Resort Split Stay at Walt Disney World

Disney

Feb 4

You are going to Walt Disney World with your family, but there are over 25 amazing resorts on property to choose from. Plus, each resort has its own unique theme and category level (Value, Moderate, Deluxe, and Villas). How do you pick just one? Well, you don’t have to! A Resort Split Stay lets you sample multiple resorts in one vacation and Disney makes it easy!

1. First, there are a few things to know when planning a resort split stay at Disney World.

Two Reservations: You’ll have to make two separate reservations at the different resorts, with one or both being a vacation package including tickets and the dining plan. This can get a little tricky determining which configuration works best with your budget. Most people attach park admission tickets to the first reservation, along with a dining plan to both reservations. Money-saving promotion scan also be applied to both reservations if available.
Two Sets of MagicBands: Disney provides resort guests with MagicBands for each resort reservation. So,you’ll be shipped two sets of MagicBands. You can either keep both sets with customized colors, orchoose to cancel one set, keeping the other ‘active’ in the system. Active MagicBands will automaticallyhave your vacation reservations linked to them, even if you have multiple sets. MagicBands can bemanaged through you My Disney Experience account.
Two Final Payment Dates: Since you will have two resort reservations, you will also have two finalpayment due dates at 30 days before your arrival.Two Advanced Dining Reservation and Fastpass Selection Dates: Depending on how your reservationsare configured, you may have to plan for different dates allowing you to book your dining reservations(180 day before check-in) and Fastpasses (60 days before your check-in).Magical Express: Resort guests will still be able to use the Magical Express, even during a resort split-stay. However, you’ll want to notify the Magical Express services of your plans for an arrival at oneresort, and a pick up for departure at a different one.

2. Once you arrive at Walt Disney World, here’s what to do next for a resort split stay:

Check into your first resort and start enjoying your family vacation. On the day of check-out, leave your luggage at the resort’s Bell Services. Luggage tags will be attached to your bags and transported to the new resort for you. You will be given a paper receipt for your luggage. * Be sure to pack a day bag for the parks or pools. After enjoying your day, make you way to the new resort. If you’ve completed online check-in, you will receive a text notifying you when your new room is ready. Or, check-in at the resort’s front desk inside the main lobby. Stop by Bell Services and give them your luggage receipt. You can pick up your luggage yourself, or request they be delivered to your room. *Don’t forget to tip the baggage handlers if luggage is delivered to your room.

3. A few benefits to resort split stay vacations include:

Resort Split Stay Beach Club Resort Pool

Enjoy two different resorts in one vacation-Use the amenities (like the pools) at each resort
Enjoy the best of both resort worlds by saving money at a Value resort, and experience the luxury of a Deluxe resort, all in one vacation
Split-stays allow guests the opportunity to enjoy more than one resort, but there is also more planning involved to make it happen.

Here’s the good news…Royal Treatment Travel’s team members are expertsin planning Disney vacations and can help you with the details of your next magical vacation.

If you are ready to begin planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, Royal Treatment Travel can help! Reach out to your Travel Advisor or fill out our quote request form below to get started.

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