Online checkin question

[sammysmom1]

We have never used online check in and I was just wondering what those that have thought. Is there a better chance of getting sprinkled with pixie dust if you check in online or check in when you arrive. I was planning on faxing the resort with our celebration and then do online check in. Just curious what your experiences have been.

 

[Victoria]

I don't know what kind of Pixie Dust you are looking for but the online check-in and regular check in process are virtually the same once you are at the resort. Only difference is you stand in a different line (which may or may not be faster than the regular line) and you still hand over your license when you get to the counter. The CM will find your folder, activate your keys, and send you on your way. If you are having a celebration they will still know about it (I think there is a section in the online check-in page to notate it) and will hand out the appropriate buttons. As far as in-room stuff being done, I would think it is about the same since the front desk CMs aren't the ones to do it. If it is a birthday celebration the b-day card will still show up eventually.

For what it is worth, I don't find the online process that much faster than the regular way to do it. :shrug:

 

[brent2124]

It is virtually the same as standard check in. If there is a long line for regular check in it will save some time, not a lot faster but still gives you more park time.

 

[CaptainShortty]

Honestly, it doesn't matter. If you're going to be the one sprinkled with pixie dust they don't take into consideration OLCI or not.

 

[Lynne M]

I wouldn't assume anyone at the resort will see a fax. My understanding is that most faxes go straight in the trash.

If it's important to you to let them know of your celebration, call 407-WDISNEY and ask them to add a note to your reservation. That's Disney's process for handling requests. It's much easier and more efficient for them to type your request directly into your reservation record than to have to deal with faxes and match them up with reservations in the computer system.

 

[redfive13]

When I check in I need to add another day's tickets to my hopper. Can I still do this at the resort if I use the online resort check in service?