Hello, Donna. Thanks for splish-splashing your way over to us to get your question answered.
It seems like you know that
Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel in 2025 can get admission to whichever water park is open on their check-in day. With this perk, you should have access to the park during normal operating hours. Be sure to follow along with the
Disney Parks Blog for the full details and check out the
water park operation hours as your trip gets closer!
Now, since the water parks typically open before check-in time, I would recommend you pack your bathing suits and necessities for your
water park day into a separate bag from the rest of your luggage. This way, you can stop by
Bell Services when you arrive, drop off your luggage, take your water park essentials with you, and start sliding down some slides and swimming in some pools after making your way to the water park! Of course, if you're driving and feel comfortable leaving your luggage in your car, then you can just head straight to the water park and not have to worry about storing your luggage somewhere until
check-in time!
And always remember, your Disney Resorts Collection Hotel has one or more pools for you to enjoy once that check-in day has come and gone. I have only just recently made sure to schedule some pool time amid my theme park days. It's a reminder to slow down and enjoy the many incredible recreation offerings at your hotel!
Donna, enjoy that January visit to the resort. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to
reach out to me!
The seaweed is always greener in somebody else's lake,
Matt