Hi Ella!
Welcome to planDisney! I’m happy to clarify the new park reservation rules for
Annual Passholders!
When it comes to
park hopping, nothing has changed as far as park reservations go. You’ll want to
make your park reservation for the first park you plan to visit. Then, after you scan into that park, you’ll be free to hop to any other park at any time, including Magic Kingdom, pending park capacity.
If I had to guess, the debut of the
Disney Starlight parade will draw lots of crowds! It looks incredible! I recommend heading over to Magic Kingdom early enough to ensure entry into the park and snag a spot to watch the parade. The parade is currently scheduled for 9 PM and 11 PM each night, but you can find the showtime(s) for your specific park day on the
Hours & Events Calendar.
What has changed with the Annual Passholder park reservations is the fact that you used to be able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 PM on weekdays without a reservation. Now, if you plan to start your park day after 2 PM, you will need a park reservation for Magic Kingdom, no matter what. However, you will not need a park reservation if you’ll be starting your park day after 2 PM if you’re visiting Epcot, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom.
I hope that all makes sense! Let us know if you have any other questions. We’ll see you real soon!
Jenn J.