Lazy River at Typhoon Lagoon
  • On Jun 29, 2026
    Deanna from SC Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If my husband and I come to WDW and stay at an all star resort for a weekend but we do NOT get park tickets, do we still check in day admission to the water park or would we need to buy a park ticket?

    Hiya Deanna, 

    Welcome back to planDisney, and this time with your water park question! I love that you're coming to Disney World to enjoy the resort and all the amazing amenities Disney offers outside the theme parks. Even without park tickets, there is so much magic waiting to be discovered!

    So, let's splash right into your question. You will be happy to know that the Water Park Benefit is available to Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Since you'll be staying at Disney's All-Star Resort, which is part of the Disney Resort Collection, you will receive a complimentary visit to the water park on your check-in day. The best part is that you do not need theme park tickets to enjoy this perk! 

    While you're exploring, don't forget to spend some time at Disney Springs. No theme park ticket is required, and it is one of my family's favorite places to visit on a non-park day. You can shop at World of Disney and so many other fantastic stores, enjoy incredible dining options, and take in the live entertainment throughout the evening. There is always something fun happening around Disney Springs, and it makes for such a wonderful way to spend the night. 

    Deanna, I hope this helps answer your question! If you have any additional questions, please feel free to stop by and visit us again. 

    See ya real soon, 

    Christina

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Meet the Panelist: Christina, Florida

Hiya Pal! I am an Instructional Designer by day and a Disney enthusiast by night. As a mom of two princesses, a wife, a runDisney finisher, a Disney Vacation Club member, and an annual passholder, my life is filled with magic. Although we live about an hour away, we love staying at different Disney hotels, visiting the parks, savoring different dining locations, and meticulously planning each trip. Adventure is out there, and I am here to help you find it!  Learn More About Christina

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