What do you need to enter Disney World?

What do you need to enter Disney World? Before you visit a park, you must have valid admission and may need a theme park reservation, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit. Learn more about theme park reservations.

Does Disney sell out of tickets?

Disneyland tickets themselves don't sell out often, but park reservations can fill up, leaving you without access to the park if you haven't planned ahead. The best way to ensure access to Disneyland is to make a reservation when buying your ticket, or as soon as you know when you'd like to visit.

What age is Disney World free?

Disney World offers two ticket categories according to age level: One is for ages 10 and older; the other is for ages 3 to 9. Admission is free for children under the age of 3. Read on to learn about the types of passes and what is/is not included.

Can you go to Disney World for free on your birthday?

While there aren't any discounts if you want to visit on your birthday, there are many fun ways to celebrate whether you choose dining, riding attractions, enjoying the entertainment, or all three! You will need to plan ahead by making a Theme Park Reservation.

What is the difference between a Disney ticket and reservation?

In short: Yes! A “Disney park pass” and a “park reservation” are the same thing! There's a super handy Availability Calendar so you can monitor the availability of the theme parks you'd like to visit on your next adventure!

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.

What time of year is the emptiest for Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

What happens if you have a Disney ticket but no reservation?

Going to Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California without a park reservation sets the stage for disappointment. That's because neither park tickets nor annual passes alone will get guests inside. Both resorts began requiring park reservations during the pandemic.

What is the 120 minute rule in Disney?

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.

Is Disney after hours free?

Disney After Hours Events are limited-capacity, special-ticketed three-hour events that occur after park closing and are offered at select parks on specific dates for a fee. No park pass reservation or additional theme park admission ticket required!

Does Disney check ID for tickets?

There are only a few occasions when you need to show ID at the Walt Disney World theme parks. Most likely, you ordered your theme park tickets online and have linked them to your My Disney Experience account, so you can scan through the turnstiles without stopping.

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.

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.

Can I bring a water bottle into Disney World?

We on the panel love helping guests to plan magical vacations! You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine.