Early ADR on 1st day of FD

[JenniJ]

I have ressies for Chef Mickey at 7:25 AM. We are arriving at Pop on 11/27 with room only ressies and transferring to AKL on 11/28 with the FD package.
How can we still get use of the DP at Chef Mickey?
Will we need to check into AKL at AKL before going there? I am not sure we would have the time?
Can we check in online or at Pop and get what we need to use the DP?

Thanks!

 

[squirrel]

You do need to check in to Pop in order to get your KTTW with the dining credits.

I have heard that the online check in line is fast. You still need to arrive at Pop to get the KTTW cards so you can use your credits. Your room probably won't be ready but they can give you a call when it is.

 

[JenniJ]

You do need to check in to Pop in order to get your KTTW with the dining credits.

I have heard that the online check in line is fast. You still need to arrive at Pop to get the KTTW cards so you can use your credits. Your room probably won't be ready but they can give you a call when it is.

That's the probablem. We are oinly staying at Pop without DP. We have a room only ressie. We are transferring to AKL the next day which is where we have the DP package. That morning 7:35 AM is our first ADR.

I am thinking I am going to have to either pay OOP or try and find a later ADR for Chef Mickey.

 

[blessdmommy]

You could go over and check-in super early (6AM?) at AKL and get your dining package started. Pickup your keycards and head over to your ADR at Chef Mickeys where your free dining would be used. Let luggage services move your luggage between resorts and enjoy your breakfast. I'm almost positive you will have to check into AKL in person before you can use your dining credits that day.

We did this same thing last year. Stayed one night at ASsports and the morning of our free dining package I went to ASMovies and checked in and got our dining package started even though they didn't have our room ready.

 

[squirrel]

Sorry, I mixed up the resorts. I ment you need to check into AKL!

 

[Tricia1972]

You wouldn't have to move the reservation time later if you're willing to get up early. *** previously suggested, just check into AK very early in order to get those credits. This suggestion works best if you have your own car or take a cab. Resort to resort busing will be very difficult that early in the morning.

 

[bilgaraden]

Online check-in I would say. Use your iphone on the way to speed it all up!

 

[Tricia1972]

In our experience online check in didn't speed up the process at the resort in the early morning. (We were checking in before 5am though - maybe the counters get busier at 6am)

You will still need to get to the resort before your Chef Mickey reservation even with online check in because you need the cards with the credits loaded onto them.

 

[JenniJ]

Thanks everyone. Glad I thought of this and asked here. I am going to try and get a later ADR. Or else I will be the one getting up SUPER early to get to AKL.

It won't be too bad, I want this trip to be as close to prefect as I can get it. I know not possible, but I will try.

 

[JenniJ]

BTW, how much will a cab cost to go from Pop to AKL?

 

[squirrel]

It was $10 from POR to Pop. Not sure for Pop to AKL.

 

[TDC Nala]

You will need to go to AKL and check in and get the key cards. Send someone in a taxi over to AKL if you really want to have the credits for an early meal. I think taking a taxi around WDW costs around $10-15 plus tip. You can't spend the dining credits retroactively, you need to have the key card at the meal.

 

[MODisneyfan]

BTW, how much will a cab cost to go from Pop to AKL?

It isn't that far.. I would budget about 20-30.00 just in cast.. But I don't think that it is going to be anymore the 30 since it is in the same area.