Hiya, Edward!
Welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. How exciting that you are planning a Disney vacation. Edward, staying at a
Disney Resort Hotel offers so many benefits, including complimentary Resort transportation, early theme park entry, and more!
Edward, Guests who stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in 2025 can enjoy
complimentary water park entry on their check-in day. This means that on your check-in date, rather than waiting for your room to be ready, you can be flippin' your fins at one of Disney's Water Parks for the day. This benefit is exclusive to the check-in date, and all the Guests on your room reservation will have a complimentary ticket in their My Disney Experience app.
Our family took advantage of this benefit back in March. We had a split-stay, so we actually got to enjoy the water park twice! It was a great way to enjoy our off-park days and added a different kind of magic to our vacation.
Once you check in to your Resort, either online or at the Resort, you can leave your bags at Bell Services. Then, hop on Disney Resort transportation to the open water park, and splash the day away. Towels are available for you at the Water Park, so just bring your day bag, swimsuits, sunscreen, and anything you need for the day. The Guests on your room reservation can just tap in with their Magic Bands or their tickets in their phones.
When your Disney Resort Hotel room is ready, you will be notified by text; however, you don't have to return until you are ready. It's a great way to maximize the magic of your vacation with this complimentary benefit!
I hope this helps you, Edward! If you have any further Disney vacation planning questions, soar back here to see me and I'll be so happy to help you.
Magically Yours,
Keri