Hi there, Lisa!
Thanks so much for stopping by the Moms Panel with your great question!
Being a Florida resident definitely has some great perks. The 3 and 4-day
Florida Resident Discover Disney Offer is truly a great deal right now. It is correct that these Theme Park tickets are a base ticket that does not include the Park Hopper option. The great news is that you can come and go from the same Theme Park as many times a day as you need to. So, your plan of going to Epcot in the morning, leaving for the afternoon, and returning for the evening is a perfect way to use your base ticket.
Also, if you do decide that you want to add the Park Hopper option on after all, you can do so when you make your purchase.
Please let us know if we can help with any other questions you have, Lisa!
Wishing you and your family a Pixie Dusted vacation!
~Jackie