Do Disney passholders need a reservation?

As you mentioned, Annual Passholders will still need to make theme park reservations (when visiting before 2:00 P.M. at either Animal Kingdom Theme Park, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, as well as Magic Kingdom Park with the exception of weekends) though certain types of admission will longer need to do so after ...



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While Theme Park Reservations will no longer be required for Guests with date-based theme park tickets visiting on or after January 9, 2024, as a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, you will still need to make Theme Park Reservations to enter the theme parks for your visit in February 2024.

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While Annual Passholder perks and discounts change all the time, currently, Early Theme Park Entry is reserved for Disney Resort Hotel Guests and is not offered to Annual Passholders who aren't staying at a Disney Resort hotel.

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Passholders can purchase discounted tickets for up to 3 guests. Special Hard-Ticketed Events: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

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Annual Passes – Frequently Asked Questions Yes! You can link Annual Passes to family and friends if they are connected to your Family & Friends list. Link an Annual Pass to My Disney Experience.

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Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. After Guests enter the first park, Guests will be able to visit the next park starting at 2:00 PM until each park's regularly scheduled closure.

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At this time, Extra Magic Hours are one of the great benefits for guests staying at one of Walt Disney World Resort's fantastic Hotels. If you are staying on property during your stay, then yes! You can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours. Otherwise, your Annual Passholder won't include that benefit.

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You do not need a park reservation or additional ticket to enter the park at or after 7:00 PM. If you plan to arrive earlier than 7:00 PM, valid theme park admission will be required. A theme park reservation for Magic Kingdom park may also be required.

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Theme park reservations are required to enter a theme park through January 8, 2024. Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required. Learn more about theme park reservations.

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Annual Passholders are entitled to free standard parking at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom parking lots. Free parking is not valid for special events requiring a separate admission charge or special events that are not open to the general public.

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Disney World Annual Passholders are able to add Disney Genie+ and/or Individual Lightning Lane selections on the day of their visit to the park.

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Currently, annual passholders and cast members can visit a Walt Disney World theme park after 2 p.m. without the need for a reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom. “Good-to-go days” will allow passholders and cast members to visit the parks anytime without the stress of booking a reservation.

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While guests accompanying a passholder do not get free entry, there are sometimes Annual Passholder Benefits you can share. Currently there is an offer where you and up to 3 guests can purchase a 1-day Water Park Ticket for $49.

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.

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With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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Yes! You can link Annual Passes to family and friends if they are connected to your Family & Friends list. Link an Annual Pass to My Disney Experience.

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If you purchase an Annual Pass, one is needed for each family member ages 3 and up. If you are a Florida resident, you can purchase the Disney Pixie Dust Pass or Disney Pirate Pass. Florida residents and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can purchase the Disney Sorcerer Pass.

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