Purchase Tickets in Advance
Purchase your tickets online in advance to save time and money. You can buy tickets online directly from Walt Disney World or from a trusted agency. If you choose to purchase from a third-party seller, be wary of possible scams. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Some Tickets Require a Reservation
Theme park reservations are not required for most Walt Disney World tickets; however, some ticket types still require a reservation for entry. To see which tickets require a reservation, click here.
Early Entry & Extended Hours Are Available for Select Disney Hotels
If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World on-site hotel or a qualifying non-Disney hotel, you can take advantage of early theme park entry to get a head start on the day and enjoy more attractions in the parks. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about early entry, click here. If you’re staying at a deluxe Walt Disney World hotel or another qualifying hotel, you can also enjoy extended evening theme park hours on select nights in select theme parks. To see a complete list of participating hotels and learn more about extended evening hours, click here.
You Can Skip the Lines
Walt Disney World offers Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass for purchase to bypass the regular lines at participating attractions. These services allow you to reduce your wait times and experience more attractions throughout the day. To learn more about the two services, click here.
Some Attractions May Use a Virtual Queue
Attractions that use a virtual queue do not offer a standard standby line. To experience these attractions, you must join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app at designated times or when slots are available. The virtual queue system assigns a boarding group, and you are notified via the app when it’s your turn to experience the attraction. Alternatively, if offered, a Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased to bypass the virtual queue. Attractions that use a virtual queue are indicated in our touring plans for each theme park.
There’s an App
Walt Disney World has a free app on the App Store and Google Play Store. With the app, you can view maps to easily navigate the parks, view attraction wait times and showtimes, browse restaurant menus, and more. It’s a great resource to use in the parks.
There’s a Parking Fee
If you plan to park a vehicle at Walt Disney World’s theme parks, a parking fee is required unless you have an annual pass that includes free parking or are also staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. The parking fee varies based on the type of vehicle and the parking option you choose. For more information, click here. You only need to pay the parking fee once per day, so if you choose to park at another theme park on the same day, you are not required to pay again. Walt Disney World’s water parks, hotels, and Disney Springs offer complimentary parking.
Mobile Order When You Can
You can mobile order food and beverages at various dining locations using the My Disney Experience app. It’s a convenient, easy-to-use feature that can help you avoid the long lines of guests ordering food.
There’s a Rider Switch Service
Disney offers a free rider switch service to accommodate guests traveling with children. If a guest chooses not to ride an attraction or does not meet an attraction’s boarding requirements, all other members of the party can still experience the attraction with no hassle. To learn more about this service, click here.
Touring Plans, Tips & More
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