Hi Amber! Welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you are planning a fun getaway to the Most Magical Place on Earth! I have fond memories of Walt Disney World vacations in my teen and young adult years, so I’m especially thrilled for you as you plan this vacation. You have so much fun in store, and I’m excited for the magical memories you’re about to make!
Since you are over 18 years old, you are eligible to check in at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel on your own. Your vacation package will need to be paid in full before your arrival, but you will also need to have a credit card on file to cover any incidental expenses during your stay. You can then also link this card to your
MagicBand+ and simply tap it throughout the theme parks to make purchases. You will be able to add the credit card to your reservation in advance by completing the online check-in process on
My Disney Experience. Another great benefit of online check-in is that you can choose
direct-to-room service, which means you will receive a text message when your room is ready. You can then go directly to your room and enter using mobile entry on the My Disney Experience app on your phone or by scanning your MagicBand+. This allows you to skip the front desk entirely and go straight to the magic!
One other tip I want to pass along is that, since you plan to carry your parents’ credit card, you might want to consider purchasing a
Disney gift card ahead of time for food and souvenir purchases. These can be used throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and work just like a credit card. This way you won’t have to worry about your name not matching the credit card if a Cast Member needs to verify payment.
Amber, I hope you have the most magical adventure on your visit to Walt Disney World! You are going to make memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any more questions,
stop back by and see me. I'm the mom of a
young adult who visits Walt Disney World often, so I’ve got you covered on how to make this visit truly magical!
With faith, trust, & pixie dust,
Casey