Hi there, Alison, and welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you're planning a fun getaway to the Most Magical Place on Earth, and you must be getting so excited! Flying to Orlando can be a fun experience in and of itself, so it's great that you're planning ahead for that journey.
Alison, you'll be happy to know that your room will be ready for you when you arrive, whether it's at normal check-in time, or 8:00am the following morning. It's not uncommon for
Disney Resorts Collection hotel guests to arrive at all hours of the day and night, and the Front Desk at your hotel will be staffed 24 hours a day to help with arrivals. Did you know that you can check in to your hotel on the
My Disney Experience Mobile App? That way, you can go straight to your room when you arrive and get some much-needed rest. You can even
unlock your door with your smartphone or MagicBand+!
Speaking of the My Disney Experience Mobile App, I highly recommend getting acquainted with it before your arrival. It'll be like having magic in your pocket! I love the helpful map feature - it can give you current wait times at attractions, show you how to get to everything from restrooms to restaurants, allow you to see nearby dining locations, and more. You can also place a
Mobile Food & Beverage Order to reduce your time waiting in line for food! When you're ready to head to the Disney Theme Parks, check the Resort Hotel section in your app to see the estimated time of arrival of the next bus. The app is also where you'll purchase and make selections for services like
Disney Genie+,
Individual Lightning Lanes, and
Virtual Queues. You're sure to have a practically perfect day with the help of Disney Genie!
Alison, if you have any other questions as you prepare for your vacation, please stop back by planDisney. You always have a friend in me!
See you real soon!
Jennifer