Kids in rafts on Lazy River at Typhoon Lagoon; brother and sister
  • On Feb 22, 2026
    Cathy from UT Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    With a 1‑Day Park Hopper Plus ticket, can we use the water park on the first day, and does doing so affect which park‑reservation day we choose for our main park visit?

    Hi there, Cathy, and welcome to planDisney. I hope you have those Minnie ears ready, because your trip to Walt Disney World will be here before you know it! I'm so excited to help you make the most of the magic - so let's get to it!

    Cathy, I'm a huge fan of park-hopping in Disney World. My family loves having the flexibility to follow our hearts (and our taste buds!), wherever they may lead! This flexibility is extra helpful on a shorter visit like yours, so I'm thrilled to hear that you've purchased the Park Hopper® Plus Option for your upcoming trip. Your visit may be brief, but it sure won't be short on magic!

    First of all, I'm happy to share that your one-day Park Hopper® Plus ticket is valid for your arrival date OR for the following day. This means that you can spend one full day hopping around the theme parks, and the other at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon or Disney's Blizzard Beach. Just to be sure, I chatted with a friendly Disney Cast Member, who confirmed that you can use your theme park and water park admissions in whatever order you'd like. If you want to visit a water park on your arrival day, you're free to dive right in!

    One more tip before I go: to maximize your time in the theme parks, be sure to familiarize yourself with the Disney World transportation system before you go. This will save you time on transportation, so you can squeeze every last drop of pixie dust out of our park day!

    I hope this information is helpful, Cathy, and that your visit to Disney World is a wonderful, whimsical whirlwind! If you have any other planning questions, you know where to find me right here at planDisney!

    Faith, trust, and pixie dust,

    Allison
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Meet the Panelist: Allison, New Jersey

Hello, I'm Allison. I'm a wife, mom, and writer with a lifelong love of Disney magic! Like Belle, I’m a book-loving dreamer who’s always ready for the next adventure...especially if it involves castles, pixie dust, and Mickey-shaped treats! To me, every Walt Disney World vacation is a story waiting to be told, and I can’t wait to help you write your most magical chapter yet! Learn More About Allison

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