The Arnett
Family Trip
A spook-tacular fall getaway for Austin, Brittany, Jase & Blakely 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 you can start booking your Lightning Lane Multi Pass 7 days before your trip (around Oct 5) right in the My Disney Experience app. Book the morning it opens 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 all 3 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 #UUVL74536252
- 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!
🎬 Hollywood Studios
Early Entry 8:30 AM
- 8:30 AMEarly Theme Park EntryResort Perk — great time for Slinky Dog Dash or Rise of the Resistance.
- MiddayResort break — after a late party night, a midday rest at the pool is well-earned!
- EveningStay for the night shows or head back to relax.
👋 Check-Out
- MorningOne last Disney morning — grab breakfast, maybe a final monorail ride, and pack up.
- By 11 AMCheck out. Bags can be stored if your flight is later so you're not rushed.
Dining Ideas for Your Crew
Nothing's booked yet, so here are a few I'd recommend for a family with an 11- and 5-year-old. Just say the word and I'll grab them!
Chef Mickey's
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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater
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Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
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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 all 4 of you on Tue Oct 13 (7 PM–midnight).
- 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 Mon (EPCOT) & Wed (Hollywood Studios).
- Early Entry every day — 30 min head start at any park.
- Walk or monorail to Magic Kingdom — a huge perk of the Contemporary!
- Memory Maker included — all your photos free to download.
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.
Grab Memory Maker shots everywhere. It's included, so hit every PhotoPass photographer — especially in your Halloween costumes at the party!
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! 🎃