Disney World Confirms Four Legacy Perks Won’t Return
The change signals a pivot to paid, tiered benefits that favor Deluxe resort guests.
Overview
- Reporting across multiple outlets says Extra Magic Hours, complimentary MagicBands, Disney's Magical Express and FastPass+ are being treated as permanently removed.
- Extra Magic Hours has been replaced by Extended Evening Hours largely limited to Deluxe resorts, with standard early entry remaining for many on-site guests.
- MagicBands are no longer included with resort stays, with MagicBand+ positioned as a paid merchandise line.
- The former airport bus service, Disney’s Magical Express, remains discontinued, leaving transportation to rideshare, rentals or third-party shuttles.
- FastPass+ has given way to paid Lightning Lane options that outlets say make a free return unlikely, even under new CEO Josh D’Amaro.