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  • On Aug 31, 2026
    Terry from NH Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I bought a 5 day Basic pass ticket for the week of October 18. My question is do I need to make reservations to get into any of the parks? I did ask this question to the person who helped me order my tickets and they said no, is this true?

    Hi Terry!

    Thanks for stopping by planDisney with a great question as you get ready to experience all the wonder-FALL excitement of your Walt Disney World Resort vacation.  With the addition of seasonal favorites like Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, it's one of my favorite times of year to visit!

    Terry, theme park reservations are no longer required on date-based 1-day or multi-day tickets.  Since it sounds like you purchased a 5-Day, 1 Park Per Day Ticket with a selected start date in October, you should not need to make theme park reservations for your trip.  If you'd like, you can reach out to a Cast Member at Tickets and Hotel Reservations, who can view your linked tickets and confirm that reservations aren't required.

    While theme park reservations may not be required for your visit, now is the perfect time to start making your advanced dining reservations if you haven't already.  I usually make a reservation for one Table-Service restaurant per day, as this gives our family a chance to slow down and enjoy a great meal together, while also leaving enough flexibility in the rest of our schedule to experience the magic of Walt Disney World at our own pace.   I also recommend checking out what I like to call "value-added" dining reservations - character dining like at Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT, dining packages such as the Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and dinner shows like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.  These are always highlights for me on each trip!    

    I hope this information has been helpful, Terry, and that you enjoy a wonderful time visiting Walt Disney World this fall!  If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney - we're all ears!

    Cheers!
    Kristi

      
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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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