Hi Bruce!
One of my favorite things about Walt Disney World Resort is the wide variety of options for Guests to enjoy outside of the theme parks. Guests are welcome to enjoy the amazing dining and shopping opportunities at the
Disney Resorts Collection hotels, even if they aren't staying at that hotel. In fact, some of my "must-do" dining experiences are located inside of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, so my family always has some "resort hopping" planned into our vacation itinerary.
Keep in mind that the pools at each of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels are reserved exclusively for Guests staying at that hotel, so you won't be able to use the pools at other hotels. Also, if you will be driving, parking at Disney Resorts Collection hotels is limited to Guests of that hotel or Guests with dining reservations at restaurants located at that hotel. So
complimentary resort transportation may be the easiest way to navigate to other hotels you wish to explore.
Bruce, if you will be "resort hopping" for dining experiences, I recommend
making dining reservations for the meals you would like to enjoy during your trip, as availability is limited. I have also found that reservations often open up right before your vacation, so if there are any restaurants that don't currently have availability, keep checking because you might be able to get one as your trip approaches!
Let us know if you have additional questions we can help you with. T-T-F-N, ta ta for now!
~Crystal