Disney launching online resort check-in up beginning 10 days prior

21 Nov 2008: Disney launching online resort check-in up beginning 10 days prior to arrival

Disney’s Online Check-In service enables Guests to simplify their arrival by allowing them to go online and provide information related to their upcoming stay. On a Guest’s scheduled arrival date, since check-in information will have been provided previously online by the Guest, they may experience a streamlined check-in at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels or Disney Vacation Club resorts. A welcome folder with their Key to the World Card will be waiting at a designated Disney’s Online Check-In area in the resort hotel lobby. Guests will need to present valid photo ID to pick up the folder and complete check-in. Guests may check-in online beginning 10 days prior to their arrival date. Web site addresses for Disney’s Online Check-In service will vary based on the original method of booking. As Guests are completing Disney’s Online Check-In service, select Guests will have an opportunity to apply for the Disney Rewards® Visa Card® that could be used during their stay. This service launches in January, 2009.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts_news.htm

 

This only makes sense. I know in the past the lines at the check in counter at POP were insane, while the lines at any DVC resort were bearable.
DCL uses an on-line check-in process which works very well. ; I guess you need that when you have to process 4000 people in a matter of a couple of hours.
I think an online check in will be a great advantage to their guests!

 

Didn't they try this a few years ago?

 

^ yeah that. ;

 

It's a great idea and faster this way! I love this idea!

 

Hopefully this system will be more reliable than the one at the checkout counter there have been problems with our reservation almost every time we've gone.