Online Check-In & DDP

[Paging Tom Morrow]

All,

I was under the impression that I would have to pay for the DDP when I checked in online. I just completed the check-in process and there was nothing about DDP on there. Did I do something wrong or is this normal?

Thanks in advance,

Ken

 

[Sandisw]

If you entered a credit card #, then your card will be charged the day of your check in.

When you get there, things will already be done and ready to go. If you didn't enter a credit card for charging, then you will have to take care of it when you get to the resort.

The system that requires us to pay prior to arriving has not yet gone in to effect. There was a post the other day where someone mentioned January, 2011 and it would have to be paid for 45 days in advance (like cash guests) or when it is added, whichever is less.

 

[Paging Tom Morrow]

Thanks!

 

[HtomSirveaux]

So if I wanted to use Online Check-In but pay for DDP with gift cards (actually 2 separate Rewards Visa redemption cards and a gift card), is that a problem? I don't want to have to go through getting a credit card refunded. Can I opt to NOT enter a credit card online, use the gift card(s) for DDP and THEN add a credit card to the room?

 

[DenLo]

I believe online checkin requires a credit card. On another thread I read that the OP had a lot of problems getting everything switched from her CC to her rewards cards/gift cards. So I would think it would be best not to do online checkin.

 

[HtomSirveaux]

Disney's Online Checkin FAQ agrees with you. Not sure that's a good idea at BLT/CR. I've heard horror stories about the lines for "regular" Check-In. (And especially since we have a request and plan on arriving around 11 AM and would prefer not carrying my laptop around Epcot for the day if at all possible). Time to scramble for a new plan...

 

[CarolMN]

So if I wanted to use Online Check-In but pay for DDP with gift cards (actually 2 separate Rewards Visa redemption cards and a gift card), is that a problem? I don't want to have to go through getting a credit card refunded. Can I opt to NOT enter a credit card online, use the gift card(s) for DDP and THEN add a credit card to the room?

That's what I would do - do not enter a credit card during the on-line check in process. Use the rewards / gift cards to pay for DDP when you arrive at the front desk. Then ask to add a credit card to your file so that you may charge to the room.

 

[HtomSirveaux]

Are you SURE you can opt to not enter a credit card online? Their FAQ seems to suggest otherwise (I can't just try it and see since check-in isn't until 9/30).

 

[CarolMN]

Are you SURE you can opt to not enter a credit card online? Their FAQ seems to suggest otherwise (I can't just try it and see since check-in isn't until 9/30).

I've read reports that guests successfully skip that field. When you check in at the front desk (without using on-line check in), you are not required to give them a credit card. If you don't, you just can't charge back to the room. So I don't see why they would require that field for on-line check in.

IMO, there's nothing to lose by trying to skip the credit card field when it's time to do the on-line process (10 days ahead of arrival). If it won't let you skip it, then just don't complete the on-line check in.

Online check in isn't going to save you any time at the front desk anyway, given that you want to use the rewards & gift cards.

 

[Nikisha421]

I've read reports that guests successfully skip that field. When you check in at the front desk (without using on-line check in), you are not required to give them a credit card. If you don't, you just can't charge back to the room. So I don't see why they would require that field for on-line check in.

IMO, there's nothing to lose by trying to skip the credit card field when it's time to do the on-line process (10 days ahead of arrival). If it won't let you skip it, then just don't complete the on-line check in.

Online check in isn't going to save you any time at the front desk anyway, given that you want to use the rewards & gift cards.

I just did the online check for our trip for tomorrow and it had the option to skip the credit card info...actually I missed it and then it asked me if I wanted to add a CC for faster check in...

 

[CarolAnnC]

It seems that if you don't want charging privileges on your KTTW card, then checking in online without a credit card is not a problem.

If you do want to charge, however, then checking in online without a credit card seems to be of no real purpose since you won't be able to use the KTTW cards issued that will be without charge privilege. In that case, I would then just do regular check when arriving at the resort.

 

[Sandisw]

Are you SURE you can opt to not enter a credit card online? Their FAQ seems to suggest otherwise (I can't just try it and see since check-in isn't until 9/30).

Yes, I just did it for my stay at BCV and BLT since I was going to pay with my Disney Reward points.

Everything was all set when I arrived at both resorts. When I got to BCV, they asked me if I wanted charging on my KTTW card, but I did not.

At BLT, they never even asked me and gave me my cards that said "not valid for charging".

If you want charging, then I would be sure to mention that when you pick up your online packet and go to pay for the dining plan with your gift cards.