What perks do you get staying at a Disney World resort?
Disney resort guests get daily 30-minute early entry, free transportation, earlier dining and Lightning Lane booking windows, and, at deluxe resorts, extended evening hours. Early entry and evening hours were reported as extended through 2027.
Perks change, so confirm them with Disney before you book. This list reflects reporting from 2026.
What you get
- Early entry: 30 minutes early at all four parks, daily. Reported as extended through 2027.
- Extended evening hours: deluxe and deluxe villa guests only. Parks stay open up to two hours late, usually on about two evenings a week.
- Transportation: buses, monorail, boats or the Skyliner, depending on the resort.
- Dining: book up to 60 days ahead for your whole stay.
- Lightning Lane: buy Multi Pass and Single Pass starting seven days before your stay, at 7 a.m. Eastern.
- Parking: reported free at the resort and the parks for resort guests, with a fee for valet.
What has changed
- Disney's Magical Express ended. Some guests use MearsConnect, and Minnie Van airport service costs extra at select resorts.
- Extra Magic Hours and FastPass+ are gone.
- The free water park visit on arrival day is limited to May 26 to September 8 in 2026.
- Disney Springs buses and boats are limited to resort guests and guests with dining reservations there.
- Free dining for children aged 3 to 9 applies in 2026 only when an adult buys a dining plan.
See choosing a resort and the Dining Plan.
Check Disney's own pages
Disney prices, policies and availability change, so check Disney's own pages before you book.
