Free dining package ticket question

[bethbuchall]

We are heading to Disney World in August. The first week we are staying off-site then moving on-site. I currently have a room-only reservation. If I book a package to get the free dining, would I be able to pick up the tickets a week ahead of time? This would save me the price of a one day ticket on the package. Would CRO be able to answer this question accurately?

I think it works out to a great deal either way.

Beth

 

[cobbler]

No because they are tied to your package and your room key.
It wouldn't hurt to ask but I doubt you will be able to do this.

 

[SJSKJ]

I just found this on allearsnet. I think this answers your question.

I booked a package with Disney that includes multiday MYW tickets but I will be there several days before my check in date, staying offsite. Is there anyway I can use those tickets before I arrive at the Disney resort?

Yes there is. In the past, package tickets were tied solely to your check in date and could only be encoded onto your resort ID. Not so now. Your MYW tickets can be obtained up to 5 days prior to your check in date. The resort's Lobby Concierge should be able to assist you doing this. All Guest Relations locations can do it as well.

But a word of warning on this: the procedure to do this is not widely known by all CMs and does entail a little extra effort on their part. Don't be surprised if you are told no. Ask the CM to check with their supervisor if they say they cannot do it. Currently, this is a case of some CMs can and will do it while others can't/won't.

 

[bethbuchall]

Thanks for your answers! I decided to go with the extra day. Five days out to get the tickets really wouldn't work for me. The savings is great enough, and now I have an extra park day!

Beth

 

[cobbler]

That is really good to know!