Credit: DisneyAnother small but meaningful change is coming for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World Resort—and it’s the kind of shift that hints at an even bigger change down the road.
If you’ve been keeping an eye on Disney’s Admission and Blockout Calendar lately, you’ve probably noticed that “Good to Go” days are becoming a regular thing. These are the dates when Annual Passholders can head to the parks without a reservation—no 2:00 p.m. entry restriction, no app refreshing, no pre-planning required. Just tap in and enjoy the day.
Disney has been steadily adding more of these days over the past several months, and they don’t go away once added. That’s been a game-changer for many Passholders who were tired of the system’s added layer of planning.
What’s even more interesting is that this pattern isn’t just happening around slower times of year. We’ve seen these “Good to Go” days appear in a variety of stretches, and while they obviously aren’t being used on the biggest holiday dates, the list is getting longer and longer.
Now, Disney has officially added more “Good to Go” days to its calendar, including October 27 through 30. On those dates, Passholders won’t need to make a Park Reservation to enter any of the four theme parks. For a lot of Disney fans, this is more than just a convenient tweak. It’s another signal that the Park Reservation system as we’ve known it may be slowly on its way out.
When Do Annual Pass Reservations Still Matter?
Right now, Disney still technically requires Park Reservations for Annual Passholders on non-“Good to Go” weekdays if they plan to enter before 2 p.m. But here’s the thing—very few days are actually hitting capacity. Outside of massive holidays like The Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve, parks simply haven’t been “selling out” of reservations at the rate they once did.
This raises a pretty big question: Is Disney gradually phasing out the system? It wouldn’t be the first time the company has quietly pulled back on a major policy before making an official announcement. Park reservations were first introduced during the phased reopening after the pandemic, but with attendance patterns now more predictable, their necessity seems to be shrinking.
What This Could Mean for the Future
Disney hasn’t confirmed anything yet, but it’s not hard to imagine where this could be heading. If “Good to Go” days continue to expand, we might reach a point where reservations are only required for major attraction openings—think something on the scale of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or a brand-new land debut.
Major holidays will probably stick around as reservation-required dates, too. That would allow Disney to manage peak crowd levels without bogging down the entire calendar with daily reservation needs.
This approach would make sense from both a guest experience and operational perspective. It gives Disney the flexibility to control flow during high-demand events while letting Passholders return to a more spontaneous park experience most of the year.
A Hint of the Old Disney Magic
One of the biggest complaints about the Park Reservation system has always been that it stripped away some of the spontaneity that made being a Passholder special. For years, locals and frequent visitors loved the ability to wake up, check the weather, and head to Magic Kingdom for a few hours without a second thought.
These new “Good to Go” days bring that feeling back—at least in part. And if Disney keeps moving in this direction, it could be one of the most welcome operational shifts for Passholders in years.
For now, October 27–30 is your next chance to breeze into the parks without a reservation. But make no mistake, this feels like more than just a random addition to the calendar. Disney seems to be testing the waters, and if this pattern continues, the days of daily reservations for Passholders might soon be behind us—except for those truly blockbuster moments.
How To Purchase a Disney Annual Pass
If you want to buy a Disney Annual Pass, you can do so by visiting the official Disney website. All four tiers of the pass are currently available, but keep in mind that there are restrictions on who can purchase each tier. The Disney Incredi-Pass is open to anyone, but it is the most expensive.
The Disney Sorcerer Pass is only available to Florida residents and DVC Members. The Disney Pirate Pass and Disney Pixie Dust Pass — the two least expensive passes — are only available for Florida residents.
Just recently, Disney increased prices on all tickets, including Annual Passes. Here’s a look at the new prices:
- Disney Incredi-Pass: $1,629
- Disney Sorcerer Pass: $1,099
- Disney Pirate Pass: $869
- Disney Pixie Dust Pass: $489
For more information or to make a purchase, please visit the official Disney website.