Hello John! Thank you for stopping by planDisney with your question!
In less than a week, you'll be riding that Monorail and chewing on a churro while you soak up the
Walt Disney World Resort sunshine! What could be better?! You must be so excited to try out new attractions like
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure while exploring
EPCOT! Right now, the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is happening, so I would definitely suggest saving some time to check out all the
exciting food and drink options that are available only for a limited time. Oh, and make sure to stay for
Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular. If you ask me, it's one of the very best nighttime shows ever produced at Walt Disney World!
I think it's a great idea to get a jump start on your morning and take advantage of
Early Theme Park Entry. This benefit for Guests of
Disney Resorts Collection hotels, as well as other select hotels like Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, gives you a chance to get on some of your favorite rides and attractions before the Park even opens to the public!
While this is a welcome benefit of staying at Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, some of the other
benefits of staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels do not extend to your hotel. The ability to purchase Individual Lightning Lane options at 7 a.m. on the day of your visit is reserved for Guests of Disney Resorts Collection hotels and Guests of the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel,
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel,
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and
Shades of Green. All other Guests with valid
Theme Park Tickets will be able to
make their first Individual Lightning Lane Selection at the regular Park opening time. In your specific example, this would be 8:30 a.m.
I hope this information was helpful and you have a magical vacation, John!
Ashley M