i booked through a TA, but should I do the online check in for my hotel on site - The DIS Discussion Forums

newfiegirl · 08-09-2009, 10:18 PM

i have never done any of this. we are leaving in less than 10 days so should i go ahead and register online and do the online check in or wait until i arrive? or does it matter/

swald91 · 08-09-2009, 10:22 PM

Since you booked through a TA...do you have your resort/package confirmation #? I read here the other day about someone trying to do the same thing but needed a confirmation #. You may have to contact your TA & get it. It really doesn't matter if you do it online-I guess it's supposed to save time. You won't get any info as far as room location or number-you will get the package when you arrive at the resort. Have a great trip...we'll be there in 8 days!!

newfiegirl · 08-10-2009, 09:14 AM

i just spoke with my ta and she said that because she booked directly though a tour group nothing is sent out before hand (only luggage tags). i have to register when i get there. is this correct?

Baltazar · 08-10-2009, 10:04 AM

If a TA made your reservation they own the reservation. To do online check in, your travel agent needs to send you a link. Any paperwork from the resort goes to the TA and should be forwarded to you.

The ME tags come right from Disney to you.

You should get a resort packet from your TA. If you don't, it's no big deal, just show ID at the resort and you're in.

I opted not to use online check in, my TA said "I personally would just check in with a human. As you said a better chance for possibly getting upgraded".

MommyGina · 08-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Here is my story. I made my reservation through a TA at AAA. A few weeks ago, my documents arrived and I got them at the TA's office. On the documents was my reservation number. Yesterday was my 10 day mark so that I could check in online. I did and didn't have any problems. The only thing that didn't work was the area where it said something like "room request". I got around that today - 9 days away and called the GF and requested my room directly. My TA also put on my reservation that same room request.

Now let's see if it all works once I actually get there!

08-09-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
newfiegirl Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 268	i booked through a TA, but should I do the online check in for my hotel on site i have never done any of this. we are leaving in less than 10 days so should i go ahead and register online and do the online check in or wait until i arrive? or does it matter/

08-09-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
swald91 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,601	Since you booked through a TA...do you have your resort/package confirmation #? I read here the other day about someone trying to do the same thing but needed a confirmation #. You may have to contact your TA & get it. It really doesn't matter if you do it online-I guess it's supposed to save time. You won't get any info as far as room location or number-you will get the package when you arrive at the resort. Have a great trip...we'll be there in 8 days!! __________________ 1996-2010 OUR DISNEY WORLD TRIPS POLYNESIAN...7 Times- Club Level Twice DIXIE LANDINGS....4 Times WILDERNESS LODGE...1 Time

08-10-2009, 10:04 AM	#4
Baltazar DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,418	If a TA made your reservation they own the reservation. To do online check in, your travel agent needs to send you a link. Any paperwork from the resort goes to the TA and should be forwarded to you. The ME tags come right from Disney to you. You should get a resort packet from your TA. If you don't, it's no big deal, just show ID at the resort and you're in. I opted not to use online check in, my TA said "I personally would just check in with a human. As you said a better chance for possibly getting upgraded". __________________ Me (46) \| Wife (44) \| Son (15) \| Son (12) Past - Port Orleans (Sept 1993), Allstar Sports (Aug 2003), Caribbean Beach (Aug 2004), Allstar Movies (Aug 2005), Pop Century (Aug 2006), Pop Century (Aug 2007), Allstar Music (Aug 2008), Pop Century (Dec 2008), AllStar Movies, (Aug 2009)

08-10-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
MommyGina Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 275	Here is my story. I made my reservation through a TA at AAA. A few weeks ago, my documents arrived and I got them at the TA's office. On the documents was my reservation number. Yesterday was my 10 day mark so that I could check in online. I did and didn't have any problems. The only thing that didn't work was the area where it said something like "room request". I got around that today - 9 days away and called the GF and requested my room directly. My TA also put on my reservation that same room request. Now let's see if it all works once I actually get there! __________________ DH , Me , DS (14) , DD (11)

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08-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#3
newfiegirl Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 268	i just spoke with my ta and she said that because she booked directly though a tour group nothing is sent out before hand (only luggage tags). i have to register when i get there. is this correct?

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