Hi there, Cynthia! Welcome back to planDisney - I hope our advice has been helpful in the past. How exciting that you will be celebrating your milestone anniversary at
Walt Disney World Resort! I'm happy to share my top tips to help you have an extra-magical time. Let's get right to it!
We've been part of
Disney Vacation Club for almost a decade, and there is so much to love about Membership. From the deluxe accommodations that make you feel at home to the flexibility of using
Vacation Points for all sorts of adventures, it's a practically perfect way to vacation.
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins is a lovely spot to spend your anniversary, and I am sure you'll love it! When requesting a particular section of a DVC Resort, I recommend calling
Member Services and asking them to add the request to your reservation. This way, it's visible to the Cast Members at Copper Creek. If the location is your #1 priority, I would avoid making any additional requests when you complete
Online Check-In. In your case, I might actually skip online check-in altogether and plan to go to the Front Desk when you arrive.
It's important to remember that while the Cast Members will do their very best to make some magic for you, unfortunately, the specific area can't be guaranteed. If you are willing to wait until later in the day to check in so you can stay in that section, you can politely reiterate that, and hopefully, something might open up. I will certainly be crossing my fingers and wishing on the Evening Star that things work out!
Regardless of where you stay, I have the feeling you will have an anniversary celebration that you will always treasure! Be sure to pick up buttons from the Front Desk so you can let everyone know about your big occasion. You'll hear lots of congratulations throughout your stay and maybe even receive a bit of pixie dust. You can also celebrate with a
special occasion cake, which can be added to a dining reservation at most Walt Disney World restaurants. It's a sweet ending to any occasion!
Cynthia, wishing you a wonderful silver celebration - I hope it's a dream come true! Thanks so much for making a return trip to planDisney, and please come back anytime if we can help with other questions.
Stay Magical!
Susan