
WHO of Early Theme Park Entry
- Early theme park entry is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Value Resorts, Disney Moderate Resorts, Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts or other select hotels who have a valid theme park ticket for that day.
- No extra ticket is required as long as you’re a guest of the above hotels and have a ticket for that day.

WHAT is Early Theme Park Entry
- Early theme park entry is a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day.

Animal Kingdom Early Entry Strategies
- Early Entry times vary throughout the year. Transportation begins operating approximately 1 hour ahead of Early Entry. We recommend departing the resort on the earliest transportation.
- Our top Early Entry choices include Avatar Flight of Passage followed by Navi River Journey in Pandora the World of Avatar
- Once Early Entry concludes, we suggest breakfast at Tusker House Restaurant for dining with the characters or grab a pastry at Isle of Java or Creature Comforts.
- Explore more of what Animal Kingdom has to offer here

All Early Entry Rides at Animal Kingdom
While we share our own strategies above, we know that operations and attractions can change. Here is the complete list of Early Entry rides available at Animal Kingdom. You can also check the current list of the My Disney Experience App the evening before your visit.
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- It’s Tough to be a Bug! (closing permanently March 17, 2025, to make way for Zootopia: Better Zoogether)
- Na’vi River Journey

EPCOT Early Entry Strategies
- Early Entry times vary throughout the year. Transportation begins operating approximately 1 hour ahead of Early Entry. We recommend departing the resort on the earliest transportation.
- Our top Early Entry choices include Frozen Ever After or Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
- Once Early Entry concludes, we suggest breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall for dining with the princesses or Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie has quick savory and sweet options.
- Learn more about EPCOT here

All Early Entry Rides at EPCOT
While we share our own strategies above, we know that operations and attractions can change. Here is the complete list of Early Entry rides available at EPCOT. You can also check the current list of the My Disney Experience App the evening before your visit.
- Frozen Ever After
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Mission: SPACE
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Spaceship Earth
- Test Track (currently closed and will reopen later in 2025)
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Hollywood Studios Early Entry Strategies
- Early Entry times vary throughout the year. Transportation begins operating approximately 1 hour ahead of Early Entry. We recommend departing the resort on the earliest transportation.
- Our top Early Entry choices include Slinky Dog Dash or Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
- nce Early Entry concludes, we suggest breakfast at Hollywood and Vine to dine with the characters or Woody's Lunch Box for a quick bite.
- Explore more from Hollywood Studios here

All Early Entry Rides at Hollywood Studios
While we share our own strategies above, we know that operations and attractions can change. Here is the complete list of Early Entry rides available at Hollywood Studios. You can also check the current list of the My Disney Experience App the evening before your visit.
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Toy Story Mania!

Magic Kingdom Early Entry Strategies
- Early Entry times vary throughout the year. Transportation begins operating approximately 1 hour ahead of Early Entry. We recommend departing the resort on the earliest transportation.
- Our top Early Entry choices include Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan's Flight and Jungle Cruise.
- Once Early Entry concludes, we suggest breakfast at The Crystal Palace to dine with Winnie the Pooh and friends, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for an assortment of waffles or Gaston's Tavern for a cinnamon roll.
- Discover more about Magic Kingdom here
All Early Entry Rides at Magic Kingdom
While we share our own strategies above, we know that operations and attractions can change. Here is the complete list of Early Entry rides available at Magic Kingdom. You can also check the current list of the My Disney Experience App the evening before your visit.
- “it’s a small world”
- Astro Orbiter
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Mad Tea Party
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- The Barnstormer
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

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