Changes are coming to Walt Disney World and we are loving what we are hearing.  Just in time for your 2024 Disney World vacation are some exciting updates on the Disney park reservation system, the famous Disney Dining Plan, Extended Park hours and more.

Removing theme park reservation requirements for date-based tickets

Starting with park visits on Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. You heard that right! When getting a ticket, simply select a start date for Jan. 9, 2024 or later, complete the purchase and you will be all set! For reference, date-based tickets are the standard ticket option we offer to guests. For other admission types, including non-dated tickets, theme park reservations may be required to help us continue managing attendance and delivering a great experience for everyone.

Introducing ‘good-to-go days’ for Annual Passholders

In 2024, Disney plans to offer select days on which Annual Passholders* may visit Walt Disney World theme parks without needing a park reservation. Once introduced, Disney will roll out these “good-to-go” days on an ongoing basis. This will be in addition to the recent update which offers Passholders the opportunity to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park. “Good-to-go” days may vary by park, and pass block out dates and capacity limitations continue to apply like they do today. Please stay tuned for more details on “good-to-go” days

Bringing back our fan-favorite Disney dining plans

Time to eat! Disney dining plans will be coming back as an option for those staying at Disney Resort hotels who purchase a Disney World vacation package with a Pixie at Pixie Vacations starting with stays beginning Jan. 9, 2024, which will also open for bookings on May 31.

You will be able to choose from two popular options:

Packages that include either the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan – both will be a great value for families with young children with access to many spectacular food and beverage offerings across Walt Disney World.

Continuing to provide extended park time to Disney Resort hotel guests

For those planning to stay at a Disney Resort hotel, Disney World will continue to offer the popular early theme park entry for visits through 2024. This great benefit gives Guests a jump start on their day. For those staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas, Disney will also be continuing to offer extended evening hours on select dates at select parks through 2024. Early theme park entry and extended evening hours require valid theme park admission and a Resort ID.

Simplifying the Disney Genie+ experience

Disney heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual lightning lane selections before the day of their park visit, and while Disney does not have specifics to share yet, they want you to know they are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024. Disney World wants to give guests the opportunity to spend less time planning in the park and more time enjoying their visit with friends and family. More details coming soon.

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