Checking in for ADR without lead guest

[snacks]

I have a trip coming up with a large-ish group. I am the planner and the only one with an MDE account, so I made all of the dining reservations. A few people who have never been to Space 220 want to eat there, but the rest of us who have done it before don't feel like going back. I made the reservation for those who are going so I am listed as the lead guest. It used to be that I could make a reservation in this situation and choose whomever I wanted from my F&F list as lead guest. I could also modify it later to show the correct person. Neither of these options is available anymore. Will it be an issue if I am elsewhere when my family members try to check in?

 

[CarolynFH]

No, they just need to give your name when they check in. I’d give them the confirmation number too, just in case, but there shouldn’t be an issue.

 

[RuntheMouse]

We’ve never been asked for id when checking in. They can just give your name when they check in.

 

[snacks]

Thank you to both of you

 

[reluctantredhead]

Thank you for asking this question! I'm in the same situation for an upcoming trip, but with 'Ohana. I'd noticed the same change re: the lead guest and F&F list and also wondered whether it would be an issue. In my 30 years of going to WDW I don't recall ever being asked for ID at check-in so I figured it was probably going to be ok, but it's comforting to know that others agree.

I have a trip coming up with a large-ish group. I am the planner and the only one with an MDE account, so I made all of the dining reservations. A few people who have never been to Space 220 want to eat there, but the rest of us who have done it before don't feel like going back. I made the reservation for those who are going so I am listed as the lead guest. It used to be that I could make a reservation in this situation and choose whomever I wanted from my F&F list as lead guest. I could also modify it later to show the correct person. Neither of these options is available anymore. Will it be an issue if I am elsewhere when my family members try to check in?

 

[snacks]

Thank you for asking this question! I'm in the same situation for an upcoming trip, but with 'Ohana. I'd noticed the same change re: the lead guest and F&F list and also wondered whether it would be an issue. In my 30 years of going to WDW I don't recall ever being asked for ID at check-in so I figured it was probably going to be ok, but it's comforting to know that others agree.

In my case I was worried about it because I recall the check in at Space 220 being somewhat unique. I can't recall the procedure exactly but I was concerned that they might scan a Magicband before letting guests into the "Space" elevator.