Planning Questions

[hunter1211]

My family that consists of Me, dh and our 5 kids (ages 1.5 years old to 9 years old), my dfil and dmil are trying to go to DW from Sept 14-19th this year. We finally got the inlaws opinion on where they want to stay and eat and now we can start planning details. Dh and I haven't been to DW in 12 years and we have never booked 2 rooms and am not sure how it works.

We are hoping to call the day Free Dining comes out (if it does) and book 2 rooms. We have a Disney Visa and the inlaws don't, so we will be the ones to call. They are willing to take 2 of our kids in their room and pay for their tickets too.

My question is how does all the money work? Do I have to pay the deposit for both rooms on my visa when I book? (Which is fine with us.) Then once it is booked how do my inlaws pay for their room, if I booked the reservation? Can they pay for their room (be billed for it) or do I have to pay it all on my Visa and they pay us back?

Sorry, if I seem totally clueless and thanks in advance for any help!

 

[eliza61]

You've got a great trip planned. I would probably put the room deposit on your visa (you can put your parents name on their room) and then each party can pay off the balance as they see fit.

 

[Rylee]

Hi,

You can book your room anytime, and call and have the free dining code applied, if and when it becomes availiable.

Be sure to request adjoining or connecting rooms. They will link the rooms together in their reservations systems.

 

[hunter1211]

Thanks so much for the advice. So, if I pay the deposits for both rooms and put the one room in their name, they will get billed for their room?

I am so sorry, but I just thought of some more questions.....What other infomation do I need when I go to call and book the rooms? Like names, do I need their full names, birthdates, what other personal infomation do I need to have for the inlaws? Also, if they have not booked their flight yet, (We live in Ga and will drive and they live in PA and will fly down.) can I or can they call later and add the flight information so they can get the magical express service?

Again, sorry for all the questions. I am just so nervous and excited about this trip!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Thanks so much for the advice. So, if I pay the deposits for both rooms and put the one room in their name, they will get billed for their room?

I am so sorry, but I just thought of some more questions.....What other infomation do I need when I go to call and book the rooms? Like names, do I need their full names, birthdates, what other personal infomation do I need to have for the inlaws? Also, if they have not booked their flight yet, (We live in Ga and will drive and they live in PA and will fly down.) can I or can they call later and add the flight information so they can get the magical express service?

Again, sorry for all the questions. I am just so nervous and excited about this trip!

For the adults in the room (in laws) they just need a name. For your kids they will ask name and age. You can call back to add their flight info for ME after they book it, that's not a problem.

 

[hunter1211]

Thanks so much for the information. I am so excited about this trip. With the inlaws paying for one room we will probably be trying for a deluxe resort. (I know they aren't easy to get on free dining, but you can always try, right? lol ) Dh's dream is WL or Poly, so we will see. I would be happy with either one. LOL

 

[disneydreamin247]

Hey it doesn't hurt to try right? I wish we were staying at the Poly this year

 

[RMulieri]

Hi,

You can book your room anytime, and call and have the free dining code applied, if and when it becomes availiable.

Be sure to request adjoining or connecting rooms. They will link the rooms together in their reservations systems.

I hate to contradict you , but this is not always true.Last year i booked at POp before free dining came out.Once free dining was available, I called to have the code applied.there were no more Free dining promo rooms left( each resort only has so many)I had to cancel and rebook at Asmo.I also know people( my sil) that couldn't get it added at the WL.It all depends on availibility.