Hi Charity,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Any time we can discuss ticket upgrades, I am delighted!
You can certainly use that ticket the day before you check-in to your resort hotel. Be sure to link all of your tickets to your My Disney Experience Account and be sure you have linked your MagicBands. When you get to the parks, also be sure you have downloaded the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. We use the mobile app to make additional
Fast Pass+ selections, check ride wait times and get estimated transit times between locations.
If you decide not to upgrade to a 7-day ticket, remember that you can visit Disney Springs. We love to do a day at Disney Springs to dine at one of the many fabulous restaurants. My new favorite restaurant is The Edison. But, if you like to bowl, try Splitsville Luxury Lanes™. If you have children coming with you, also consider dining at
T-REX™. The dining room areas are pretty amazing. Exploring Disney Springs gives us a day to relax and enjoy being in the midst of Disney. Given your dates, you could potentially see the
Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs. Just keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for the 2018 dates.
Charity, I am sending pixie dust your way trusting that your planning goes well!
Magic, memories and Minnie Mouse hugs,
Donyell