When can you get the DDE card?

[Kat in GA]

We are planning to upgrade our park hopper tickets to annual passes when we go to the world at the end of the month. Will we be able to purchase the DDE card at that time -- or can you only order it ahead of time? Basically I would like to know if there is a way we can have the DDE card (even a temporary version) on our trip...or if we need to wait till closer to our next trip to order one. Thanks for the information!

 

[Jessmela]

I'm trying to do the same thing on my next trip. I've read reports that it is possible once you have your AP to call from onsite and order the DDE. Then you can pick up a temporary card at Guest Services at Epcot. The number to call is 407-566-5858, Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

As soon as you have your AP in hand call the DDE office at the number above. This must be done by 4:00pm (not 6:00). You will have to provide them with the complete string of letters and numbers at the bottom of the pass, as well as a credit card number. Tell them you need a temporary that day as you are at the parks. Any time starting at 5:30 pm that day you can then pick up a temporary card (which is good for about 30 days), as well as the most current acceptance list, at the Guest Relations window outside Epcot's main entrance.

 

[Kat in GA]

As soon as you have your AP in hand call the DDE office at the number above. This must be done by 4:00pm (not 6:00). You will have to provide them with the complete string of letters and numbers at the bottom of the pass, as well as a credit card number. Tell them you need a temporary that day as you are at the parks. Any time starting at 5:30 pm that day you can then pick up a temporary card (which is good for about 30 days), as well as the most current acceptance list, at the Guest Relations window outside Epcot's main entrance.

We will be doing this on a Friday morning -- I can change my park hoppers to AP -- and then call to get the DDE. Do you mean that I cannot pick up the temp card until 5:30 pm at Epcot guest relations? I will just have a 1/2 hour window to pick up the card as they close at 6pm? What if I get the annual passes at Epcot -- could they do the DDE at the same time?

Thanks so much for the information -- I am hoping I don't seem too dense!!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Epcot Guest Relations at the front gate does not close until after park closing. They will be open until after 9:00. I know the one at the International Gateway closes earlier. That location was picked because Epcot never closes before 9:00 at any time, sometimes not until after midnight (including EMH).

There are envelopes brought over from the DDE office once a day. Each one has a person's name on it and the card and list inside. It also has the date, so if it is not picked up within 30 days it is destroyed. These cards are processed and prepared at a location not at Epcot.

 

[Kat in GA]

Thank you so much for your help -- and I have just one more question

The Friday that we are purchasing the AP, we are also going to MNSSHP -- so if I cannot get to Epcot by 5:30 -- can I still pick up the DDE card over the weekend? I am guessing that I can as Epcot guest relations would be open even though the DDE offices are not. Just wanted to clarify!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Yes, they will hold the envelope withyour card in it for 30 days. Any time the Guest Services window is open you can get the card.