Hi Jaclyn!
Welcome to planDisney! I'm happy to hear you're planning a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort next year! With everything that goes into the planning process, getting a head start is a great idea.
Guests who have chosen to stay at a Disney Resorts hotel during 2025 have received a
complimentary visit to a Disney Water Park on their check-in day. Recently, Disney announced that Guests visiting during the summer of 2026 will also receive this benefit. However, the exact dates have not been confirmed just yet. April seems like it may be outside of the summer, but we'll have to wait until the official announcement to see if your dates qualify.
Jaclyn, since you booked this reservation over the phone with a Cast Member, your best bet will be to
call the Disney Resort Hotel Reservation line. A Cast Member will be able to confirm if the initial information relayed to you was correct and if your dates do qualify for this benefit in 2026. With the information posted on the Walt Disney World website currently, it seems as though you will need to wait a bit longer to confirm.
You've chosen a wonderful place to stay during your trip. Both
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside and
French Quarter are fantastic places to stay. The theming is incredible, and the food is delicious across all locations on each property. I usually make a trip over to
Scat Cat's Club to grab an order of the Mickey-shaped Beignets. While I haven't had the chance to visit New Orleans just yet, I've been told by a few of my fellow planDisney panelists that these rival some of the best they've had.
I hope this information helps you plan for your stay, Jaclyn!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney!
Greg