Tips with planning...

[Cadi40]

Hi all! I’m new here, however I’ve been visiting Disney World all my life! I’m planning a trip for myself and 2 of my friends around 1/25-2/1, this will be my first no parents trip and I must say I am quite excited. I just have a few questions...
- Is it possible to put a reservation underneath my name and use my friends debit card to book the trip?
- What do I have to present at check in? I plan to get the trip payed off online before we check in, but can I present a debit card a check in for fees if there are any?
- Is the park hopper worth it? When I went with my family we never really used it as I was younger and went to bed earlier, now I’m unpredictable and I would love the option to spend the morning in one park and the evening at another.
- The trip looks to be about $800 a person right now, how much money do we need to have on a debit card to present at check in? It’s my first time checking into a hotel and I don’t even know if you can use debit, can you?

Thank you in advanced for the help, have a magical day!!!

 

[YesterDark]

1) Yes. I don't see a reason why not, but that friend will have to be present if things need to be changed. I'd also suggest using a credit card and not a debit card if you have one. Not that I should be listened to for personal financial advice, but if you don't have one I'd get one even if it's for travel and not every day use. You never know when you may need an infusion of credit when you're away from home and away from your personal support structure.

2) You can do online check-in if you like. The credit card you have on file would be used for "incidentals". Again, I'd use a credit card for this. If there are any additional charges, you're taking cash right out of a bank account in that situation.

3) Is a hopper worth it? That's up to you honestly and how you want to spend your time. Seems like it's worth it assuming the money situation is ok for you.

4) I'm pretty sure if you're booking a package you need to pay in full 30 days prior to checkin. If you're booking just a room stay separately, you have to pay a percentage upfront and the rest at checkin.

 

[Disneylvr1971]

Yes you can use debit cards. You could also purchase gift cards to pay for the hotel. If the room isn't paid off, they would charge the rest to your card and they put a $100 hold on the card. Personally we love having park hoppers. We do travel the same, one park earlier and one later in the day.