Hey there, Bryan! Welcome to planDisney!
With just a couple more weeks to go, I'm sure you and your traveling party are getting so excited to head to
Walt Disney World Resort for your magical vacation! If I was leaving that soon my suitcase would already be packed and I would be halfway out the door! While you're visiting, make sure to spend some time in my favorite Theme Park,
EPCOT! Right now, there is so much to see and do with the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival going on, and you just have to spend some time in the France Pavilion, snacking on a Ratatouille Galette at
La Crêperie de Paris and then scurrying around with Remy at the new attraction,
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure!
As you probably already know, staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel comes with so many
benefits! Besides just being as close as possible to the "action", you also have amazing and fun transportation options, more time in the Parks, and that pixie-dusted feeling that doesn't go away just because it's bedtime! As a Disney Resort Guest, you have the benefit of
Early Theme Park Entry both the day you check in to your Resort as well as the day you check out. That means that every day of your vacation can be spent rising with the sun and beating the crowds to your favorite rides and shows! You'll be able to enter every Theme Park 30 minutes early each morning, getting a jump start on what is sure to be a magical day.
Bryan, have you heard about
Disney Genie+ Service and
Individual Lightning Lane attractions? With Lightning Lanes, you and your party are able to essentially "skip" the lines by coming back to your favorite attractions at a certain time of day, allowing you to explore other parts of the Parks while you wait, instead of standing in line. Individual Lightning Lane purchases can also be made for some of the most popular attractions in each Park. As a Disney Resort Guest, you'll have the ability to purchase your first Individual Lightning Lane selection at 7 a.m. whereas the general public needs to wait until the Park officially opens. If you have your heart set on a popular ride, like
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, this might be a way to make sure to get to ride without a long wait!
Enjoy your early mornings, Bryan! I hope you and your party have a magical stay!
Ashley M