I am interested in doing a split stay. I understand that I can go to Bell services and have them transfer my luggage to my new resort, but will I still be able to use the Disney transportation system to go to a park after I check out of my first hotel?
It's easier than you think. Any bus, any boat, any monorail, you just get on (except Magical Express buses). No one will check your credentials. Just walk on. That goes for guests who are not staying at a Disney resort, too. They are allowed full access to Disney transportation.Thank you so much! I was really worried because I would not be renting a car and didn't know that guests can still use the transportation even after you check out. For this trip, I am really interested in seeing many of the resorts instead of the parks. and now I can without much hassle Thanks!
Thank you so much! I was really worried because I would not be renting a car and didn't know that guests can still use the transportation even after you check out. For this trip, I am really interested in seeing many of the resorts instead of the parks. and now I can without much hassle Thanks!
It's easier than you think. Any bus, any boat, any monorail, you just get on (except Magical Express buses). No one will check your credentials. Just walk on. That goes for guests who are not staying at a Disney resort, too. They are allowed full access to Disney transportation.
When you get on a disney bus, do you have to show your key to the world card to prove you are staying at a disney resort?
When you get on a disney bus, do you have to show your key to the world card to prove you are staying at a disney resort?
Mandy2012, is it okay if I jump in on your question with a few other related ones?
My plan was to pack up all my luggage and take it down to the lobby with me when I check out. I would like to then hand it over to bell services so they can send it to my next resort. Is that a reasonable thing to do, or should I be calling Bell Services up to my room like a previous poster suggested? I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I feel a bit strange getting them to come up to my room, when I'm going to be heading down to the lobby anyway.
Also, who do I tip - bell services at the first resort, second resort, or both? And how much roughly per bag? Sorry, I know tipping can be a bit of a personal topic, but I'm really intent on not offending anyone.
Lastly, at the second resort, do I pick up my luggage at the lobby, or will it automatically be delivered to my room.
thanks
Lastly, at the second resort, do I pick up my luggage at the lobby, or will it automatically be delivered to my room.
thanks
Honestly the easiest way is just to grab a cab at the front of your hotel, load up your luggage and go straight to the second hotel. That way you know all your stuff got transferred. If your room is ready early then you go right to your room. If its not then its stored at your second hotel and will be available immediately when your room is available. If your priority is to go to the parks then I'd follow the previous advice first.
lacrosse_lady72 said:Honestly though, that actually sounds like a pain. And costs extra unnecessary money.
Unless of course you need to be at your next resort right away with your luggage... but on resort switching days (we're vets about this, we switch almost every trip and sometimes 3 times) we just plan for staying in the park through the afternoon. I think this year, we plan on having an early dinner for our switch.
You can bring the bags down to bell services yourself. We tip bell services on both ends...approx $1 per bag.
Once you check in and get to your room, call down and they will bring your luggage up. Unlike DME luggage handling, they won't bring it up until you are in your room.