Hi there, Neysa!
Welcome to planDisney and thanks so much for stopping by with your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning question. It sounds like you're planning an exciting visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth, and I'm here to help you to make the most of your experience!
There's nothing quite like falling into bed at a cozy Disney Resort hotel at the end of a long day in the theme parks. For room-only
Resort hotel reservations, you'll have paid an amount equal to your first night's stay at the time of booking, and the remaining balance will be due at the time of check-in. Neysa, even if you complete
Online Check-In on the Walt Disney World Resort website ahead of your arrival, you won't be charged for the remaining balance until the day that you arrive at your Disney Resort hotel.
I usually complete Online Check-In well in advance of my scheduled arrival, Neysa. That way, I don't have to think about it when I arrive at my Disney Resort hotel, and I'm able to dive right into the magic! If you haven't already, I encourage you to download the
My Disney Experience mobile app prior to your arrival. This way, you'll be able to take advantage of
Direct-to-Room service, bypass the Front Desk, and head directly to your comfortable Disney Resort hotel room when you arrive. With the mobile app, you'll receive a notification when your room is ready and you'll even be able to
"magically" unlock the door to your room!
Neysa, I hope this information has been helpful to you and I wish you a most magical stay at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you have any additional vacation planning questions, please stop back by planDisney again anytime. We're here to help you make magical Disney memories!
See ya real soon,
Lauren