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Disney World Changing Annual Passholder Park Reservation Rules for ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade Debut
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders planning to visit Magic Kingdom this summer will need to adjust their park-hopping strategy. In anticipation of the highly-awaited debut of the new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” the resort announced it will require Annual Passholders to hold a theme park reservation to enter Magic Kingdom at any time of day, effective July 20, 2025.
Related – Disney Starlight Set for July 20 Debut at Magic Kingdom Park
The change coincides with the premiere of “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” which marks the first new, year-round nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom in nearly ten years, following the final run of the Main Street Electrical Parade in 2016. The introduction of this major new entertainment offering is expected to draw significant crowds, prompting the policy adjustment to manage park capacity.
This move modifies the current system, introduced in January 2023, which allows Annual Passholders to enter any of the four theme parks after 2:00 PM without needing a park reservation, with the exception of Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays. Starting July 20th, while Passholders can still visit EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom after 2:00 PM without a reservation (subject to blockout dates), Magic Kingdom will now require a reservation for entry every day, all day.
Until the new parade debuts on July 20th, the existing rules remain in effect, meaning Passholders can still visit Magic Kingdom without a reservation after 2:00 PM on weekdays. Additionally, Disney World confirmed that the “Good-to-Go” days system will continue, offering select dates where Passholders can visit designated parks without a reservation. Annual Passholders are encouraged to check the My Disney Experience app and the WDW Passholder website for reservation availability and “Good-to-Go” dates when planning their visits, especially during the busy summer season.
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