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

mme03 · 01-08-2013, 03:01 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, 03:13 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, 03:17 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, 03:24 PM

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

j-me · 01-08-2013, 03:31 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.

CanadianGuy · 01-08-2013, 03:51 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 +"

bigbabyblues · 01-08-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-me

What is this "new fast pass"

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

CanadianGuy · 01-08-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbabyblues

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

Those threads are nightmares filled with conjecture .. VERY little of the final program is known by the public at this point. So please don't panic too much.

They'll be plenty of time to panic, if necessary, after the FULL information is released.

TaraPA · 01-08-2013, 05:10 PM

All above is correct but to answer your question, no it is not a computer glitch, you can now do online check-in at 60 days out, in anticipation of the Magic+ rollout. As far as the pros & cons of doing it so early, I'm not sure anyone knows since it just began in the last few days. I have a ressie that's 61 days out & I'm not sure if I will do online check-in tomorrow or not. I'm leaning towards waiting until I hear any pros/cons on here.

We were part of the FP+ test 3 weeks ago, and as exciting as it sounded, it just didn't work for us. We picked 7 FP before the trip, but were only able to use 1 of them. We just weren't in the right park or near the attraction we were supposed to be at at the correct times.

DznyCrzy11 · 01-08-2013, 06:13 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".

electricsoup · 01-08-2013, 06:25 PM

Thanks for asking that question - husband and I thought we were going crazy when we saw that just now!

npealer · 01-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Ok I just went to look at my reservation and it told me I still had to wait the 10 days. Not to mention when I go the website it's the old version again for me. What the heck??? I tried also going thru disney.com then to the park page and it came up as the Mobile Page.

I give up. I guess I am waiting till Sunday for my 10 day window

tpoo · 01-08-2013, 06:52 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?

LovinPooh · 01-08-2013, 08:00 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, 08:15 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, 03:01 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, 03:31 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, 03:51 PM	#6
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

01-08-2013, 05:10 PM	#9
TaraPA I will think of that animatronic as him I also wouldn't mind if they made it racier!The germs would just skeeve me out! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 14,162	All above is correct but to answer your question, no it is not a computer glitch, you can now do online check-in at 60 days out, in anticipation of the Magic+ rollout. As far as the pros & cons of doing it so early, I'm not sure anyone knows since it just began in the last few days. I have a ressie that's 61 days out & I'm not sure if I will do online check-in tomorrow or not. I'm leaning towards waiting until I hear any pros/cons on here. We were part of the FP+ test 3 weeks ago, and as exciting as it sounded, it just didn't work for us. We picked 7 FP before the trip, but were only able to use 1 of them. We just weren't in the right park or near the attraction we were supposed to be at at the correct times. __________________ BWV Girls Trip 4/13WL CL/AKV Jambo split family trip 3/13 CSR surprising family trip 12/12 POR Girls Trip 10/12 BC CL/Dolphin Family Trip 3/12 BCV/Poly Girls Trip 3/12 AKV Kidani 11/11 Girls Trip! Dolphin 3/11 - family trip Swan - 3/11 GIRLS TRIP! AKV Kidani - Girls Trip 10/10!! Dolphin 2/10- ESPN Weekend/family trip BLT 11/09 - Girls Trip Dolphin - 12/08 - Girls Trip Solo trip/offsite - 05/08 Dolphin 12/07 - mom & Dane trip AKL 12/06 - family trip AS Music 11/02 - mom & Ty trip Disneyland - Anaheim Hilton 5/02 - adults only! AS Sports 9/01 - family trip Swan 10/00 - family trip CSR 10/99 - family trip ** offsite 1989,1987, 1970's

01-08-2013, 06:25 PM	#11
electricsoup Roller Derby Disney Princess Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 75	Thanks for asking that question - husband and I thought we were going crazy when we saw that just now! __________________ Past Visits: 1/13 (GF), 10/12 (BLT & CR 1 night!) 2/12 (GF), 6/11 (GF), 4/10 (GF), '06 (Pop), 10/04 (CBR), 10/03 (CBR), 3/96, 88, 85 (Off property)

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01-08-2013, 03:13 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, 03:17 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, 03:24 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, 06:28 PM	#12
npealer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 210	Ok I just went to look at my reservation and it told me I still had to wait the 10 days. Not to mention when I go the website it's the old version again for me. What the heck??? I tried also going thru disney.com then to the park page and it came up as the Mobile Page. I give up. I guess I am waiting till Sunday for my 10 day window __________________ Nicole DL/CA- Too many to remember WDW-Jan 1997 Offsite, April 2003 offsite, November 2005 offsite, Jan 2013 AS Music

01-08-2013, 06:52 PM	#13
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?

01-08-2013, 08:00 PM	#14
LovinPooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,107	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, 08:15 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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