If you’re planning a Disney World trip in 2026, there’s a popular hotel perk you’ll want to factor into your plans—because it’s sticking around, but in a more limited form. In 2025, guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel received free admission to one of Disney’s two water parks on their check-in day, a perk that was widely welcomed by families and frequent visitors alike.
According to popular Disney parks news blog The Disney Food Blog, that benefit will return in 2026, but with an important change: free water park entry will now only be available on select summer dates, rather than year-round. Disney hasn’t released the exact dates yet, but says they’ll be announced sometime in 2026. In 2025, the perk applied throughout the year, so this seasonal restriction marks a noticeable shift—especially for travelers visiting in spring or fall.
Eligible guests can still choose between Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach, but only on their check-in day. Tickets are nontransferable, weather-dependent and expire if unused—something fans have already found frustrating, since arrival days are often packed with travel delays and hotel check-in logistics.
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View this post on InstagramAs for who qualifies, the perk applies to all Disney World–owned hotels, from value resorts like Disney’s Pop Century and the All-Star Resorts to deluxe stays such as Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, as well as Disney Vacation Club properties. In other words, if you’re staying on Disney property, you’re eligible—as long as your trip overlaps with those designated summer dates.
Disney frequently tweaks its hotel perks, so the water park benefit isn’t disappearing—but it’s becoming more limited. If complimentary water park access is a deciding factor for your 2026 trip or it was part of your budget-saving plan, you’ll want to watch closely for Disney’s summer date announcements before locking in your travel plans.
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