Welcome back to planDisney Rocio! Thank you so much for stopping by with your question. How exciting that you’re planning a
Walt Disney World Resort vacation package! I’d be delighted to help you sort out the details of your stay so you and your best friend can enjoy all the benefits of being Disney Resort hotel guests, including Early Theme Park Entry.
You can add your best friend to your Disney World resort reservation even though your package already includes both resort and tickets. Since your friend is an Annual Passholder, she doesn’t need the ticket portion, but she can still be added to your room as a registered guest. Once she’s listed on the reservation, she’ll be entitled to all the same on-site benefits as you, including
Early Theme Park Entry each day of your stay.
The main detail to be aware of is that vacation packages automatically tie tickets to everyone on the reservation. Because of this, you’ll need to call
Disney Hotel Reservations directly and explain that you have a package but want to add a guest who already has an Annual Pass. The Cast Member should be able to split the package so she is added as a room-only guest. Once she’s on your reservation, she will appear in your
My Disney Experience account as a resort guest, and she’ll be able to use all the same perks you can, like early entry and Extended Evening Hours if your resort offers them.
At the park, when you both arrive for Early Theme Park Entry, she’ll simply scan her MagicBand or ticket card at the tapstiles. Disney’s system will recognize that she’s both an Annual Passholder and a registered resort guest. That combination is what grants her entry during the early access period, so she’ll be able to go in with you without any issue.
Rocio, I hope this helps you feel excited about adding your friend to your resort stay so she can share in all the magical perks of being a Disney Resort hotel Guest. With the magic of an Annual Pass and the benefits of your vacation package, the two of you are sure to enjoy unforgettable adventures from sunrise to fireworks. Thank you again for visiting planDisney with your question, and may your trip be filled with laughter, pixie dust, and cherished memories together at Walt Disney World Resort!
Kay