To be honest, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve spent extended time checking out all the new attractions at Walt Disney World. Last spring, my husband and I did spend a day trying to catch all the songs on Guardian’s Of The Galaxy’s Cosmic Rewind coaster at Epcot amidst a much longer Universal Studios trip, but in general time has passed since I’ve stayed at an On Property resort and had enough time to go extras like Disney Springs, mini golfing or the water parks. One benefit that’s heading to the Orlando theme park may just be enough to entice me back in those humid summer months, however.
Recently, Walt Disney World announced one special benefit that’s coming for families and childless adults alike this summer: free water park access on the day of check-in. This is a huge deal given how many formerly free perks have become monetized in recent years. Even better? During the summer of 2026, both water parks will be open at the Disney World resort, which means you can decide between pretending you are at the beach in the middle of a typhoon or the middle of a blizzard, both which have pros and cons, certainly.
