Hi Sarah! Welcome to planDisney!
One of the best perks currently at the Walt Disney World Resort is for Guests staying in a Disney Resorts hotel. For Guests arriving in 2025,
included with your stay is a visit to a water park on your check-in day. Even better yet, if you plan to visit toward the end of May through the beginning of September,
both Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open. You'll have your choice between the two!
Typically, Guests will need to
check their luggage at the Disney Resorts hotel they are staying at. Since you'll be arriving early in the day, you should have plenty of time to visit your resort first and then head to the water park. Currently,
Blizzard Beach does not open until 10 AM, although times are subject to change. If you are concerned about time, you can always utilize a ride-share service to get you to the water park you are visiting. This may help save you some time since there may not be a direct route from your Disney Resorts hotel to the park.
If you find yourself visiting Disney Springs during your stay, I cannot recommend
Summer House on the Lake enough. This dining location has quickly become a favorite of mine and one that I try to visit each time there. The service is impeccable, the food is out-of-this-world, and the ambiance is incredibly inviting. There is even a cookie bar located inside that offers a variety of different types to take along with you.
Sarah, I hope you have a magical time during your stay!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Greg