Can you drive from one Disney Resort to another?


Can you drive from one Disney Resort to another? If you have a car, driving is the easiest way to travel from Resort hotel to Resort hotel. If you drive yourself, parking is free when you have dining reservations. You'll just let the guard at the gate know and they will direct you to where to park.


Can you bring coolers to Disney pools?

I was quite certain that guests are welcome to bring their own food/drinks with them to enjoy on the pool decks, but I did contact Walt Disney World on your behalf to confirm my initial thoughts. I was correct; you are welcome to bring your own food/drinks in a soft-side cooler with you to enjoy.


Are Disney Resort pools open to the public?

Please note that Disney Resort hotel pools are only available to Guests staying at the hotel and most require a MagicBand or room key card for access.


How to do two Disney parks in one day?

The short answer is: As long as you have a valid theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option or an annual pass, you can park hop as many times as you'd like! Of course, you must also have a theme park reservation for the first park you visit. Then once the clock strikes 2 p.m., you're free to park hop away.


Can I use the pool at Disney Resort without staying there?

Unfortunately, only registered Guests are allowed to use the swimming pools at Disney Resort hotels. However, you are welcome to invite your friend to enjoy the resort grounds with you, have a meal in one of the restaurants located at the hotel, and even visit your Guest room.


How do you get between hotels at Disney?

Our complimentary network of buses, boats and monorails can transport you between Disney Resort hotels, theme parks, water parks and shopping venues.


Is it better to drive or take a shuttle to Disney World?

Unless you are staying on Disney property and using Disney busses for transport to and from your lodging, I would NEVER recommend using shuttles if you have your own vehicle to drive...even with the cost of parking. Those hotel shuttles are a last resort for those who have no other transportation options.


What time of year is the emptiest for Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.


Do you need beach towels at Disney?

When at the Disneyworld water parks, are beach towels provided?” Hello again, Rhonda! If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, then beach towels are complimentary when you visit the Walt Disney World water parks. If you staying at an off-property hotel then beach towels will be available for rent.


What is the 120 minute rule in Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.


What is the Disney 2pm rule?

You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.


Can you go to another resort in Disney and just use the pool?

Resort pools are a perk meant to be enjoyed by the guests staying at that particular resort. In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.


Can you go to Disney twice in one day?

With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.