Hey there, Whitney! Welcome back to planDisney! It’s exciting to see that you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World Resort during
The World’s Most Magical Celebration! Be sure to munch on all of the delicious
50th anniversary snacks while you’re in the parks.
There is no penalty for arriving at your
Walt Disney World Resorts Collection hotel after the stated check-in time. My family typically drives down to Walt Disney World, and with three little ones in tow, we never make it before the 3 p.m. check-in! The posted check-in time is just a guide for when you can reasonably expect to occupy your room. However, this time is not guaranteed, and your room may not be ready by 3 p.m.
Even if you expect to arrive a few hours behind schedule, you can always check into your Resort Hotel in the
My Disney Experience app. While completing the check-in prompts, you can let the hotel know your expected arrival time and opt to receive a mobile notification when your room is ready.
I also like to use the
Direct-To-Room Service option in the My Disney Experience app. It gives you the freedom to head straight to your hotel room when you arrive (if it’s ready), bypassing the front desk! This way, if we arrive super late and the kids are sleeping, we can head straight to our room with no worries!
I hope this helps, Whitney! If you have more questions while planning, stop back by and
ask me. The magic awaits!
Until Next Time,
PG