Port Orleans Riverside Q&A Thread 2013, Part Two [Thread now FULL and closed]

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I received an email from WDW guest services. It says that they were able to correct the problems I was having. However, they were not able to move my ADRs since they are in DH's name. But since they linked him to my account, I will be able to view them on MDE, which I checked MDE, they are there. They also gave me a 'direct line' to contact them as needed. I have not received official word on MB yet as we are 20 days out, not 17 as I was told by the CM. BUT, it now shows I have 4 MB waiting to be customized. :-)

Oh good! How long did it take them?
 
Yes, we got ours yesterday for arrival on the 3rd. Our bands are on their way. We also are getting bands mailed to us for our linked stay at the AOA resort.

After I replied to this thread, I went online to complete the check-in, the door bell rang and it was the UPS man with a big envelope from Disney with the magic band test information. This is so exciting!
 
I called yesterday afternoon, and I received the email this morning! You may to wait until your trip is closer, but I'm not sure. Good luck!

Oh, I just realized you're 20 days out! Anyway, thanks, glad yours was worked out! :thumbsup2
 

Glad the first emails are starting to get through. They should be sent to guests about 18 days before arrival date, and if you can't access FP+ or your MB customisation page at that point, contact the technical teams for help. Would anyone care to post a copy of the message that they have received?

Otherwise, the testing process seems to suggest that it would be best not to worry too much until you are inside that 18-day window. Yeah, right - after all, no one would be rushing to book their FastPasses or anything would they? ;)

Andre
 
ldoogie said:
Woohoo!!!! That is so exciting! Nothing like the first trip there!!! Have SO much fun!

So do I, Look fwd my first trip in next august 2014 in PoR ! Wish you Have a funtastic trip there JVIG ! . Xxx
 
Glad the first emails are starting to get through. They should be sent to guests about 18 days before arrival date, and if you can't access FP+ or your MB customisation page at that point, contact the technical teams for help. Would anyone care to post a copy of the message that they have received?
Andre
Here is the email.

As an upcoming Disney Resort hotel Guest, you could help us test a new way to experience Walt Disney World Resort before we share it with the rest of the world. It's a new collection of magical tools we're calling MyMagic+.

Since MyMagic+ is still being developed, we're offering this opportunity for some Guests, like you, to test it out during your upcoming visit and tell us what you think works and where we need to improve. But don't worry, if you decide not to participate in this test, you will still enjoy a great Walt Disney World visit.
As a tester, you get to try our NEW MagicBand.
This cool and colorful wristband is an all-in-one accessory that connects you to all of the selections you've made. You can use the MagicBand to:
" Enter your Disney Resort hotel room with just a touch.
" Enter the Walt Disney World Parks (valid Park admission required).
" Access the FastPass+ attractions and shows you've selected.
" Purchase food and merchandise at select locations*.
And, test our new FastPass+ service to reserve access to select attractions and shows before you leave home.
Disney FASTPASS® Service has always been a great way to enjoy Walt Disney World attractions with little or no wait. During this test, with the NEW Disney FastPass+ service** you can reserve access to select attractions and shows in advance (valid Theme Park admission required).
If you would like to participate in the MyMagic+ test,
simply visit MyDisneyExperience.com and complete the
steps below by August 24, 2013.
Step 1
Sign In or Register on MyDisneyExperience.com
This digital guide to the magic allows you to request MagicBands and select times to visit FastPass+ experiences. Plus, you can make dining reservations, enjoy itinerary tools and explore Park maps all in one easy place.
Step 2
Link Your Reservation
To unlock the many benefits of MyMagic+, link your reservation now. Once you're signed in, click on "Link Existing Reservations and Tickets" to link your Resort reservation. Your reservation confirmation number.
" You'll need to verify the names of everyone on this reservation during this step. If you need to make any modifications to this reservation, we recommend you call us before you link your reservation.
If you have a room and ticket package, your tickets will be included when you link your Disney Resort reservation and you can skip Step 3.
Step 3
Link Your Walt Disney World Ticket or Pass
To unlock your access to Disney FastPass+ service, you'll need to link a ticket or Pass for each member of your travel party age three (3) or older. From the "Link Existing Reservations and Tickets" page, click on "Ticket or Pass" and follow the on-screen steps.
Step 4
Customize your MagicBands by August 24, 2013
From the My Disney Experience home page, choose "Personalize MagicBands" to select MagicBands for your travel party. You'll also need to confirm your address by August 24, 2013 to have your MagicBands shipped to your home.
Your privacy is important to us. Please visit MyDisneyExperience.com/privacy for information about privacy and data collection policies including your option to select an RF card.
Step 5
Select Your FastPass+ Experiences
If you are planning to visit the Theme Parks during this test, Disney FastPass+ service lets you make multiple FastPass+ selections for select attractions and shows in one Park per day, for each day you have a valid Theme Park ticket. Simply choose "Make FastPass+ Selections" from the My Disney Experience home page**.
 
This time in 4 weeks I will be on holiday! :cheer2: I can't wait to go and the information on this thread has helped me loads. Thanks a million for all of the help and information here :thumbsup2


Other than finishing work (only 19 work days left!), packing and getting some dollars, I got a call yesterday from the hotel I was booked to stay in the night before my flight telling me they were double booked for a wedding...anyway now looking for another hotel! :sad2:
 
Andre- We have booked two Garden View rooms. Where are these rooms generally and if we wanted to be closer to the main building (as we will be eating our breakfasts there), what should I request?
 
Here is the email.

As an upcoming Disney Resort hotel Guest, you could help us test a new way to experience Walt Disney World Resort before we share it with the rest of the world. It's a new collection of magical tools we're calling MyMagic+.

Since MyMagic+ is still being developed, we're offering this opportunity for some Guests, like you, to test it out during your upcoming visit and tell us what you think works and where we need to improve. But don't worry, if you decide not to participate in this test, you will still enjoy a great Walt Disney World visit.
As a tester, you get to try our NEW MagicBand.
This cool and colorful wristband is an all-in-one accessory that connects you to all of the selections you've made. You can use the MagicBand to:
" Enter your Disney Resort hotel room with just a touch.
" Enter the Walt Disney World Parks (valid Park admission required).
" Access the FastPass+ attractions and shows you've selected.
" Purchase food and merchandise at select locations*.
And, test our new FastPass+ service to reserve access to select attractions and shows before you leave home.
Disney FASTPASS® Service has always been a great way to enjoy Walt Disney World attractions with little or no wait. During this test, with the NEW Disney FastPass+ service** you can reserve access to select attractions and shows in advance (valid Theme Park admission required).
If you would like to participate in the MyMagic+ test,
simply visit MyDisneyExperience.com and complete the
steps below by August 24, 2013.
Step 1
Sign In or Register on MyDisneyExperience.com
This digital guide to the magic allows you to request MagicBands and select times to visit FastPass+ experiences. Plus, you can make dining reservations, enjoy itinerary tools and explore Park maps all in one easy place.
Step 2
Link Your Reservation
To unlock the many benefits of MyMagic+, link your reservation now. Once you're signed in, click on "Link Existing Reservations and Tickets" to link your Resort reservation. Your reservation confirmation number.
" You'll need to verify the names of everyone on this reservation during this step. If you need to make any modifications to this reservation, we recommend you call us before you link your reservation.
If you have a room and ticket package, your tickets will be included when you link your Disney Resort reservation and you can skip Step 3.
Step 3
Link Your Walt Disney World Ticket or Pass
To unlock your access to Disney FastPass+ service, you'll need to link a ticket or Pass for each member of your travel party age three (3) or older. From the "Link Existing Reservations and Tickets" page, click on "Ticket or Pass" and follow the on-screen steps.
Step 4
Customize your MagicBands by August 24, 2013
From the My Disney Experience home page, choose "Personalize MagicBands" to select MagicBands for your travel party. You'll also need to confirm your address by August 24, 2013 to have your MagicBands shipped to your home.
Your privacy is important to us. Please visit MyDisneyExperience.com/privacy for information about privacy and data collection policies including your option to select an RF card.
Step 5
Select Your FastPass+ Experiences
If you are planning to visit the Theme Parks during this test, Disney FastPass+ service lets you make multiple FastPass+ selections for select attractions and shows in one Park per day, for each day you have a valid Theme Park ticket. Simply choose "Make FastPass+ Selections" from the My Disney Experience home page**.

Can you tell me who (Disney Destinations, etc) the email was from and what was the subject line. I'd hate for mine to end up in my junk email. Thanks
 
This time in 4 weeks I will be on holiday! :cheer2: I can't wait to go and the information on this thread has helped me loads. Thanks a million for all of the help and information here :thumbsup2


Other than finishing work (only 19 work days left!), packing and getting some dollars, I got a call yesterday from the hotel I was booked to stay in the night before my flight telling me they were double booked for a wedding...anyway now looking for another hotel! :sad2:

Huh? They gave you no other options? That does not sound right. There are so many good hotels, many like the Holiday Inn by Downtown Disney, they offer advanced purchased deals...have a great trip to Orlando! We'll be there the SAME TIME!! Can't WAIT!!! This time next month, it'll be Animal Kingdom Day for us! :) So excited to ride the Everest ride, have not been to the world in 8 years :)
 
Andre- We have booked two Garden View rooms. Where are these rooms generally and if we wanted to be closer to the main building (as we will be eating our breakfasts there), what should I request?

They can be pretty much anywhere in the resort with a non-parking lot view, apart from the Royal buildings and the Preferred Location buildings.

The best thing to request would be to ask for what you want, i.e. "close to main building please".

Andre
 
Huh? They gave you no other options? That does not sound right. There are so many good hotels, many like the Holiday Inn by Downtown Disney, they offer advanced purchased deals...have a great trip to Orlando! We'll be there the SAME TIME!! Can't WAIT!!! This time next month, it'll be Animal Kingdom Day for us! :) So excited to ride the Everest ride, have not been to the world in 8 years :)

Sorry should of said the hotel was in Dublin, Ireland!

They told me I could have a suite double the price which wasn't in my budget so I told them this and they said they would make an exception and refund me in full! :rolleyes:

Anyway I found a hotel closer to the airport for cheaper as it was a special deal so it worked out all well in the end
 
Question....
The marina discount voucher that comes with the mickey mail, is it gd for the water stuff @ por?
 
Today I logged onto the website and had an option to customize my Magic Bands!!!! We arrive at PORR on Sept 9-19th!!! I was so worried I wasn't going to be able to try out the new my magic+ and my disney experience etc, im ECSTATIC!!! I never received an email or anything about being involved in this, or to customize my bands... luckily I was just searching the website!:cheer2:
 
emsmommy323 said:
Andre- We have booked two Garden View rooms. Where are these rooms generally and if we wanted to be closer to the main building (as we will be eating our breakfasts there), what should I request?

If you go to the map, and click on the buildings, the map comes up with each category and their location.
 
The clickable maps are located on my site, e.g. www.portorleans.org/maps-and-directions.php.

If anyone knows how to use HTML imagemaps in vBulletin posts, I'll happily link to them from the first post in the thread here on the DIS too.

Andre
Oh wow, those maps are awesome! Thank you so much!

Also one more quick question...are the mansion and AB rooms decorated in the same way (save the RGR's)?
 
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