The Preston
Family Trip
A spook-tacular fall getaway for Ryan, Leighanna, Ryleigh & Anderson at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Before You Go
A few important things to take care of as your trip gets closer.
⚡ Lightning Lanes — don't miss this!
Lightning Lane lets you skip the regular lines on the popular rides. As a resort guest, your booking window (7 days before arrival) is open now in the My Disney Experience app — so you can grab your Lightning Lane Multi Pass anytime! Book early for the best ride selection, and if you'd like me to help you choose or book, just reach out!
Lightning Lanes
Booking opens ~7 days out. Grab a Multi Pass (several rides) and consider a Single Pass for the top-tier headliners.
Park Reservations
Your park days need a park reservation linked in the app. Let me know if you'd like me to confirm both are set.
Online Check-In
Complete Online Check-In in the app before you arrive for Direct-to-Room — skip the front desk and go straight to your room!
Dining
No table-service meals are booked yet. See my picks below — want a character meal or special dinner? I'll grab them while there's availability!
Your Day-by-Day Plan
Your park days and the big Halloween party night, all laid out.
🌐 EPCOT
Early Entry 8:30 AM
- MorningHead to EPCOT — you can start your park day even before check-in! The Food & Wine Festival is in full swing.
- 8:30 AMEarly Theme Park EntryResort Perk — 30 min head start.
- After 3 PMCheck in at the Contemporary — your room may be ready via the app, and you're a short walk/monorail from Magic Kingdom!
🏰 Magic Kingdom + 🎃 Party
Party 7 PM – Midnight
- 8:00 AMMagic Kingdom day — ride the monorail or walk over from the Contemporary. Hit the headliners in the morning!
- By 6 PMDay guests exit at 6 PM as the park transitions to the party. Grab a rest/dinner break at the resort.
- 4:00 PMParty check-in opensTickets ✓ — with party tickets you can re-enter starting at 4 PM. Conf #MUBB62434243
- 7 PM – 12 AMMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 🎃 Trick-or-treating, the Boo-to-You parade, special fireworks & rare characters in costume.
📖 Tap here for my full party guide — trick-or-treat trails, parade & show times, and must-dos to make the most of the night!
👋 Check-Out
- MorningOne last Disney morning — grab breakfast, maybe a final monorail ride, and pack up after a big party night.
- By 11 AMCheck out. Bags can be stored if your flight is later so you're not rushed — and you can still enjoy the resort!
Dining Ideas for Your Crew
Nothing's booked yet, so here are a few I'd recommend for a family with a 5- and 2-year-old. Just say the word and I'll grab them!
Chef Mickey's
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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
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The Crystal Palace
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Good to Know
The insider things that make a big difference on the ground.
Best Quick-Service Near You
Your Halloween Party Night
- Party tickets for Ryan, Leighanna & Ryleigh on Tue Oct 13 (7 PM–midnight); Anderson (under 3) is free!
- Re-entry from 4 PM with your party wristband.
- Costumes welcome — guidelines apply for ages 14+.
- Don't miss trick-or-treating, the Boo-to-You parade & special fireworks!
Your Deluxe Perks
- Extended Evening Hours — extra park time Monday night at EPCOT (until 11 PM).
- Early Entry every day — 30 min head start at any park.
- Walk or monorail to Magic Kingdom — a huge perk of the Contemporary!
- PhotoPass photographers at icons & characters — snap away (add Memory Maker anytime to download them all)!
Lightning Lane Basics
- Multi Pass — book several popular rides ahead; opens ~7 days out.
- Single Pass — for the very top-tier rides, à la carte.
- It's all in the My Disney Experience app — I'll walk you through it!
- Need help picking your must-do rides? Just reach out!
My Disney Experience App
- Mobile Order quick-service meals to skip lines.
- Check park hours & wait times each morning.
- Your room key, tickets & party ticket all live in the app.
- Note: you haven't ordered MagicBands — optional, the app works as your key & tickets. Want me to add bands? Just ask!
Kelsey's Top Tips
A few things to make your week run beautifully.
Lightning Lanes are the key thing to plan. Booking opens ~7 days out — set a reminder and book first thing that morning for the best ride selection.
Pace the party day. Tuesday is a big one — do MK in the morning, take a real afternoon break at the resort, then come back refreshed for the party at night.
You're in the BEST spot for Magic Kingdom. The Contemporary is walkable to MK — use that to pop back to the resort for breaks and return easily.
Snap photos everywhere — especially at the party! Hit every PhotoPass photographer in your Halloween costumes. Want to download them all? Ask me about adding Memory Maker!
I'm always here to help. Lightning Lanes, dining, the party, the kids' must-dos — reach out anytime with questions and I'll take care of it!
Magic Awaits! 🎃
Your parks and party are all set — just grab your Lightning Lanes when they open and you're ready to go! Get those costumes packed and get ready for a spook-tacular family trip. Reach out anytime with questions, and I can't wait to hear all about it!
Polka Dots & Wishes Travel · Your Disney Specialist
📞 606.483.6560 · ✉️ kelsey@polkadotsnwishestravel.com
My planning services are always 100% free. See you soon! 🎃