AM

I think that the bounceback will be for the regular plan, but the offer when it comes out next year will probably be for the counter service plan. You can always upgrade, so I don't have a problem with this.

**Oh Pooh** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PolynesianMedic

I think that the bounceback will be for the regular plan, but the offer when it comes out next year will probably be for the counter service plan. You can always upgrade, so I don't have a problem with this.

I think so too Jeff. The one I booked was with the basic dining plan. But I think the one open to the general public will be the counter service with chance of upgrading to any of the plans. But could be wrong

Gabe1 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-17-2008, 07:37 AM

From WDW International Site: Note tied to the class of hotel you reserve.

Stay at a Disney Resort and eat for FREE!
Enjoy a Disney Dining Plan at no cost for your 2009 holiday!
Book now - offer ends 4th November!

Book five nights or more at a selected Disney Resort for arrivals between 2nd August - 3rd October 2009, and you'll receive free dining for the duration of your stay for everyone in your party.

- Opt for a Disney Moderate Resort and receive a Disney Quick (Counter) Service Dining Plan for FREE
- Opt for a Disney Deluxe Resort and receive a Disney Dining Service Plan for FREE

This fantastic offer is only available for bookings made on or before 4th November 2008.

and same info is now posted on Mousesavers for both UK & Ireland

Wonder if the Value Resorts will be offered free dining options for Domestic Reservations in 2009?

**go2WDW** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-17-2008, 10:57 AM

The interesting thing is that the bounceback didn't specifically mention that the dining plan was even available to Deluxe Resort guests, but people were able to ask for and get Deluxe for the offer. Disney markets quite differently for the European market and the US market, and this seems to be one of the differences.

**Oh Pooh** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-17-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by go2WDW

The interesting thing is that the bounceback didn't specifically mention that the dining plan was even available to Deluxe Resort guests, but people were able to ask for and get Deluxe for the offer. Disney markets quite differently for the European market and the US market, and this seems to be one of the differences.

Tim you are right my flyer didn't mention anything about deluxe resort but I was able to book the BWI for next year. Did they also extend the date as my said had to be booked by Oct 24th?? I think in the coming months Disney will be offering more discounts. But my deadline for my upcoming trip is over with so any discount I would have to pay a penalty unless I added deluxe dining which for us is too much food