Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular perks offered to onsite resort guests--including Disney Vacation Club owners--will continue throughout next year.
In 2027, registered guests staying at Disney Deluxe and DVC resorts will continue to enjoy free Water Park admission on their arrival day, Early Entry at all theme parks and Extended Evening Hours on select nights.
Complimentary access to the water parks began in 2025 and has continued into 2026. The updated perk is available only on select dates. For 2026, the dates are scheduled to run from May 26 to September 8, at which time both Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon will be open to guests. No specific dates have been revealed for 2027.
The free water park admission is offered only on resort check-in days. Though guests can schedule split-stays, including a switch of resorts midway through their visit, and utilize the perk on the additional check-in day(s).
Registered guests of all Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World, including The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, can take advantage of this perk. Beginning in 2027, individuals staying at the Fort Wilderness campsites are not eligible.
Also returning is Early Entry at the four Walt Disney World theme parks. Each of the parks will open 30 minutes early, exclusively for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Finally, Extended Evening Hours continues exclusively for guests at Disney Deluxe and DVC resorts. Each week, two of the Disney theme parks remain open two hours late for guests staying at eligible resorts. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are the featured parks most of the year. However, the late night hours occasionally shift to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom to accommodate late night parties like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
These perks are available to all resort guests including non-members staying at DVC properties. Owners do not have to qualify for Membership Extras in order to participate.
