Perks of Staying On Disney Property

Did you know that staying within the Disney bubble has perks?  Here are a few of these added benefits of staying on property and maybe a few you haven’t thought of!

• EMH, thats Disney lingo for Extra Magic Hours!  EMH is a precious time in the parks, where Disney will open one of it’s parks an hour early or keep it open an hour or sometimes two hours at night!!  Nighttime EMHs are my absolute favorite time in the parks!!  The families with kids (who didn’t take naps) leave and the guests who are saying off property aren’t allowed EMH are leaving as well.   It is the most empty, regular time in any park!  How often do you get the chance to ride a ride back to back at Disney with no wait?? It is positively magical! 
• Disney Dining Plan (DDP)- As a resort guest you have the option to take part in the Disney Dining Plan if you would like.  These plans are a way to pre-pay for your meals, therefore not having to pay out of pocket while you are enjoying your time at Disney World.    These plans are not mandatory for you as a resort guest, but are a great benefit for those who want their vacation to feel more all-inclusive.  There are three types of dining plans to choose from, so choose what you feel is best for your family.
• Transportation.  If you have ever read about my experience of staying off property, you will understand why I think this is my number one reason to stay on property!! The option to not have to drive, deal with the stress of parking-transport to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and back tired and with cranky or sleepy kids is reason enough alone for me!! 
• The free extras!  Yes, your heard me these are things that most of us don’t think of when staying on property.  I didn’t until we stayed off property recently.  When you stay at a commercial hotel you are paying extra for things like parking or wi-fi per night of your stay.  When staying on Disney property, you get these things FREE!  Not only are you allowed to park at your resort without an added cost, but you can park at any of the parks or other WDW resort properties.  So feel free to book that dining reservation at Jambo House or the Grand Floridian, you will be allowed to park there, no problem.  We have even gone to a resort just to see if we would like to stay there.  Wi-fi is offered free at any of the parks and resorts. 
• Another perk of staying on property, is that you have the assistance of cast members that can help you before you get into the parks.  If you have any trouble with your tickets or your memory maker or need to cancel a reservation, you will most likely be able to get this handled before you go to the park by visiting the front desk.  Not wasting your park time in line at guest relations or will call.  

So there you have it, a few of my favorite reasons to stay on WDW property.  As a Disney trip planner, I would love to help you book your next magical vacation.  You can contact me at jilll@mmadventures.net for your free quote and service!