Flying Home Question

BelleoftheBall · 01-28-2009

We are visiting WDW in April... Yeah!!! We are flying in on Southwest Airlines which has an open seating plan. Our travel agent told us to check in online 24 hours in advance to secure boarding A. My question is, our flight home is at 6a.m., how can we check in from the resort? Can we ask them in advance to check us in? Or do we have to rise before 6 a.m. and head to the lobby at that time to ask for help?

lovemysons · 01-28-2009

Oh now that is a good question. I have never had that early a flight, so I don't know. I have never had a problem checking in at the front desk concierge, but I have always done it in person.

BelleoftheBall · 01-28-2009

I figured they would be able to help us. We got such a cheap nonstop flight we couldn't pass it up. Plus it was definitely the selling point to DH. Had it not been for cheap flights I dont think we would be going to see Mickey this year LOL.

Monique · 01-28-2009

This past trip my son and I were at Epcot when our 24 hour window opened for us to check-in for our return flight. Being that he has an iPhone we were able to do it that way which eliminated the hassle of returning to the resort. Do any of you have a phone along those lines?

BelleoftheBall · 01-29-2009

My DH and I both have Blackberrys, our 24 hour window will be before 6 a.m. so we will be at our resort. I would find it hard to believe that we would even be awake yet... though I may be wrong.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-29-2009

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Originally Posted by BelleoftheBall

We are visiting WDW in April... Yeah!!! We are flying in on Southwest Airlines which has an open seating plan. Our travel agent told us to check in online 24 hours in advance to secure boarding A. My question is, our flight home is at 6a.m., how can we check in from the resort? Can we ask them in advance to check us in? Or do we have to rise before 6 a.m. and head to the lobby at that time to ask for help?

If you would like the resort to help you check in you'll have to go down and ask them to do it for you. They are always happy to help, especially when they aren't super busy.

timsha · 01-29-2009

Just go to the front desk / concierge of the resort you are staying at. You will need your confirmation number, but they will be happy to print out boarding passes for you. We have never left that early on return trips, but have done the boarding passes at the 21 - 22 hour mark, and still gotten low B passes, still not bad. Are you flying in and out of PVD? If that is the case, that early flight is typically not booked, so it is even easier.

bethishooked · 01-29-2009

If you want to get an A Pass, you are going to have to set your alarm. If a B Pass doesn't bother you, then whenever you are up and out, go to the lobby. We totally forgot about our return flight, so we were definitely late in getting our passes, and we still got B passes.

lovemysons · 01-29-2009

You know, I forgot about the A B C thing. Don't sweat it. Just get up at a decent hour, and check in then. I am sure even with a B seating, you will still find seats together, especially on a flight that early.

**ddoll** · 01-29-2009

We asked a nice girl at the desk on the night shift to do it for us when we had a really early flight the next morning. We were on our way to bed that night and stopped by. She seemed happy to help. I guess it was something to help her stay awake! LOL

LAURENGOLD · 01-29-2009

Do you have anyone at home that is up that early?

My sister and I always check each other in the day before our departing flights. When you get to the airport they will print your boarding pass again when you check in if you tell them you don't have it. (Once, I told them we had lost it, the second time I just told them I didn't have it....they didn't care)

Good luck and have a great trip!!! Hopefully, April will be here soon!

BelleoftheBall · 01-29-2009

Thanks for all the help guys. This is why I love this site. I am literaly bouncing about our trip. 77 days left. My DD13 had it counted down on the fridge. My DH knows how much it means to me to go back to WDW. I am so excited that he is getting excited too.

BelleoftheBall · 01-29-2009

Are you flying in and out of PVD? If that is the case, that early flight is typically not booked, so it is even easier.

Yes we are flying out of PVD. It is our first time. Last few times we have flown we were out of Logan (the **** airport). We were so excited to get nonstop out of Warwick

**ddoll** · 01-29-2009

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Originally Posted by BelleoftheBall

Are you flying in and out of PVD? If that is the case, that early flight is typically not booked, so it is even easier.

Yes we are flying out of PVD. It is our first time. Last few times we have flown we were out of Logan (the **** airport). We were so excited to get nonstop out of Warwick

I guess I am spoiled. I live right near the PVD airport and we have always had direct flights to Orlando with SW.

rlcarmichael · 01-30-2009

If you can't make it to the lobby to check in, you can do the check in on your cell phone then just print out your boarding pass when you get to the airport.

Even if you check in at say 8-9AM you'll have better place in line.

here is the mobile link: mobile.southwest.com

01-28-2009	#1 (permalink)
BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Flying Home Question We are visiting WDW in April... Yeah!!! We are flying in on Southwest Airlines which has an open seating plan. Our travel agent told us to check in online 24 hours in advance to secure boarding A. My question is, our flight home is at 6a.m., how can we check in from the resort? Can we ask them in advance to check us in? Or do we have to rise before 6 a.m. and head to the lobby at that time to ask for help? __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,655	Re: Flying Home Question Oh now that is a good question. I have never had that early a flight, so I don't know. I have never had a problem checking in at the front desk concierge, but I have always done it in person. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 24 days 14 hours 48 minutes

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BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Re: Flying Home Question I figured they would be able to help us. We got such a cheap nonstop flight we couldn't pass it up. Plus it was definitely the selling point to DH. Had it not been for cheap flights I dont think we would be going to see Mickey this year LOL. __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Flying Home Question This past trip my son and I were at Epcot when our 24 hour window opened for us to check-in for our return flight. Being that he has an iPhone we were able to do it that way which eliminated the hassle of returning to the resort. Do any of you have a phone along those lines? __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Re: Flying Home Question My DH and I both have Blackberrys, our 24 hour window will be before 6 a.m. so we will be at our resort. I would find it hard to believe that we would even be awake yet... though I may be wrong. __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,253	Re: Flying Home Question Just go to the front desk / concierge of the resort you are staying at. You will need your confirmation number, but they will be happy to print out boarding passes for you. We have never left that early on return trips, but have done the boarding passes at the 21 - 22 hour mark, and still gotten low B passes, still not bad. Are you flying in and out of PVD? If that is the case, that early flight is typically not booked, so it is even easier. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 903	Re: Flying Home Question If you want to get an A Pass, you are going to have to set your alarm. If a B Pass doesn't bother you, then whenever you are up and out, go to the lobby. We totally forgot about our return flight, so we were definitely late in getting our passes, and we still got B passes. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 139 days 11 hours 18 minutes

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,655	Re: Flying Home Question You know, I forgot about the A B C thing. Don't sweat it. Just get up at a decent hour, and check in then. I am sure even with a B seating, you will still find seats together, especially on a flight that early. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 24 days 14 hours 48 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,253	Re: Flying Home Question We asked a nice girl at the desk on the night shift to do it for us when we had a really early flight the next morning. We were on our way to bed that night and stopped by. She seemed happy to help. I guess it was something to help her stay awake! LOL __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 32 days 10 hours 18 minutes

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LAURENGOLD Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,076	Re: Flying Home Question Do you have anyone at home that is up that early? My sister and I always check each other in the day before our departing flights. When you get to the airport they will print your boarding pass again when you check in if you tell them you don't have it. (Once, I told them we had lost it, the second time I just told them I didn't have it....they didn't care) Good luck and have a great trip!!! Hopefully, April will be here soon! __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Heading to the Beach Club!!! Loving the memories!!!

01-29-2009	#12 (permalink)
BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Re: Flying Home Question Thanks for all the help guys. This is why I love this site. I am literaly bouncing about our trip. 77 days left. My DD13 had it counted down on the fridge. My DH knows how much it means to me to go back to WDW. I am so excited that he is getting excited too. __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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BelleoftheBall Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westport, MA Posts: 159	Re: Flying Home Question Are you flying in and out of PVD? If that is the case, that early flight is typically not booked, so it is even easier. Yes we are flying out of PVD. It is our first time. Last few times we have flown we were out of Logan (the ** airport). We were so excited to get nonstop out of Warwick __________________ WDW-2/04-off site WDW-3/05-Pop Century Engaged in Cinderella's Castle 3/20/05 WDW-4/09-All Star Movies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud Wife of Belle'sBeast My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Trip to WDW Off to enjoy the magic!

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,981	Re: Flying Home Question If you can't make it to the lobby to check in, you can do the check in on your cell phone then just print out your boarding pass when you get to the airport. Even if you check in at say 8-9AM you'll have better place in line. here is the mobile link: mobile.southwest.com __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 32 days 22 hours 3 minutes

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