07/18/2026
One of my clients was originally planning to stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, but we decided to add one extra night at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort to kick off their vacation—and I absolutely love this strategy! 🏈🌺
Here's why:
💦 **Maximize your arrival day!**
With the 2026 complimentary Disney Water Park admission for Disney Resort guests on check-in day, they'll get to spend their travel day enjoying a full day at the water park instead of wasting that incredible perk on time spent in the car or at the airport. 🌊☀️
🏨 **Ease into vacation mode**
Arrive the day before, settle in, and wake up already at Disney instead of traveling on your first park day.
🎢 **More park time**
You'll be rested, refreshed, and ready for rope drop instead of arriving exhausted.
🧳 **Disney does the heavy lifting**
On transfer day, Disney will move your luggage to your next resort while you head off to enjoy the parks.
💰 **Stretch your vacation budget**
A value resort for your arrival night lets you save a little money while still enjoying the deluxe experience for the rest of your trip.
✨ **Experience two amazing Disney resorts** Every resort has its own unique theme, atmosphere, and amenities. Why not enjoy a little of both?
Sometimes it's the smallest tweak to an itinerary that makes the biggest impact. As your travel planner, I love finding little ways to help families get more magic, more value, and a smoother, more relaxing vacation. 🐭💙
Thinking about a Disney trip? Let's create the itinerary that's perfect for your family!