Hi Dawn,
Welcome to
planDisney I bet you are super excited that your trip is right around the corner. Those bags have to be at least halfway packed, and your focus has to be heading towards the start of making magical memories. First things first, charge up any
MagicBand+ that need it. Please don’t forget to pack the chargers. Secondly, make sure you have a separate bag packed for your first day. That second bag should have a change of clothes as well as a swimsuit. On your check-in day in 2025 every guest staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection Hotel can enjoy a free day at a waterpark.
Blizzard Beach will be open on your check-in day, and I would suggest stopping by your resort and dropping off your bags with
Bell Services. Them you can go enjoy your day at the waterpark while your room is being prepared. Once you return, you can have your bags brought right up to your room by calling bell services. While you are checking in, mention to the Cast Member that you would like the charges for the room to be on a different method of payment. This will ensure at final checkout that you have the correct method being charged. I would also mention it again at checkout just to be certain.
You are visiting during one of the most beautiful festivals that
EPCOT offers. The
International Flower and Garden Festival has been hosted for 30 years by this park. And this year will be just as beautiful as all the others. There are some new topiaries being added this year, along with two new Outdoor Kitchens. Beach Grub and Yacht Grub are offering some fantastic plates. Make sure you stop by and try at least one of the plates as they all look delectable. The Butterfly Garden is always a stop we make, it is so educational and we love seeing the different stages that are on display. We all hope to get lucky to have a butterfly land on your body so someone can capture that moment.
I hope this information is helpful and that you have a magical stay.
See ya real soon,
Jeremy A.