the loews first program will go into effect this summer.
we don't have all the info on it yet.
some of us received an email talking about it briefly.
one homie posted what she was told on her trip last week about some changes.
you can request late check out and like goofy said, it is up to the occupancy level of the hotel that day you need late check out.
if they already have your room blocked out for someone checking in that day, you will not get an extension for late check out.
do the regular check out then, have your bags kept w/ backage claim area and they will give you a claim ticket and hold the bags.
anyone that has stayed at the hotel and has their bags held for them after check out time, can change clothes when they return to the hotel.
all the pools have a pool room where they have towels and storage areas.
you can shower there, use their towel and do a change of clothes at no charge.
the loews first has the perk of using the exercise/fitness room to change.
either way, you have a place to freshen up after you leave the park and wait for your ride to the airport.
i suggest that you pack a small plastic bag of a change of clothes and put it with your luggage.
when you return from the park, go to valet/baggage and get the small bag you need for the shower area.
then go freshen up and change there.
go back and then take your luggage out of the holding area and wait for your ride out in front of the hotel.
i have done it that way once before.
i check out, go to the park, return around 6, freshen up and then wait for my pick up ride
there is no extra charge doing this.
many handle it this way.