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7. You share many magical moments There are so many special moments you will share with your family during your trip that are sure to make you appreciate and love your family even more. From the first time you all meet Mickey Mouse to watching Wishes on Main Street, every experience you have is an opportunity to bond. These memories ...

Disney Springs is a great place to go if you want a day away from the parks, but still crave that Disney magic and Disney service. It has a little bit of everything—dining, entertainment and shopping, which gives you plenty to do for hours on end. Disney Springs has gotten a plethora of new destinations, including dining locations, as it ...

1. Online/Early Check-In and Late Check-In At many hotels, the check-in time isn’t very flexible. This can be tough when you’re driving or flying in from out of state and want to immediately go to the parks and play. With Disney, however, you have plenty of flexibility. Normally, check-in time is around three in the afternoon, but you can check ...

2. A range of planned activities All hotels have a pool and some sort of fitness center. What sets Disney apart is its list of daily planned activities at every resort. Whether it’s a campfire sing-a-long or a Disney movie by the pool, you can count on something fun taking place every day of your trip. With this in mind, ...

3. Merchandise delivery Have you ever been walking around the parks with arms full of bags, wishing you didn’t have to hold them for the rest of the day? If you stay at a Disney resort, this dream will come true! If you are purchasing any merchandise items in the parks or at Disney Springs, there is a resort delivery ...

4. Free MagicBand Any guest can purchase a MagicBand, but annual passholders and resort guests receive them for free! Your MagicBand will act as your room key and park ticket, which saves you from having to take out your wallet any time you want to get into your room or the park. As a resort guest, you also have the ...

5. Free transportation The last thing you want to do is drive back to your room after a fun, but exhausting day in the parks. Thankfully, Disney has you covered. When you stay on property, you are free to leave your car parked at the resort and use Disney transportation to get around. There are buses, monorails and boats that ...

6. Extra Magic Hours One of the biggest perks to staying on property is getting to take advantage of extra magic hours. Every day, one park will open one hour early and one park will close one hour later for resort guests only. This means you will have the opportunity to experience some of the more popular attractions with little ...

7. Unmatched service The best perk of staying at a Disney resort is, of course, the impeccable service you will receive. These cast members are dedicated to making sure you have a stress-free and magical vacation, and they will do whatever they can to make you happy. Don’t be afraid to seek them out for help during your stay. There ...

One of the biggest decisions you will make when it comes to planning your Walt Disney World vacation is if you should stay on property or off property. While there are plenty of hotels you can stay at that are within close proximity to the parks, there is nothing quite like going ‘home’ to a Disney resort at the end ...