Overview

• Complimentary water park entry shifts to a summer-only offer for returning Disney Resorts Collection guests in 2026, replacing the broader 2025 check-in day benefit.
• Early Entry remains in place next year, giving on-property guests a 30-minute head start at all four parks each day, including arrival and departure days.
• Free Kids Dining continues for 2026, with children ages 3–9 eating free when a dining plan is purchased for guests ages 10 and up on the same reservation.
• Extended Evening Hours stay available to guests at Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts, providing additional time in select parks after regular closing.
• Resort guests regain a seven-day Lightning Lane booking window versus three days for offsite visitors, as Disney proceeds with major hotel overhauls that will shape availability and trip planning.