Hi Ashley! Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for stopping by with your question!
I have great news! One of the best perks of staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel is that you have full access to the resort and amenities on the day of your arrival and departure. If you happen to get in early on your arrival day, you can head over to the pool for a relaxing morning or grab breakfast at the quick-service dining location onsite. The same will be the case on check-out day and works out perfectly if you have a late flight.
Depending on what type of Resort Hotel you are staying in will determine which additional benefits pertain to you. All Disney Resorts Hotel Guests have access to
Early Theme Park Entry and the ability to make an Individual Lightning Lane purchase at 7 AM EST. Only Guests staying at
Deluxe Resorts Hotels will be able to take advantage of the
Extended Evening Hours offered at certain parks on select nights.
I love your thinking, Ashley! I always try to maximize as much time as I have at the parks each day. To answer your question, you will be able to take advantage of all these perks on your check-in/check-out day. Your time starts the morning you arrive onsite and does not end until you reluctantly have to leave.
If you are an early riser like me, Early Theme Park Hours give you 30 minutes to get a head start on the rest of the Guests who have to wait until the official park opening. You'll have a chance to get in line and have minimal wait times for the most popular attractions. Being able to make
Individual Lightning Lane reservations right at 7 AM is sometimes the only way to snag an arrival window for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. These reservations fill up quickly and you may not be able to purchase one if you have to wait until the park opens.
Ashely, I hope you have an amazing time during your upcoming stay! Have the best time being a part of the
World's Most Magical Celebration!
See ya real soon!
Greg