With 2026 tickets and packages now available for booking, Walt Disney World has confirmed that a number of resort perks will continue through the end of 2026 (at least). These perks are available to guests who have booked a stay at an eligible Walt Disney World hotel. Here’s the latest!
2026 Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Perks
Two of the most popular resort guest perks will continue through the end of 2026 with the return of Early Entry and Extended Evening Hours. These perks were introduced as Walt Disney World continued a phased reopening following the COVID-19 shutdown, and they’ll continue through 2026. The perks are similar to the discontinued Extra Magic Hours, with some significant differences. Here are the details.
Resort Guest Early Entry Continues Through 2026
Continuing through 2026, Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy more time in our theme parks with 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day, at every park. Valid theme park admission required for entry. That means getting a head start in the parks to check out some of your favorite attractions.
Extended Evening Hours Continues Through 2026
Guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts will also continue to have access to extended evening hours at select theme parks on certain days.
In addition to those perks, Walt Disney World has confirmed that they will continue to offer free standard parking at hotels, theme parks, and water parks for resort guests. Resort hotel guests will also continue to enjoy early access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane for their entire stay, as well as advanced access to purchase tickets to select special events.
Walt Disney World has also announced that free water park admission for hotel guests on the day of their check-in will return in Summer 2026. Additional details, including specific dates, will be shared at a later time.
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