switching resorts

[livsea2]

No big deal, just curious. This trip we are changing resorts spending 4 days at WL and 3 days at AKL. When we switch do they reuse the same room keys and just reprogram them or do they issue you a new set? Do you check in once for the whole stay at the first resort or do you go through the check in process twice? How does it work? I am sure we would find out once we get there but I am sure someone here knows the answer.

 

[Scoootch]

No, they do not re-use or re-program the keys. When you check out of WL that will be it for the Keys you had there for the room. Any charging privileges you have on that room key will be active until days end though as well as resort privileges such as use of the pools. When you move over to AKL you will have to check in once again as if you were just arriving at WDW. It is a completely separate reservation. They will issue new room keys and if you leave a cc for charging you will have charging privileges on the new keys again from check-in until days end on your check out day.

If you would like, and/or won't have a car, when you check out of WL, you can call bell services and ask to have your bags transferred to AKL. Disney will transfer your luggage at no charge between Disney resorts (be sure to tip accordingly though)
When you check into AKL just let them know that you had your luggage transferred from WL and they will retrieve them and have them brought to your room upon check in. **note - luggage transferred does not usually arrive at the next resort until later in the afternoon usually past 3pm when official check in times are.

Anyway, hope that helps some