When you’re making your plans to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando one thing you will have to ask yourself is, do we stay in a motel or do we stay on the Walt Disney World Resort property. Having done both I can honestly say that staying on the property is the ONLY way to get the full Disney experience and to be able to enjoy your vacation without having to worry about driving around in an unfamiliar city, paying to park, and packing up the car to go back to the airport. Here are eight really good reasons for staying on property at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Extra Magic Hours
Each day, Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests are offered exclusive time in a Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park one hour prior to scheduled park opening or for up to three hours after park closing. The park varies from day to day. In addition, Disney Water Parks sometimes open one hour early for guests of Disney hotels. To take advantage of the additional time in the parks, guests must have their hotel ID plus a Magic Your Way Ticket valid for the park(s) offering Extra Magic Hours.
Disney’s Magical Express
When Guests bound for Disney owned-and-operated hotels are traveling via commercial airline to Orlando International Airport (MCO), they can arrange for special luggage tags that allow them to check their bags at their hometown airport, bypass baggage claim and board state-of-the-art motor coaches for complimentary transportation to the Walt Disney World Resort, where their bags “magically” appear in their Guestroom. When it’s time to say good-bye, Guests board motor coaches for complimentary transportation back to the airport. An extra convenience: Guests traveling on participating airlines can check their baggage for the return flight at their Disney Resort, saving time and luggage-toting at the airport.
Online Check-In Service
This service enables your to simplify your arrival by allowing you to go online and provide information related to your upcoming stay. You may use the Online Check-In Service up to 10 days before your visit. Upon arrival at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you will stop by a special desk, show ID, sign, pick up your room keys and information packet, and begin enjoying your vacation.
Complimentary Resort Transportation
A Walt Disney World Resort ID is the ticket for buses, monorails and boat launches that combine to connect virtually all areas. With the convenience of “door-to-door” service throughout the resort, many guests enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort vacation without a car.
Disney Dining Plan
Disney Resort Guests can save up to 30% per adult on dining by purchasing a Disney Dining Plan as part of their Magic Your Way Package. The plan allows Guests to choose from over 100 select restaurants throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and provides a more-inclusive vacation package.
Key to the World Card
This all-in-one card Guests receive upon check-in acts as their hotel room key and Disney Theme Park ticket. It lets them charge souvenirs and gifts throughout Walt Disney World Resort directly to their room and should be presented to Disney Cast Members in order to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. Additionally, the card also can be used to pay for meals with the Disney Dining Plan.
Merchandise Delivery
Purchases at select shops throughout the Walt Disney World Resort can be delivered to the Guest’s Walt Disney World Resort hotel at no charge, allowing the Guest to play without lugging packages around the parks.
Disney Service
Disney Cast Members are available 24 hours a day to make your Clients’ vacation relaxing and worry-free, only steps or a phone call away.
There you have it. Eight very good reasons to stay on the Walt Disney World Resort Property when you visit this summer or fall. If you have any questions or if you’re ready to book your vacation, give us a call and we will help you begin your magical journey!
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