Picking up park tickets earlier than check-in

[myhouseofmouse]

not sure about that one...

 

[Robo]

How late is the DTD GR open usually?

There are two.

Marketplace and West Side.
They should be open the hours of DTD.

The hours at DTD are the same the year-round.

http://allearsnet.com/btp/downtown.htm

DTD - HOURS OF OPERATION

(Individual shop and restaurant operating hours may vary.)

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Marketplace
Shops open 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday
Shops open 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday
Restaurants open daily 9 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY West Side
Shops open 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Sunday - Thursday
Shops open 10:30 a.m. - Midnight - Friday - Saturday
Restaurants open daily from 11 a.m. - Midnight

 

[myhouseofmouse]

Has anyone heard back from anyone rescently being able to get their tickets early now that the free dining offer is going on in SEPT. here????

 

[PHefner]

There are two.

Marketplace and West Side.
They should be open the hours of DTD.

The hours at DTD are the same the year-round.

http://allearsnet.com/btp/downtown.htm

DTD - HOURS OF OPERATION

(Individual shop and restaurant operating hours may vary.)

DOWNTOWN DISNEY Marketplace
Shops open 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday
Shops open 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday
Restaurants open daily 9 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY West Side
Shops open 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. - Sunday - Thursday
Shops open 10:30 a.m. - Midnight - Friday - Saturday
Restaurants open daily from 11 a.m. - Midnight

Thanks Robo!

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

Has anyone heard back from anyone rescently being able to get their tickets early now that the free dining offer is going on in SEPT. here????

I am here now (doing laundry). I picked up my park tickets on the 25th for my free dining package which began on the 28th. Picked them up at the DTD Guest Relations window by DisneyQuest.

 

[Robo]

I am here now (doing laundry). I picked up my park tickets on the 25th for my free dining package which began on the 28th. Picked them up at the DTD Guest Relations window by DisneyQuest.

Thanks for posting the update!

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

I know a lot of people who got room only reservations for their first night or two, because of the free dining dates, so I just wanted to point out that the free dining dates have changed!!! Originally, the first day of our Oct 22 trip wasn't included, so I had 1 night of a room only. Well, checked online yesterday, and now the 22nd is included!!! So we were able to cancel the room only and put everything back on the one package!

So, you may want to check the new free dining dates! Hope this helps someone!

 

[seashoreCM]

Now that you know that Early Ticket Pickup is an official procedure, don't bother asking over the phone. Just go to a theme park to enjoy yourself (and to follow the Early Ticket Pickup guest instructions).

 

[drmommy]

Now that you know that Early Ticket Pickup is an official procedure, don't bother asking over the phone. Just go to a theme park to enjoy yourself (and to follow the Early Ticket Pickup guest instructions).

Wish I had known this last week...when I spent 1.5 hours on the phone trying to get clarification, only to be told 'no, it can't be done.'

I'm gonna go for it like the rest of you!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

When you call Walt Disney World, unless you really know a direct number, you will get one of two offices.

The Disney Reservations Center (DRC) includes Walt Disney Travel Company (WDTC), Central Reservations Office (CRO), Disney Dining, and some other lesser known information lines. To the best of my knowledge the DRC locations are in the International Drive area, Tampa, Houston, Salt Lake City and somewhere in North Carolina. There may be more. Some of the people working at the DRC call centers may never have been to either WDW or DL (or both).

The Main Switchboard (407-824-2222) is also where all calls to Disney Resorts go if you are dialing the phone number on the back of your reservations form. Also that is where calls go if you dial the Operator from your room, and possibly even calls to the Front Desk. The Main Switchboard people will, if asked, also identify themselves as Guest Services. They can put you through to any number on WDW.

At both DRC and MS they have access to a computer which has lots of Guest Information and it is very well organized. Actually, all CMs who have access to a terminal, or who even can access "The Hub" from off-site, have access to this Guest Services information. I will often open an extra window when I am responding to people and go into The Hub for the latest official information.

The people at DRC and MS do not deal with upgrades, partially used tickets, or problems related to tickets. They do not know all the rules. The people at DRC can sell unused tickets; the people at MS don't deal with tickets at all.

The people who work in the ticket booths at the Parks or in Guest Relations at the Parks (and this includes TTC, the Water Parks, and GRO in DTD) deal with ticket upgrades and unusual problems on a daily basis. I would not say that someone you talked to on the phone lied to you, but just they were attempting to answer a question when they really did not have an answer.

 

[hannahdrewmom]

When you call Walt Disney World, unless you really know a direct number, you will get one of two offices.

The Disney Reservations Center (DRC) includes Walt Disney Travel Company (WDTC), Central Reservations Office (CRO), Disney Dining, and some other lesser known information lines. To the best of my knowledge the DRC locations are in the International Drive area, Tampa, Houston, Salt Lake City and somewhere in North Carolina. There may be more. Some of the people working at the DRC call centers may never have been to either WDW or DL (or both).

The Main Switchboard (407-824-2222) is also where all calls to Disney Resorts go if you are dialing the phone number on the back of your reservations form. Also that is where calls go if you dial the Operator from your room, and possibly even calls to the Front Desk. The Main Switchboard people will, if asked, also identify themselves as Guest Services. They can put you through to any number on WDW.

At both DRC and MS they have access to a computer which has lots of Guest Information and it is very well organized. Actually, all CMs who have access to a terminal, or who even can access "The Hub" from off-site, have access to this Guest Services information. I will often open an extra window when I am responding to people and go into The Hub for the latest official information.

The people at DRC and MS do not deal with upgrades, partially used tickets, or problems related to tickets. They do not know all the rules. The people at DRC can sell unused tickets; the people at MS don't deal with tickets at all.

The people who work in the ticket booths at the Parks or in Guest Relations at the Parks (and this includes TTC, the Water Parks, and GRO in DTD) deal with ticket upgrades and unusual problems on a daily basis. I would not say that someone you talked to on the phone lied to you, but just they were attempting to answer a question when they really did not have an answer.

When you pick up tickets early do you have to get them for EVERYONE in the room? My parents are in the same room as my kids on the reservation because they are planning on paying for them. If we arrive early with the kids can we get their tickets? I'm thinking the answer is no.... but figured you were the man with the answers!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Yes. You cannot pick and choose; if you get them early you must get all. Just mark names on them in the gray blank area so you know which will belong to whom.