60 day out online check in? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mme03 · 01-08-2013, 04:01 PM

So I know there are tons of problems with the new site. I read that we can start checking in online at 60 days and then again at 10 days prior to the trip? Is this accurate or a snafu again ha ha?

I'm just trying to see one if its true and two, whether I should do that....my 60 day window starts tomorrow and I'm confused what the benefits/drawbacks are to online check in. I'm afraid its like the 180 window for reservations and that I need to be on it asap!

Thanks for helping a newbie yet again!

abdgeek · 01-08-2013, 04:13 PM

I'm only aware of online check-in at 10 days. I always do on-line check in, but the only advantage is that your materials are ready when you get to WDW(there's usually a different check-in line)--your room may not be. You also now have to put in a credit card when you do it. The past two times I went I stayed at AKL and SS and had done online check in. My room wasn't ready until 4pm both times and I got there about 9/10am both days. The only thing OCI does is let them know to expect you at a certain time.

firstwdw · 01-08-2013, 04:17 PM

my reservation online tells me I can check in at 60 days as well so it's something new. Someone said it has something to do with the new fast pass plus but I don't think they have started that yet.

Chrisrokc · 01-08-2013, 04:24 PM

This started early this week. I checked in 58 dys early.

j-me · 01-08-2013, 04:31 PM

I have only heard of a 10day check-in time line. And it will speed up our check in process when you arrive.
And now with the new goofy website I can't even get my reservations to come .. and I have added them 4 times .. and they still don't stick.
I am assured they are there, as I have called WDW directly.
What is this "new fast pass" talk?
I hope a veteran on here will clear up some things.

bigbabyblues · 01-08-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by j-me

What is this "new fast pass"

Check out the Theme Parks board, there are several threads there about FP+

DznyCrzy11 · 01-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-me

I have only heard of a 10day check-in time line. And it will speed up our check in process when you arrive.
And now with the new goofy website I can't even get my reservations to come .. and I have added them 4 times .. and they still don't stick.
I am assured they are there, as I have called WDW directly.
What is this "new fast pass" talk?
I hope a veteran on here will clear up some things.

I'm having the same exact problem! I tried to add my reservations a few times but it never stuck and kept saying "no reservations".

CanadianGuy · 01-08-2013, 04:51 PM

We did online check in for our current trip to All Star Sports. Arrival was a breeze. They had a packed premade with our name on it. Inside were our room keys/tickets, a very detailed explanation of the dining plan, map to our room ... it was very convenient. I was happy enough with the room location, both of our requests were met.

Disney allows earlier check-in now .. it's all part of the gradual roll out of "My Disney +"

tpoo · 01-08-2013, 07:52 PM

Ok, so, do you have to be paid in full at the 60 day window now instead of 45? Or can you check in with a balance and then make your final payment at the 45 day mark?

FiggieFan · 01-08-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tpoo

Ok, so, do you have to be paid in full at the 60 day window now instead of 45? Or can you check in with a balance and then make your final payment at the 45 day mark?

You still have to pay the package 45 days prior to arrival. With this new crazy website I would do it a few days early. On the new website, I can't even see where to make a payment. Once your balance is paid in full and you are less than 60 days from your check-in date, it will allow you to do the on-line check in. I did it last week with about 35 days to go. I am not too comfortable with the new website but I did get a confirmation. Hopefully the whole process was saved successfully. Hate to find out different when I arrive! Fingers crossed.

andrewilley · 01-09-2013, 09:50 AM

The 60-day out check-in (huh? Isn't that more of an "advanced reservation" in anyone's real world) apparently also REQUIRES you to register for and login to My Disney Experience as part of the process.

I suspect they are absolutely desperate to ensure that they data-mine every single person at every single opportunity; God knows how much tracking info this whole Next gen project is going to generate when they're done, but I suspect that's part of how they plan to get their money back for it.

Andre

brucerob62 · 01-09-2013, 12:01 PM

my 60 day window is tomorrow..dont know if I will check in online...but a CC is required ..but you can opt out when you check in to your resort, its a part of the FP+ next gen..whatever they call it,,,doubt it gets rolled out in time for my visit in March..but who knows...it may not even be good for us..

Lynn57 · 01-12-2013, 08:47 AM

This article and the comments may help:
http://blog.touringplans.com/2013/01...60-days-prior/

LovinPooh · 01-08-2013, 09:00 PM

The only thing that i found diffrnt with the check in was the reqired credit card info. Can u stil opt out of having room charging priveleges?
Why r they now requiring a cc?

Woth2982 · 01-08-2013, 09:15 PM

I am checking in in 21 days, and I did the online check in the other day. I saw it was available so I figured what the heck lol? We will see what happens when we get there I guess.

01-08-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
mme03 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	60 day out online check in? So I know there are tons of problems with the new site. I read that we can start checking in online at 60 days and then again at 10 days prior to the trip? Is this accurate or a snafu again ha ha? I'm just trying to see one if its true and two, whether I should do that....my 60 day window starts tomorrow and I'm confused what the benefits/drawbacks are to online check in. I'm afraid its like the 180 window for reservations and that I need to be on it asap! Thanks for helping a newbie yet again!

01-08-2013, 04:31 PM	#5
j-me Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grand Haven, MI Posts: 186	all confused now I have only heard of a 10day check-in time line. And it will speed up our check in process when you arrive. And now with the new goofy website I can't even get my reservations to come .. and I have added them 4 times .. and they still don't stick. I am assured they are there, as I have called WDW directly. What is this "new fast pass" talk? I hope a veteran on here will clear up some things. __________________ 3/2013 1st Family Trip w/ Sister's family POFQ 9/2010 DD's18th B/day Port Orleans Riverside 12/2008 & 09 DD HS Orchestra trip 2/2007 Off-site condo & All Star Movies]: 5/2005 GKTW..our son's Make A Wish Trip 1991..Honeymoon offsite 1987 Downtown Disney 1977 Off-site

01-08-2013, 04:51 PM	#8
CanadianGuy Me and My Posse doing our New Kids on the Block moves at PI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 15,491	We did online check in for our current trip to All Star Sports. Arrival was a breeze. They had a packed premade with our name on it. Inside were our room keys/tickets, a very detailed explanation of the dining plan, map to our room ... it was very convenient. I was happy enough with the room location, both of our requests were met. Disney allows earlier check-in now .. it's all part of the gradual roll out of "My Disney +" __________________ Everything You Need to Know About Discount Codes & PINS For Disney Resorts 06/1995 - All Star Music \| 11/1998 - Wilderness Lodge \| 10/1999 - Disneyland 06/2006 - Pop Century \| 03/2007 - Pop Century \| 06/2007 - Coronado Springs 12/2007 - All Star Sports \| 06/2008 - Pop Century \| 09/2008 - All Star Sports 06/2010 - Swan \| 06/2012 - Dolphin \| 01/2013 - All Star Sports

01-09-2013, 09:50 AM	#11
andrewilley Port Orleans Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 3,748	The 60-day out check-in (huh? Isn't that more of an "advanced reservation" in anyone's real world) apparently also REQUIRES you to register for and login to My Disney Experience as part of the process. I suspect they are absolutely desperate to ensure that they data-mine every single person at every single opportunity; God knows how much tracking info this whole Next gen project is going to generate when they're done, but I suspect that's part of how they plan to get their money back for it. Andre __________________ Port Orleans Riverside is my second home - I never get homesick when I'm there, but it does happen the other way around! For more info on the Port Orleans resorts, please visit www.portorleans.org Now including a Trip Report forum - any comments on your POR/POFQ stays are welcome Days Inn Lakeside: Apr/May 89 -•- Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Feb 99 -•- Disney's Beach Club: Sep 07, Sep 09 Disney's Dixie Landings: Jul/Aug 95, Oct 96, Sep/Oct 97, Feb 99 Disney's Port Orleans Riverside: Sep/Oct 02, Jun 04, May/Jun 05, May 06, Oct 07, Aug 08, Aug 09, Feb 10, Halloween 10, Aug 11, Aug 12. Coming next: Feb 2013

01-12-2013, 08:47 AM	#13
Lynn57 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 577	This article and the comments may help: http://blog.touringplans.com/2013/01...60-days-prior/ __________________ Sept. 1992- Lake Buena Vista Hotel May 1999- The Swan June 2002- Universal/Islands of Adventure Feb. 2006- Animal Kingdom Lodge- Jambo House April 2007- Beach Club Villas Feb. 2011- Bay Lake Towers Dec. 2011- Villas at Wilderness Lodge Sept. 2012- Boardwalk Villas (Tower of Terror 10 Mile!) April 2013- Old Key West

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01-08-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
abdgeek DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 509	I'm only aware of online check-in at 10 days. I always do on-line check in, but the only advantage is that your materials are ready when you get to WDW(there's usually a different check-in line)--your room may not be. You also now have to put in a credit card when you do it. The past two times I went I stayed at AKL and SS and had done online check in. My room wasn't ready until 4pm both times and I got there about 9/10am both days. The only thing OCI does is let them know to expect you at a certain time.

01-08-2013, 04:17 PM	#3
firstwdw Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 422	my reservation online tells me I can check in at 60 days as well so it's something new. Someone said it has something to do with the new fast pass plus but I don't think they have started that yet.

01-08-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
Chrisrokc Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 60	This started early this week. I checked in 58 dys early.

01-08-2013, 07:52 PM	#9
tpoo Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 16	Ok, so, do you have to be paid in full at the 60 day window now instead of 45? Or can you check in with a balance and then make your final payment at the 45 day mark?

01-09-2013, 12:01 PM	#12
brucerob62 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lincoln,NE Posts: 365	my 60 day window is tomorrow..dont know if I will check in online...but a CC is required ..but you can opt out when you check in to your resort, its a part of the FP+ next gen..whatever they call it,,,doubt it gets rolled out in time for my visit in March..but who knows...it may not even be good for us..

01-08-2013, 09:00 PM	#14
LovinPooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,106	The only thing that i found diffrnt with the check in was the reqired credit card info. Can u stil opt out of having room charging priveleges? Why r they now requiring a cc?

01-08-2013, 09:15 PM	#15
Woth2982 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 779	I am checking in in 21 days, and I did the online check in the other day. I saw it was available so I figured what the heck lol? We will see what happens when we get there I guess. __________________

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