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  • On Mar 19, 2025
    Yva from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If our flight lands late on a Wednesday and will be after midnight when we check into resort. Our reservations start on Thursday, will we be able to request an early check in? Or would we have to change reservations to reflect check in on Wednesday?

    Hi Yva, 

    Welcome to planDisney, and thanks for stopping by with your question. You have a very important question for your arrival to your Disney Resorts Collection Hotel. I am glad you reached out about this. Staying inside the magic is always so exciting and details can sometimes get overlooked. If you are arriving at the end of Wednesday going into Thursday you will need an additional night. Early check-in requests would be closer to the actual check-in time and would be for 1 P.M. This would be a night spent as opposed to a few hours early. If you do need to add a day or shift your stay, I would recommend calling in for assistance as you are approaching your arrival date. 

    You are inside of 60 days and I bet you are getting excited about this stay. If you haven't already made advanced dining reservations your window opened about 10 days ago. There are some favorites I usually recommend for families, if you love Mickey Mouse and his pals then Chef Mickey's is the place to be. You will have multiple interactions with each character as they come around to your table to say hello. If you are not visiting with kids and are looking for something a little more fancy then I might recommend The Hollywood Brown Derby. This replica of the original Brown Derby gives you golden era vibes, and serves up contemporary  American dishes. Check which reservations are available and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants at resorts and theme parks alike.

    I hope this information is helpful getting your accommodations updated for your stay in early May. Come back to planDisney.com anytime and we will be happy to help.

    See ya real soon,

    Jeremy A.
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Meet the Panelist: Jeremy, New Jersey

Bright Suns travelers! I'm Jeremy from Jersey, a lifelong Disney fan. Father to 3 amazing kids, and husband to my wife of 16 years. I've been sharing the Walt Disney World Resort with my family for 19 years to join in the wonder and joy the parks have brought me my entire life. Consider me here to help with all you travel questions from Batuu to Cinderella Castle. Whether it's teenagers, toddlers, or your middle-aged cousins. Helping you find your version of magic is my mission. Learn More About Jeremy

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