Disney World trips can be the most memorable experiences — and for many people, they’re made even more special by staying at a Disney World Resort hotel.
Staying in the “Disney Bubble” can make a huge difference when it comes to your trip in a whole lotta ways, and that’s not changing anytime soon! We’ve rounded up every single Disney World hotel perk you can expect to experience in 2026, so let’s get to it.
Staying at a Disney World Resort hotel has its perks, and you don’t want to miss these returning ones in 2026!
Early Entry
Early Entry is a perk available — and exclusive — to Disney World hotel guests. This perk allows those staying at Disney World hotels to enter the four parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios — up to 30 minutes before they officially open.
Only certain attractions are open during Early Entry, but it’s typically a fantastic way to ride the most popular attractions before the lines get too long.
Extended Evening Hours
Extended Evening Hours are also returning in 2026! Similar to Early Entry, this perk allows select hotel guests additional time in the parks — but after they close. Extended Evening Hours are only available to Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa guests.
This perk is not available every day at every park, but it changes throughout the week. You’ll want to check the My Disney Experience app to plan out your park days to take advantage of this.
Free Transportation and Parking
Free transportation to the Disney World parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and other hotels remains free for guests (and everyone!) around Disney World.
Free parking is also returning in 2026 for hotel guests. This applies to overnight parking at your hotel AND free parking if you drive your own car to the parks! Just show the attendant your hotel reservation and you’ll be good to go.
Early Access to Dining Reservations and Lightning Lanes
One of the BEST things about staying at a Disney World hotel is the early access it grants you to Advanced Dining Reservations. While all guests can book reservations 60 days ahead of their trip, hotel guests can book for the entirety of their trip (up to 10 days) at the 60-day mark.
Hotel guests also get early access to Lightning Lane purchases and selections — seven days prior to their trip! This can be a HUGE benefit to being able to skip the line at those popular rides.
Free Water Park Tickets
This brand-new hotel perk is returning in 2026! On the day of check-in, hotel guests receive a free water park ticket to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, where they can spend the day — for free! Every guest booked in the room will get this free pass to explore the water parks.
If you’re looking for a travel agent to help with your vacation, we recommend our friends at Mouse Fan Travel. They’re experts in the field with over 20 years of vacation planning experience, and they can help take a bunch of the stress out of the entire booking process for you!
We’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Disney World. In the meantime, stay tuned to AllEars for the latest Disney news and more.
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