We arrive at 10:30, what should we do?

[casjen]

So, I figure by the time we get the car etc we'll be at the timeshare at noon. I doubt we'll be able to get into our room that early. Can we swim? Should we hit a park for the afternoon? Go to DTD?

What do you think? My boys are 5 and 4 so I was hoping we could check in and get settled into our new home for the week. We'll need to do a quick food shop too but I don't want to be driving around trying to kill time for 4 hours.

Changing the flight is not an option.

 

[AJKMOM]

That early flight happened to us, and it was not pleasant. Only so much shopping you can do, and you can only eat so slow. Depending on the time you are going, and if someone was in your timeshare checking out the day you are checking in, it's a good bet you won't get any keys until the official check in time.

You can always try, but don't expect it to be ready. Also, don't buy anything frozen until you have the keys.

 

[englishteacha]

How 'bout you go to DTD, hang out at the Lego store, see the various sidewalk performers, have lunch? Then head over to the timeshare. If they can't check you in then, you probably can swim and relax by the pool. I wouldn't want to go to the parks that day, personally.

 

[dougsmom98]

We had the same situation and we went to lunch and then to Wal Mart for groceries... By that time it was 3:00 and we were able to check in a little early. I was too pooped to do anything else.

 

[swilshire]

You would almost certainly be able to use the facilities at the resort even if you couldn't get into your room. Be sure and pack swimsuits for the kids and let them enjoy the pool and/or playground while you relax nearby.

I also find it easy to kill four hours at Downtown Disney. Take a few pins to trade in the stores. Visit the toy shop and let the kids draw Mr Potato Heads. Walk through the Rainforest Cafe (or even eat there).

Sheila