Well hello there, Woodrow! Welcome to planDisney. We are so thrilled you are here to ask us a planning question.
Oh boy! I am so excited to see you will be staying at
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel! The Disneyland Hotel is my favorite place on property and I have heard nothing but excellent things from some fellow panelists who have been able to stay at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Oh, and Happy early Birthday! I happen to really enjoy the online check-in option offered. This really is just about saving time, for example, if you arrive and want to get into the parks or have a reservation soon. If you've already done the online check-in in the
Disneyland app, you can drop off your bags with Bell Services if needed and carry on about your day! You will receive a text when your room is ready. The only upside to in-person check-in would be if you had questions or requests you wanted to add.
Once you've arrived, head into City Hall, Chamber of Commerce, or stop by a check-out stand to grab your
complimentary birthday button so you can celebrate in true Disney style! I love being able to wish and congratulate Guests donning their celebration buttons when I'm in the parks and many others do too!
Woodrow, I hope you have the most magical birthday celebration during your visit. We are here if you have any other questions!
Carrie