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Walt Disney World unveils summer ticket deals, resort offers for families

After-2 p.m. ticket offers flexibility, savings

Cinderella Castle dons its new blue color scheme at Magic Kingdom. (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

BAY LAKE, Fla. Walt Disney World is rolling out a fresh set of summer deals designed to give families more flexibility, more value, and more reasons to make memories in 2026.

New ticket

A new after-2 p.m. ticket allows guests to skip the morning rush and still catch all their must-do attractions. With longer summer park hours, visitors can take advantage of special evening entertainment, including Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.

The ticket covers one of the four theme parks per day, with no theme park reservation required. A 2-day option starts at $235, plus tax, and a 3-day option starts at $329, plus tax.

The arrival window runs from May 26 through July 29.

An important note: any dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, or mobile orders made before 2 p.m. will not be valid with this ticket.

Cinderella Castle (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

Hotel savings

Beginning April 2, Disney+ members enrolled in the Disney+ Perks program can unlock discounted rates at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels — a deal that’s back by popular demand.

Nightly rates start as low as $99, plus tax, at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. Other options include Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside at $169 per night, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Cars Family Suite at $249 per night, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Deluxe Studio at $279 per night, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with a Savanna View at $369 per night.

New excitement

The new after-2 p.m. ticket comes ahead of a rollout of exciting upgrades and new experiences at Walt Disney World.

  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (reopening April 8): Updated ride vehicles, new handheld blasters, and interactive targets enhance this beloved attraction.
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (reopening early-May): The classic Magic Kingdom ride returns with a mountain-top refurbishment: a new track, new trains, rainbow caverns, and refreshed Audio-Animatronics.
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets (summer): Guests at G-Force Records will find the Electric Mayhem in the middle of a recording session when their band manager, Scooter, tries his best to get them to a concert on time.
  • Bluey & Bingo (May 26): Families can visit Conservation Station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to play and dance with Bluey and Bingo.
  • Soarin’ Across America (opening May 26): A new immersive flight experience at EPCOT will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
  • LEVEL 99: The New England-based entertainment venue features over 50 physical and mental challenges in artistic environments, will replace the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, offering immersive team games, a two-story bar, Detroit-style pizzas, and local beers in a 45,000-square-foot space designed for adults and hosting up to 1,000 guests.

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