AdonisSMU is spot-on...
After not finding "My Profile" on Apple's Support page, I simply googled: "my support profile site:apple.com" without quotes...
And voila, there was "My Profile," including my iPad Mini serial number... which when plugged in as a Reference Number into UPS Tracking indicated it's in Louisville, KY
It continues to be shown on Apple's order status site as "Preparing For Shipment."
But I'm not anxious... certainly not!
P.S. Cover is "Out For Delivery," via FedEx.