Hi Rob, and welcome to planDisney! It's great to have you with us as you prepare for your Disney World adventure.
First, let me shine a little light on the magic of staying at a Disney Resort Collection hotel. It is not just about being close to the parks. It is the immersive theming, complimentary transportation, Early Theme Park Entry perks, and maybe some Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (if you’re a Deluxe Resort Guest) that truly set the tone for an unforgettable stay.
Now let’s talk about the Incredi-Pass. As someone like you, an out-of-state Annual Passholder, I can tell you firsthand how great it is. I have enjoyed the flexibility, the park hopper capability, and all the exclusive savings that come with it. It is a fantastic choice if you plan to visit multiple times or explore more than one theme park in a single day.
Regarding your question, here is how reservations work with the Incredi-Pass:
- You can make and hold up to five theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis. If you are staying at a Disney Resort, as you mentioned, you can also book park reservations that span the length of your resort stay, and these do not count against your five reservation limit.
- Additionally, on most days, Passholders may access the parks without a reservation after 2 p.m. That holds true for your Incredi-Pass with one notable exception. Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom are not included in this after 2 p.m. entry benefit.
- On “Good to Go Days” on the Annual Passholder calendar, you may enter the parks without needing a reservation at all.
So, in summary, no, you are not strictly limited to entering only at 2 p.m. if you do not have a reservation. You can access the magic through your five theme park reservations in addition to your resort stay coverage, take advantage of Good-to-Go Days, or after 2 p.m. access, depending on the day and park.
I hope this clears things up and makes your planning easier. If you have any more questions, go ahead and swing back to us here at planDisney.
See you real soon!
Brent