Disney World is making quite a few changes these days.

From completely overhauling Genie+ to planning expansions for the theme parks, we’re basically floating in a SEA of Disney news and wondering how all of it is going to affect our next vacation…and yours! And along those lines, Disney announced a new hotel guest perk a while back, and we think it’s going to cause some CHAOS.

Back in February 2024, Disney World announced that in 2025, those staying at Disney Resorts (including DVC properties) will get a FREE park ticket to the water parks on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day.

As it currently stands, this benefit is only available for those with check-in dates from January 1st to December 31st, 2025. Usage of the benefit is subject to availability and all visitors hoping to get into the water parks with complimentary admission MUST be listed on the hotel reservation. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that since the pandemic, the water parks have been operating on an alternating schedule, with only one open at a time. So you may just have one water park choice available during your vacation.

So what’s the problem with this perk? It seems like a pretty good deal, right? Well, it actually IS a pretty good deal, but we have to think for a bit about the logistics of it. And that’s where things start to get chaotic.

Since you can only access this perk on your check-in day, we can foresee a lot of people arriving at their Disney World hotel earlier to take advantage. After all, you’ll want to get as much time in the water park as possible! But unfortunately, this means that your hotel room likely won’t be ready when you arrive. 

So you make it to the hotel, luggage and kids in tow, ready to take on the water park — what do you do? Well, you’ll probably have to drag your bags into your hotel lobby’s bathroom so that you and your family can change into your water park attire before dropping your stuff off with bell services. And you likely won’t be the only ones! Every other family checking in that day who wanted to take advantage of the water park perk will be there with you, chaotically getting ready in the hotel lobby bathroom.

Getting ready for a water park isn’t exactly a speedy task, considering you’ll probably need swimwear, clothes on top, sunscreen, sandals, hats, sunglasses, water bottles, and any other water park necessities, it might be a BEAR to unpack before you’re able to check into your room. Thankfully, beach towels at the water parks are complimentary for those staying at Disney World Resorts. (There’s a $2 fee for everyone else.)

Ultimately, we’re expecting a lot of people running around in the lobby area, getting ready for the water parks before dropping their luggage off to be picked up later. If you’re planning on taking advantage of this perk in the future, it will likely affect how you pack for your vacation — bring those water park essentials in your carry-on bag! 

We’ll make sure to keep you updated on this perk and any others that Disney introduces in the future. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news and updates!

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