Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Shivonne! Getting to the Parks early is totally my style. I love waking up early with the kids (they are always excited), grabbing a quick breakfast and walking up to the parks. Your early morning magic awaits!
If I were staying off property, I would allow for specific drive time, about 15 minutes of
parking and tram time, 10 minutes for security and 5-10 minutes for walking and check-in. If you step backwards from your 7:30am start time, that should get you to depart the parking lot of your Orlando area Hotel at the appropriate time. As for where to park, simply follow the directions of Cast Member parking attendants. If you follow along in good fashion, you’ll be placed in the perfect parking spot. It should be fairly close to the trams or in a quick-walk proximity because of your early arrival. When I bring my kids, we always make sure to have a potty break before leaving because the next pit stop won’t be until we hit the gates of the Parks. Planning is crucial for my little kids.
If I can help you find some magic within Disney Hollywood Studios’ new
Toy Story Land, please let me know. Those Lunchbox Tarts are quite good and I think you’ll want to try both flavors! You’ve got a friend in me! ~ Lindsey P.