Does Disney check hotel rooms?


Does Disney check hotel rooms? I am well aware that Disney enters the room every day for a brief inspection, regardless of whether you receive housekeeping or not. I honestly expected this to happen to us since we tend to nap mid day and I assumed that's when they would come around.


How does Disney verify guests are hotel guests for extra magic hours?

You will need to show your valid resort room key before entering the queue for an attraction, so make sure each person keeps his or her room key handy. If you arrive at a theme park during Extra Magic Hours, you will need to show your room key at the turnstiles.


How does Disney clear the park at night?

In Disneyland, Security officers make a sweep of each land. As each one is done, they signal “clear”! And believe me, from over the years, they know ALL the hiding places. Plus between the cameras and other sensors, if you did manage to stay it, they'd find you.


How does Disney know who can stay after hours?

The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.


How does Disney track you?

If you're asking whether Disney is collecting information about you when you use a MagicBand, then the answer is yes. They will know when you go to your room, when you enter the parks, how much you're spending on merchandise and so on.


Why is Disney doing room checks?

Guests will instead get a “room occupied” sign. “The hotel and its staff reserve the right to enter your room for any purposes including, but not limited to, performing maintenance and repairs or checking on the safety and security of guests and property,” according to Disney's updated guest information pack.


Does Disney do security checks?

Walt Disney World Security Screening The scanners allow for a steady flow of guests. In fact, you are even instructed to keep walking through. If something in your bag sets off the scanner, you will be asked to step aside for bag check. Otherwise, you do not need to stop unless a security guard asks you to.


Can you stay in Magic Kingdom after hours?

Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).


Can I have guests at my Disney hotel?

You will be happy to know that day visitors are able to visit you at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel as well as use the complimentary Disney Transportation. Your guest will need to stop and check in with security at the resort entrance and be prepared to provide a photo ID.


Why do Disney employees point with two fingers?

In his later years, Walt Disney was a chain-smoker who rarely visited Disneyland without a cigarette in his hand. Because he didn't want to put the cigarette down, the legend goes, he would point out the landmarks with two fingers. By echoing his actions, todays cast members are following his lead.


How does Disney know if you can stay for extra magic hours?

How Does it Work? In order to access the Extended Evening Hours, guests will need a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day. You will also need to use your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass, or Key to the World to prove which resort you are staying at.


Can 5 people sleep in a 4 person room at Disney?

The maximum occupancy for standard rooms at Value Resort Hotels is 4 Guests. You might be interested in Family Suites available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's All-Star Music Resort. Family Suites sleep up to 6 guests and have a small kitchenette area with a dorm-size refrigerator and a microwave.


Can you bring water into Disney?

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 does Disney security look for?

It is private property. Disney is checking for the following items, which may not be brought into Disney's Parks: Recreational devices such as drones, remote control toys, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels. Alcoholic beverages, marijuana or any illegal substance.


Are backpacks allowed in Disney World?

Guests are welcome to carry a bag or backpack with them into the theme parks. The maximum allowable bag size is 24 by 18 by 15. All Guests and their bags will undergo a security screening process prior to entering the theme parks and Disney Springs.


Are Vapes allowed in Disney World?

No Cigarettes / E-cigarettes / Vape Pens at Disney Parks Smoking and vaping are no longer allowed in either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. In the past there have been designated smoking areas, but they are no longer available inside either Resort.


How does Disney track guests?

A: MagicBand+ devices are not GPS-based and do not enable collection of continuous location signals. However, we may be able to detect the location of Guests who choose to use or wear MagicBand or MagicBand+ products while visiting the Walt Disney World Resort and certain other locations.


Why did Disney get rid of extra magic hours?

Since the start of Walt Disney World's phased reopening, Extra Magic Hours have been suspended due to restricted hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it seems this resort guest benefit won't be coming back at all—at least not in its previous form.


Can I put 5 people in a 4 person room Disney?

The maximum occupancy for standard rooms at Value Resort Hotels is 4 Guests. You might be interested in Family Suites available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's All-Star Music Resort. Family Suites sleep up to 6 guests and have a small kitchenette area with a dorm-size refrigerator and a microwave.