Is this Ticket information still valid?

[lpoeppelman]

Found this on the pinned post (above) and want to make sure it is still valid. I assume so but because it still references the KTTW cards I wanted to make sure.

Does anyone know how this affects my ability to schedule Fast Passes that day/evening?

"I. Picking up Package Tickets Prior To Start Of Package

In cases where Walt Disney World Resort Guests would like to begin using their Package Tickets prior to the day of check-in (up to three days in advance), the Guests will be directed to visit any Theme Park or DTD Guest Relations location and request Early Ticket Pick-Up. (Note this cannot be done at a water park.)

It is only valid for people with packages at a Walt Disney World owned and operated Resort. You can be staying off-property at the time you pick up the tickets. Note that if you have a package which includes Dining, although you can pick up your tickets early you cannot get access to the Dining until you have actually checked in to your Resort.

Note that since August 2011 the Call Centers have been telling Guests this cannot be done. However it is still a valid procedure and can be done with no problem at Park Guest Relations Windows.

There is a possibility that if your package and the stay prior to the package are at the same Resort that you will be able to get the tickets at the Resort and not have to go to a Park Guest Relations Office.

And the tickets issued will be valid for the entire stay; they will not receive valid tickets when they actually check-in to their resort. There is a strong possibility that the tickets you have received prior to check-in cannot be added to your KTTW on or after check-in.

I would suggest you copy down the following information if you are planning to upgrade promotional tickets. If the person in the window is hesitant to upgrade these promotional tickets, ask them go go into The Hub >> WDW >> Work >> Ticketing >> Processes & Business Rules >> Early Ticket Pickup For Resort Packages where they will see the procedure."

 

[Robo]

Yes. Up to 3 days early.

The ticket sticky has not been updated for nearly 2 years, but the essence of that section (and many others) is still correct.

 

[Itinkso]

You'll only be able to schedule FPs for that early activation day(s) after you have activated your tickets.

You will only be able to pre-book FPs for your original package dates.

 

[cmaee]

I currently have a 5 day ticket on my package and am planning on upgrading to an annual pass after I go through the turnstiles once. I already have my FP scheduled for all 5 days of the ticket (June 10 - June 14). If I were to enter the parks on June 9 to upgrade to an annual pass, would anything happen to the FP reservations? I was planning on upgrading on the 10th, but I am worried that I won't make reservations that morning. I have an ADR in HS at 8 and then have to hop to MK to make a BBB adr at 11:50. I am worried that it will be cutting it too close if there is an issue at guest relations.

 

[vicki_c]

I don't think I would bother doing it on the 9th and just do it on the 10th whenever you have time. There's no need to do it immediately.

 

[Robo]

I currently have a 5 day ticket on my package and am planning on upgrading to an annual pass after I go through the turnstiles once.

1. I already have my FP scheduled for all 5 days of the ticket (June 10 - June 14).

2. If I were to enter the parks on June 9 to upgrade to an annual pass, would anything happen to the FP reservations?

3. I was planning on upgrading on the 10th, but I am worried that I won't make reservations that morning.
I have an ADR in HS at 8 and then have to hop to MK to make a BBB adr at 11:50. I am worried that it will be cutting it too close if there is an issue at guest relations.

1. Got it.
2. Maybe. Maybe not.
3. Then, WAIT to do the upgrade AFTER your BBB appointment.

BTW, I don't anticipate that you'll have any trouble doing the upgrade, anyway,

I don't think I would bother doing it on the 9th and just do it on the 10th whenever you have time. There's no need to do it immediately.

Ditto.

 

[cmaee]

I don't think I would bother doing it on the 9th and just do it on the 10th whenever you have time. There's no need to do it immediately.

1. Got it.
2. Maybe. Maybe not.
3. Then, WAIT to do the upgrade AFTER your BBB appointment.

BTW, I don't anticipate that you'll have any trouble doing the upgrade, anyway,

Thanks. My ticket was a base ticket, so unless I added park hopper, then I would need to upgrade it at guest relations because I couldn't go to HS and MK on the same day. I was over-thinking it way too much. I have now added a park hopper to my package and will just upgrade it when I have time.

 

[vicki_c]

That works.

 

[tpettie]

I have few questions.... So if I wanted to do the Early Ticket Pick Up how does that work with Magic Bands now before when I did it they gave us paper addition pass until our check in date when it was then switched to the KTTWC

Three days prior... for example say I'm checking in Dec 15 would I then be able to use park ticket on Dec 12?? Does this early pick up apply to Water park fun and more??

 

[Robo]

I have few questions….
So if I wanted to do the Early Ticket Pick Up
1. how does that work with Magic Bands now before when I did it they gave us paper addition pass until our check in date when it was then switched to the KTTWC
Three days prior…
for example say I'm checking in Dec 15
2. would I then be able to use park ticket on Dec 12??
3. Does this early pick up apply to Water park fun and more??

1. Your resort pkg. tickets will become active and available via your MagicBands when Guest Relations activates them. Have your resort confirmation number ready.

2. Yes.

3. Yes.

 

[tpettie]

I just wanted to confirm also that if I book a WDW package and pick 10 day park tickets if the last portion of my holiday is off property but I have unused park passes we can still come back to use them right?? As long as it's with in the 14 day we don't have to be resort guest to use our remaining ticket days??

 

[Robo]

I just wanted to confirm also that if I book a WDW package and pick 10 day park tickets if the last portion of my holiday is off property but I have unused park passes we can still come back to use them right?? As long as it's with in the 14 day we don't have to be resort guest to use our remaining ticket days??

Park passes (once they are received and/or are in-use) are not affected by where you stay.