Experts Agree This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do at Your Disney World Hotel

After months (maybe even years) of planning, you’ve finally made it to your Disney World hotel. The hard part is over… right? RIGHT?

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

While your mindset may be focused on the Disney Parks and all the fun you can get into, it’s important to remember that the planning process is not yet done. In fact, there are a few things on your checklist you need to do once you actually arrive at your hotel!

We go to Disney World all the time, and these are the WORST things you can FORGET to do at your Disney World hotel.

Not checking for bed bugs

Disney does an amazing job of keeping its hotel rooms clean, but that doesn’t mean you’re totally in the clear. Bed bugs can take up residence even in the nicest of hotels because they travel in other guests’ luggage. So it’s important to check for these nasty little critters as soon as you arrive at your hotel.

As soon as you enter your room, leave your luggage near the door, and thoroughly check the room for bed bugs.

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Not seeing what activities your hotel offers

Sometimes, your hotel is just a place for you to sleep after a day at the parks — and that’s fine. But you might be missing out on some incredible activities that your hotel offers.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort pool

Even the value resorts have things like crafts and arts, Movies Under the Stars, and a fire pit where you can make S’mores each evening. That’s in addition to the usual offerings, like fantastic pools and spas.

Movies Under the Stars at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

So when you arrive at your hotel, make sure to look for a listing of hotel activities in the hotel lobby or ask a Cast Member for more information.

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Not understanding all your transportation options

You’re probably familiar with Disney buses, but you might want to make sure you know if your hotel offers other transportation options — such as the water taxis, the Disney Skyliner, or the Monorail.

The Skyliner and Monorail offer the best hotel-to-hotel access, but if you’re staying at a resort without these offerings, a rideshare could be your best option.

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Not using your Disney World perks

If you stay at a hotel on Disney World property, you can take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry, which gives you access to each park 30 minutes before its official opening time.

Disney World Deluxe Resorts also offer Extended Evening Hours, which happen on select nights at select parks and let you stay in the park after it closes to the public for a time. To take advantage of those, you can check the Disney World calendar.

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Throw a noisy party

You should always be mindful of noise when you’re in your Disney World hotel room — or any hotel, for that matter. You are in a building with many other people — and most won’t appreciate it if you have a noisy party in your room.

If you must have a gathering at your hotel, take it outside AWAY from rooms or keep it to a small group of people who can keep things quiet. No one likes to have their sleep ruined by a loud party in the middle of the night.

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Not checking for construction and pool closures

Disney World ALWAYS has all kinds of construction going on, including at its hotels. Although construction noise is kept to daylight hours, if it’s going to bother you, you might want to book a hotel elsewhere. You can find out about this kind of construction on the Disney World website hotel page — you will see a warning in red text if construction is going on there.

Closed pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Likewise, if you’re planning on having some pool time on your trip, you don’t want to be surprised by a pool being closed. You’ll want to check for those closures, too.

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Buying a refillable mug and not using it

Refillable mugs can save you some money on drinks if you drink a lot of coffee, tea, and soda. You get unlimited refills on those beverages with it, so what’s not to love?

Constantly forgetting the mug and leaving it in your room isn’t going to do you much good, however. So hang on to that mug and have it ready to fill up whenever you visit a hotel’s counter service location. You can also use refillable mugs at Disney World hotels you’re NOT staying at, too, so take advantage of that perk!

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Smoking

Disney World has a strict no-smoking policy at its hotels. Smoking is not allowed in hotel rooms, on patios, or on balconies. This includes the smoking of any kind of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products that produce vapor or smoke.

If you do smoke, you can do so in designated outdoor smoking locations at each hotel. You can ask a Cast Member where that is when you check in.

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Book a room that’s too small for your group

We know you’re probably trying to save money when you book your Disney World hotel, but if you book a room that’s too small for your group, you might end up having an uncomfortable time and making things miserable for all involved.

Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney World offers many options for larger groups, including family suites that may be better suited for your group if you’ve got more than four or five people.

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Not picking up a map

If you’ve never stayed at a Disney World hotel, we’re going to warn you that most of these hotels are much larger than what you’re probably expecting. If you don’t know where you’re going, you could get lost.

The good news is that when you check in, you will usually get a map of the hotel. A Cast Member will probably even show you on that map how to get to your room and mark it for you. If you check in early on the My Disney Experience app, you’ll still want to stop in the lobby and grab a map. Trust us, some of these hotels are laid out like mazes.