need help setting up MDE

[kangaroodle]

Hi!

We are going to WDW in July with a group of 10---2 families of 5 each. Two years ago MDE was pretty new and all I used it for was to keep track of my ADR's--kind of just to play with it and it was just my family.

This trip, the kids are older teens and will probably want their own FP times. We are all staying at OKW in 2 villas. We will probably eat most of our meals all together but might not all be together throughout the day.

I do not want to manage the entire account. I can do all the dining ADRs, but want everyone to see them. I would like the teens to be able to mange their own FPs as they might want different things than the adults.

How do I set it up so that we can all see each other's accounts? Do I make them all "family"? That what the woman at DVC Member Services told me to do but I am REALLY confused!

Also, my ADR window opens on Saturday. Does everyone have to have MDE downloaded already or can the dining reservations be added to their accounts at a later time?

ANY help is greatly appreciated!

 

[goofy4tink]

I have all those traveling in my party listed on the reservation. Those that aren't on the reservation (have their own reservation) are listed as 'friends'. Everyone needs their own MDE account. My dd has had her own account since the beginning. Once everyone has their MDE account set up, you can send them a 'friend request' which they will then accept. Now they will show up on your MDE.
So, when it's time to make FP+ choices, you can make them for whomever you want...in your account. The system will ask who you want to get FPs for, and you then click on the names you want. The kids can manage their own if they choose.
As far as making ADRs now, without a MDE...no problem. Just write down the ADR confirmation number. Later, when you have your MDE set up, you can plug in the ADR numbers and they will be added.

 

[erionm]

My belief is that each unique family unit should have their own MDE account and manage the profiles of their immediate family members.

Once each family has their own MDE account setup and room reservation linked, there is an option when you go to 'Add a Guest' to your Family & Friends list to add through their Disney Resort Reservation.

 

[kangaroodle]

I have all those traveling in my party listed on the reservation. Those that aren't on the reservation (have their own reservation) are listed as 'friends'. Everyone needs their own MDE account. .

By "reservation", do you mean room reservation?

What is the difference if I list everyone as family vs friends?

 

[erionm]

What is the difference if I list everyone as family vs friends?

No much really. I've set my 'Family' to only include those living in my household. Everyone else is under the Friends section.

 

[kangaroodle]

Is there a difference in how you "see" things on your screen? I think that's what the CM was trying to tell me.

 

[erionm]

Is there a difference in how you "see" things on your screen? I think that's what the CM was trying to tell me.

In the 'My Reservations & Tickets' section, yes. When you go to that page, everyone listed as 'Family' will show by default. If they are listed under the 'Friends' section, you would need to select their name from the drop list to view non-shared plans.

NOTE: If your connected family/friend member doesn't share 'All' plans with you, the only plans of theirs you will see are those you are included on.

The MDE website & mobile apps work differently. The MDE app initially shows everyone regardless of Family/Friend setting when viewing plans.

 

[kangaroodle]

Thanks for all the help.. I think I understand it a little better. Here's how I understand things:


Each family has their own account and within each family, everyone (all 10) downloads their own MDE app.

We link both family accounts together by sending an email and the other accepting. They are then listed as "friends".

All ADRs can be made by me and once accounts are linked, they will show up on their accounts. (Or do I have to send them the confirmation numbers for them to input?

One person can make FP+ times for the entire group (by choosing their names) and within that, each member can adjust their own times, if needed?

Am I close?

 

[erionm]

As for the MDE mobile app, the log on will be based on the primary MDE account holder. It would be up to each respective family to decide if they want to give the other members of their family the user id and password.

When you add to your family & friends list, they are listed under 'Family' by default. If you un-check 'This friend often travels with me', they will be moved to the 'Friends' section.

If you make the ADR prior to connecting with the other family, you can go back into the ADR and modify the guests to link it to their profiles. The restaurant only gets the primary individuals name and number of guests. Linking an ADR to others is just informational.

 

[kangaroodle]

Thanks, Michael! You've been really helpful!

 

[erionm]

Thanks, Michael! You've been really helpful!

Your welcome.