So you want to stay at a Disney World resort? Excellent choice! You may have already heard about the giraffes and zebras milling around outside the Animal Kingdom Lodge, or the filling feasts at the Polynesian Resort’s nightly luau dinner, or about the behemoth monorail and mosaic artwork of the Contemporary. But were you aware that you’ll also be entitled to special offers that park guests staying in hotels near Disney World won’t get?

As a resort guest you’ll receive additional benefits that other park attendees miss out on. For example, early bird visitors can enjoy the theme parks one hour before scheduled opening time! Or if you’d rather beat the heat, you can enjoy nighttime “Extra Magic Hours,” staying up to three hours past the scheduled close time. To take advantage of this benefit, you’ll need a special wristband from a park cast member.

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