Hello Jen, and welcome to planDisney!
How exciting that you've got a magical countdown in the works. Your Disney World vacation will be here before you know it!
The Disney World Dolphin Hotel is beautiful, and you will also be able to enjoy the same perks as
guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort. Whether you will pay an additional resort fee depends on how and where you made your Dolphin Hotel reservation. If you booked this on the Disney World website, that resort fee was included in the total price quoted. In that case, you will not be charged an additional fee.
However, if you booked your Dolphin stay through another travel or reward site, there may be a resort fee charged during your stay. I recommend checking the details through your original reservation site.
No matter how you made your reservation at the
Disney World Dolphin Hotel, you will definitely want to link it to your My Disney Experience account. This will aid you in planning other pixie-dusted details, and tapping in to those
benefits of staying at a Disney Resort. This includes perks like being able to book
advance dining reservations 60 days in advance of check-in for the duration of your stay, and purchasing
Lightning Lane Passes 7 days prior to arrival. If you need guidance on
how to link this reservation to your My Disney account, just check out these helpful instructions from my fellow panelist Brent.
Jen, you'll be visiting during the fabulous EPCOT
International Festival of the Arts! With fun specialty food booths and engaging interactive attractions, this is definitely something to add to your must-do list.
I hope this helps! I'll be wishing upon a star that you have a wonderful time at Walt Disney World! Be sure to visit us again with any questions, or if we can help with recommendations for your trip.
Magical memories await,
Tami