KathieSmallwood
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- May 19, 2013
I was asked this also. Why did they ask us this?I was asked if I had a "existing reservation" too!
I was asked this also. Why did they ask us this?I was asked if I had a "existing reservation" too!
I was asked this also. Why did they ask us this?
It is interesting and concerning to read some of the remarks here. As much as Disney values its guests, hopefully no one is making their travel plans based upon something read on the internet, unless it is an official site posting.
Many, if not all of the TA's that promoted FD for Fall and it's anticipated dates were reading the same social media content speculation, and were not given any advance notice by Disney, as is pattern and practice.
Fall promotions were always scheduled to release on Aug 1, and, as is also usual, such promotions are evaluated to maximize return up until release.
Based upon a better than expected response to Armed Forces promotions, pre-bookings and occupancy for most resorts, and extremely heavy pre-bookings for ADR, particularly in association with F&W dates, Disney is certainly looking at reductions/changes/limitations in RO discounts, and limitations to FD, if offered, to fill certain time frames. CS reps were in fact prepared for the reaction to social media speculation, and do not have further information at this time.
Social media can certainly impact corporate decisions, both positively and negatively.
The mean things being said here are more disappointing to me than FD not being released this morning.
I for one thought the "speculation" was fun and I had a wonderful time this morning dancing around my living room to Disney hold music with my 10yr son. (really how much longer am I going to be able to do that) followed by some good natured ribbing from my husband over breakfast. I Thank You Joe for a fun morning with my family, If free dining ever comes out, great, if not, I'm going either way. 134 days to go!
I see....It's standard. If you have an existing reservation they'll pull it up before talking to you or to have it handy for your questions.
It lets them know which screen to jump into - existing reservation look up or new guest.
So very disappointed for you all , keeping my fingers crossed for August 1st. and another big for Black.
Did you read my post about why it is not on the rumor board? In case you missed it due to the speed of the thread, here it is again...
I almost hate to add to the million posts already here, but...
I read the rumor and based my trip on it...only in that it started me thinking about going during the Food and Wine Festival after wanting to go for years. I found a great rate on flights and booked them.
I would love to get FD, but I would never have booked flights based on a "leak" if I could not afford my vacation. I did not book the resort portion yet and won't until I know there is no chance of a discount being released.
Thank you Joe and Dave. Even if I don't get FD, I'm still going to Disney!
Or hopefully alot of people who made a reservation and depend on free dining will cancel?Thank you for sharing and that has been a worse fear. Disney pulled an offer at the last minute because they did not see a need. Hopefully they will regroup and there will still be some dates they still need to fill. : )
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I have read it...and there is a FD post on there that you've participated in....if it's a rumor it's a rumor and that's fine. You stating YOUR reasons why it should be here doesn't change my opinion that it needs to be in the rumor section....or the FACT that as of today....it's STILL a rumor.
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I have read it...and there is a FD post on there that you've participated in....if it's a rumor it's a rumor and that's fine. You stating YOUR reasons why it should be here doesn't change my opinion that it needs to be in the rumor section....or the FACT that as of today....it's STILL a rumor.
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