Hi Connie,
Welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel and thank you for asking us a question, my fellow Canadian!
If I can’t stay “on property”, several of the Disney Springs area hotels are a wonderful alternative. From what I understand, however,
Disney Resort Hotel Packages aren’t available at those locations; you have to be staying in a
Walt Disney World Resort hotel in order to add tickets to your hotel stay.
That being said, you can easily purchase your
Theme Park Tickets before you leave home, either online or through the My Disney Experience app. Plus, if you purchase them before you arrive, you’ll still be able to make your
FastPass+ selections up to 30 days before each of your visits to a Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park. You don’t need to be staying in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel in order to use the (amazing!) FastPass+ system.
I hope my answer helps you plan a wonderful vacation. Please don’t hesitate to come back and see us if you have any other questions.
Have a Magical Day,
Lynne