Hi Patricia, and welcome to planDisney. That’s so exciting that your family will be traveling from around the world to meet at the Most Magical Place on Earth this September!
I chatted with a Cast Member who confirmed your family in Canada will be able to book
Lightning Lane Passes for your whole party up to seven days before your check-in date (since you’re staying at a
Disney Resort hotel). On that day, they’ll be able to book passes for your length of stay, up to 14 days, starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time. So be sure to remind your family to set their alarm!
Ahead of your booking window, I’d recommend having your Canadian family member confirm that everyone in your party is showing up on their Family & Friends List in the
My Disney Experience app. In the app, select ☰ in the lower right corner, scroll down to Account and select Profile, then go to the Family & Friends List. Everyone in your party should appear on this page. If not, scroll down to Add a Guest. This will ensure they can book Lightning Lane Passes for your whole party.
I also want to tell you about a new perk for this year! Since you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can
head to a water park on check-in day, included with your stay. It’s 100% on Mickey! The weather tends to be pretty warm in September, so this would be the perfect way to cool off and relax after your long journey! My family likes to pack our water gear in a separate bag (swimsuit, flip flops, sunscreen, etc.) so it’s easy to grab from our luggage before we head to the water park. You can leave everything else with
Bell Services if your room isn’t ready yet.
When you’re here in September, the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival should be underway. This event is filled with different food and drinks inspired by flavors from around the world! I love walking around the park and stopping at the Global Kitchen kiosks, each with its own festival-exclusive offerings. It’s such a fun time to be at EPCOT! Keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog in the coming months for more details.
Safe travels as your family embarks on a magical adventure this year! And don’t forget, you always have a friend in me at planDisney. If you have any other questions before your trip, we’d love to have you back!
JoAnna