Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel with a great question, Hannah!
As an international Guest myself visiting all the way from Brazil, the first thing I usually do when arriving at my Disney Resort hotel is going straight to the pool to relax after those tiresome long-haul flights.
Guests from abroad must visit Front Desk to pick up their MagicBands, and this is going to be especially important if you are planning to use the pool. Many of the hotel pools have a gate and Guests must scan their MagicBands to open it and access the pool area. If you would still like to first stop by your room, you are welcome to use
Direct-To-Room Service using the
Unlock Door feature on the
My Disney Experience mobile app. Please note that you will have to
check in online prior to your arrival so that on arrival day you can use the app to get real-time notification updates, including a notification informing you when your room is ready. This means that you will still have to wait for a notification with your room number and location. The good news is that if your Disney Resort hotel room is not ready by the time you arrive, you are welcome to start enjoying amenities including the pool. Bell Services will be glad to hold your luggage for you while you swim.
Thank you for stopping by once again, Hannah! I hope this helps you plan a
magical summer holiday.
See ya real soon!
Thiana