Hello there, Joy, and welcome to planDisney!
Thanks for coming to us with your question and how can I not smile when I see your name? Your namesake Emotion (among others) is currently breaking box office records with
Inside Out 2 which I still need to take my family out to the theaters to see!
Speaking of things that bring joy, the
Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most beautiful times to visit and the decorations are oh so festive! You'll be arriving just as the Resort officially begins the season, so be sure to fully explore all the nooks and crannies of the Disneyland Resort because the Cast Members truly do a phenomenal job of decking out the Hotels and Parks!
Your
Park Hopper Ticket does entitle you to hop from Park to Park at will beginning at 11 a.m. each day. You may hop back and forth as many times as you wish throughout the day. I think my record is five times in one day! The Esplanade between each Park's Main Entrance is only approximately 300 feet in length so it's really easy to go back and forth. Entrance to each Park is always subject to capacity. It's extremely rare when a Park Gate has closed for capacity and this has not happened for quite a while. If you're worried during the busier Holiday Season, you can always check with a Guest Relations Cast Member before you leave the Park.
Don't you just love all the Holiday treats that are made just for this time of year? Keep your eyes on the
Disney Parks Blog for the Holiday Foodie Guide so you can prepare your taste buds for all the delicious dishes they create for the Holidays! I like to enjoy my snacks while watching
A Christmas Fantasy Parade which is such an iconic parade. You'll be humming that song long after the floats have passed by.
Joy, I hope this was helpful in your planning and I wish you a truly magical trip to the Happiest Place on Earth! Please reach out again anytime you have more questions. You're always welcome here and we'd love to hear from you. Until next time!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al