Can I go to Magic Kingdom without a reservation?


Can I go to Magic Kingdom without a reservation? Disney has extended the park reservation system into 2024, though starting Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets.


Can you just show up at Magic Kingdom?

To enter a theme park, all Guests ages 3 and up must have both a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation and a valid admission ticket.


Can you walk up and buy tickets at Magic Kingdom?

All Walt Disney World theme parks have ticket windows that sell tickets when available. So yes, in theory, tickets can be purchased at the gate.


Will Disneyland turn you away without a reservation?

You'll need park reservations to visit and can make them by using our theme park reservation system. To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and valid park admission, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up.


Can you just go to Disney World without a reservation?

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.


Do they sell half day tickets for Disney?

Thanks for popping in to planDisney with your question. Unfortunately, there are no half-day ticket options. Theme park tickets are sold in full day increments – there are one-day tickets and multi-day tickets. There is so much to see and take in, you'll need at least one full day, even if you visit only one park!


Is Genie Plus worth it?

Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.


Can you buy Disneyland tickets at the gate without a reservation?

While buying in person is possible, I highly recommend that you purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid the worry of being able to get same-day reservations. In order to enter the parks, you need both a ticket and a theme park ticket reservation.


Do reservations ever open up at Disney?

Reservations for all the restaurants at Disney World currently open up exactly 60 days in advance. Note: This used to be 180 days, but the current process is 60. That means: The most foolproof, surefire way of getting any reservation is to book 60 days before your trip begins.


What is the Disney 2pm rule?

You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.


Do you get penalized for not showing up for a Disney reservation?

There currently is no penalty for no-shows for standard tickets, however, Magic Key passes are different. If a Magic Key holder has a reservation and does not show up for that reservation date, you do get a strike.


Is Disney free after 7 pm?

Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.


Is Disney free before 3?

If your child is under three years old, you don't need a ticket for them at Disney World. For a four-day trip, this can be over $500 in savings.


Do Disney park reservations sell out?

It's actually fairly unusual for Disney World tickets to be completely sold out. Even if a specific park's reservations are sold out, other parks are typically available. For example, Magic Kingdom reservations may be sold out, but Animal Kingdom may have reservations available.


Why does Disney still require park reservations?

For non-dated tickets, theme park reservations may be required. Disney notes that this is so they can continue to monitor and manage park attendance to ensure they deliver a great experience to guests.