I called DVC Member Services with a question...and got two different answers.

Situation: I have a NON-DVC trip planned in December through Magical Journeys. Got a package and everything is paid for. I'm taking another trip...DVC trip...in November 2011. So, we decided to upgrade to AP's.

One customer service rep said to:
- check in to hotel
- go to the ticket counter at any park and do the upgrade

The other customer service rep said to:
- check in to hotel
- go to the Guest services OUTSIDE of the park and do the upgrade.

Which is it?

Also....If I check in first at the resort, and then go to the hotel...I'll have everything on my key correct? (does that include the tickets too)...or are the tickets separate to where I can just switch them to the DVC discounted AP's when I upgrade?