Hi, there!
Welcome back to planDisney, Stuart. We haven't seen you in quite a while! We're delighted that you've dropped by again and so, so happy to hear you're planning another visit to the Walt Disney World Resort.
A split-stay (a stay between two or more Disney Resort hotels in a single vacation) is a great way to experience the unique theming and amenities of the Disney Resorts Collection. I'm so glad that you'll get the chance to experience
Disney's Contemporary Resort, an icon for sure, before heading to
Disney's Beach Club Resort to enjoy New England-style living.
I'm happy to tell you that the Walt Disney World Resort makes moving from one hotel to the next super easy! On the morning that you check-out of Disney's Contemporary Resort, simply take your bags to
Bell Services and request that your bags and luggage be moved to Disney's Beach Club Resort. A Cast Member there will tag each item and give you a claiming tag that you'll use to collect your things that afternoon at Disney's Beach Club Resort! It's important to keep any must-have items, like prescriptions, with you because in my family's experience, our luggage doesn't usually arrive at our second hotel until late in the afternoon of our check-in date. When you're ready to collect your bags at your second hotel, stop by Bell Services to grab them or call Bell Services from your in-room phone to have them delivered right to you. Luggage delivery is complimentary for Disney Resort hotel Guests, but I like to keep some small bills on hand to tip the Cast Members that helped us with the process at both hotels.
I hope this was helpful, Stuart. Please let us know if you have any other questions about your visit to the Walt Disney World Resort! We'd love to help you plan a magical stay.
Ashley