Hi, Emily, and welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Let's help you get your Walt Disney World Resort vacation started from the second you arrive!
My family lives about an hour's drive from Walt Disney World, so most of our visits are day trips, but we also love spending long weekends at the Most Magical Place on Earth with a stay in a
Walt Disney World Resort hotel. And let me tell you, when we have a stay planned, we can't wait to get there and get started on the fun! We almost always arrive super-early, so our room often isn't quite ready yet. But the Disney magic starts right from the start of your vacation, Emily! I can tell you from experience, if your room isn't ready when you get there, you can absolutely leave your car at your Resort hotel and hop aboard
Disney transportation to start having fun in the Theme Parks!
Emily, you're considered a Guest of Mickey Mouse from your very first day at the Walt Disney World Resort, so you get all the benefits right off the bat. If you decide not to wait on the bus and you want to drive to the Theme Parks, you'll have
complimentary parking at the Parks all day. Once you've checked in, you can start using your
MagicBands for meals and merchandise. And of course, you can take a dip in your Resort hotel pool if you like. Just make sure your swimsuit is close by for that one!
I hope this helps you plan a magical adventure from the very start of your vacation, Emily. Please come see us again if you have any more questions!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.