Hey there, Mark!
Welcome to planDisney! I cannot think of a better place to ring in the New Year than The Most Magical Place on Earth. What could be more fun than characters, castle views, and epic fireworks shows? Let's go over all you need to know about buying tickets from this year while heading into the new year, so you can lock in your practically perfect plans!
When you
buy tickets for Walt Disney World Resort, you will pick a date for your first day of theme park access and the number of days you would like your ticket to be valid. Your tickets will be valid from your selected start date through the green highlighted usage window that will appear on the site when you pick your ticket date. This means if you buy a 7 Day Ticket with a start date of December 29th, 2026, you will have until January 7th, 2027, to use it! If you plan on visiting the parks with a start date in late December 2026,
you can purchase your tickets now. If you don't plan on heading to your favorite theme park until after the New Year, you'll need to wait to purchase 2027 tickets when they become available. And if you are
purchasing a Disney Vacation Package, you will also be able to view your valid ticket dates after choosing your ticket type!
Mark, you will be arriving during one of the merriest times of the year. The
holiday season will be in full swing, and there will be plenty of festive decor to check out both in the parks and at your favorite resort. You may also be able to enjoy
EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays! This festival is truly unique and is one of my favorite EPCOT events. Be sure to set aside time to hear storytellers tell legends and lore from around the world!
I hope your start to the new year is magical!
Tammy