Missyrose
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2009
Thanks. It's just paperwork and time now (hopefully).
Congrats! I just closed on my BWV contract. I hope the whole process speeds by for you.
Thanks. It's just paperwork and time now (hopefully).
Based on what others have said it's best not to use online check-in because when doing that it wipes out any requests you have.We arrive in a week . We have a standard room and I made a request to be near the lobby. If I do on line check in, should I call BWI to make sure my request wasn't lost?
Also, how likely is it if you make a request you get it? Or if I don't get the room I request, am I able to say I don't like the room and wait for a better room to become available? I just don't want to spend 11 days there facing the parking lot.
We arrive in a week . We have a standard room and I made a request to be near the lobby. If I do on line check in, should I call BWI to make sure my request wasn't lost?
Also, how likely is it if you make a request you get it? Or if I don't get the room I request, am I able to say I don't like the room and wait for a better room to become available? I just don't want to spend 11 days there facing the parking lot.
As Jeanette would say, "It's all good."
August will be here before you know it - it better be - that's when we go back. Have you booked all your ADRs yet?
We're all among friends here, so I can confide in you that yes, I have been known to make some resort tweakings. But, every time I book I think, "This is just perfect," but then, well, you know what happens...
I already warned DH that I'd be tweaking our August trip after we try BWI - he wasn't surprised, but the WDTC CM might be when I tell him/her I'm calling from WL
Packing? Well, right next to me are some subtle reminders that I need to start that process this weekend:
Based on what others have said it's best not to use online check-in because when doing that it wipes out any requests you have.
As for how likely getting a request is I say it's 50/50 because either you will get it or you won't get them.
Many of the rooms close to the lobby are facing the driveway. I would request courtyard view first, then close to lobby. I only stayed on the Inn side once and we were right above the walkway to the bus stop. People were walking by all night. Luckily it was just one night before we moved to the villas.
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Hey Kook! Been gone for a while! Remember me BRUNETTE!? I posted all those pictures of our KING Bedroom right on the bay. Remember to talk to Anita and a few others at the CL! They are fantastic. Ask them if they remember me (Michele aka Brunette)! LOL! Tell them I was the one that was talking about the other posters on the DIS i.e. CRRESORTFAN was one and Nascargirl and some cast member that did post hear, forgot her name. The CL will know all the people on the DIS! LOL!
BTW you can use any or all my pictures if you need them. I'm so excited you will be there soon! You will love this grand place I guarantee it!
One last question, WHERE DID YOU GET THE MICKEY MOUSE SUITCASE!!!!??? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun!
Brunette
Congrats! I just closed on my BWV contract. I hope the whole process speeds by for you.
You're welcome.Thanks, I won't do the online check in.
She is a great person to talk with.We love Anita!!!
We love Anita!!!
We're all among friends here, so I can confide in you that yes, I have been known to make some resort tweakings. But, every time I book I think, "This is just perfect," but then, well, you know what happens...
I already warned DH that I'd be tweaking our August trip after we try BWI - he wasn't surprised, but the WDTC CM might be when I tell him/her I'm calling from WL
Yesterday, I was so excited about the trip that I decided to do online check-in for the first time. I've never done it before because there's really no point when staying CL, but I was curious.Based on what others have said it's best not to use online check-in because when doing that it wipes out any requests you have.
As for how likely getting a request is I say it's 50/50 because either you will get it or you won't get them.
Thank you for the reminder about your BWV King photos in your thread. I just posted a link to them at the end of post #2 on the first page*
Hey Kook! Been gone for a while! Remember me BRUNETTE!? I posted all those pictures of our KING Bedroom right on the bay. Remember to talk to Anita and a few others at the CL! They are fantastic. Ask them if they remember me (Michele aka Brunette)! LOL! Tell them I was the one that was talking about the other posters on the DIS i.e. CRRESORTFAN was one and Nascargirl and some cast member that did post hear, forgot her name. The CL will know all the people on the DIS! LOL!
BTW you can use any or all my pictures if you need them. I'm so excited you will be there soon! You will love this grand place I guarantee it!
One last question, WHERE DID YOU GET THE MICKEY MOUSE SUITCASE!!!!??? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have fun!
Brunette
Thanks, I won't do the online check in.
YES! DH's cobbler is waiting for him. I'm glad you love the luggage. The plastic ones are new and I have to say, they have a peculiar "plastic" odor. I've tried airing them out, Febreze and Lysol, but they're still a little "vinyly." But, they look cute and I do all the packing so if I can ignore it, DD and DH won't even careOK...first I LOVE the LUGGAGE
I doubt you'll shock the WDTC...just sayin...we are all part of that special "file" remember I am so happy for you!!!! Is DD excited yet???? (even though she might be trying to hide it ) We know DH is ready for the WL cobbler
donaldduckfamilyYou'll be there with kook
Try some dryer sheets Ugh....I feel the need to Disney shop all of a suddenYES! DH's cobbler is waiting for him. I'm glad you love the luggage. The plastic ones are new and I have to say, they have a peculiar "plastic" odor. I've tried airing them out, Febreze and Lysol, but they're still a little "vinyly." But, they look cute and I do all the packing so if I can ignore it, DD and DH won't even care
I may not know you well, but if you're planning ADRs for 2013, then I'm probably your long lost sister. I always say, you can never plan a WDW vacation too far ahead or too oftenKook-that is sweet! I hadn't paid attention that you would be down the same time. We will have to say "hi" Yes, I have all my ADRs made. You don't know me too well yet. I am already planning meals and days for next May/June Always planning the next trip! Have you got yours yet?
Maybe if I strap them to the top of the car they'll pick up an odor along 95 that'll cover-up the Chinese plastic odorTry some dryer sheets Ugh....I feel the need to Disney shop all of a sudden
On the first page under Room Reviews, there is a comment from a CM who said that all the rooms at BWI have balconies or patios EXCEPT for maybe 4. So the odds are very low that you would not have one. If for some reason you don't get one, and you want one, just ask at check-in and even if your room isn't ready, they can tell you if you have one and probably change you if they aren't at 100% capacity for your room type.I know this has probably been asked, but do all Boardwalk rooms have balconies?
Good luck with your room requests and I hope they come through.Yesterday, I was so excited about the trip that I decided to do online check-in for the first time. I've never done it before because there's really no point when staying CL, but I was curious.
For BWI, the online check-in room preference choices were fixed and you could request only the following:
~BoardWalk View
~Close to lobby
~Pack 'n Play (I think)
I had already put in my reservation a request for no connecting door and a BWV. After reading your post that online check-in wipes out your requests, I emailed the BWI IPO and asked them about this. Terri emailed and said that all of my requests were still in my reservation and had not been overwritten due to online check-in. She also confirmed that while it's true that when staying CL it's not necessary to do online check-in, there are times when the CL CMs are busy and can't process all the guests at the same time. Then the guest has the option of waiting to check-in CL or they can use the online check-in line. This would be useful if the guest wanted their park tix right away, for example.