Hi Rowena! Welcome to planDisney!
There is nothing quite like staying at a Disney Resort Collection hotel! Each hotel is themed perfectly, and it puts you right in the middle of the action! My family tries to stay at a different one every visit to try all the wonderful amenities that each has to offer. I’ve even been known to plan a resort-only stay at times. The perfect hotels for this type of stay are Disney’s Yacht Club or Beach Club Resorts! You are within walking distance of many amazing restaurants and fun activities. Also, the Stormalong Bay Pool is out of this world. You can spend an entire day there either relaxing with a drink in hand, floating in the lazy river, or riding the pirate ship-themed water slide over and over.
The Walt Disney World Resort does not offer discounted tickets to Disney Resort Collection Guests, but there are plenty of perks that come with staying onsite. Once you arrive at your resort, you will have complimentary transportation service to all the theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. This can be in the form of a bus, boat, the Disney Skyliner, or the monorail. I love all the options that Disney provides, and it makes the experience that much more fun just getting to your destination.
You will also have Early Theme Park Entry to the parks each day of your visit. This will allow you to beat some of the crowds and ride attractions before the standby queue gets too long. I’ve worked this into my strategy when planning my park day and it has helped me have more experiences by adding more time. If you are staying at a Deluxe Resort hotel or the Deluxe Villas, you can also take advantage of the Extended Evening Theme Park Hours at select parks throughout the week. Make sure to check the schedule for updated dates and times.
With the addition of Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane attractions, staying onsite will give you an advantage here as well. There are a few rides at each theme park that, for an additional fee, you can reserve a time slot to ride this attraction during the day. If you are a Disney Resort Guest, you will be able to make these reservations starting at 7:00 AM on the day of your park visit. All other Guests will need to wait until the official park opening to purchase their Individual Lightning Lane.
I did want to mention that U.S. Military Members have access to Specially Priced Theme Park Tickets. If this applies to you in any way, I would suggest looking into this option.
Rowena, I hope this information is helpful in your upcoming stay! Have a magical time!
See ya real soon!
Greg
FAQs
Valid admission required. A theme park reservation may be required based on admission type.
Do resort guest get free parking at the parks? ›
Disney Resort Hotel Parking
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.
How many times can Disney employees bring guests? ›
Full-time cast members receive 16 comp tickets per year, which can be used to sign in 1–3 people. Part-time and college program cast members may receive other ways to earn more, such as free summer and winter tickets, or about 10 comp tickets per year.
Do you get a discount on Disney tickets if you stay at Disney Resort? ›
The Walt Disney World Resort does not offer discounted tickets to Disney Resort Collection Guests, but there are plenty of perks that come with staying onsite.
How much does Be Our Guest cost? ›
Reservations are available, both by phone and on My Disney Experience. Be Our Guest Restaurant offers an enhanced prix fixe lunch and dinner menu that features a variety of delicious French-inspired dishes and menu offerings. Pricing is $67 for adults and $39 for children.
Can you walk in to Be Our Guest? ›
So first things first, how do you get into Be Our Guest? Walk-ins can be difficult to come by, so advanced dining reservations are highly recommended. At this time, you are able to make these reservations up to sixty days before your arrival (plus up to ten days extra, if you already have a resort reservation).
How to avoid parking fees at Disney World resorts? ›
Overnight self-parking is complimentary to Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort. Complimentary standard parking is available to Guests staying at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.
Why do hotels make you pay for parking? ›
Parking insiders say the rise in hotel parking fees – and hotels' insistence on charging a fee even if you're not parking a car – is driven by a variety of factors. They include increased land costs, inflation, and higher costs of maintaining a parking facility. The economics of parking are also shifting.
Can you bring water into Disney? ›
You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine. My family always carries water bottles with us into Walt Disney World theme parks!
What is the Disney hug rule? ›
Disney Hug Rule: The character isn't to pull away until the child pulls away. You never know how much they really need that hug and it's just something small that can have a big impact. Even Disney cast members understand how important and sacred this process is to those who visit these places of magic.
Eligible Employees receive a minimum of three (3) Main Entrance Guest Admissions. If the Employee has more than three (3) eligible dependents, the Employee may be permitted to admit more than three (3) Guests at a time.
Can you go to Disney for free if you work there? ›
One-Day Park Hopper Guest tickets are distributed on Disney Cast Life based on the hours you work and normally can take about two weeks from the time you reach your milestone. Important: These tickets are subject to block-out dates and require you to be present at the time of entry.
What is the cheapest time to go to Disney World? ›
In general, the months of January and February (except for the days around Presidents Day weekend) are usually priced lower than during mid-March through April when many schools have spring break. Early May is also a good time to visit as well as later August and also September.
Do resort guests pay for parking at Disney? ›
Do I need to pay for parking at Disney Resort hotels? Overnight self-parking is complimentary for Guests staying at our Disney Resort hotels.
Do Disney tickets ever go down in price? ›
Prices vary according to time of year.
The cheapest tickets will typically be in late January or early Fall, and the most expensive will be during the Christmas holidays. Other times of year will vary: expect higher prices near holidays and weekends and lower during slower periods.
Can you go into Be Our Guest without a reservation? ›
To dine at an in-park table-service restaurant, a confirmed dining reservation for the total number of Guests—regardless of age—is highly recommended. Theme park reservations may be required based on admission type. Dining reservations do not guarantee access to a park, and Park Hopper availability may change daily.
Can you go to a Disney restaurant without a park ticket? ›
Dining is my absolute favorite part of going on vacation, and I'm happy to talk to you about restaurants inside the Theme Parks and how you can visit one! Sandra, if you are planning to eat at a restaurant inside a Theme Park, valid admission and a Disney Park Pass are required.
Do you need park tickets to go to Chef Mickey? ›
Please do note that as with all character dining experiences, characters are subject to change. Chef Mickey's is located at Disney's Contemporary Resort. I have great news for you. Because this dining location is outside of the theme parks, you do not need theme park tickets or theme park reservations to dine there.
Do you see the beast at Be Our Guest? ›
While Be Our Guest is not a traditional character dining experience, the Beast does make an appearance during your meal. There is no need to worry about which dining room you are seated in, as he will make his way around to each one.
