LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Start 2026 with a dose of magic at Walt Disney World Resort, where Florida Residents can choose between two special ticket deals. Florida Residents can visit the theme parks their way with the return of the fan-favorite Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket and a Florida Resident 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket.
Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket
- 4-Day Ticket: $64 per day, plus tax (total: $255, plus tax)
- 3-Day Ticket: $79 per day, plus tax (total: $235, plus tax)
- Park Access: All four Walt Disney World theme parks
- Travel Window: Jan. 12 – May 16, 2026
- Reservation Requirement: Advanced theme park reservation (subject to availability)
- Usage: One theme park per day
Florida Resident 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket
- Price: $190 total, plus tax ($95 per day, plus tax)
- Park Access: EPCOT and Animal Kingdom only
- Travel Window: Jan. 12 – April 18, 2026
- Reservation Requirement: Advanced theme park reservation (subject to availability)
- Usage: One park per day; guests may visit the same park more than once
- Note: Does not include Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios
For extra flexibility, both tickets may be upgraded with the Park Hopper, Park Hopper Plus or Water Parks & Sports options.
The start of the year is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. Here’s why:
- 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts: From Jan. 16 to Feb. 23, 2026, stop by EPCOT for artisanal dishes, stunning artwork and Broadway showtunes from DISNEY ON BROADWAY stars.
- Updates to Audio-Animatronics figures at Frozen Ever After: The Anna, Elsa and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics figures at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT will receive new updates in February 2026, taking inspiration from the advancements seen at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland.
- 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival: This springtime festival returns March 4 to June 1, 2026, where guests can enjoy whimsical topiaries, dine on delicious bites and jam to the Garden Rocks Concert Series.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: The classic attraction reopens this spring at Magic Kingdom with touches of new magic – including the beautiful Rainbow Caverns – and a mountain-top refurbishment.
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Also reopening spring 2026 at Magic Kingdom, check out the enhancements to the classic ride with updated ride vehicles, new handheld blasters and interactive targets.
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether!: Now open at Animal Kingdom, this new 4D show follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they embark on fur-ocious fun in the Tree of Life Theater.
- New Dazzling Shows: At Hollywood Studios, guests can experience two new shows! Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After stars iconic foes who invite you to decide who has been treated the most unfairly of them all. Then, swim on over to The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure to relive Ariel’s enchanting story in this theatrical production inspired by the animated classic.
For Florida Residents looking to stay in the magic and save, special room offers are now available, including saving up to 30% at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels this Spring and up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer. All of these offers and more are available on DisneyWorld.com/offers.
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