Hey there, Eric - welcome to planDisney! It's always a good idea to have a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation to look forward to, and that November trip will be here before you know it. I'm happy to explain some of the pixie-dusted perks you can look forward to on your vacation. Let's get right to it!
It's great that you have a generous pal to share their
Disney Vacation Club membership with you. You're going to absolutely love
Disney's BoardWalk Villas - the resort will make you feel right at home with its East Coast beach theming, and the location is fantastic. You'll be able to walk to
EPCOT,
Disney's Hollywood Studios,
Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf, and all of the great restaurants at the resorts in the area!
As a Guest at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel, you'll enjoy
Early Theme Park Entry, which allows Guests to enter the theme parks 30 minutes before the posted opening times for every day of their stay. This includes check-in day and check-out day! As the BoardWalk is a Deluxe resort, you can also take advantage of
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. This benefit is offered on select nights and allows you to maximize your magic with some late-night fun at the theme parks! Be sure to check the
Park Calendar for the most up-to-date information for your trip.
Eric, both the early entry and extended evening hours are available to you with your reservation at the BoardWalk. However, any other benefits that Disney Vacation Club Members receive - including Member discounts and access to the Member lounges - will not apply as you are not a Member yourself.
For one more can't-miss perk, you can
visit the Disney water parks for free on your check-in day! This benefit is available to all Guests staying at a Walt Disney World hotel in 2025. Plan to arrive early, leave your luggage with Bell Services, and head off for some fun in the sun. It's a great way to start your vacation!
I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes, Eric! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney. Please don't hesitate to come back and see us again if we can help with other questions to add a little extra pixie dust to your travels.
Stay Magical!
Susan