When can I use the ddp on check in day if we arrive early?

[petunia]

We are getting to Orlando before lunch and was hoping to head to Disney Springs to have lunch using a qs meal, is this possible if our room isnt ready yet?

 

[Dug720]

As I understand it, it is effective as of like 6am on check-in day. Just like park tickets.

 

[petunia]

As in I can just check in online, then will be active? Would we just use the app to "pay" using the dining plan?

 

[Dug720]

That is my understanding. It could be worth going to your resort first to see if a room is available so you could drop your stuff off before going to Disney Springs so things aren't in your car getting hot.

 

[_19disnA]

You can do online check-in for Disney MONTHS in advance. Dining plan only becomes active during your actual stay.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

As long as you are checked in you can use it.
You can check in online right now and you'd be set to go.
Or you can choose to go to the resort and check in in person and you'd be good to go.
You don't need to have your room in order to start using the DDP.

 

[Dug720]

You don't need to have your room in order to start using the DDP.

Yes, exactly. I was just suggesting it's worth checking before going to Disney Springs so bags wouldn't be sitting in a hot car.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Yes, exactly. I was just suggesting it's worth checking before going to Disney Springs so bags wouldn't be sitting in a hot car.

Oh sorry if you thought I was calling out your post or anything. I was not. I had not read the previous posts before answering the question.

 

[Dug720]

Oh sorry if you thought I was calling out your post or anything. I was not. I had not read the previous posts before answering the question.

No worries!! I was just eliminating any confusion.

 

[petunia]

Ok perfect, so can check in anytime, then if head to Disney Springs on arrival day, even if we havent been to the hotel, we can use quick service credits for lunch..great!