Welcome to planDisney, Mark!
Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation will be here before you know it! I am happy to assist you with your questions so you will be all set and ready to enjoy the magic.
Disney Genie+ service does not rely on your physical location to be eligible to make your first Lightning Lane selection at 7:00 am. In fact, all Guests, whether or not they are staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, may reserve the next available
Lightning Lane arrival window for those attractions included with Disney Genie+ service
beginning at 7:00 am.
Some attractions are available as an a la carte purchase or Individual Lightning Lane. Guests may purchase up to two Individual Lightning Lane attractions per day. Disney Resort Hotel Guests may purchase Individual Lightning Lanes beginning at 7:00 am; all other Guests may make their purchases beginning at park opening time.
If you have linked your Disney Resort Hotel reservation to your
My Disney Experience account, you are considered an "onsite" Guest on the date of your check-in through the date of your check-out. It is not necessary to have physically checked in to the hotel.
I recommend taking advantage of
Direct-to-Room Service with Online Check-In through the My Disney Experience website or mobile app. You'll receive a notification when your room is ready and then go straight to your room, using your MagicBand or phone to unlock the door.
I hope that helps! Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Enjoy your stay at
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort!
Anne Marie