Hi Catherine! Welcome to planDisney! It's always great to talk Disney with a fellow Palmetto State resident!
Oh boy! It seems like you are planning a large get-together at the Most Magical Place on Earth! You are going to have the best time sharing the most amazing experiences. I was able to take a large family trip a couple of years ago and it was special being able to share the magical moments with everyone. I was the planner on this trip and it could not be easier managing it all on the
My Disney Experience App.
Since you have two rooms on your upcoming stay, you can link both of them to one
My Disney Experience account. Using the app, tap on the three horizontal bars on the bottom right of your screen and then select "Future Plans". Tap on "Link to Account" and then "Link Hotel". Enter your confirmation number to link your first room reservation. Once that is successful, then repeat these steps for the second room reservation. Each one will then show under "Future Plans" with the details of the resort and each Guest staying in the select rooms.
When you are ready to start the check-in process, log back on to the app to tap on "Future Plans". There will be a blue box that reads "Start Check-In Now" for each reservation. Select each one to start the process and follow the prompts to complete your check-in. Make sure to confirm that the Guests associated with each room are correct so they will have the proper access when using their MagicBands to enter.
If you have not already done so, I would highly recommend ordering
MagicBands for your stay. They come in a variety of different styles and colors, many of them including your favorite Disney characters! Since you are staying in a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, there are many benefits to using a MagicBand during your stay. You will be able to use it to enter your room, payments for dining and/or merchandise, and entry into each of the theme parks. Using one allows me to not have to carry my wallet around the parks or worry about leaving my resort room key behind.
Catherine, I hope you have an amazing time on your upcoming visit. Be sure to check out all the new experiences that are being showcased for the
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration!
See ya real soon!
Greg