2 Rooms Reserved - Check In Question

[5DisneyNuts]

I can't seem to get a straight answer when I call WDW, so I was hoping one of you could help.

I have 2 room packages (tickets and DDP) reserved at the BWI for my DH's birthday trip using the special email code that I received in February. One room is for DH and me and the other is for his brother and wife. Both rooms are reserved under my name and I will be paying for both. We are arriving on 12/19 which is the last night for value season.

I just found out that my brother-in-law and wife may not be able to arrive until 12/20. Can I still check in for both rooms without them on the 19th?

Since it is such a hassle to change reservations that were made with the code I would rather pay for the extra night. Switching one of the rooms to 12/20 might result in losing the discount (since the booking period with the code is over). Also since 12/20 starts holiday season, I wouldn't be paying that much more for the extra night. I would think we would have a better chance at receiving adjoining rooms too.

Thanks in advance for the help!:)

[safetymom]

If the reservation is in your name for both rooms it wouldn't be a problem. If you don't mind paying for a room that will empty for one night it should be any problem.

[5DisneyNuts]

Thanks safetymom! I was hoping that would be the case. I was surprised to find out the difference in paying for the room for 4 nights value season with the discount was not much more at all than paying for 3 nights holiday season.

Also, I am hoping we will have a better chance at getting adjoining rooms if I check in at the same time.

PS. I love the picture of your granddaughter - adorable!

[safetymom]

Thank you. :) Just be sure to have reservations note that you are requesting connecting rooms. You do want the door between the rooms correct? Adjoining just means next to each other.