PSs now online?

[lenshanem]

In the new Disney magazine, page 34 it says this spring we will be able to make PSs online.
Any info on this?!?

 

[Mimi Q]

Wow, that would be wonderful.

 

[zulaya]

I need to get that magazine and read the article? Was it a full blown article or just a teeny blurb?

If this is true, how do you think they will handle the really popular PS like Cindy's, PSB and V&A's that sell out in minutes? People who have DSL or cable connections would probably have a distinct advantage over people with a dial-up connection. How do you think they overcome that?

It'll be interesting to see if this actually happens. I personally would rather call, even though it is long distance, and get a real person and a confirmation number.

Any insiders with more info?

 

[lenshanem]

Tiny blurb.

 

[stinkerbelle]

that's gonna have to be one mighty big server....as soon as Cindy PS's are available, people are going to jump online and crash the server in a matter of seconds.

yeah - I don't think it will happen...but that's just my opinion.

 

[nigel-bigel]

They could make it so you can oply make PSs online 60 days out. That way all the high-demand ressies get taken care of on the phone at 90 days out, but the "everyday" ressies can be handled later on line.

Nicole

 

[disneyfan551]

That would be SO wonderful!!! I hate dealing with the calls!!!

 

[Shells9]

I was wondering about the server, too! Wow, can you imagine? Crashes every day at 7:10, lol!
Imagine the kinks that will have to worked out -- yikes!
I'd hate to be on the team for that one!

 

[spr0m]

Since I'm in this line of work it would be easy to setup. They would most likely do it just like ticketmaster and it would be no different than calling in or getting a ticket at the Deli counter .You would either get a busy just like the phone lines if really busy or go into the queue based on the time of connection and you would be taken care of in that order The CM's who answer the phones would go through this box as well or could be given priority based on how they want it setup but it's not hard to do either way. I think this would be great we can save some money on the phone bill they just have to make sure they do something to stop people from writing some code to automatically get PS's like ticketmaster does with the optical code they put up a random word in a box with lines it in and use different fonts that's a jpeg type file so it can't be cut and pasted into the response box.

 

[zulaya]

I think Cindy's and all the others at 90 days out on the phone...and then at 60 days you can make PS online would be such a good thing! Can you imagine how much easier it would be for us as consumers and the CMs as service people? This is a great idea and I hope that some version of it does come to happen as long as those who want the Cindy's, etc that sell out fast still have an equal chance.

 

[fwm]

The article is about magical gatherings and thus may not apply generally.

 

[tinkie]

I recently made my reservations for Hard Rock Cafe (Universal) online. It was simple and I got a confirmation #.

 

[UKDEB]

I was looking at the BlueZoo website a couple of days back (the new restaurant at the Dolphin) and there is an option there to make a PS online.

 

[zulaya]

Magazine came in the mail today...the article about PS online is specifically for Magical Gatherings/Grand Gatherings. It doesn't say it will be available for the general public. Later this spring can mean anything from March to June so I am not going to hold my breath on this one.

 

[webray]

If DAPINS...can get the crowds/rushes fixed, then disney dining will have no problem.

The cruise line has been looking into this for sometime now for spa and palo reservations...it is only right that ps's be made online...it would be much more cost effective.

 

[BCV23]

I believe Magical Gatherings is for any size party. Grand Gatherings are the events for parties of 8 or more.

I have a Magical Gatherings program going for our next trip which will be only for four.