I completely understand why you posted it. I think my issue isn’t the fact that you posted the link, but that people with a legitimate reason for it may not get in because of the cheaters out there.
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Moonlight Magic Returns for 2022!
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nickys
Premium Member
How would the cheaters stop people from getting in though? They won’t be able to book, so won’t take a place from someone who is eligible.
A lot of people don’t get the emails, even when they have the requisite reservation. Posting the link only helps them, not anyone who isn’t eligible to book.
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
Oh my goodness. That isn't going to happen! You need a blue membership and a resort reservation to have it work. Trust me the ones who will be hurting will be the ones who have both but IT glitches. There literally is no way to cheat this. It's a generic link that many in a group I am in asked for and given the strong number of UK people here I thought I'd be nice. Especially after my friend texted saying they didn't get it and qualify.
I've never heard of people cheating into a Moonlight Magic event.
I'm not in the UK. Even though I got the email this time around, there's been times when I haven't, unfortunately.
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
For years I got none. I switched emails and now do though. So I know the frustrations. Happened for an AP event and if it weren't for a kind soul I wouldn't have registered. It was for TL and it stormed right when we were leaving so we opted to cancel but still appreciated the kind gesture.
Sorry everyone for my bad way of thinking. Guess I’m just not confident in their IT.
nickys
Premium Member
I don’t think it’s possible to cheat your way in. Someone here suggested that the “cheaters” would prevent others from being able to book. Which is why I used the term.
I appreciate you posting the link. I wouldn't have attended a Galaxy's Edge AP Preview if not for the help of this site and it's members.
nickys
Premium Member
I mean you’re not wrong. Their IT is why so many people who should be able to book can’t - the system doesn’t recognise them as eligible. For example because they booked using unrestricted resale points or because they booked using resale points but have blue card status.
But I still don’t see how anyone trying to book who isn’t eligible can possibly affect those who are eligible trying to book.
Can't blame you for not trusting Disney's IT.
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
Disney's IT isn't great but fortunately this one will break for qualified people if it does and not allow unqualified in. I get a worry but this one I have not seen go that way.
My family got the email for moonlight magic and it says that we received the email because our reservation dates line up with the moonlight magic times but we are reserved for the last week in December?! I’m confused and do not understand why we got this email… they sent me the link to the Epcot one which opens tomorrow but should I be in it if the event dates clearly don’t line up with our reservation? Any help would be appreciated thanks!
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
You aren't the only one. Many are reporting this as well and some are not sure why. Some did say they originally had a reservation at one point but canceled. Some are just left baffled. If it doesn't line up with your dates, then I would just ignore.
Thank you! Yah I was really confused because there are no events in December and the reservations wouldn’t be open for that yet I’m pretty sure..
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
You are welcome. It really did confuse a lot of people today. I thought my spouse got one because he's tied to our contract which has a reservation on the 17th, but he's not going. So I am now thinking it was just sent as a mistake.
Of course I have friends who do have reservations and didn't get the e-mail so go figure LOL
I, for one, thank you. It’s just after 10.30pm here in Australia and we realised we hadn’t received the email as we went to bed. We’re new to Moonlight Magic and had little idea how bookings work, much less that a queue would be opening up at 2am while we sleep. It’s a bit frustrating to be DVC members, finally about to travel again and discovering we may be able to enjoy a benefit this cool, yet missing out on this most basic part of the booking process. Thanks, Disney.
EDIT: Yes, I literally just created an account to post this thank you.
correcaminos
Well-Known Member
You are so welcome! I can only imagine how hard this is to be in totally wrong time zones and have been shut out of travel too.I, for one, thank you. It’s just after 10.30pm here in Australia and we realised we hadn’t received the email as we went to bed. We’re new to Moonlight Magic and had little idea how bookings work, much less that a queue would be opening up at 2am while we sleep. It’s a bit frustrating to be DVC members, finally about to travel again and discovering we may be able to enjoy a benefit this cool, yet missing out on this most basic part of the booking process. Thanks, Disney.
EDIT: Yes, I literally just created an account to post this thank you.
It is a great perk for sure... if you know about it and how to get in.
I now understand your reasoning for posting the link, and completely agree with it. I did not realize that members that should have received the email did not receive it, and others that shouldn't have did receive it. Everyone that is eligible should be given the chance to participate.