Disney World Announces Change for Park Reservations

Walt Disney World Park Reservations are changing once again. Find out what you need to know before your next Disney trip

Disney World Park Reservations

This summer is BIG at Walt Disney World with two new shows,"Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After" and "The Little Mermaid-A Musical Adventure", at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Each week, Disney adds even more great entertainment and activities as part of "Cool Kid Summer". See a full guide to all of the summer fun HERE.

"Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away" now delights guests at Magic Kingdom. See full details of this nighttime parade HERE.

Disney made a change for Magic Kingdom Park Reservations starting on July 20, 2025. Annual Passholders visiting Magic Kingdom Park at any time of day (including after 2:00 PM) must have a theme park reservation for Magic Kingdom.

Park Reservation Change

This change for Park Reservations for Annual Passholders was a very unpopular and somewhat confusing hurdle for many guests. When first announced, there was no timeframe for how long this may last.

Starting today, July 28, 2025, the wording is now changed to the former policy for Theme Park Reservations for Annual Passholders.

The policy now simply states "To enter a theme park, each Passholder must have valid admission-and may need a theme park reservation, depending on the date of visit." The rule is still in place: "Annual Passholders may visit the theme parks after 2:00 PM without a theme park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park.

What you need to know

Theme park reservations are no longer required for date-based tickets. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required. Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability. Act quickly to secure your Magic Kingdom park reservation!

Park Reservation change is now lifted for Magic Kingdom except for Saturday and Sunday

For Annual Passholders hoping to enjoy the new Disney Starlight nighttime parade, you will still need a Magic Kingdom Park Reservation if visiting on Saturday or Sunday.

What do you think of this change? Do you think Theme Park Reservations should still be required? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.