Welcome to planDisney, Salina!
Your wonderful Disney vacation will be here very soon, how exciting! I think it's amazing that guests from UK often visit for a 14 day stay. Having that amount of time to relax and take in all kinds of magical experiences sounds like a dream come true!
I'm happy to assure you... hakuna mata, Salina! You've got nothing to worry about before your arrival at Walt Disney World, other than packing some sunscreen, comfy walking shoes, and your Mickey ears!
You are not required to check-in in the
My Disney Experience app before arrival. Sometimes I miss "the good old days" of checking in at our Disney Resort's front desk. And yes, that is still an option at the
All-Star Music Resort! There's just something about arriving at that colorful, whimsical lobby and being greeted by a friendly Cast Member at the front desk. It just kicks things off with a sprinkle of pixie-dust! It also allows you to grab a map of the resort, ask about any fun activities around the resort that will be taking place during your stay, and officially start your vacation. Woo hoo!
And no, you are not required to activate your 14 day park tickets or make any park reservations. You'll have the flexibility to decide which parks to visit once you arrive. I like to check the
Park Operating Calendar, to check out park hours and events like parades and fireworks.
Did you see that the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom
Disney Starlight begins just a few days before you arrive? How exciting that you'll be one of the first guests to enjoy seeing these "dreamscapes made of light"!
I hope this helps, Salina. Enjoy every magical moment of your vacation! Please send me a
message at planDisney if I can answer any additional questions.
See ya' real soon!
Tami