FAQ
1. What is the difference between a hotel package and a commuter package? All athletes and coaches participating in The Cheerleading Worlds or The Dance Worlds must purchase either a Worlds hotel package OR commuter package. Commuter packages are exclusively for athletes and coaches.
Worlds hotel packages include:
• any two-, three-, or four-night hotel stay between April 21-May 3, 2026;
• Magic Your Way ticket with Park Hopper ® Option valid April 16-29, 2026;
• admission to the Worlds and ICU competitions;
• admission to the Worlds Celebration Party April 27;
• transportation to all events directly related to Worlds; and
• all taxes and gratuities. NOTE: Prices DO NOT include airfare nor airport transportation.
Commuter packages include:
• athlete and coach competition registration;
• Magic Your Way ticket with Park Hopper ® Option valid April 16-29, 2026; and
• admission to the Worlds and ICU competitions.
• NOTE: Spectators do not purchase commuter packages
Frequently Asked Questions
2. What happens if rooms at the host hotels sell out? If host hotels sell out before the deadline, the Worlds registration team will try to arrange alternative accommodations.
3. What are the hotel check-in and check-out times? Hotels guarantee 4pm check-in, but may allow early check-in if rooms are available. Check-out is at 11am. Please inform your entire group.
4. How many chaperones do we need? One club owner / coach or responsible adult( 21 years of age or older) for every nine athletes is required.
5. Can we have five people in a room? No. Disney resorts do not allow more than four people to a room. Rollaway beds are not available.
6. We have an uneven number of athletes. Can we pay the quad rate for three athletes in a room? No. The travel package prices have been calculated according to how many people are in each room.
7. Can family and friends purchase a Worlds hotel package? Yes. While many coaches include parents on the hotel package with their teams, we encourage family members and friends to register separately. See the Family & Friends section on page 26.
8. What if we are NOT purchasing a Worlds hotel package? If NOT purchasing a hotel package, spectators must purchase either a Worlds Park Hopper ® ticket or a daily admission ticket / wristband for competition entry. Coaches and athletes NOT purchasing a hotel package, must purchase a commuter package, which includes registration and a Worlds Park Hopper ® ticket.
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