Only guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel or the Shades of Green® Resort can enjoy extra time in the parks before they open and after they close!

Extra Magic Hours means only one thing, more time in the parks!

Extra Magic Hours offer a rare and unique opportunity to enjoy additional time in Walt Disney World parks - above and beyond the standard operating schedule - at no extra charge. Each day, select attractions at one of the 4 Disney World theme parks are open one hour early or remain open 2 hours after the regular closing time. Additionally, Disney Water Parks offer Extra Magic Hours during select times of year.

Extra Magic Hours help you beat the crowds and long lines, board some of the most popular attractions more quickly and experience more time in the Disney parks.

How it works:

To take advantage of extended park hours, simply visit the designated park at the designated time. Upon check-in at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, Guests will receive a schedule detailing when each park offers Extra Magic Hours, so you can be sure to plan your stay accordingly. Valid MagicBands or theme park ticket are required for entry to the designated park.

Disney FastPass+ is a unique service that lets you reserve access to select rides, attractions, entertainment and more. And as a Disney Resort Hotel guest you can start making selections as early as 60 days before you arrive - a full 30 days before regular park guests! And guess what? There is no extra charge.

Before you start, make sure you link your hotel reservation to your account and add all people in your party to your Family & Friends list so you can plan together.

It's quick and easy - start making your selections up to 60 days before you arrive!

Disney FastPass+ gives you the freedom to choose from over 60 of your favourite Walt Disney World experiences - with the flexibility to change your plans at any time - even when you’re on the go! You can secure up to 3 FastPass+ selections per person per day in advance either online or using the mobile app, or for the same day at an in-park FastPass+ kiosk. Once you have used your initial three choices, head to a FastPass kiosk where you’ll be able to make another selection.

Something for everyone

For one park per day of your stay, you can secure up to 3 FastPass+ selections for popular attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Mission: SPACE and entertainment choices such as Fantasmic! and Frozen Ever After! There are even FastPass+ picks for Character Greetings where you’ll meet the likes of Mickey & Minnie Mouse, your favourite princesses like Belle and Cinderella, and special viewing areas for parades and fireworks.

Be quick

We recommend you make your FastPass+ selections early to have a greater variety of options to choose from.

With FastPass+ it’s easier than ever to fit all of that must-do fun into your theme park visits. Are you ready for the magic?

Take advantage of convenient Internet access at your Disney Partner Hotel and throughout Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Springs restaurants.

At Your Disney Partner Hotel

You can access complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in your room and most public areas throughout the hotels. Surf the web, send your Disney pictures to friends, stream music and watch HD video. You can also use the complimentary WiFi to stay in contact with friends and family via WhatsApp, Skype and WeChat.

Throughtout Walt Disney World Resort

Whether you are dining at Disney Springs or spending a fun-filled day at the theme parks, be sure to make the most of complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access (Wi-Fi) in most of the public spaces.

If you wish to access complimentary Wi-Fi, you’ll need to select the Walt Disney World Resort network from a Wi-Fi enabled device. Then, you’ll be able to browse the Internet, read email, access instant messaging, share memories from your vacation and use the My Disney Experience app to make the most of your stay at Walt Disney World Resorts! If for any reason you encounter technical issues when attempting to access the complimentary Wi-Fi network? Please call (407) 827-2732 for assistance. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

No need for a car! Getting around Walt Disney World Resort couldn’t be easier; all partner hotels offer frequent shuttle buses and/or water taxis to the Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks, Disney Springs and the major Disney transport hubs. Disney Springs. Or, if you’re staying at select hotels, a short walk direct from your hotel across the Skybridge straight to Disney Springs. You are so close to the action, it’s easy, like your holiday should be!

Get those cameras ready because a stay at a Disney Partner Hotel offers a great chance to get up close and personal with your favourite Disney Characters! Enjoy breakfast with a host of Disney stars - pose for a priceless photo souvenir of your visit, collect character autographs and see the kids’ faces light up as they get to see and meet some of their favourite characters, making your holiday extra memorable! 

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista & Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

Dine with Minnie and Friends on Sundays at Covington Mill. Kids will love this unforgettable character breakfast, complete with a made-to-order omelette station and waffles shaped like a very special Disney friend plus the chance to get autographs and take pictures with their favourite Disney friends!

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin 

Dine with Disney Characters at Garden Grove while you eat; Monday- Friday at Dinner. Saturday & Sunday at Breakfast. Concierge has weekly character schedule.

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs & Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista 

Dine with Disney Characters at Lakeview Restaurant. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, Lakeview Restaurant offers one of its highlights – the ever popular Disney Character Breakfast. Kids will love this unforgettable breakfast buffet and the chance to get autographs and take pictures with their favourite Disney friends!

All Disney hotels are conveniently located right in the heart of the action, within steps from Disney Springs, Disney Boardwalk or one of the main Disney theme parks. Enjoy easy access to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, plus the Disney water parks and the all the best shopping, dining and entertainment at Disney Springs.