After previously announcing that the free water park entry perk would return for Walt Disney World hotel guests, Disney has now announced the exact dates for the perk. The free water park entry perk will be available for guests with arrivals between May 26 to September 8, 2026. Here are more details about the perk.
Free Water Park Entry Perk at Walt Disney World
Disney Resorts Collection hotel Guests can enjoy water park admission on check-in day -included with your stay – for arrivals from May 26 to September 8, 2026. Upon arrival at the water park, use your MagicBand, MagicBand+, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World Card for park entry.
If you don’t need to store your luggage, then you can go directly to the water park on your Resort check-in day—even if you haven’t checked in to your Resort hotel yet!
Luggage is not permitted in the Disney water parks or on Disney buses. However, you can take advantage of convenient storage options:
- Luggage Storage at Your Resort Hotel: If you want to visit a water park before your room is ready, you can check your luggage with Bell Services at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel. You can have your bags delivered when you return to your room.
- Locker Rentals at the Water Parks: You can take smaller items—such as a small day bag—with you into the water park. Each Walt Disney World water park features keyless lockers that can be used throughout the day for a one-time charge, so you can store smaller items if needed.
Get Around Walt Disney World Resort
Get to and from the water park on your Resort check-in day with these transportation options:
- Complimentary Bus Transportation: Enjoy air-conditioned bus service around Walt Disney World Resort. Just remember that luggage is not permitted on Walt Disney World buses—but you can check your luggage with Bell Services at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel.
- Minnie Van Service Connected by Lyft: Be whisked around Walt Disney World Resort with this whimsical personal ride service, available via the Lyft app. Fees apply.
- Parking: Park your car in a complimentary lot at the Disney water parks. Please be aware that parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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