Another HDDR question

[wendy1974]

It's been a while since I've been to this show and I've never gone during free dining. They say to arrive 30 minutes before the show unless your picking up tickets at the box office and then to arrive 40 minutes before. Since this was booked during free dining can I get the tickets at my resort or will I need to go to the box office at Pioneer Hall to pick up tickets?
TIA

 

[LoriFromBama]

I know it's not the same event, but when we went to the Thanksgiving at the Fort (took the place of MBYBB that week), our tickets were ready for us at out resort.

 

[wendy1974]

I made the mistake of not associating my resort res. when I booked online so I'm thinking they probably won't be at the resort. Is there anyway I can get them sent to POR?

 

[minniebeth]

I'm not sure about if you book online, but I think once if your reservation is made, concierge can pull up the tickets and have them printed at your resort.

Even if you do not get the tickets at your resort, there is really no need to arrive 40 minutes prior to the show/dinner. I really think that's excesssive...
You check in, wait in line for a photo that they show you during the show/dinner for you to choose to purchase, and wait in line for the hall to open. Since your tables are already pre-assigned, it doesn't really make a difference how soon in line you are.
We skipped the photo sessions both times we went, we just weren't interested in it. But still had way too much time to kill. There is a little pin booth opened and a jewelry stand, right in front of Pioneer Hall during that time. It's nice to people watch and check out the area, but that much time really isn't needed...

 

[jcemom]

You can pick them up at your resort. I was told once, at POFQ, that I could have picked them up at any resort, not just my own. I never tried it, so I don't know for certain if it's true, but that's what the CM at the POFQ concierge desk told me.

 

[wendy1974]

Thanks! I thnk I will call them at POR ahead of time since I think I'm going to try online check in and find out if they can be included in our check-in packet.