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Disney World start removing theme park reservations for guests with certain ticket types from 2024

  • Writer: Alastair Mac
    Alastair Mac
  • Aug 11, 2023
  • 3 min read

Walt Disney World has provided an update on the upcoming changes to the park pass reservation system at the resort effective January 9, 2024.


Disney World start removing theme park reservations for guests with certain ticket types from 2024

As previously announced, from January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for guests visiting Walt Disney World with date-based 1-day tickets, date-based multi-day tickets, or vacation packages with date-based tickets.


Guests with existing theme park reservations with a date-based ticket on or after Jan. 9, 2024, will have theme park reservations automatically removed as reservations are no longer necessary and have been removed from the My Plans section in My Disney Experience.


Guests have been notified via e-mail that a reservation is no longer required to enter the theme parks on the date of their visit and no additional action is required.


Plus, guests planning a theme park visit after Jan. 9, 2024 using date-based tickets will no longer be required, or able to make a theme park reservation on the Walt Disney World website.


Disney World start removing theme park reservations for guests with certain ticket types from 2024

For your information we have provided brief details on the current Walt Disney World theme park reservation requirements, and the new requirement from January 9, 2024.


Park Pass Reservation Requirements Until January 8 2024

Through January 8, 2024, to enter a theme park, both a theme park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for Guests ages 3 and older.

Prior to purchasing admission, be sure to check reservation availability. Theme park reservations are limited in number and subject to availability. Availability can change until the theme park reservation is finalized. Once you purchase, you can make your theme park reservation(s).


1-day ticket or a specific date and theme park

No reservation required. A theme park reservation is required for a 1-day ticket for a specific date and theme park; however, the reservation is automatically made for you when you purchase the ticket.


1-day ticket with Park Hopper option or Park Hopper Plus option

Reservation required. If you purchase a 1-day ticket for a specific date and theme park with the Park Hopper option or the Park Hopper Plus option, you will need to make a theme park reservation for the first park you plan to visit.


Date-based multi-day ticket

Reservation required. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will need to make a theme park reservation for each date of your visit.


Vacation package with date-based tickets

Reservation required. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will need to make a theme park reservation for each date of your visit.


Annual Pass

Reservation required. Annual Passholders may visit the theme parks after 2:00 PM without a theme park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom park. Applicable pass blockout dates apply. Annual Passes are subject to the Walt Disney World Resort Annual Pass Terms and Conditions and are subject to change without notice.



Park Pass Reservation Requirements From January 9 2024

Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. A date-based ticket requires you to choose a start date when you purchase.

For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.


No Theme Park Reservation Required
  • Date-based 1-day ticket

  • Date-based multi-day ticket

  • Vacation package with date-based tickets


Theme Park Reservation Required
  • Student group tickets

  • Sport and Convention ticket

  • Annual Pass

  • All other ticket types not mentioned above


Disney World start removing theme park reservations for guests with certain ticket types from 2024

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