Hotel check in~

[OJulie67]

We are taking the red eye out of San Diego. We arrive in Orlando at 8:00am...By the time we get to our hotel (disney's beach club resort) I'm guessing it will probably be around 9:30 or 10:00am. It says on our docs that check in is at 3:00. Realistically, is there a chance we could check in earlier than that? We would like to try and do a park that day, but I know I won't be relaxed enough to enjoy the parks, until I know my luggage is in the room and we are all settled.
What do those of you do that first day? Do you just hang by the pool? Do a park in the late afternoon? We will probably be a bit tired after a night of little sleep, but I'm sure that will not bother my energetic 5 year old. She is like the energizer bunny!

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Most hotels have a storage room where they'll secure your luggage if your room is not yet ready. I'd probably relax by the pool for a little while (snoozing in the shade since I'd be a bit tired), go to the parks for about 2-3 hours after lunch, come back and get settled into the room, have a quick supper and then head back to the parks until closing time.

 

[OJulie67]

DCL is handling our luggage...so we just wait until it's delivered to our room, right? We just get to Orlando, get on the shuttle and go to the hotel...correct?

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

I haven't done the Land/Sea, but that sounds about right. BTW, since you're staying at the Beach Club, keep in mind that you're within walking distance of Epcot and a short boat launch away from MGM.

 

[dclwdwlover]

When we did the L/S & they picked us up at the airport we waited for our luggage to be put on the bus & then they dropped us at our resort (along with others that went to different resorts).
We had them keep our luggage in storage & then they put it into our room & it was there after we got back from the parks. We headed there as quickly as we could upon arriving. Dave had a good point about your location. We stayed at the BC last time {btw it is a BEAUTIFUL resort & you will love it} & it was a nice walk to EPCOT for you to begin your day - or end there.

Now when we go, we go the day before & stay at one of the All Stars Value Resorts for one night & just lay around the pool & then go to DTD to eat, get up early the next am & start our L/S package. Since your air is already scheduled & your tickets must begin that day, I'd say if you can, take advantage of what you're already paying for & head right for the parks.