Walt Disney World Resort has lifted its restrictions on reservations for Annual Passholders after they were implemented for the opening of Disney Starlight. A post on the Walt Disney World website now says the following:
Annual Passholders may visit the theme parks without a theme park reservation on a good-to-go day or after 2:00 PM (except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom park). The limited-time theme park reservation requirements for Magic Kingdom park—which were in place from July 20 to July 27, 2025—have ended.
For the opening of Disney Starlight, Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World Resort were required to make reservations on any day they wished to visit Magic Kingdom. If they didn’t have reservations, they could visit one of the other parks at Walt Disney World and then park hop to Magic Kingdom. This policy lasted seven days.
Before the opening of the nighttime parade, Annual Passholders could enter all four parks at Walt Disney World during the week after 2:00 PM. On the weekends, Annual Passholders were required to have a reservation at that park or park hop from another park. This is again the policy that is in place.
Here is the official description for Disney Starlight:
Through the power of the Blue Fairy’s magic, guests will watch dreams and wishes come true throughout this star-kissed parade. As the lights dance from float to float, guests will see favorite classic and contemporary characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Pixar films – some for the very first time in a Disney Live Entertainment nighttime parade.
At the heart of the parade is a new original theme that blends a majestic musical score with classic melodies from beloved Disney animated films. Guests can look forward to seeing beloved Disney characters throughout the parade in shining, shimmering splendor, all culminating in the parade’s finale. A whimsical train, inspired by the iconic Main Street Electrical Parade float, emerges to take dreamers of all ages on a ride through the stars.
Swirling ribbons of starlight reveal Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck leading a procession of Disney moments that includes Snow White and Dopey in a twinkling minecar, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider floating toward a gleaming lantern on their boat, and Aladdin and Jasmine taking a magic carpet ride.
Closing out the celebration are the original dreamers, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, draped in sparkling new looks. Together, the duo sends us off, reminding us to believe in the power of wishing upon a star.
What do you think of the dropping of this restriction for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World Resort? Have you seen Disney Starlight yet? What did you think? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
