Some people look to book a long stay, while others may just need a “touch of magic!” The good news is that Guests can plan a very short stay if they choose! You can book a Walt Disney World Resort hotel room for just a single night.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you're eager to pack as much into your vacation as possible, or if these perks allow you to spend one less day at the parks and save on an entire day's tickets, staying at a Disney resort may be worth it. But, if you just want the cheapest accommodations closest to the Mouse, looking elsewhere may be a better bet.
Disney Resort Hotels – Frequently Asked QuestionsA: No. However, you should be able to find a dining location offering breakfast at your Disney Resort hotel. Disney dining plans are also available as an option to Disney Resort Hotel Packages, and many of these convenient plans do include breakfast options.
The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.
All guests staying at official Walt Disney World Resort hotels receive access to Extra Magic Hours. This includes: Disney's All-Star Movies Resort. Disney's All-Star Music Resort.
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.
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.
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).
Disney World tickets start at $109 per person, but prices fluctuate by day and by park. You can also add on features like Park Hopper, Genie+, and Memory Maker, which drive up the cost. You also need to factor in parking, lodging, and food.
Feature or main pool hours are 10 am until 10 pm or 11 pm daily, depending upon the season. (Expect warmer months to see longer hours.) Leisure or quiet pools are once again open 24 hours per day. As always, operating hours are subject to change without notice (mostly due to weather).
For the most part, you can expect that the main pool at your resort will be open from at a minimum from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. In hot weather, there are typically longer hours (earlier and later) for the main pool; longer hours typically means 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., extensions beyond this are rare.