It’s the start of your
new adventure –
arrival day!
Check your arrival itinerary
You will receive your check-in time on your itinerary. If you are making travel plans prior to receiving your itinerary, plan to arrive at Flamingo Crossings Village no later than 12 p.m.
Please note that arriving later than your scheduled arrival time may delay your check-in process and training schedule. Excessive delays may cause your program to be delayed to a future arrival date (if available) or canceled.
Note: Your itinerary is unique to you - please follow the times listed for your appointments.
Getting to Flamingo Crossings Village
You are responsible for your own transportation to Flamingo Crossings Village on arrival day.
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Flying into the Orlando area
Planning to fly? The closest airport to Flamingo Crossings Village is the Orlando International Airport (MCO) located in Orlando, FL (31 mi, 50 km). Other airports within a few hours’ driving distance include:
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – Sanford, FL (57 mi, 92 km)
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) – Tampa, FL (82 mi, 131 km
If flying, it is advised that you give yourself two to three hours to collect your luggage from the airport and travel to Flamingo Crossings Village.
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Arriving via taxi/rideshare
If taking a rideshare or taxi service, ensure they drop you off at the community where you will be living - either East Village or West Village.
- East residents: Look for the YELLOW flags to get to rideshare drop off.
- West residents: Look for the ORANGE flags to get to rideshare drop off.
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Bringing a personal vehicle
Whether you're bringing a vehicle for your program or someone is driving you to help you check in, you will park the vehicle in the community where you will be living. You will not need your luggage during your check-in, so you can leave it in your vehicle.
West residents should park at West and take the bus to East for their check-in.
Where to park:
- East Residents: Look for the PINK flags at the traffic light and enter through the vehicular pavilion.
- West Residents: Look for the BLUE flags at the traffic light and enter through the vehicular pavilion.
East Village
West Village
How to prepare
To ensure an enjoyable and smooth check-in experience, here's what you should have ready before you arrive.
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Be in Disney Look
You will have your photo taken for your company ID during your check-in, so you must be in Disney Look by the time you arrive.
- Remove any facial piercings in advance, or you may be asked to leave the line and remove them during your check-in, potentially delaying your arrival.
- You can wear a hat, glasses or sunglasses during your check-in, but you will be asked to remove them temporarily for your photo.
- Your hair should be a naturally occurring color.
- We recommend wearing a shirt with short or long sleeves (not a tube top or thin-strapped tank tops) as photos are taken from the shoulders up.
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What to wear
This is a long day with lots of moving around - we recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Check the weather forecast in advance as Florida weather can be rainy or hot.
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Documents to bring
College or Culinary Programs
If you are on a College or Culinary Program, bring an unexpired, original (not a copy) government-issued photo ID. Your fingerprints will be collected for a background check on your arrival day.International Programs
If you are on an International Program, you must have the following original documentation (copies will not be accepted):- Passport with visa stamp (US and Canada passport-holders do not require a visa)
- Original Form DS-2019 with your signature and location/date signed (J-1 visa holder only)
- Proof of medical insurance (J-1 visa holder only)
- I-797 Visa Approval Notice (Q-1 visa holder only)
If you are on an International Program, you will complete I-9 section 2 with an HR representative on your arrival day.
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We also recommend bringing…
To be best prepared, we recommend bringing the following items:
- Water bottle, sunscreen and/or umbrella (check the weather!)
- Bag to carry all your necessary belongings
- Your excitement - no need to be nervous!
Common Questions
Here are some answers to some of the questions we hear often. Have a question and can't find your answer here? Reach out on the Support Site.
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Is there somewhere to store my luggage?
If you are not bringing your own vehicle, there are luggage drop-off areas available at both East and West Village where you can temporarily leave your belongings. West residents should leave their luggage at West before taking the bus to East for their check-in.
Please note American Campus Communities and The Walt Disney Company are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Can my friends/family come with me?
Family and friends are welcome to join you on your arrival day!
While you go through your check-in process, they are invited to wait for you at the community where you will be living (Family/friends of West residents must stay at West). They can hang out in the Community Center or enjoy the Florida sunshine in one of the many outdoor seating spaces.
What to do during Arrival week
Other than the appointments on your itinerary and training schedule, you can spend the rest of your time during your first week however you like!
Here are some ideas of things you could do:
Friends or Family accompanying you?
There a few things to know when bringing your friends and family to Flamingo Crossings Village on arrival day.
