10 day advanced check in

roo22 · 04-21-2009

There have been many questions and or comments posted regarding getting up grades at your hotel (ie: what may work, what may not). Has anyone had any luck with getting an upgrade after checking in with Disney's new 10 day advance on-line check in. Or is it just worth doing it the old fasioned way and wait for check in to try your luck.

**Dana** · 04-21-2009

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Originally Posted by roo22

There have been many questions and or comments posted regarding getting up grades at your hotel (ie: what may work, what may not). Has anyone had any luck with getting an upgrade after checking in with Disney's new 10 day advance on-line check in. Or is it just worth doing it the old fasioned way and wait for check in to try your luck.

Havent' heard either way. I think you may have better luck in person...

3DisneyDivas · 04-28-2009

I'm also curious about the online check-in. Thanks to a great tip on MouseBuzz we changed airports (we have to drive a little further, but saving about $350 on airfare) & now will be arriving in Orlando at 11:30pm. Is the online check-in something I can do from home before we leave? What sort of upgrades are we talking about?

subvetss · 04-30-2009

The last time we were guests we stayed at Pop Century Resort. That was in March. I did the advance check in thing on line and when we got there to check in there was a very short line to stand in (only one person ahead of me) and everything was ready for me at the desk. Pretty nice set up. Of course that could change when more people catch on.
In May we are going back in our motor home to Ft. Wilderness. I am wondering if and how they are going to do the express check in at their campground motor home entrance.
We are Fl. residents and go about 4 times a year. This will be our 52nd stay at WDW resorts. I'm tired of lines.
Joe

bransworld · 05-01-2009

I am looking forward to trying the advanced check in next week. I am not going to check in 10 days in advanced because i am on a wait list. But i will check in at 6 or 7 days. So next Friday or Saturday.

johnkimv · 05-02-2009

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Originally Posted by subvetss

The last time we were guests we stayed at Pop Century Resort. That was in March. I did the advance check in thing on line and when we got there to check in there was a very short line to stand in (only one person ahead of me) and everything was ready for me at the desk. Pretty nice set up. Of course that could change when more people catch on.
In May we are going back in our motor home to Ft. Wilderness. I am wondering if and how they are going to do the express check in at their campground motor home entrance.
We are Fl. residents and go about 4 times a year. This will be our 52nd stay at WDW resorts. I'm tired of lines.
Joe

If you go inside the check in building at FW there is a line for online check in. I am not sure if they handle this at all outside in the drive thru lanes, but you could always just go inside if there is a line. I usually check in around 8am and I never see a line!!

tinkerbelle24 · 05-02-2009

Does anyone have a link for the 10 day check in and is it avail at the values? For some reason this is the 1st time im seeing this.

bransworld · 05-02-2009

Here is a link to info on all ears. Disney's Online Resort Check-in

MerlinMatt · 05-19-2009

Here's a link to the Disney Vacation page: Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . .

You can use it to view your reservation, create itineraries, create a customized map, AND check in up to 10 days in advance!!!

mommyof2 · 05-19-2009

Good question-I was wondering the same thing-if we had a better chance of an upgrade if we checked in the old fashioned way!!!???

MerlinMatt · 05-19-2009

I wouldn't put money on it, but I doubt it makes a difference. Upgrades are generally determined on the day of check-in and are usually randomly assigned. The advance check-in simply allows them to hook your room to a credid card and print your tickets.

nancyk · 05-23-2009

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

I wouldn't put money on it, but I doubt it makes a difference. Upgrades are generally determined on the day of check-in and are usually randomly assigned. The advance check-in simply allows them to hook your room to a credid card and print your tickets.

So, am I understanding this properly? That It really just seems to help them print tickets etc. which ,makes their job a little faster at best?? I have always had only a couple of people ahead of me which makes me doubious as to if this will be worth it. Is there any reason to make people really want to do this? Thoughts please.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-24-2009

I am curious about advanced check-in for DVC reservations. We've always had a good track record with 'special requests' as far as buildings, locations, and rooms go at DVC resorts. I wonder if advanced check-in would sabotage that 'cause it assigns room by computer??

Hmm, maybe I should ask if anyone's had any luck with that over in the DVC forums.

momofaprincess · 05-24-2009

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I am curious about advanced check-in for DVC reservations. We've always had a good track record with 'special requests' as far as buildings, locations, and rooms go at DVC resorts. I wonder if advanced check-in would sabotage that 'cause it assigns room by computer??

Hmm, maybe I should ask if anyone's had any luck with that over in the DVC forums.

Wish--
We did online check in for both BWV and SSR for our trip and our requests were met on both even though they couldn't be written on the online check in form!

BWV we asked for a high floor (got the 5th) and close to the elevators (and we weren't that far from them!)
and
At SSR we asked for Springs or Grandstand and we were given Springs but we chose to be moved to a different area.

Thought I'd share my experience with DVC online check in...

**WishUponAStar** · 05-24-2009

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Originally Posted by momofaprincess

Wish--
We did online check in for both BWV and SSR for our trip and our requests were met on both even though they couldn't be written on the online check in form!

BWV we asked for a high floor (got the 5th) and close to the elevators (and we weren't that far from them!)
and
At SSR we asked for Springs or Grandstand and we were given Springs but we chose to be moved to a different area.

Thought I'd share my experience with DVC online check in...

Hmmm, then maybe I WILL try it!

Worth a try, ya never know!

04-21-2009	#1 (permalink)
roo22 Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4	10 day advanced check in There have been many questions and or comments posted regarding getting up grades at your hotel (ie: what may work, what may not). Has anyone had any luck with getting an upgrade after checking in with Disney's new 10 day advance on-line check in. Or is it just worth doing it the old fasioned way and wait for check in to try your luck.

04-28-2009	#3 (permalink)
3DisneyDivas Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, VA Posts: 134	Re: 10 day advanced check in I'm also curious about the online check-in. Thanks to a great tip on MouseBuzz we changed airports (we have to drive a little further, but saving about $350 on airfare) & now will be arriving in Orlando at 11:30pm. Is the online check-in something I can do from home before we leave? What sort of upgrades are we talking about? __________________ *Disney Diva.... if the slipper fits...* Sep 2007 Pop Century Sep 2008 All Star Sports Sep 2009 Pop Century Sep 2010? BounceBack?? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Third Time's the Charm Trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth! We're Here! We're Here!

04-30-2009	#4 (permalink)
subvetss Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida Posts: 92	Re: 10 day advanced check in The last time we were guests we stayed at Pop Century Resort. That was in March. I did the advance check in thing on line and when we got there to check in there was a very short line to stand in (only one person ahead of me) and everything was ready for me at the desk. Pretty nice set up. Of course that could change when more people catch on. In May we are going back in our motor home to Ft. Wilderness. I am wondering if and how they are going to do the express check in at their campground motor home entrance. We are Fl. residents and go about 4 times a year. This will be our 52nd stay at WDW resorts. I'm tired of lines. Joe

05-01-2009	#5 (permalink)
bransworld Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 1,158	Re: 10 day advanced check in I am looking forward to trying the advanced check in next week. I am not going to check in 10 days in advanced because i am on a wait list. But i will check in at 6 or 7 days. So next Friday or Saturday. __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 ASM Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 SSR Disney World - April 2008 OKW Disney World - Sept. 2008 WLV Disney World - May 2009 - SSR Disney World - December 2009 - AKL Kidani Village Mousebuzzers I Have Met DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Timkelmom My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Until my first Christmas Season Trip to WDW 19 days 23 hours 8 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: 10 day advanced check in Does anyone have a link for the 10 day check in and is it avail at the values? For some reason this is the 1st time im seeing this. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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05-02-2009	#8 (permalink)
bransworld Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 1,158	Re: 10 day advanced check in Here is a link to info on all ears. Disney's Online Resort Check-in __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 ASM Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 SSR Disney World - April 2008 OKW Disney World - Sept. 2008 WLV Disney World - May 2009 - SSR Disney World - December 2009 - AKL Kidani Village Mousebuzzers I Have Met DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Timkelmom My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Until my first Christmas Season Trip to WDW 19 days 23 hours 8 minutes

05-19-2009	#9 (permalink)
MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: 10 day advanced check in Here's a link to the Disney Vacation page: Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . . You can use it to view your reservation, create itineraries, create a customized map, AND check in up to 10 days in advance!!! __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

05-19-2009	#10 (permalink)
mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: 10 day advanced check in Good question-I was wondering the same thing-if we had a better chance of an upgrade if we checked in the old fashioned way!!!??? __________________ Billi My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My brother is getting married!!!!!!! 23 days 16 hours 8 minutes

05-19-2009	#11 (permalink)
MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: 10 day advanced check in I wouldn't put money on it, but I doubt it makes a difference. Upgrades are generally determined on the day of check-in and are usually randomly assigned. The advance check-in simply allows them to hook your room to a credid card and print your tickets. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

05-24-2009	#13 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: 10 day advanced check in I am curious about advanced check-in for DVC reservations. We've always had a good track record with 'special requests' as far as buildings, locations, and rooms go at DVC resorts. I wonder if advanced check-in would sabotage that 'cause it assigns room by computer?? Hmm, maybe I should ask if anyone's had any luck with that over in the DVC forums. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 1 hours 8 minutes

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