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Old 28 Jul 20, 08:21 PM  
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Not sure if this is the correct thread to post on but, when Disney launch free DDP (if true do do it again in the future) is it really free or does the price of accommodation increase during this time? (Cos nothing in life is free! )

Also, if we booked accommodation directly through Disney and then free DDP was launched after we booked, could we add it on or cancel and rebook with it included?

These may be really obvious questions but we’ve never stayed on site before and DDP would help with budget. We are looking at 2022 so can’t book anything yet but interested to know for when the booking window opens.

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Old 28 Jul 20, 08:48 PM  
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No it doesn't increase. You would have to make a new booking, I think it's £50 per booking to change
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It is free but it's important to note that it's not the only offer:
1. Free dining - it's "Free" because if you were to book normally at that time you would pay the same price
2. Free Nights - basically 1-2 nights free per week, depending on Hotel- normally runs after Free Dining finishes

Some additional points, they also, have in the past, discounted tickets once FD finishes, I have seen as much as a £50 drop but it's very hard "to beat" Free Dining although generally the saving is nowhere near what the "boast" about but it is still a saving.
Now the obvious problem is that currently there are no dining plans free or otherwise & no indication if or when they will return. If numbers stay low then I'd expect a US offer to fill those "summer" beds up until end of Sept. Any 2022 offer will depend on their strategy going forward, it's a bit "chicken or egg", they have lost $100's of millions so don't want to discount, the amount of cancelled construction projects & upgrades that are shelved are an indication of this or they dangle the carrot to get more guests back ...
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Loves2Plan has got the figures on this.

When we booked CSR for July 2019, we saw an increase in the price of our room with the free DDP. It wasn’t substantial, but it was an increase. Some rooms decrease in price, some stay the same. It depends on the hotel and I imagine this will be linked to the availability of standard rooms.

With regard to DDP, if it is going to be offered, it will be released in April time next year for 2022. I believe some TAs do offer the opportunity to book and ‘add’ it on later but in general, it’s better to get a few prices come April to get the best deal.

I’m a massive believer in DIY though I understand in this climate, more people might want the security of a package holiday. Quite a few places do Disney bookings (hotel + tickets + dining) on a £50pp deposit which is terrific. But for something with flights, you’re looking at a lot more than that for a deposit.

Fingers crossed for free dining released next year for 2022. That’s what we’re hoping for!
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Yeah we have done DIY when we have been to Disney and most likely will do when we go in 2022. It would be ideal if there was a free DDP on offer for when we go as would really help with budgeting as we have never stayed onsite before. We are looking at Coronado Springs.
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You're right nothing is free, they get their money back in other ways, what they're doing in reality is guaranteeing you'll be eating on their property and therefore spending as you go. I personally think it's better to do your own thing, especially if you have a car or you're considering doing other places.
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You're right nothing is free, they get their money back in other ways, what they're doing in reality is guaranteeing you'll be eating on their property and therefore spending as you go. I personally think it's better to do your own thing, especially if you have a car or you're considering doing other places.
However if you plan on spending most of your time at Disney it’s a better deal than free nights. Unfortunately over the years the room discount has lost its value, certainly for us. Who knows what the future will bring but I’d guess any offers will be aimed at keeping you on Disney property.
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Yeah we have done DIY when we have been to Disney and most likely will do when we go in 2022. It would be ideal if there was a free DDP on offer for when we go as would really help with budgeting as we have never stayed onsite before. We are looking at Coronado Springs.
CSR is a lovely resort - we're hoping to return there in 2022. We stayed in 2019 and Gran Destino Tower opened while we were there. With the lobby, Barcelona Lounge and rooftop bar and restaurant, it feels like a deluxe hotel with moderate prices 👍🏻😁
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Room rates are almost universally higher when free dining is on. You tend to pay rack rate. Free nights may be an equal or very occasionally better deal, especially if you have only one or two people in the room. The value of free nights increases at the deluxe resorts. I’d suggest it’s a moot point anyway as I think free dining is now a thing of the past. The more people per room though, the better the value of free dining. One year me and DD stayed at AKL on a free nights deal as we booked late and had missed free dining. We are at a table service every day and paid for all our food. When I worked it out we paid the same including our food costs as free dining would have been for an upgraded free QS deal at a moderate resort. So we had a better deal with free nights. You have to do the maths and know how you like to eat.

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