Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Jocelyn!
Welcome to planDisney! We are THRILLED you stopped by and are ready to help you plan your most MAGICAL vacation at
Disney World! Mickey and his pals can't wait for you to get here, so put on your Mickey ears, sprinkle some pixie dust, and HERE WE GOOOOOO!
You have booked a stay at one of the Disney resorts, but now you are wondering..."Do I need to be there at 3:00 p.m. for check-in?" So, are you ready for some TIGGER-ific news? I am very happy to inform you that the answer is no! WOO HOO!
Disney Resort check-in begins at 3:00 p.m., which is the earliest you can access your room, not a required time to arrive. NOTE: There are some instances where Mickey Mouse will let you check in early, but this is only based on availability. You can check in anytime after 3:00 PM, even if you arrive late at night. Disney’s Resorts are open 24/7, so there’s no strict cutoff time for check-in. However, suppose you’ll arrive very late (especially after midnight). In that case, it’s a good idea to call the resort in advance to ensure they don’t mistakenly mark your reservation as a no-show.
To make things even easier, Disney offers
online check-in through your
My Disney Experience Mobile app. This allows you to check in before you arrive and receive a notification when your room is ready. In many cases, you can skip the front desk entirely and head straight to your room using a digital room key on your phone or
MagicBand.
Now, if you arrive early, there are so many incredible things you do while you wait for your room to be ready. Here are just a few things you could do:
* All Disney Resorts have incredible pools with TIGGER-ific-themed areas. You can pack your swimsuit in your carry-on so you can jump right in.
* Start your adventure early if you have a Disney Theme Park ticket! Bell Services and hold your luggage while you explore!
* Head to a
Disney Water Park for FREE since all guests staying at a Disney Resort receive a complimentary ticket on their check-in day through 2025!
Your Disney vacation starts the moment you arrive, so relax and enjoy the magic—whether it's 3:00 p.m. or later!
As you prepare for your vacation, I highly recommend you check out the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest and greatest information regarding all things Disney! Mickey and his pals have some exciting surprises planned, so we don't want you to miss a thing!
If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help in any way!
See You Real Soon!
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