disneyfan1992
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- Feb 23, 2008
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I hope its OK to ask this and my question is not out of line.
I know a request is just a request and not a guarantee.
If request is granted, we will be happy. If not, we'll still be happy because we are at the most magical place anyway. Its a win-win either way.
Just wondering if there a "right way" to submitting room requests?
Does one route / path / set of actions seem to result in request being granted more often?
Or is it just sheer luck and good fortune if you end up with room / location you wanted?
Is there anything that you can do to help get some pixie dust thrown your way at check in?
Some things I thought of that might influence the process, but I don't know if these steps have any bearing at all. What are your thoughts?
1. Does Disney prefer to receive requests via phone or email or fax? Or does it not matter?
2. Should requests be for specific room # (ex: Room 1234 first choice and Room 5678 second choice) or just general descriptions (ex: high floor away from elevator) or both?
3. Does it help to make request early at time of reservation or wait until closer to trip (say a month out) and request then?
4. Is it helpful to follow up via phone a month and then the week before check-in to reconfirm requests are on ressie? Or what is the best time frame to reconfirm requests?
5. If you do online check-in, are you less likely to get desired room? Does checking in at resort desk give you better ability to change rooms on the spot talking face to face with CM?
Any other tips / thoughts to help the assigning CM grant your request? Or do you just wish upon a star and hope for the best?
I know a request is just a request and not a guarantee.
If request is granted, we will be happy. If not, we'll still be happy because we are at the most magical place anyway. Its a win-win either way.
Just wondering if there a "right way" to submitting room requests?
Does one route / path / set of actions seem to result in request being granted more often?

Or is it just sheer luck and good fortune if you end up with room / location you wanted?
Is there anything that you can do to help get some pixie dust thrown your way at check in?

Some things I thought of that might influence the process, but I don't know if these steps have any bearing at all. What are your thoughts?
1. Does Disney prefer to receive requests via phone or email or fax? Or does it not matter?
2. Should requests be for specific room # (ex: Room 1234 first choice and Room 5678 second choice) or just general descriptions (ex: high floor away from elevator) or both?
3. Does it help to make request early at time of reservation or wait until closer to trip (say a month out) and request then?
Are requests date & time stamped on the ressie, so the assigning CM can see that you requested said room /location months prior vs. someone else who just called 2 days ago to request the same room / location? 4. Is it helpful to follow up via phone a month and then the week before check-in to reconfirm requests are on ressie? Or what is the best time frame to reconfirm requests?
5. If you do online check-in, are you less likely to get desired room? Does checking in at resort desk give you better ability to change rooms on the spot talking face to face with CM?
Any other tips / thoughts to help the assigning CM grant your request? Or do you just wish upon a star and hope for the best?
