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Can visitors come to Disney resorts?

You will be happy to know that day visitors are able to visit you at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel as well as use the complimentary Disney Transportation. Your guest will need to stop and check in with security at the resort entrance and be prepared to provide a photo ID.



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You do not have to be a Disney Vacation Club Member to book one of the DVC Resorts. So no matter which one you choose, you are a welcome Guest wherever you may roam. Heather, let's start by chatting about why being a Guest at a Disney Resort Hotel is practically perfect in every way.

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Can you stay at a Disney Resort and not go to Disney World Theme Parks? The simple answer to this is: of course, you can!

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You will be happy to know that day visitors are able to visit you at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel as well as use the complimentary Disney Transportation. Your guest will need to stop and check in with security at the resort entrance and be prepared to provide a photo ID.

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If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.

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Resort pools are a perk meant to be enjoyed by the guests staying at that particular resort. In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.

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Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.

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No. Anyone is free to use the bus system regardless of where they are staying, on or off Disney property.

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Whether you have a regular theme park ticket or an Annual Pass, if you miss a Disney Park reservation at Disney World, you won't be penalized in any way.

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I am well aware that Disney enters the room every day for a brief inspection, regardless of whether you receive housekeeping or not. I honestly expected this to happen to us since we tend to nap mid day and I assumed that's when they would come around.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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One of the easiest ways to see a Park before it opens or after it closes is by booking a dining or experience reservation outside of those times. Some popular Walt Disney World restaurants will allow dining reservations to be booked as late as at Park closing (or even after on rare occasions).

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On most days, you can expect Magic Kingdom to officially open up between 8 and 9 am. On the busiest days of the year (like over the holidays) that opening may even be pushed to 7 am. Early Theme Park Entry for onsite guests typically will begin 30 minutes before the official park opening time.

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The My Disney Experience app does indeed recognize which Guests are staying on property based on the information on your reservation. Your friends who are staying off-site can purchase Individual Lightning Lane selections when the park opens for the day.

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Q: Can I Ride the Monorail at Disney if I'm Not a Guest? A: Yes, anyone visiting Disney World has access to riding the Disney World monorail route, even if you're not staying at a Disney Resort.

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This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room — like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee! Think of this like a deposit you'd put down for an event space.

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Transportation is going to be one of the biggest parts of your trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so let's chat about getting dropped off and being picked up by a rideshare or personal vehicle. I am pleased to tell you that you can be dropped off at each of the four Theme Parks without having to pay a parking fee.

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Staying in the middle of the magic is especially valuable these days with new benefits like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours available to Guests of hotels in the Disney Resorts Collection. With a one-night stay, you can take advantage of these perks on both your check-in AND check-out days.

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