2026 Walt Disney World Resort News

Walt Disney World 2026 Calendar

Bluey and Bingo Arrive

Bluey and Bingo will be appearing at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom starting May 26, 2026. Guests will be able to play and dance with sisters, and learn about animals native to Bluey’s world.

2026 Walt Disney World Offers

4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket

This summer, discover magic and thrills in all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks with the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket—starting at $109 per day, plus tax (total price starting at $436 plus tax).

This ticket includes one admission to each of the 4 theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort:

  • Magic Kingdom park
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park
  • EPCOT
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios

That’s a total of 4 admissions, on 4 separate days! Limit one admission per theme park, one theme park per day.

Notes:

  • This is a date-based ticket with start dates from May 26 to September 26, 2026. Ticket must be used within 7 days of selected start date.
  • Tickets may not be used to enter the same theme park more than once. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events that are separately priced or not open to the general public.
Free Dining Plan for Kids Ages 3-9

Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at an official Disney Resort Hotel will get a free dining plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9) when purchasing a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up). Dining plans can help guests maximize their stay with added peace of mind, letting them enjoy some of the many dining locations we offer from meals to snacks and kid-friendly favorites. 

The kids free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning they may still be eligible to take advantage of other deals we later roll out for 2026! 

Free Dining Plan for All

Guests enjoy a FREE dining plan when they purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals select nights from:

  • June 28 to October 3, 2026
  • October 19 to October 31, 2026
  • December 6 to December 21, 2026

Packages may be available for longer lengths of stay. Must be booked by April 30.

    Disney Resort Deal

    Guests can save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights July 30 through October 3, 2026. 

    • Save up to 30% for stays of 5 or more consecutive nights
    • Save up to 25% for stays of 1-4 consecutive nights
    Florida Residents

    Florida Residents can save up to 35% most nights from July 30 – October 3, 2026.

    Must book by October 3, 2026.

    2026 Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Perks

    30 Minute Early Entry

    Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy more time in our theme parks with 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day, at every park. Note: Valid theme park admission required for entry.

    Deluxe Hotel Guest Extended Evening Hours

    Guests of Disney Deluxe Resorts or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts will also continue to have access to extended evening hours at select theme parks on certain days.  Note: Valid theme park admission required for entry.

    Free Water Park Admission on Check-in Day

    Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy complimentary water park admission on their check-in day (subject to weather and availability). Available May 26 – September 8, 2026. Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open these dates!

    Transportation, Parking, and More
    • Complimentary theme park transportation via monorail, boat, bus, and Disney Skyliner  
    • Free standard parking at hotels, theme parks, and water parks  
    • Early access to dining reservations and Lightning Lane for your entire stay, as well as advanced access to purchase tickets to select special events.  

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