Can you stay at Disney Resort without tickets?

My family always prefers to “stay in the magic” when visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth! I'll share some of the benefits of being a Guest of a Disney Resort hotel but let me answer your question first! No, it is not necessary to purchase theme park tickets prior to booking a resort hotel.



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Can you stay at a Disney Resort and not go to Disney World Theme Parks? The simple answer to this is: of course, you can!

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Hanina, at this time, there are no discounts on tickets for Disney Resort Hotel Guests. However, I recommend visiting the Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page frequently since you'll often times find discounted tickets, deals on Disney Resort Hotels, and Disney+ Subscriber deals during different times of the year.

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You will be happy to know that day visitors are able to visit you at your Disney Resorts Collection hotel as well as use the complimentary Disney Transportation. Your guest will need to stop and check in with security at the resort entrance and be prepared to provide a photo ID.

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If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.

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Yes, guests may be dropped off, by either friends or a paid car service, at all four Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks as well as the water parks, all Disney Resort Collection Hotels, even Disney Springs.

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The PROS And CONS Of Staying At Disney World's Value Resorts
  • Pro: Disney Skyliner Access.
  • Con: Transportation Wait Times Can Be Steep.
  • Pro: Food Court Dining.
  • Pro: LOTS of Disney Theming!
  • Con: Potential Of Being A Little *Too* Busy.
  • Pro: Great Place To Swim The Day Away.
  • Con: Hotel Quality Is Pretty Standard.


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If you're eager to pack as much into your vacation as possible, or if these perks allow you to spend one less day at the parks and save on an entire day's tickets, staying at a Disney resort may be worth it. But, if you just want the cheapest accommodations closest to the Mouse, looking elsewhere may be a better bet.

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Cheapest Disney World Resort Hotels Ranked (by Price)
  • The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort: $76.
  • Disney's All-Star Movies Resort: $128.
  • Disney's All-Star Music Resort: $128.
  • Disney's All-Star Sports Resort: $128.
  • Disney's Pop Century Resort: $174.
  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort: $201.


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Staying in the middle of the magic is especially valuable these days with new benefits like Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours available to Guests of hotels in the Disney Resorts Collection. With a one-night stay, you can take advantage of these perks on both your check-in AND check-out days.

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Resort pools are a perk meant to be enjoyed by the guests staying at that particular resort. In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.

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Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.

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So, needless to say, because of Disney's attention to detail and mission to maintain a clean and safe park experience, maintaining their parks and property is an expensive endeavor. And that cost is passed on to you.

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Even if you want luxury accommodations that aren't going to be cheaper than all on-site hotels, you will find that they offer better value off-site. In other words, you're not paying Disney's premium for its name, reputation, and location.

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Disney World vacations should never feel rushed. But how long do you really need? A Disney World trip that lasts 4 or 5 days allows you to spend one full day at each theme park. But to get the full Disney experience without feeling rushed, the ideal amount of time is 6 to 7 days.

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Most Common Trip Length – 4 or 5 Days: This trip length works well for most people because you can visit all four Disney World theme parks, even possibly enjoy a second day at a favorite park, and it fits within most people's work vacation limits.

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While you can get to all of the Disney World theme parks with Uber and Lyft, there are a couple of trips to use when entering the destination for your trip. Magic Kingdom: The standard pickup/drop off location is the “Ticket and Transportation Center”.

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Standard parking costs $25 per day at the Disney World theme parks. You can purchase preferred parking for $45-50 per day for a better location closer to the park entrance. Oversized vehicle parking (RV, bus, camper trailer, tractor-trailer, etc) costs $30 per day.

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This $100 hold is for incidental expenses. Basically anything you'd buy and charge to your room — like room service, upgraded wifi, or any other charges you haven't already paid ahead of time. Don't panic if you see this hefty added fee! Think of this like a deposit you'd put down for an event space.

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