pittsburgh_jim 312 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Here's an article on Andre's website that says WDW is allowing guests to bypass the check-in desk and head straight to their room. http://www.portorleans.org/news.php Edited February 5, 2015 by pittsburgh_jim 3 ZWarrior, School Belle and Fizbain reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZWarrior 345 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 For the most part I really like this idea. No more standing in line to complete the checkin I did on the web 4 weeks earlier. Although I do have to admit they are much faster with the online checkin people than they once were. 2 School Belle and Fizbain reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fizbain 1,735 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Interesting idea! I am sure I can find other reasons to pester the desk people 2 tinkcrafter and School Belle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flounder1959 702 Report post Posted February 6, 2015 I kinda like the interaction with the CM's upon arrival....but it will be nice IF your room is ready and the magic bands open the door 2 School Belle and ZWarrior reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZWarrior 345 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 I kinda like the interaction with the CM's upon arrival....but it will be nice IF your room is ready and the magic bands open the door I agree. I like talking with CMs, most are very relaxed and looking for a reason to be helpful. Having the room ready right away is even better since that means I can drop off my luggage right away and not cart it around or have to leave it with the luggage crew at the resort. Not always happy with leaving the laptop and other expensive gear with anyone. 2 Fizbain and School Belle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrhub 433 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 I like going to the desk to check in, especially when it might mean an "Upgrade" like we just got on our recent visit. Interaction with the CM's makes a difference I think. I would never want to do the direct to the room check-in. Just my opinion though. 3 School Belle, Fizbain and tinkcrafter reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fizbain 1,735 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 I like going to the desk to check in, especially when it might mean an "Upgrade" like we just got on our recent visit. Interaction with the CM's makes a difference I think. I would never want to do the direct to the room check-in. Just my opinion though. Sadly, I have yet to experience the upgrade, but just the chance makes it worth stopping by 3 tinkcrafter, School Belle and Mrhub reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrhub 433 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Sadly, I have yet to experience the upgrade, but just the chance makes it worth stopping by Fiz, this was our our second upgrade ever. First was last summer when we stayed at Yacht Club, they upgraded us for the one night. Don't give up, it will happen. I'm throwing some pixie dust your way! Edited February 10, 2015 by Mrhub 3 tinkcrafter, School Belle and Fizbain reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fizbain 1,735 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Fiz, this was our our second upgrade ever. First was last summer when we stayed at Yacht Club, they upgraded us for the one night. Don't give up, it will happen. I'm throwing some pixie dust your way! Thx!!! 1 School Belle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kywildwolf76 83 Report post Posted March 24, 2015 when my wife and I went on our honeymoon we got afree upgrade to preferred rooms at POP 2 Fizbain and tinkcrafter reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdwnut 352 Report post Posted February 9, 2016 all in a perfect world...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flounder1959 702 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Have never gotten the upgrade, but the last two trips I have had my room assignment before arrival so i COULD have gone right to my room....but I enjoy the interaction with the CM's ...... so to the desk I go 2 tinkcrafter and Mrhub reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrhub 433 Report post Posted February 12, 2016 We still go to the desk, I just like the interaction, but 'Ohana means family! Got to say hi to the family every time! 2 Fizbain and School Belle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
