They don't send emails out for General Registration. The link is the same as the one used for early registration.Just curious-anyone get the link for tomorrow’s General Registration yet?
I had a similar situation (booked w/my resale points but I am a blue card holder). I was concerned about this (https://www.disboards.com/threads/moonlight-magic-registration.3913532/page-14#post-64866589) and called member services prior to the AK MM early registration last week and confirmed that I needed to use the reservation membership # when registering for the event. But while on the phone, he also put me on a brief hold to do something in the background and ensure that my reservation would qualify based on my blue card status and that I would get the e-mail. So it might be worth the call if anyone else is in the similar situation in the future.Also wondering about DVC process/website/IT--I got the link for a "qualified reservation" to book MM early. I was booked resale points, but also have a qualified direct membership. When I tried to log in with my direct points membership, the link said "not valid," but I could get tickets with my resale contract-I'm taking my direct membership card for pick-up.
You must have a resort reservation to try to tickets during early registration.Reading this thread makes me believe that DVC is not as organized as I expected.
Correct me if I am wrong - it is unacceptable that DVC allows members without reservations to use the early registration link. It is so unfair to the members with reservations and travel plans (including planned PTOs, paid flights and other travel items for the trip). If a member without reservation took the spot from one with reservations, will the latter be able to cancel the booked DVC stay and flights without penalties? Very unlikely....
DVC needs to do a better job to protect members with reservations if they really want to differentiate between reserved and un-reserved members. If everyone gets the same chance, I won't be bother booking my reservation for the event night several months ago.
For me, I booked my DVC for the MM event @July 11th, but did not receive the link for early registration at all. Since I have booked my flights with Southwest, I can cancel it without penalty. The worst $$$ loss for me would be the DVC points used to book my stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge. I am glad that I have not yet paid for the non-refundable tickets for the After-hour event at EPCOT @July 12th.
Anyhow, members' time and money can be greatly impacted negatively under current DVC process for MM registrations. DVC needs to fix this ASAP.
Also wondering about DVC process/website/IT--I got the link for a "qualified reservation" to book MM early. I was booked resale points, but also have a qualified direct membership. When I tried to log in with my direct points membership, the link said "not valid," but I could get tickets with my resale contract-I'm taking my direct membership card for pick-up.
Just a tip - since the people already waiting are assigned a random number when the event starts, if you happen to have more than 1 device, you may want to try clicking on the link right at 11:00am. For the last registration, I had a few different devices waiting but the best # was achieved by my daughter clicking the link on my phone when the count down timer hit 0. She was so proud of herself.I am on the page and not refreshing ****..
Thanks for clarifying this for me!You must have a resort reservation to try to tickets during early registration.
So, no one without something was allowed to try to get those tickets. And you are allowed to book up to the number of guests on those reservations.
There is simply no way for all DVC owners who have them to get tickets to the event because there are not enough spots.
Disagree with this. Anecdotally, I think each event accommodates more than 50% of members staying on-site. If you look at commentary online, there are far more people voicing satisfaction at getting in than those who come away disappointed.So it is a very big time and monetary risk for members who planned and booked everything - it is likely that the member will not get the tickets.
I agree with Tim - I wouldn't book a trip (at least wouldn't book anything that couldn't be canceled without penalty) just on the assumption that I'd get tickets to MM. I'd just be happy if one was scheduled when I was going to be there and I was able to get tickets.Thanks for clarifying this for me!
So it is a very big time and monetary risk for members who planned and booked everything - it is likely that the member will not get the tickets.
Thanks for the info. As a newbie to MM, I learned my lesson the hard way.Disagree with this. Anecdotally, I think each event accommodates more than 50% of members staying on-site. If you look at commentary online, there are far more people voicing satisfaction at getting in than those who come away disappointed.
Odds favor getting in, but it's definitely not 100%. Booking a trip specifically around Moonlight Magic would be a poor decision IMO. If it happens to overlap with a planned trip, so be it. And if you can't get in, shrug shoulders, enjoy trip and say "maybe next time." (I know, easier said than done. But I don't see the point in setting oneself up for disappointment. Don't let MM dictate your plans)
Since it sounds like you booked everything, I assume you’re going to visit anyway, so here’s that you have a wonderful trip even without MM!Thanks for the info. As a newbie to MM, I learned my lesson the hard way.