Just booked The Dolphin for March 2023

[Addies Mom]

I haven't been to Disney in about a decade, so there are all sorts of things that are new to me. We booked The Dolphin with Bonvoy certificates. What do I do now? How do I get magic bands? How do I book dining reservations? When do I need to book park reservations? Do I need to purchase my park tix BEFORE I book the park reservations? Anything else that I will need to know? It will be myself, my husband, and my 4yo daughter. Thank you! I appreciate any help you can offer this tired Mama that is feeling disconnected from Disney!

 

[CarolynFH]

Yes, you need to buy tickets in order to book park reservations, and I'd say that's the first thing you need to do. You can modify your park reservations if plans change as things get closer, but you won't be blocked out if you book now.

I'm not sure what onsite privileges the Dolphin gets vs. the Disney resorts (ordering MBs, making ADRs), so I'm going to refer you to the Swan/Dolphin thread, where I'm sure you can get accurate answers to all your questions!