What are the park hopping changes in 2024?

What are the park hopping changes in 2024? Walt Disney World announced its Park Hopper access returns in 2024. Beginning Jan. 9, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an annual pass will be able to once again visit another theme park at any time of the day during park hours.

Is Disney changing EPCOT?

After years of EPCOT changes, the construction walls will come down by the end of 2023! Over the past couple of years, we've seen major progress with EPCOT's evolution. France expanded with the addition of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Le Cr?perie de Paris in October 2021.

Is Disney getting rid of park Hopper?

On Jan. 9, 2024, all-day park hopping access will return allowing any guest with a valid park hopping ticket or annual pass to freely visit any of its four theme parks at any time during normal operation hours.

Can you park hop as many times as you want?

Visiting multiple theme parks in one day is A LOT, but it is oh-so rewarding to meet all of your favorite characters and experience your must-do attractions. The short answer is: As long as you have a valid theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option or an annual pass, you can park hop as many times as you'd like!

Will Disney World let you park hop before 2?

The only requirements are: You must first visit the park you've made the reservation for before you can park hop. You cannot park hop until after 2 p.m.

Will park hopping go back to normal?

Big news out of Walt Disney World Resort! Beginning Jan. 9, 2024, guests with a ticket with Park Hopper benefits or an Annual Pass will be able to once again visit another theme park at ANY TIME OF DAY during park hours (subject to capacity limitations).

What ride are they replacing at Disney World?

Disney's Splash Mountain was inspired by the 1946 film Song of the South and opened in 1989 and 1992 at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom respectively. However, the ride is now being permanently replaced at both the locations.

Can you use Genie Plus when you park hop?

How does Genie+ work? You can make your selections across all of the theme parks if you have a Park Hopper ticket and purchase the Multiple-Park option with Genie+ (look near the bottom of the My Day tab where it says, Plan for Your Next Park to let Genie know your park hopping plans).

Can you park hop after 2PM without a reservation?

Park Pass Reservations are still required to visit all 4 of the Walt Disney World theme parks – BUT, you do not need a reservation to park hop to a different park.

What time of year is the emptiest for Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

What is the 120 minute rule in Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.

What is the Disney 2pm rule?

You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.

Do you have to pay parking twice when park hopping?

No. If you pay for parking at one Disney theme park, you may park at other Disney theme parks on the same day for no additional charge. If your ticket has the Park Hopper Option, you can also use the complimentary Walt Disney World transportation system to visit our other theme parks.

Can you go to Disney twice in one day?

With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.

What Disney World rides will be closed in 2024?