Howdy Michael! I am so excited you and your family are planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. I bet you can not wait to arrive. It will be here before you know it.
Like yourself my family and I drive to the magic from Alabama. You certainly can park at your Disney Resort hotel and head to a theme park even if your room is not ready. I have found however, that if you aren't picky with the location of your room they usually can find a room for you before check in time. I can't guarantee this will happen but it's worth a shot. Another option is to check in online and state the time you will be arriving, this gives the Resort a heads up and they may have a room ready early for you. If you complete
Online Check-In and leave a working cell phone number and credit card for incidentals they will send you a text with your room number and location. You can simply head right to your room and enter with your MagicBands. Isn't that awesome? I
f the room isn't ready you can park and either leave your bags with Bell Services or in your car. Once you've parked just hop on board one of the forms of Disney transportation and head out for some fun.
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Have a Disney Day,
Jen