Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Tammara!
I definitely know what it's like to want to soak up as much Disney as you possibly can while you're on vacation. I often plan early arrivals and late departures just like you so I can get the most out of my time and my theme park tickets! I'm pleased to say that, on your check-in day, you're free to head straight to your favorite theme park as soon as you want to. Your
MagicBand should already be active and ready to go when you receive it in the mail, so you can use it right away. Make sure you pack it in your carry-on luggage or wear it when you travel so you have it with you when you get there. Since we're talking about luggage, if you have any heavy bags or carry-ons that you don't want to carry with you, you can check them with Bell Services at your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel and pick them back up when you come back for the day.
I have another great tip for you if you're planning on heading straight to the theme parks when you get there: check-in to your Resort Hotel online using the
My Disney Experience app before you even arrive. That way, you can opt-in to text message alerts about the status of your room so you can know the minute it's ready for you. You can bypass the Front Desk and just use your MagicBand or your phone to access your room. It's just like magic!
Let me know if you have any more questions, Tammara!
Jessica