Hiya William!
Thank you for sending us your question and making us a part of your planning process! My name is Ariane, and I am honoured to welcome you to planDisney, the most magical place on the internet. How excited are you to be planning your next Disney vacation? I know the planning process was always one of my favourite parts of a Disney vacation, and getting to answer magical questions like yours lets me experience some of that magic too!
Thanks to the theme park reservations system, gone are the days where you would get to the parks and hope they had not already reached their park capacity! Indeed, I love the new reservation system because you are guaranteed entry to the park you selected. To make these reservations, all you have to do is make sure your theme park admission is linked to your My Disney Experience account. To do so, click on "My Plans" under the My Disney Experience tab online and then on the blue "Add More Plans" tab. Then, select "
Link Reservations and Purchases" and click on "Tickets." You will be prompted to enter the ticket number found in the email confirmation of your purchase, and voilà! Your tickets are linked. All that is left is to select the type of admission you have and
make your theme park reservations. To plan ahead, I like to look at the calendar of
theme park reservation availability to avoid surprises! If you also plan on using the
Park Hopper Option, you will only have to make a theme park reservation for the first theme park you intend to visit. It is important to note that if you do park hop, you have to use your first theme park reservation before you can visit another park!
Now, William, let's talk about all the incredible things you will be able to experience on your next Disney vacation! Firstly, the
World's Most Magical Celebration has brought so many new offerings and magic to the parks. With its new fireworks nighttime spectaculars, EARidescent entertainment, celebratory treats and merchandise, it is a celebration you will not want to miss. Do I even need to mention special Mickey Premium bars? Secondly, hugs are officially returning to the Walt Disney World Resort! Make sure to book your theme park reservations so that you can visit your favourite character friends while in the parks. I know I can hardly wait until I get to hug Mickey Mouse again!
I hope this was helpful, William, and that you and your family have the best day ever! If you have any other questions in the time leading up to your visit, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help, and you've got a friend in us!
Have a magical day,
Ariane