FAQs

Question

How Do I Link Theme Park Tickets?

Answer

Go to disneyworld.disney.go.com to create a My Disney Experience account. Here you can link tickets as well as Disney hotel reservations.

Question

Which Airport is Best to Fly Into?

Answer

Flying into Orlando (MCO) is the closest option

Question

Do I Need a Park Ticket to Go to the Reception?

Answer

No! A chartered bus will bring guests to EPCOT to go to the reception from the ceremony. The bus will bring guests back at the top of each hour if they wish to leave the reception early.

Question

What Are Transportation Options from MCO?

Answer

Shuttle service from MCO to Disney World resorts and many Disney Springs Hotels can be booked here: https://www.mearsconnect.com/ Other options are Cast and Crew Transportation, and We Drive You Fly, These are private transportation options and offer more direct service. We were quoted $75 one way for 5 people for our September 2022 trip. They pick up and drop off directly at your hotel whereas Mears is shared service. Uber and Lyft are available on Level 3 at MCO

Question

Where Do I Park for the Ceremony?

Answer

Park at the Grand Floridian Resort Wedding Pavilion if you plan on renting a car. Otherwise Uber or Lyft are your best options. A chartered bus will bring you back to any Disney Resort or Disney Springs Hotel after the reception.

Question

What Are My Transportation Options For Ceremony?

Answer

From a Disney Resort, the free option is to take a bus to Magic Kingdom and either walk or take the Monorail to the Grand Floridian then to the Wedding Pavilion. From a Disney Springs Area Hotel, if they provide shuttle service to Magic Kingdom, follow the steps above. Uber and Lyft are great options as well! A chartered bus is required to take the wedding guests to EPCOT after the ceremony. The bus will bring you back to the Grand Floridian or any Disney Resort/ Disney Springs area hotel.

Question

How Do I Get Discounted Disney Gift Cards?

Answer

Disney gift cards can be used for ANYTHING at Disney World including hotel, park tickets, food and souvenirs. If you have a Target Red Card, you can get 5% off gift cards. (HINT: We do this for Southwest Gift Cards as well!)

Question

Do I Get a Discounted Park Ticket?

Answer

Yes! You can get $20 off a Park Hopper ticket through the website link on our travel page! Pay for it with a gift card bought at Target using your Red Card and save even more!

Question

I Don't Want to Go to a Theme Park, What Else Is There To do?

Answer

There are a ton of things to do while visiting Walt Disney World without stepping foot inside a park! Shop, dine and enjoy entertainment at Disney Springs, go resort hopping, walk the boardwalk at Disney's Boardwalk Resort-there's lots to see and do there! Go resort hopping! Enjoy a pool day at your hotel!

Question

Who Can I Contact for ANY questions?

Answer

Here are our cell numbers! Christina (970) 980-5971 Jeremy (970) 286-1681

Question

Where Do I Meet for the Fantasmic Dessert Party?

Answer

Meet in front of Hollywood Studios-We'll meet near the lake that's right in front at 7pm.

Question

What Kind of Weather Should I Expect?

Answer

Orlando in May can be hot but not surface of the sun hot. It is humid there. If you'd like, bring a small hand held fan :)

Question

Is the Ceremony and Reception Indoors or Outdoors?

Answer

Both the ceremony and reception are outdoors. There are backup venues in case of rain.

Question

How Do I RSVP?

Answer

You can RSVP on this website or mail in the postcard sent with your invitation!

Question

What's the Deadline to RSVP?

Answer

We are asking to have your responses in by February 1, 2023 as we need to give this information to Disney. You can RSVP anytime before then-even before the formal invitation comes out in January.

Question

Are There Other Wedding Events I Can Attend?

Answer

Yes! Please click on the schedule page to see the other planned events. Be sure to RSVP if you are attending those!

Question

I Don't Know How to "Do" Disney World- Where Can I get Help?

Answer

Feel free to ask Christina with any questions you may have including Park Reservations that are required for entry into the parks other than any Wedding events, adding and using Genie+ which is the new Fastpass system, dining reservations, transportation and anything else!

Question

How Much Time Do I Allow for Transportation Between Resorts and Parks?

Answer

Parks: If you're using any Disney transportation to the Parks: Bus: give yourself an hour Monorail: 30 minutes Ferry: 30 minutes, Skyliner: 30 minutes Resorts: Please note: if you're staying at Caribbean Beach, POP Century or any other resort that is not near Magic Kingdom, you'll need to Uber or Lyft to the ceremony, or brunch OR take your resort bus to Magic Kingdom and walk to the Grand Floridian (approx 20 minute walk)

Question

What's the Best Way to Learn How To "Do" Disney? Are There Good YouTube Channels?

Answer

The best YouTube Channels are Touring Plans and TheDis. They have videos on almost everything you could have questions on!

Question

I Got the Save the Date Card-When does the Formal Invite Come?

Answer

We plan on mailing formal invitations sometime in January.

Question

Where Are You Staying?

Answer

We will be staying at the Riviera Resort (we have DVC points to use!) right next to the Caribbean Beach Resort and a Skyliner ride away from POP Century.

Question

What Date and Time Will You Be Arriving?

Answer

We plan on flying in on Wednesday, May 3rd and departing Monday, May 8th.

Question

I Can’t Make the Trip… Can I Send a Gift to the Happy Couple?

Answer

While we would love for everyone to join us on our magical weekend, we completely understand that not everyone can make it. If you’d like to provide a gift please visit our wedding registry page!

Question

How Soon Should I Book My Room? Buy Park Tickets and Make Park Reservations?

Answer

The answer to both is as soon as possible! WDW is very popular and rooms go quickly or at least the good rates do. Once you buy your theme park tickets (if doing so), make your park reservations ASAP! You do not need tickets to attend the wedding!

Question

Which Parks Are the Marshall/Samuels Going To On Which Day?

Answer

We plan on being at Hollywood Studios May 3rd, Magic Kingdom May 4th, EPCOT the morning of May 5th, and Magic Kingdom again May 7th! You're free to join us any of those days!

Question

When Can I Make Disney Dining Reservations?

Answer

Reservations open up 60 days before your arrival date at 6am ET. These can be done online or WDW app. Both require to set up an account.

Question

What Should I Bring to Enjoy Disney?

Answer

Comfy shoes, umbrellas, neck fans (on Amazon and a life saver). water, battery charger for your phone, sunscreen.

Question

What is Genie+?

Answer

After you download the Walt Disney World app, create an account. From here you can buy a daily package that expedites your place in line for rides. Yes, it costs extra per person but take it from us: IT'S WORTH IT! We budget this into all our trips. Beginning at 7am, you can make your first Lightening Lane reservation for a ride. Then you can make another one 2 hours later OR after you use your first pass.

Question

Do I Need to Buy a Magic Band?

Answer

You don't need to but the convenience and fun is there. You can use it to get into parks, unlock your Disney resort room, pay for things, and for Lightening Lane. Otherwise you'll be given a plastic card to do all the above except pay for things.