If you’re an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World, a little more magic just landed your way. Disney has officially announced the newest “Good to Go” days, giving guests the chance to visit the parks without needing a reservation. And if you love a spontaneous trip to the parks, this news is going to put a smile on your face.
The end of April and the beginning of May are offering up some golden opportunities. Passholders can now visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom without a reservation on April 29th, April 30th, and May 1st. It’s a nice stretch of three straight days where you can just show up, scan in, and get right into the fun — no advance planning required.
For those who aren’t familiar, “Good to Go” days are exactly what they sound like: no park reservation necessary. Normally, Annual Passholders still need reservations if visiting before 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, and reservations are always required for Magic Kingdom weekends. But when Disney designates a “Good to Go” day, those restrictions disappear for that day across all four parks.
Unlike the typical reservation system, these “Good to Go” days get added at random. Disney doesn’t release a full list months ahead of time. Instead, they pop up sporadically—sometimes days, sometimes weeks in advance. Once a date is labeled “Good to Go,” it stays that way, giving Passholders a little extra breathing room when making plans.
You’ll spot these days easily on the Annual Passholder calendar. Dates marked with a green circle mean you can visit without worrying about a reservation.
This move feels like a step back toward the kind of flexibility Passholders loved before the reservation system took over. Being able to just decide on a whim to head to the parks without locking into a date is a huge part of what made Annual Passes so appealing in the first place. It’s nice to see Disney gradually bringing that freedom back.
And that’s not all Passholders have to look forward to right now. Disney is also kicking off V.I.Passholder Days, offering discounts of up to 40% off select dining locations and some exclusive events and merchandise. Between the “Good to Go” days and the other perks, May is definitely shaping up to be a month where it pays to have a pass.
Of course, it’s important to remember that not every day is a “Good to Go” day, and Magic Kingdom weekends still usually require a reservation unless otherwise announced. But with the possibility of more “Good to Go” days being added as summer approaches, there’s good reason to keep an eye on the calendar.
Whether you’re thinking about a quick after-work visit to EPCOT for some snacks, an early morning ride on Flight of Passage, or simply a relaxed evening stroll through Main Street, U.S.A., these new “Good to Go” days make it easier to follow your Disney cravings.
So, if you’ve been itching for a bit more flexibility in your Disney adventures, mark your calendar now for April 29th, April 30th, and May 1st. The magic is ready whenever you are—no reservations required!
