Can you use hotel amenities before check-in Disney?

Can you use hotel amenities before check-in Disney? Prior to checking into your room, you can gain access to certain areas of your Disney Resort hotel—such as the pool—with the unlock door feature in the My Disney Experience app or an active Disney band. If you have a Disney dining plan, you can also start using it before your room is available.

What to do at Disney while waiting to check-in?

Visit one of the water parks: I always seem to forget about the water parks at Disney World. What better way to spend time waiting? Enjoy a cool drink: Be it a lounge or by the pool, you just can't go wrong with this one. Explore other resorts on Disney property: Check out the different themes.

How do I keep my kids busy while waiting in line at Disney?

Can you enter Disney early?

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.

Are collapsible stools allowed in Disney?

Folding or camping chairs, including camp stools that fold up, are not permitted in theme parks. You can find the full list of prohibited items on the Walt Disney World website.

Can you use Disneyland pool before check-in?

Generally, if you arrive early to your Disneyland Resort hotel, you can check in, store your luggage at the Bell Desk and enjoy the Disneyland Resort. This certainly includes use of the hotel pool. You will absolutely love the Disneyland Hotel pools which feature the super fun Monorail water slides!

Can water bottles be brought into Disneyland?

Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

What if you have to go to the bathroom while in line at Disney?

If all else fails, definitely ask the people behind you if they would mind if you stepped away from your place for just a few minutes. You can use your My Disney Experience app to find the restroom located nearest the attraction, and that will help cut down on the time you step away.

Do I need to take towels to Disney?

I am happy to let you know that all Disney Resorts Collection hotels provide towels at all pools. If you are visiting one of the quiet pools and for some reason do not see towels, you can stop by the feature pool to pick up some there.

Do Disney hotel guests get into park early?

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.

Do buses run for early entry Disney World?

Expect the first bus of the day to arrive between 1 hour to 75 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry starts. The goal is to be on the first bus of the day, and the lines for the buses will get very long, very fast.

Can I bring food into Disneyland?

Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

Can you bring a backpack and water into Disneyland?

Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers. Re-usable ice packs are recommended.

Do water bottles have to be empty when entering Disneyland?

I'm glad you are thinking ahead about staying safe and hydrated during your visit to the Disneyland Resort. Yes, you are welcome to bring water bottles, full or empty, and even snacks and other food items with you to the Disneyland Resort. Just make sure your bottle is not made of glass, and you will be fine.

What time can you get into Disney after hours?

Arriving at Disney After Hours Events. Even though Disney After Hours officially starts sometime between 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. (depending on the event), event guests are able to enter the parks as early as 7 p.m. You'll definitely want to take advantage of that extra time!

What if I arrive at my Disney hotel early?

If you arrive early, there is no guarantee that your room will be ready. While efforts will be made to have the room available, standard check-in times remain in effect. If your room is not ready when you arrive, you can choose to have the resort send you a text message when your room becomes available.

Can I wear jeans at Disney?

Depending on what season you go to Disney World, you'll want either shorts or comfortable stretchy jeans/pants. Black leggings are a great go-to for comfort and durability. During the summer months, always opt for shorter bottoms. A note: You do not have to wear only pants/shorts to Disney world!

Can you go to Disney Park before check-in?

If you don't check in before you go to the parks, your tickets and your dining plan will not work. If you have a ROOM ONLY reservation, you do NOT need to check in before you go to the parks. Since your tickets aren't attached to a room, they are already “activated” and you can head to the parks whenever you are ready.