You don't--my husband did it in December and we were staying off site. I recommend you call the GCH and make a reservation--probably just a formality, but it is nice to know you're signed up .
Thanks, We are WDW regulars and love to take tours of the Resorts there.
Does anyone know if there is a Tour of Disneyland resort? or can you self tour around the lobby if you are not staying there? thanks
I took the Art of the Craft tour for the second time in July, led by Dave Lay.
Very interesting, particularly since he wrote the "script" for the tour.