When it’s checkout day, you’d better be prepared to leave your Disney World hotel ON TIME.
A room at the Polynesian
The last day of your Disney World vacation can be a whirlwind of catching up on sleep, locating all your belongings strewn across your hotel room, frantically packing your suitcase, and trying to get out of the room by the dreaded 11AM deadline. But if you’re the kind to try and use every last second of that checkout morning, you might encounter a problem in Disney World.
They May Knock on Your Door Early
We’ve been staying in Disney World hotels for DECADES, and one problem that we’ve begun to encounter with increasing frequency in recent years is that housekeeping Cast Members will come by your room and knock on your door early on checkout day. We’re not talking about 10:50AM here, folks. Some of our team have had their doors knocked on as early as 8:30AM!
Wilderness Lodge
And if you were planning to sleep in on the last day of your trip, that could be a big bummer. One of our team members said that the early morning knocking woke up her kids when they’d all been hoping to have a relaxing morning.
Port Orleans — French Quarter
Even if you manage to rest through the first knock, we’ve often had experiences (and so have our readers) where housekeeping keeps returning to knock throughout the morning. It can be rather frustrating and make you feel rushed on the last day of your vacation.
What You Need to Know About Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels
But the Good News Is…
This may seem troublesome, but we do have some good news for you. Checking out of your Disney World hotel is SO easy. You can use the My Disney Experience app to check out as you’re leaving — simply go to My Reservations or your Hotel Account to start the process. And even if you forget, you’ll be automatically checked out from the hotel at 11AM.
Bay Lake Tower
And if you’re heading to the parks or Disney Springs (or wherever else in the area), you can drop your bags off at the hotel’s bell services desk when you check out. They’ll hold your luggage for the entire day if need be, so you can enjoy Disney World until it’s time to leave.
Luggage Services queue at All-Star Movies
Make sure you’re efficient with your time on the morning of checkout — they’re turning over those rooms at a rapid pace! We recommend making a checkout day plan ahead of time so you’re not racing against the clock.
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