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  • On Jun 27, 2025
    Kerry from TN Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Can I park my car at resort before check in?

    Hiya, Kerry, and welcome to planDisney! 

    Can you believe that you're just one sleep away from a Walt Disney World Resort vacation? That sounds like a great big beautiful tomorrow to me! You'll be walking down Main Street before you know it, Kerry, so we'll get right to your question. 

    You'll be happy to hear that you're considered a Guest of your Disney Resort hotel all day long on the day you check-in, so you'll have access to all of the perks and benefits for Guests hanging their mouse ears at a Disney Resort hotel as soon as you arrive, even if you haven't yet been assigned a room! This includes Early Theme Park Entry, use of the hotel's public facilities, and yes, complimentary parking at both your Disney Resort hotel and Walt Disney World theme parks. You'll simply present your MagicBand or reservation on the My Disney Experience app at the entrance to the hotel. Once you've parked, you're more than welcome to hit the pool, grab a snack, or board a bus to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach to take advantage of your complimentary entry to a Walt Disney World water park on check-in day

    However you choose to spend your day, I encourage you to utilize the Direct-to-Room Service available at Disney Resort hotels by completing the Online Check-In process through the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Once your room is ready, you'll receive a text message or alert in the app and will be able to head straight to your room without stopping by the Front Desk. Just like magic!

    I hope this was helpful, Kerry, and that your magical vacation is practically perfect! If any additional questions arise during your visit, feel free to stop back by planDisney. We're always happy to help!

    Thinking Happy Thoughts,
    Lizzie


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Meet the Panelist: Lizzie, Georgia

Oh, hi! Lizzie here - a wife, dog mom, and 'Disney adult' perpetually planning my family's next magical vacation. My happy thoughts include Walt Disney World snacks, character hugs, photo ops, and balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. Whether you're planning to visit with friends or with family, for a week or a weekend, to splurge or to save, I'm here to help you embrace your inner hakuna matata as you stroll through The Most Magical Place on Earth with your favorite Mickey-shaped snack in hand!
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