Annual Passholder Previews REGISTRATION LINK IN FIRST POST-EVENT FULLY BOOKED

[cakebaker]

And having made a decision on the same time frame if announced in advance or stay in touch as you do it so you can pick alike.

We've already determined what each group's available window is. The understanding is, take the first thing that fits in a window and no discussion or complaints from anyone. I do wish they'd announce the dates ahead of releasing the actual link, would make it so much easier!

 

[Buckeye Jones]

A cm in passholder services explained the guest phrasing to me. However, take this how you like, considering cm knowledge of anything is typically suspect. She said that I could register myself and three children at the same time since we are all on the same MDE account. If my husband and one child, for example, were on another MDE account then I would only be able to register one of them. If you are a family of six on one account, then one person can register all six of you. If you were split into multiple MDE accounts, then you could only register one other person that was not on your account.

 

[AngiTN]

A cm in passholder services explained the guest phrasing to me. However, take this how you like, considering cm knowledge of anything is typically suspect. She said that I could register myself and three children at the same time since we are all on the same MDE account. If my husband and one child, for example, were on another MDE account then I would only be able to register one of them. If you are a family of six on one account, then one person can register all six of you. If you were split into multiple MDE accounts, then you could only register one other person that was not on your account.

While quite true that anything a CM says is iffy at best that is what I was guessing after applying some logic and common sense. Because I simply refuse to believe Disney expect families to pick and choose which kids (since it's normally kids who won't have accounts) get to go. That as long as you are on one account and NOT linked via a 2nd account, you can all sign up. But start adding in someone linked and that is where that person becomes a "guest" and you can only pick 1 from a linked account. Though again, that's simply me using common sense and sometimes Disney doesn't have any.

 

[Buckeye Jones]

While quite true that anything a CM says is iffy at best that is what I was guessing after applying some logic and common sense. Because I simply refuse to believe Disney expect families to pick and choose which kids (since it's normally kids who won't have accounts) get to go. That as long as you are on one account and NOT linked via a 2nd account, you can all sign up. But start adding in someone linked and that is where that person becomes a "guest" and you can only pick 1 from a linked account. Though again, that's simply be using common sense and sometimes Disney doesn't have any.

Exactly! It does make the most sense, and considering I have about 20 people linked to my account, I understand the reasoning behind it. But, like you said, it’s Disney, so common sense doesn’t necessarily apply, lol.

 

[StarWarsMomofGirls!]

quite true that anything a CM says is iffy at best that is what I was guessing after applying some logic and common sense. Because I simply refuse to believe Disney expect families to pick and choose which kids (since it's normally kids who won't have accounts) get to go. That as long as you are on one account and NOT linked via a 2nd account, you can all sign up. But start adding in someone linked and that is where that person becomes a "guest" and you can only pick 1 from a linked account. Though again, that's simply me using common sense and sometimes Disney doesn't have any.

Exactly! It does make the most sense, and considering I have about 20 people linked to my account, I understand the reasoning behind it. But, like you said, it’s Disney, so common sense doesn’t necessarily apply, lol.

Ugh, So should I have my husband on a different MDE account or not?!?! I am getting super anxious about this now.

I had all of my family just under mine, as I am the planner for the family. But I literally moved DH to his own account.

 

[AngiTN]

Ugh, So should I have my husband on a different MDE account or not?!?! I am getting super anxious about this now.

I had all of my family just under mine, as I am the planner for the family. But I literally moved DH to his own account.

I wish there was a crystal ball to answer this with all certainty.

My personal view is never as more than needed. If you're DH has no use for an account no I would not make one for this. I know I'm not. I am not taking on the possible issues linking brings. Not for no reason.

 

[StarWarsMomofGirls!]

I wish there was a crystal ball to answer this with all certainty.

My personal view is never as more than needed. If you're DH has no use for an account no I would not make one for this. I know I'm not. I am not taking on the possible issues linking brings. Not for no reason

Ugh. I have such a pit in my stomach now. Disney IT has been a nightmare lately. And I fear that this won't be much better.

My husband haven't been great about this whole thing either. He was so annoyed when I asked him to look for the invite to link our accounts. (He had one already, just never uses it)

And I know there is no crystal ball. If there was, we would all know when these dates would be and how it was going to actually work. Instead we are all guessing and waiting. Man, I really hope they announce this, this week. Although the later this summer verbage isn't very encouraging....

 

[pmaurer74]

I gave in and bought airfare. I did not want to risk it going up and I can always use the credit if it does not work out.

 

[Zeus'Headache]

Here’s to wishing for it to drop tomorrow!

 

[tlmadden73]

How are you interpreting this?

• If you are an eligible Passholder and would like to register a Guest to accompany you, that Guest must also have a valid Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier annual pass, be listed on your Family & Friends listand have opted to share "All My Plans" with you.

I spoke to an AP CM this morning. He suggested that based on the language, he's reading it the same way I am. That I can bring either my wife or my son. One guest. Not sure how much room there really is for interpretation here.

That doesn’t seem right to me. Why exclude a family member if they are a legit platinum passholder.

 

[mccreel]

A cm in passholder services explained the guest phrasing to me. However, take this how you like, considering cm knowledge of anything is typically suspect. She said that I could register myself and three children at the same time since we are all on the same MDE account. If my husband and one child, for example, were on another MDE account then I would only be able to register one of them. If you are a family of six on one account, then one person can register all six of you. If you were split into multiple MDE accounts, then you could only register one other person that was not on your account.

When Disney states that 1 platinum or platinum plus passholder can invite one guest and that one guest also has to have a platinum or platinum plus to get in and also they have to be in your mde account, no exceptions. I take it at face value. They don't care if anyone thinks it's too strict. Case in point, our son is a CM and they will open a day for the CM's to apply to get into SWGE. The CM's can only invite ONE person. So Disney doesn't care if they can only invite 1 person from their family, or who they have to leave out. The number is one, no matter what.

 

[cakebaker]

That doesn’t seem right to me. Why exclude a family member if they are a legit platinum passholder.

I'd bet anything the CM was assuming each adult would have their own MDE account. I think it's absolutely true that linked accounts will not be able to add more than 1 guest who is linked. Qualified people who are on the same account are handled differently. It makes no sense that a child who does not have an MDE account cannot get a reservation. If they do it that way, there's going to be a lot of ticked off families. It's a pain that we'll have to book so many separately, but at least we can do it.

 

[Buckeye Jones]

When Disney states that 1 platinum or platinum plus passholder can invite one guest and that one guest also has to have a platinum or platinum plus to get in and also they have to be in your mde account, no exceptions. I take it at face value. They don't care if anyone thinks it's too strict. Case in point, our son is a CM and they will open a day for the CM's to apply to get into SWGE. The CM's can only invite ONE person. So Disney doesn't care if they can only invite 1 person from their family, or who they have to leave out. The number is one, no matter what.

Like I said, that is what the cm told me. Disney makes their own rules, and they always have. My family has one adult AP and 3 minors with AP’s. It has never occurred to me that they should have their own MDE accounts. That’s just ridiculous. When this is all said and done, and if my kids needed their own accounts, well I guess we won’t be going to the preview. I won’t be setting up MDE accounts for my kids. If that’s the way Disney wants to play, then fine, but forcing minors to have separate accounts is insane.

 

[mjpwhite]

When Disney states that 1 platinum or platinum plus passholder can invite one guest and that one guest also has to have a platinum or platinum plus to get in and also they have to be in your mde account, no exceptions. I take it at face value. They don't care if anyone thinks it's too strict. Case in point, our son is a CM and they will open a day for the CM's to apply to get into SWGE. The CM's can only invite ONE person. So Disney doesn't care if they can only invite 1 person from their family, or who they have to leave out. The number is one, no matter what.

The thing that ticks me off the most is that we really have no idea what is happening and no place to get reliable information. Whether to set up MDE accounts for everyone in the family or just to leave everything alone and hope for the best is anyone’s guess.

Additionally, people posting what a cast member has said over the phone or conversely posting rank speculation muddies the waters even more for me personally or else has been sending me on wild goose chases.

I don’t think Galaxy’s Edge is going to be even close to as popular/crowded as Disney thinks. My kids are young - they could care less. The sequel trilogy- the terrible Last Jedi specifically - is not as important to kids as the original trilogy was to kids at that time. Galaxy’s Edge is set in the sequel trilogy - in a setting (Batuu) my kids know nothing or could care less about. Sure they love Disney but Star Wars isn’t as cool as Harry Potter is to kids at Universal, for example.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I think it will be important to have 'shared the plans' so the email address is registered. I control the plans of my friends and family in MDE. I just updated my DH's account to invite him (link his email).

 

[Bing Showei]

That doesn’t seem right to me. Why exclude a family member if they are a legit platinum passholder.

Seems like a terrible policy to me as well, but that's what I was told both by email and on the phone. The AP CM did say that his team has reached out for clarification, as the way we are strictly interpreting it, as it's written, is how his team is reading it as well, but added that "this may change."

My email asked about the singular nature of the language which is asinine given families, and the response stated that (emphasis mine):

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort and for being one of our valued Annual Passholders!

At this time the "How To Register" section for the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Preview does refer to registering a guest. We do not have additional information on the registration process. I would recommend keeping an eye out on the Annual Passholder Program page for further details.

I was advised to set up an account for my wife, which I did, so when they change the verbiage to "linked family members" or something to that effect, those of us who preemptively did this will have the new added risk of only one family member getting an email or being able to register.

So magical.

 

[mjpwhite]

Seems like a terrible policy to me as well, but that's what I was told both by email and on the phone. The AP CM did say that his team has reached out for clarification, as the way we are strictly interpreting it, as it's written, is how his team is reading it as well, but added that "this may change."

My email asked about the singular nature of the language which is asinine given families, and the response stated that (emphasis mine):

I was advised to set up an account for my wife, which I did, so when they change the verbiage to "linked family members" or something to that effect, those of us who preemptively did this will have the new added risk of only one family member getting an email or being able to register.

So magical.

Yes and we all paid close to a thousand bucks for this “so magical” experience.

 

[elainesj]

DH and I just bought Platinum APs and are not activating until August. Will we still get these emails? Or be able to book a prevoew if the dates happen to coincide with our trip?

 

[Bing Showei]

DH and I just bought Platinum APs and are not activating until August. Will we still get these emails? Or be able to book a prevoew if the dates happen to coincide with our trip?

[shakes the magic 8 ball]

Ask again later.

ETA: Role of 8 ball will be played by a Disney AP CM in tonight’s performance.

 

[elainesj]

[shakes the magic 8 ball]

Ask again later.

ETA: Role of 8 ball will be played by a Disney AP CM in tonight’s performance.

ROFL!!

It is my first time with APs so figuring things out. I have two sets - linked one through my tickets and passes. Then read that ppl had problems so linked the other set through my profile. After I linked the second set through my profile, I can now see AP hotel discounts