Hi Jennifer!
Welcome to planDisney! Why choose between a Walt Disney World Resort and a
Disney Cruise Line vacation when you can do my favorite thing - BOTH! I'm sure you're going to love every minute on the
Disney Wish, but let's focus on starting your vacation off with an incredible day at
EPCOT and the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel!
Jennifer, I would definitely recommend linking your resort reservation in your
My Disney Experience account. Not only will you be able to easily connect your dining reservations to your stay, but you'll also be able to take advantage of all of the other resort perks available to you like
Early Theme Park Entry and
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (if available). To link your resort reservation, you can click on "My Plans" under your account and enter the confirmation number you received at the time of booking. You can also do this in the
My Disney Experience Mobile App by clicking the three lines in the bottom right-hand corner and then selecting "Hotel Reservations." If you have any problems linking your reservation, you can always
call Disney Resort Hotel Reservations for additional assistance.
Sixty days before your arrival, you'll be able to make your advanced dining reservations either on the
Walt Disney World Resort website or in the app starting at 6:00 AM. If you're logging on via your app, the quickest way to get to the reservations is by clicking the plus sign on the bottom menu bar and clicking "Check Dining Availability." With only one day in EPCOT, you may want to consider a fireworks dinner package at either
Spice Road Table or
Rose and Crown Dining Room. Not only will you be able to enjoy a fabulous dinner at one of these restaurants, but you'll also have a beautiful view of
Luminous The Symphony of Us!
Jennifer, I hope this helps as you get closer and closer every day to your vacation! I've also shared a video that you may want to check out about the
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival which will be taking place during your visit to the park. It's my favorite festival of the year! If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!
See ya real soon!
Kristi