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Disney World is offering free water park access, but there's a catch

By Aurielle Eady
Published  February 27, 2024 11:18am EST
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Starting next year, guests arriving at any of Disney's resort hotels will get complimentary admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park on their check-in day, according to the theme park's website.

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The perk is exclusive to those staying at one of their resorts with a check-in date from Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025. Every guest must also be included on the room reservation to access a water park for free. 

Though a park reservation is not required at either water park, guests are encouraged to check water park operating hours closer to their 2025 arrival to plan for their check-in day.