Get Away Today Character Reservations

[Bubblegum1286]

I apologize if this has been asked.

I bought our DLR tickets through GAT last month. I also bought 3 tickets (two for me and hubby, one for son) for a regular character dining experience. When you buy tickets, there's a calendar that says "Arrival" and then you select the date that you are arriving at the parks. It doesn't ask for a time span of how long you'll be there, or the dates you plan on going (if going for multiple days).

Our first day in the park will be June 20th, so that's the date I put as our "arrival." I bought our tickets, got the confirmation email, and all is fine.

HOWEVER... I have no desire to do our character dining experience on the 20th. Is it going to force me to use the CD voucher for that "arrival" date? I have SCOURED my invoice to see if there's anything on there about it, and all it says regarding CD is this:

"If you have purchased Disneyland Resort Park Hopper tickets and/or Character Dining tickets, your tickets are set up electronically with ALL shipping methods and you will NOT need a voucher. Please proceed to any of the main entrance ticket booths to pick up tickets. You will need to show a valid picture I.D. to pick up your tickets. If you are a guest of one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels (Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel or Paradise Pier Hotel) you may pick up your tickets at the front desk at the time of check in. Reservations are required for Character Dining. Please call 714-781-3463. Character Dining tickets must be picked up prior to your reservation time. Purchasing Character Dining does not constitute a reservation, or guarantee availability, at a Character Dining location. We strongly encourage you to arrange a Priority Seating up to 60 days in advance of the date you wish to dine by calling 714-781-3463."

IF the date I put as my arrival doesn't lock me into a CD on that day, why do they ask? I really hope it doesn't lock us in for that day, because I wanted to do Surf's Up on a non-park day later in the week.

 

[Butterfly123]

I would just call GAT and ask. They have really great customer service, and I'm sure they could help you get the date that you want. I've never done a character meal, but we get our tickets from GAT and they've always been really helpful.

 

[disneyfirsttimer18]

We booked our whole trip, hotel, tickets and dining vouchers through getaway today. I had to make dining reservations seperately and the only date printed on the vouchers was an expiration of 12/31/15.

It may have asked you for dates, due to the fact that they always have some sort of deal going on and some are good until a specific date of travel.

When in doubt, just give them a call. I hear they have great customer service, though I've never needed to call.

 

[VirtualFan]

We purchased the character dining vouchers from getawaytoday last year for Goofy's Kitchen. We made our reservations separate from the vouchers. When we arrived at Disneyland, we went to the ticket booth and I gave them my name, ID, ect and they gave us vouchers to take with us to Goofy's Kitchen. Like disneyfirsttimer18 mentioned above, they listed an expiration date, like the ones they print on the Disneyland tickets, but it was much farther out than our arrival date.

 

[Bubblegum1286]

We purchased the character dining vouchers from getawaytoday last year for Goofy's Kitchen. We made our reservations separate from the vouchers. When we arrived at Disneyland, we went to the ticket booth and I gave them my name, ID, ect and they gave us vouchers to take with us to Goofy's Kitchen. Like disneyfirsttimer18 mentioned above, they listed an expiration date, like the ones they print on the Disneyland tickets, but it was much farther out than our arrival date.

Thanks VirtualFan and disneyfirsttimer18. (Of course I appreciate everyone's responses!) - That tells me what I need to know. I assume they asked for our arrival date for any discounts or deals (or maybe expiration dates). I may still give GAT a call, but honestly, I feel pretty good based on your responses that this arrival date doesn't lock us in for our character dining experience. The invoice does say that the voucher doesn't mean we have a reservation. I'll call and make reservations on Monday. Thanks guys!

 

[AngM0680]

I called with this exact question, we got our tickets and dining vouchers thru them also(and arrive the week before you) . They told me that date is just the first day they are available to pick up, but can be used at anytime after!

 

[Bubblegum1286]

I called with this exact question, we got our tickets and dining vouchers thru them also(and arrive the week before you) . They told me that date is just the first day they are available to pick up, but can be used at anytime after!

Thank you!! I won't worry about it anymore