Paying off a resort-only reservation.

[warrenz1963]

Hello!
We've always done packages before, but this coming trip we bought tickets separately, and have booked our resort room separately, with a deposit.
Do we have to pay the balance at check-in, or can we pay it off before our vacation begins? We'd really like to be able to stat our vacation with a clean slate.

 

[Marthasor]

You can call WDW to pay off a room-only balance prior to check-in.

 

[warrenz1963]

You can call WDW to pay off a room-only balance prior to check-in.

Thank you!

 

[elsbit]

You can call to pay it off before your vacation begins if you wish. You cannot pay it online, which is a bummer and inconvenience given the call wait times

 

[maryj11]

Oh good! I wanted to know the same thing. I want it paid off before we go.

 

[warrenz1963]

You can call to pay it off before your vacation begins if you wish. You cannot pay it online, which is a bummer and inconvenience given the call wait times

Thank you!

 

[DWillowBay]

You can call WDW to pay off a room-only balance prior to check-in.

You don't have to wait in the hours long queue to make a payment. When you call, you'll reach the automated "lady". When she asks, "How can I help you...", you say, "Make a payment". The whole thing will be automated at that point and you'll be able to make a payment for the whole balance or any portion you desire. It's really a lot easier than waiting for a human (though I'd much rather). I hope it goes well for you.

 

[warrenz1963]

You don't have to wait in the hours long queue to make a payment. When you call, you'll reach the automated "lady". When she asks, "How can I help you...", you say, "Make a payment". The whole thing will be automated at that point and you'll be able to make a payment for the whole balance or any portion you desire. It's really a lot easier than waiting for a human (though I'd much rather). I hope it goes well for you.

Wow, that is really good to know. Thank you!

 

[catnik]

Hello!
We've always done packages before, but this coming trip we bought tickets separately, and have booked our resort room separately, with a deposit.
Do we have to pay the balance at check-in, or can we pay it off before our vacation begins? We'd really like to be able to stat our vacation with a clean slate.

You can pay it off ahead of time. We pay off our room and tix so we check in with no balance

 

[warrenz1963]

You can pay it off ahead of time. We pay off our room and tix so we check in with no balance

Thank you!

 

[Chrisinroch]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

 

[Eastern]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

I usually pay off early for the heck of it. I'm making .01% at the bank anyway.

 

[Turksmom]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

Many people use gift cards they purchased at a discount to pay off the room.

 

[sponica]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

I like to hide the cost by paying a little bit at the time. If I paid the entirety of my stay at once, my brain would hate it.

 

[georgina]

Many people use gift cards they purchased at a discount to pay off the room.

That was always my reason for doing it!

 

[warrenz1963]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

I don't know why, it just gives me peace of mind to pay things off as quickly as possible.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Curious why you’d do this. If it’s a CC limit thing, you can just tell your CC company and get a temporary vacation limit bump. Ive done that before.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

Even if your credit card company gave you a temporary credit limit bump, might the high balance owed not affect your credit rating?

 

[maltdizzy]

Even if your credit card company gave you a temporary credit limit bump, might the high balance owed not affect your credit rating?

Nothing long-term. Yes, using a higher "percentage of available credit" can have a monthly impact but, if paid off timely, then it'll bounce right back. No one should view a credit score or retirement account in "real time" if they want to maintain their blood pressure. However, the last thing you want is to accrue interest on that reservation payment and have it cost you more.

I’ve always wanted to keep my money for as long as possible, so I don’t know what I’m missing.

Yep, gotta earn that sweet, sweet 0.03% annual interest!

 

[TheEvilQueen24]

I always do a package too and this time it’s room only. I really wish they would let us pay it off online. I like making payments here and there.

 

[catnik]

I paid mine ahead of time for peace of mind. Having been a part of the dining cancellation fiasco, I am hoping paid reservations will keep our park reservations “safe”.