Hey there, Heather, and welcome to planDisney!
No matter how many days you plan to be in the Disney Parks, it always feels like there's room for just one more. Your split stay sounds like it's going to be a blast. Let's talk tickets and getting you a bit more magic during your stay.
The date-based 9-day tickets with
Park Hopper Option that you purchased as part of your
vacation package have an expiration date based on your first resort stay dates. If left as it is, that expiration date is non-negotiable. Your best option would be to purchase a
one-day theme park ticket for that extra day.
Pro-tip: If that extra ticket isn't in the budget, don't think that the day is lost. The Walt Disney World Resort is full of experiences outside of the parks. Once you've dropped your luggage off at
Bell Services, spend some time at your resort pool or head over to
Disney Springs for lunch at
The BOATHOUSE and some sightseeing.
Heather, with or without the extra park day, your party is still going to have the best time ever. If you have any other questions, please feel free to
come back for another chat.
Happy planning!
Taylor