Checking in with AP voucher?

[mrsswat]

I got an AP rate, getting my voucher in the mail soon. Can I check into my resort with just the voucher or do I need to actually have the pass in my hand? Can I get the pass at the Guest Services desk at the hotel where we're staying (WL)? Thanks!

 

[Miss Kelly]

I got an AP rate, getting my voucher in the mail soon. Can I check into my resort with just the voucher or do I need to actually have the pass in my hand? Can I get the pass at the Guest Services desk at the hotel where we're staying (WL)? Thanks!

Yes, you can check into the hotel with just your voucher. If the CM on duty wants to see it, she/he may ask for you to activate it and show it to the front desk later. BUT, this usually does not happen. Usually, they do not even ask to see your AP (at least they didn't ask to see mine).

No, you cannot activate your AP at the resort. It must be done at one of the four theme parks.

Have a magical trip!

 

[mrsswat]

Thanks so much!!! Cleared up all my questions, now on to the DDE?s!!

 

[n2mm]

I don't know if times are changing or they are getting stricter, but I can tell you what I witnessed last week checking into the Beach Club. The man next to me (about a foot away) was checking in and the CM asked to see his AP. He said he had not gone to guest services to activate his voucher. The CM was nice, and told him, that's OK, your room will be at rack rate and as soon as you get your AP, please stop by the desk and verify it and we will change your rate to the discounted amount. I was shocked to hear this since I had always heard that they barely check. The man's jaw dropped and he said, OK, but seemed confused (probably the first time this had happened). So this makes me think that there is new computer software prompting the CM to ask for verification. On a side note, we were checking in at a CM discount and are not always asked to show our ID, but we usually offer it. Midway through our check in, the CM asked, please show me your CM ID.