Hi Karin, and thanks for bringing your question to planDisney! I love staying at
Disney Resort hotels, each with its own unique theme—from being transported to an African savanna at
Animal Kingdom Lodge or into the middle of our favorite movies at
Art of Animation Resort.
Now, your vacation is right around the corner, so let’s talk about requesting a certain area of your resort hotel. You can add a room request by calling the
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations and Tickets phone number. While these requests aren’t guaranteed, Cast Members will try their best to grant your wish!
As a Disney Resort hotel guest, there are so many perks that I don’t want you to miss! One of my favorite benefits is the extra time you get in the theme parks. With
Early Theme Park Entry, Disney Resort hotel guests get into the theme parks 30 minutes early. Getting in a few rides with lower wait times is a magical start to the day! If you’re staying at a Deluxe Resort hotel or Deluxe villa, you’ll also get access to
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
And, new for this year, Disney Resort hotel guests get
complimentary water park admission on check-in day! There’s no better way to kick off your vacation than enjoying the lazy river and fun slides while you wait for your room to be ready!
If you’re planning to purchase
Lightning Lane Passes, I believe you’re already in the window when you can start making your selections. Disney Resort hotel guests can buy Lightning Lane Passes seven days before check-in for your length of stay (up to 14 days). Popular Lightning Lane selections go quickly, so this is a great way to snag hard-to-get attractions like
Slinky Dog Dash and
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!
And finally, keep an eye out for a visit from some Disney pals throughout your stay! Characters used to drop in at resort hotels as a surprise, but recently I’ve seen signs with specific days and times in the lobbies. I’ve had some extra special interactions in these more intimate settings. Seeing my nephew run around the
BoardWalk Inn with Chip ’n’ Dale is one of my favorite memories!
I hope you have a magical stay at Disney World! And if you have any other questions, we’d love to have you back at planDisney.
JoAnna