Advantages of Early Theme Park Entry at Walt Disney World – by Deborah P.

Do you take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry during your Walt Disney World vacations? If you don’t – here are 3 reasons why you might want to consider it during your next vacation.

1. Get ahead of the crowds: We all know that the crowds at Disney can be a bit overwhelming at times, especially during the holidays and spring break. One of the benefits to staying on property at a Disney resort is that Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks – every day. You will need valid admission and a MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass or Key to the World Card. My recommendation is arriving at least 30 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry starts which will be an hour before official park opening time. You will definitely need to come with a plan of what rides you want to ride before official park opening. It’s also possible for parks to quietly start Early Entry before its official time – so, you may want to be there even earlier.
Enjoying your day without the extra stress of waiting in long lines for the most popular rides at the parks is a huge perk. If you can beat the crowds and finish a few rides before the park even opens…it is definitely worth using. It will allow you to get the most out of your park day.

2. There is no extra cost: This is a great benefit for Disney resort guests and there is no extra cost to take advantage of this benefit. This is a huge advantage & can save you money with not purchasing Individual Lightning Lanes. You can ride those popular attractions with long wait times during park hours first when you enter with the Early Theme Park Entry.

3. More time in your favorite Disney Parks even if you are not there for the rides: This is a great time to be in the parks. You can wander around and also take out your phone/cameras for some great photos in an empty park. Most guests that enter early will be running to get in line or riding rides – so, a great photo opportunity. You can also take advantage of the Early Theme Park Entry by just grabbing a coffee or being the first to order breakfast. Sipping a coffee while enjoying a quiet park is definitely a great way to start your morning in Walt Disney World.

Ready to start planning your next adventure?