What is Disney Park Hopping?


What is Disney Park Hopping? What exactly does Park Hopping mean? In Disney-speak, Park Hopping means that you visit more than one of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios) in one day.


Do you still have to wait until 2 to park hop at Disney World?

Since 2021, park-hopper access has only been available after 2 p.m. daily. In January, Disney World announced that passholders would be able to enter its theme parks after 2 p.m. without holding a reservation, with the exception of Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays.


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 do all 4 parks with a park hopper?

Make the most of your time at Walt Disney World with our Park Hopper Plus option which gives you access to all 4 theme parks and our 2 water parks!


Can you do Disney in 2 days?

Whether you are in Orlando for a short trip, or your preferred destination is one of the biggest theme parks in the city, it is possible to enjoy Disney World in 2 days.


How many times can you park hop at Disney?

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! Of course, you must also have a theme park reservation for the first park you visit.


Is it cheaper to go to Disneyland or Disney World?

There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.


Can I go to 2 Disney parks in the same day?

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!


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.


Is Disney Florida or California better?

For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.


Can you do all 4 Disney parks in 1 day?

The fast pass version isn't as good as the regular version. Be sure to try both. So yes, it's entirely possible to visit four Disney parks in one day, even with kids in tow.


How many times can you hop with Disney park Hopper?

The Park Hopper option allows you unlimited hopping (after 2:00 p.m.) between all 4 of the theme parks. This option can be added to base tickets, but the cost will vary depending upon the time of year (busier times of the year are more expensive).


Can you park hop at Disney for free?

Park hopping is NOT free. You will first need a valid ticket or an Annual Pass. Then you'll need to add the park hopping option to your ticket or have the park hopping option on your Annual Pass — this costs an additional fee over the ticket or pass.


Can you park hop without a reservation?

With the updated Park Hopper experience, Guests must make a theme park reservation for the first park they plan to visit AND enter that first park prior to visiting another. At this time, a theme park reservation is not required after the first park, however, reservation requirements are subject to change.