Hey Richard! Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
Even though you’re a tad bit sad about having to stay offsite for one night it’s all ok because YOU’RE GOING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD! When you finally get to your offsite hotel, lay your head down on that pillow, close your eyes…and start dreaming of Dole Whips, Churros, Mickey Ice Cream Bars, Orange and Citron Slush from Les Vins de Chefs De France, and skipping down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. The next morning you will find yourself too excited to sleep. I recommend waking the family up by jumping up and down on their bed yelling at the top of your lungs…”WE’RE GOING TO DISNEY TODAY, WE’RE GOING TO DISNEY TODAY!” If you have teenagers or people that like to sleep late, make sure to take pictures and video while doing this. These pictures will sure be awesome additions to the scrapbook that you will make thanks to all of the AMAZING memories you will be making during your family vacation! The videos will be enjoyed for years to come and will be a great reminder to your kids how excited dad was to spend time with his family at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Now to make sure that all of that excitement was worth it you will have to complete the
Online Check-In. After speaking to multiple cast members, it is my understanding that if you complete Online Check-In, you will be able to go right to the park of your choice and enjoy Extra Magic Hours with your Magic Bands! Please note however that sometimes things change without notice. I always do recommend double checking by contacting the Walt Disney World Resort as your trip gets closer to make sure that by completing Online Check-In you can just go straight to your favorite park without going to your resort hotel.
I hope that you have an amazing family vacation!
~Heather~