Welcome to planDisney, Dawn!
You’ll be delighted to know that you can absolutely book a room-only stay at a Disney Resort hotel, purchase
theme park tickets separately, and still enjoy the fantastic benefit of
Early Theme Park Entry. This perk is available to all Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel, regardless of whether they’ve booked a vacation package. I’ve done this many times, and it’s a great option! Simply link your hotel and your tickets to the same
My Disney Experience account.
In addition, you’ll enjoy other
complimentary benefits, including hotel parking, standard theme park parking, and convenient Disney transportation options such as buses, the Monorail, water taxis, boats, and the
Disney Skyliner.
To make your trip even more magical, consider purchasing a
Lightning Lane Multi Pass up to seven days before your arrival. This allows you to start booking your preferred attractions in advance.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, as a Disney Resort hotel Guest, you can make advance
dining reservations up to 60 days before your trip. This gives you a fantastic advantage in securing spots at some of the most popular Disney dining locations.
Tip: My personal favorites are
California Grill and
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera.
I hope that's helpful, Dawn. Happy planning!
Mike