Yeah...I'm sure there will be people calling every day this week. They will definitely report any findings, good or bad.
Perspective, people.
Besides the Portuguese link above, I've also been sent today--but asked not to share--Disney's artwork for promoting the Spanish-language version of South American free dining, with the exact same book-by and eligible dates.
I am disappointed that the deal didn't come out today, but mostly grateful not to be a CM.
I'm not sure my blood pressure can take that!
I know, whew I've been stressed today and I'm not even a DV holder 
I'm waiting on Aug. 1st to see if the GP offer goes live
We could almost create scout teams to call each morning we are all so ready and willing for this deal
does anyone else feel sorry for all the CM's that had to deal with irate callers this morning? i mean, all these folks were calling, then when told the news they didn't want to hear, they likely got very huffy and asked for a supervisor. well, here's a tip from a long time former customer service rep (not Disney), when you act like a pain in the butt and act like i'm an idiot and ask for my supervisor, even after i have patiently dealt with your attitude, i will likely transfer you to the person who sits across the aisle from me who is not a supervisor, and have them tell you the same thing i just told you.
so, take it easy on the poor CM's, OK? i'm sure that some of them were not very nice today, but jeez, how would you like to show up to your job on a monday morning and have an angry mob with torches and pitchforks ready to tar and feather you just because you didn't tell them what they wanted to hear?
customer service is not an easy job to have. there are good reps and not so good reps. if you get a good one, tell them that while you have them on the line, if they are exceeding helpful, ask for their supervisor then give them a glowing review. if you get a not so good one, get on a personal level with them, ask them how their day is, or how their weather is, or heck, crack a joke about how many dorks they've had to deal with that day. that is usually enough to give them a breath and a smile and 9 times out of 10, their general attitude will improve (and with this, their level of service). generally, your attitude when calling will affect the whole interaction.
just my 2 cents. virtual hugs to all the CM's today! and tomorrow, and the next day and especially thursday!
I got up before 7 this morning also in hopes of using my DV for free dining. I've been following this thread (some skimming) off and on as I've had time. While, I was disappointed about the rumor not being true for today (we'll see about Aug 1), it is what it is.
The thing that upset me in this thread was people's assumptions about affordability. Now this is said without anger, snottiness, or any kind of tone. I'm just saying what I feel....I think it's kind of a rude or harsh statement to say that if you need a discount to fit your budget, you shouldn't go if you can't afford full price. I don't understand this line of thinking. People buy stuff with coupons and discounts all the time. I refuse to pay full price for anything. Why should I when I can get things for less? I have zero credit card debt because I am financially responsible. I save for vacation ahead of time. I have a large family though, and if we want to go every year, we need a discount. If we feel it is too expensive, we will not go. In fact, I do not pre-book before discounts are available.
I think Disney is expensive with the discounts. I would never pay full price. If you want to do that, that's fine, but what difference does it make to you if someone can only afford to go with a discount? I think it's irresponsible to put vacation on a credit card, but if people can pay it off, what business is it of mine? And everyone who is willing to pay full price for Disney and go no matter what, if most people do that, why would Disney offer a discount? They wouldn't have to. In the past at least, discounts are what were necessary to fill up rooms. We will see if they think it's necessary this year. My guess is yes, but time will tell.
Again, not trying to be rude or mean in any way, just sharing my two cents. Throw them back if you wish.
