How ya doin', Michelle, and welcome to planDisney!
My best friend and I planned an itinerary just like this last year for my birthday. Swoop in early in the morning to explore a park, stay one night in a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, and head home the next day. I'm happy to share what I learned with you.
You're absolutely welcome to get to
Disney's Art of Animation Resort as early as you'd like before your room is ready. You could even use the
Online Check-In option in your
My Disney Experience app to avoid the front desk all together. If your room isn't ready upon your arrival, drop any bags off at Bell Services and hop aboard a bus to Magic Kingdom to start your day. When your room is ready, you'll get a notification via the My Disney Experience app.
Michelle, soak up all the magic that you can in that one day of fun. If you have any other questions,
come back to see me.
Happy planning!
Taylor