I discussed the benefits of getting the Disney Visa credit card, issued by Chase before and how it can help you save $100 off of the cost of your Disney vacation. One of the hidden benefits to being a cardholder is initial access to the limited time offers prior to public release. That means access to packages to get a free dining plan.

Effective around July 12, 2012, Disney will release to the general public new dates to purchase full price Magic Your Way packages with theme park passes at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels and enjoy a free Dining Plan! However, existing Disney Visa cardholders can go ahead and reserve packages now, prior to the general public release.

The offer is valid for arrivals most nights:
9/30/12–10/4/12
10/19/12–11/1/12
11/9/12–11/15/12
11/23/12–11/29/12
12/10/12–12/13/12

In order to get the free Quick Service Dining Plan, stay at select Disney Value Resorts.

Guests reserving a Disney Moderate, Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts get a free Regular Dining Plan.

Guests are always able to pay the additional charge for higher level meal plans. Reservations for free dining must be booked by 9/29/12.

Free Dining is not available on all suites, campsites and 3 bedroom villas, as well as the standard Little Mermaid rooms in the new Art of Animation Resort. Reservations require a three (3) night minimum stay, and a maximum stay of fourteen (14) nights, in addition to a minimum 2-day basic park pass per person per reservation to qualify.

A $200 deposit per room must be paid with your Disney VISA at the time of booking.

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