What if I arrive at my Disney hotel early?

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.

Does staying at Disney hotel guarantee park reservation?

It's important to note that guests currently need a Disney Park Pass reservation to visit Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and EPCOT, in addition to valid admission. In other words, a Walt Disney World hotel reservation does not guarantee entry to the parks.

What is the earliest you can park at Disney World?

Parking lots open 45-60 minutes before each theme park's official opening time. My family stayed at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel and were usually on the first or second bus of the day, and we saw cars stopped at the parking booths waiting to be let in as we arrived.

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.

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.

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.

Can you use Disney hotel pool before check-in?

On your arrival day, regardless of when you get to your Disney resort hotel, you definitely can use the resort pool. In fact, my family always plans an afternoon at the pool on our arrival day.

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.

Can you leave a Disney hotel and come back?

I am happy to inform you that not only is this allowed, but I also use this as a good strategy to get the most out of my Disney day! Personally, I find it a great idea to take an afternoon break back at my Disney Resort hotel and then head back to the theme park later to enjoy that park's evening festivities.

Can I carry a backpack at Disney?

You Can Bring a Backpack to Disney Parks With the exception of a couple attractions, every ride at Disney will have a small pouch for you to stow your backpack, or space at your feet. Your trusty bag can take on all the adventures Disney has to offer with you!

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.

Is Disney after hours only for resort guests?

Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.

Can you bring food into Disney?

A: 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.

Will Disney transfer luggage between hotels for you?

As long as your hotel reservations are both at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel, your luggage can be transferred! After you check out at your first resort, you can drop your luggage off at bell services and let them know where your next reservation will be.

How does Disney verify early entry?

Guests will need to present some sort of resort ID, such as a MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World card linked to their stay to access the parks during Early Theme Park Entry. This benefit is included on both check-in and check-out days.

Can you check-in before 3 at Disney?

Even if check-in time isn't “officially” until 3 or 4 pm, you can still go ahead and check-in before then. Your room may not be ready – but you'll be “officially” checked-in and Disney will (barring any glitches) text you your room number when it is ready to be occupied.