resort · Lake Buena Vista, FL · 18 holes
Disney's Palm Golf Course
The tighter, prettier of the two Disney championship courses, rebuilt by Palmer's firm in 2013. A good second round next to Magnolia; closed Nov 9-27, 2026 for overseed.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,840 | 73.3 / 134 | – |
| White | 6,359 | 71.0 / 130 | – |
| Yellow | 5,988 | 69.1 / 125 | – |
| Red | 5,200 | – | 70.1 / 126 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Twilight | Twilight approx. 45% off the morning rate, Super Twilight approx. 60% off. Start times: Nov 1, 2026-Jan 7, 2027 1:00/2:30 pm; Jan 8-Feb 11 1:30/3:00 pm; Feb 12-Mar 13 2:00/3:30 pm; Mar 14-Sep 30 3:00/4:30 pm. Sunset 9: $55-65 (Nov 1-Jan 7, after 3 pm), $65-75 (Jan 8-Mar 13). |
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| Locals | Florida residents 25% off with proof. Juniors 25% off; same-day replay 25% off; Disney Vacation Club members, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, US military and AAA Diamond 15% off public rates. |
golfwdw.com rates page read 2026-11-04 publishes no dollar 18-hole rates, only seasons: Fall 9/25/26-1/7/27 approx. 20% savings; Winter 1/8/27-3/21/27 peak season; Spring 3/22/27-5/31/27 approx. 20% savings; Summer 6/1/27-9/30/27 approx. 40% savings. Lower Mon-Thu and after noon. Disney resort guests pay the same public rates. Plus 6.5% tax.
Before you book
| Access | Public resort course on Walt Disney World property, run by Arnold Palmer Golf Management. Disney hotel guests and day visitors book the same public rates and the same 90-day window on golfwdw.com or 407-WDW-GOLF (407-939-4653). Carts required (fee included), non-metal spikes, max four per tee time, cancel 24 hours ahead. |
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| Book ahead | 90 days (public and Disney resort guests). |
| Overseed / closures | Closed for overseeding Mon Nov 9 to Fri Nov 27, 2026 (golfwdw.com course page). |
| Designer | Joe Lee (original); redesigned 2013 by Arnold Palmer Design Company |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Style | Tighter, tree-lined sister to Magnolia: lakes, palms, sloping greens, water on nine holes and 59 bunkers. |
| Carts | Cart required; included. |
| Practice | Shares the Magnolia/Palm range and putting green. |
| Dress code | No denim; non-metal spikes. |
| Drive from downtown Orlando | 34 min (22.8 mi) |
| Phone | 407-939-4653 |
| Address | 1950 W Magnolia Palm Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 |
Local knowledge
- Inside Walt Disney World: roughly 10 minutes by car from Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs and about 25 minutes from Universal (estimates, not routed). An early tee time leaves the afternoon for a park, or play twilight after a park morning.
- Closed Nov 9-27, 2026 for overseed: book Magnolia instead that fortnight.
- Shorter than Magnolia, so the better pick for mixed-ability family groups.
Closest golf hotels
- Shades of Green — 2 min, 0.2 mi
- Disney's Polynesian Village Resort — 3 min, 0.5 mi
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — 4 min, 1.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Disney's Palm Golf Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $55–$65, depending on season and time of day.
How hard is Disney's Palm Golf Course?
From the back tees it measures 6,840 yards with a course rating of 73.3 and a slope of 134. 3/5: 73.3/134 from 6,840; more accuracy than length.
How far ahead can you book Disney's Palm Golf Course?
90 days (public and Disney resort guests).
How far is Disney's Palm Golf Course from Orlando?
About 34 minutes (22.8 miles) by road from downtown Orlando in light traffic.
Guides that feature Disney's Palm
- The best time to golf in Orlando, month by month
- Central Florida golf area by area: Disney, Kissimmee, ChampionsGate, the west side, Lake Nona, Winter Park and Seminole
- Cheap golf in Orlando: the lowest green fees, the best twilight rates and when to go
- Disney World golf courses: Magnolia, Palm, Lake Buena Vista and Oak Trail, plus Tranquilo
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