These Three Disney Resort Perks Change Next Month

Disney is changing up perks for Disney Resort Guests. Do you think it is still worth the high price tag to stay at a Disney Resort with these changes?

Disney Resort Perks

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Many Guests choose to stay at Disney Parks Resort to enjoy many great perks. They feel that the price of a Disney Resort is justified to be able to stay inside the "Disney Bubble".

A few of the most popular perks include Early Theme Park Hours, various modes of free Disney transportation throughout Walt Disney World. You can even interact with their favorite Disney pals at select Disney resorts. See the schedule Disney made for this fun perk HERE.

Disney has made many changes over the years to the perks offered for Disney Resort Guests. One of the more popular changes is that of Early Theme Park Entry.

Early Entry Perk Changing

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First, Early Park Entry will no longer be offered at Disneyland. Before January 5, 2026: Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can still enjoy Early Park Entry offered at Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure on select days.

Now that this perk is coming to an end, Disney will offer one Lightning Lane entry to a Lightning Lane Multi-Pass attraction for guests checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resorts. You can read more about this change HERE.

Secondly, Disney shared that the dedicated entrance to Disney's California Adventure Park will close on January 5, 2026. The upcoming closure is said to be due to low Guest use.

Disney World Resort Perk Changing

Thirdly, at Walt Disney World, the free water park entry on check-in day will now only be offered for guests during the Summer of 2026.

Three Disney Resort Perks change starting in 2026.

Walt Disney World has not shared dates for when this popular Walt Disney World Resort perk will be offered. These three perks are rather big losses for many Disney Resort Guests.

Which Disney Resort Perk will you miss the most? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!