Hello Rebecca!
Welcome to planDisney! I love
Disney's All-Star Movies Resort for my family! It's just so colorful and full of larger-than-life Disney characters.
I love your mindset. Ready for action! The great thing about Walt Disney World Resort is that they have ways to make that easier! Through your
My Disney Experience app or online account you can begin checking into your Resort via "Online Check-in". This will begin the process for you to get "
Direct-to-Room" service. You don't have to visit the front desk and when your room is ready you will be notified via your app as to where it is. Since you will have essentially checked into your Resort you can proceed to the Parks with no issues. If you have any bags, you are welcome to leave them with Bell Services so that you can run free! You are correct in that on-site Resort guests do get
standard free parking. Just let the parking attendants know what Resort you are staying at and you can even show verification with your My Disney Experience app. If you have trouble downloading the app from where you are you can always download it while stateside.
Remember that while your room may not be ready you are still allowed to use the
benefits of a Walt Disney World Resort guest. That
Early Theme Park entry is amazing and so beneficial for getting in as many rides done early in the morning before the rest of the crowds.
I hope you have a magical vacation and let me know if you have any more questions!
-Nimmy