I have had the privilege of checking into the Disney resorts without the benefit of online check in as well as online check in. The big difference is the time you spend waiting in line and standing at the counter.
Let me paint the picture for you; the whole family arrives at Disney after a long plane ride. The children are excited and full of energy. Once you get into the lobby the parents go to stand in line while the children head to an area for them to watch cartoons. While this is a great feature it will only hold the attention of the little ones for so long. After waiting patiently for your turn you need to present all the identification for you both and wait for it to process. Everyone get irritated because we are so close to the fun yet so far until we check in.
Here is the difference with online check in. Mom or Dad goes online 10 days before we leave and fills in the necessary information that we usually get at check in. Such as:
- A credit card that you may use for incidental charges
- Arrival time
- Departure time
- Guest names
- Room requests (subject to availability)
- Address
- On-site phone number
Once you have entered this information you will receive a document about not feeding the animals at Animal Kingdom that will need to be signed. Then when you get to your resort you will not have to wait in the regular line but one designated for online check in. Your documents will already be print for signature. You show your ID and Credit card that you entered online and you will get your Key to the World card with you room, park tickets and dining credits if you purchased the dining plan preloaded. The wait time is significantly less.
I have had happy little ones when I tell them we are ready to get the vacation going! I have enjoyed this added feature and I hope that you will too. Have you used the online check??
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