Staying in a Disney World hotel can feel a little strange (you are away from home, after all), but there are things you can do to make yourself feel more at home.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Room
Maybe you bring your own pillow, or a stuffed animal from home (no judgment here). However, we’re the first to admit that there are a few things we do in Disney World hotel rooms that may seem a liiiiiittle strange, but they work, we promise!
Bringing Toilet Paper From Home
This one isn’t THAT strange, but to some (especially those flying to Disney World), this may seem totally out of the ordinary. Let’s be honest though — that Disney World toilet paper isn’t even close to being okay.
Toilet paper
It does the job, yes, but if you’re someone with sensitive skin or you just know what you like, there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own toilet paper to use in the hotel room! If it means you’ll be more comfortable, go for it!
Analyze All The Hotel Bathrooms
Speaking of hotel bathrooms, if you’ve got little ones, or someone with mobility issues, you may be analyzing photos of every single Disney World hotel bathroom before you book.
Toilet and shower at All Star Movies
Not every Disney World hotel has a shower/tub combo, some are only a shower, which can be a problem for small kids who aren’t used to showers (Disney World is NOT the place to get them used to them, trust us), or for those who need to sit in a tub instead. We have room tours of different hotels up on our website, and you can also check Disney World’s website at any time for the most up-to-date photos and information!
Send A Bus Scout
One of the things you unfortunately can’t do from your My Disney Experience app is see what buses are on their way to your hotel. This means your whole group could get ready to just stand at a bus stop for 20 minutes waiting for the next one, which is frustrating.
Disney transportation screens
The solution? Send a bus scout! This is one member of your group who heads to the bus station before the others and can see when the next bus is on the way. They’ll send a text back to the rest of the group letting them know when to be there (tell them about 5 minutes before the current listed time, just to be safe), and that way the whole group isn’t waiting unnecessarily!
Use Hey, Disney!
Hey, Disney! is a bit of a controversial newer feature in Disney World hotel rooms. This is a virtual assistant, similar to an Alexa, that will answer questions about Disney World, play Disney music and soundscapes, tell Disney bedtime stories, and so much more!
“Hey Disney!”
This can be a SUPER helpful tool if you’re rushing around your hotel room — just shout out “Hey, Disney!” and ask when the parks open/close, when the fireworks show is that night, or how to get from one place to another. Or, if you’re struggling to unwind after a wild park day, turn on some soundscape to relax.
Bringing A Trash Bag NOT For Trash
Who wants to do laundry on vacation? Not us! But you also don’t want your smelly clothes stinking up your clean ones, or your room. This is why we suggest bringing an extra trash bag!
Laundry Machines at Port Orleans French Quarter
Have everyone put their dirty clothes in the trash bag (or everyone can have their own, if you prefer) and keep them closed otherwise to keep it all contained. Then, at the end of your trip you can either do laundry at the hotel and pack all clean clothes again, or just pack all the dirty ones and wash them when you get home!
Tying a Balloon Somewhere in The Room
Now this one sounds REALLY strange, but we promise there’s a good reason! If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer, it’s likely you want your hotel room to stay really cool to be refreshing when you return.Â
Disney World Balloons
However, some Disney World hotel rooms have an AC system that stops when it doesn’t detect movement, so power isn’t being used to keep the room cool when no one is inside. If you don’t want it to turn off, you can buy a balloon from the Disney parks and tie it somewhere in the room! This way, when the balloon moves around, it’ll trigger the AC system and keep things cool!
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Love these tips! I do all but I never thought about the balloon! Great tip.
I am not understanding the need for a Bus Scout. We have viewed the bus schedule on MDE many times from our hotel room. Have they disabled this feature?