Step-by-step guide: mastering the disney world park reservation system

Planning a trip to Disney World can be an exciting yet daunting task. One of the most important steps is securing park reservations, which are required for admission into the theme parks. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of making Disney World park reservations, from creating an account to confirming your visit.

Creating a My Disney Experience Account

To make park reservations, you will need a My Disney Experience account. This account serves as a central hub for all your Disney planning needs. Here’s how to create one:

1. Visit the My Disney Experience website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
2. Click on “My Disney Experience” in the top right corner.
3. Select “Create Account” and follow the instructions to provide your personal information and create a password.

Linking Your Tickets or Annual Pass

Once you have created an account, you need to link your Disney World tickets or Annual Pass to your My Disney Experience account. This will allow you to make park reservations using your valid tickets.

1. Sign in to your My Disney Experience account.
2. Click on “My Plans” in the top right corner.
3. Select “Link Tickets & Passes.”
4. Enter the ticket or Annual Pass numbers and click “Link.”

Checking Park Availability

Before making reservations, it’s essential to check park availability to ensure your desired dates are open.

1. Sign in to your My Disney Experience account.
2. Click on “Park Availability” in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the desired month and year from the calendar.
4. The calendar will display the park availability for each day.

Making Park Reservations

Now that you have checked availability, it’s time to make your park reservations.

1. Sign in to your My Disney Experience account.
2. Click on “Park Reservations” in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the date you wish to visit a park.
4. Choose the park you want to visit from the drop-down menu.
5. Select the number of people in your party and click “Check Availability.”
6. If availability is open, choose the desired time slot and click “Confirm.”

Modifying or Canceling Reservations

Life happens, and plans may change. Here’s how to modify or cancel your park reservations:

1. Sign in to your My Disney Experience account.
2. Click on “Park Reservations” in the left-hand menu.
3. Select the reservation you want to modify or cancel.
4. Click on “Modify” or “Cancel” and follow the instructions.

Tips for Making Park Reservations

To increase your chances of securing your desired reservations, follow these tips:

• Make reservations as early as possible, especially during peak seasons.
• Be flexible with your dates and times.
• Consider visiting less popular parks during peak times.
• Utilize the Park Pass Availability Calendar to monitor availability.

Resolving Common Issues

If you encounter any issues while making park reservations, here are some common solutions:

• Error message: “No availability found”: Check the Park Pass Availability Calendar to confirm availability.
• Error message: “Tickets not linked”: Ensure your Disney World tickets or Annual Pass are correctly linked to your My Disney Experience account.
• Error message: “Cannot modify reservation”: The reservation may be within a certain time frame that prevents modifications.

Information You Need to Know

Q: How far in advance can I make park reservations?
A: Up to 120 days in advance for Disney Resort hotel guests and 60 days in advance for other guests.

Q: Can I make park reservations for multiple days?
A: Yes, you can make reservations for up to 10 days at a time.

Q: What happens if I need to cancel my park reservation?
A: You can cancel your reservation for free up to the day before your visit.

Q: Can I modify my park reservation?
A: Yes, you can modify your reservation for free, subject to availability.

Q: What if I don’t have a Disney World ticket or Annual Pass yet?
A: You can purchase tickets or an Annual Pass when making your park reservations.