Hello Melanie!
Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney. I love that you are already planning your "best day ever" for your weekend visit. I'll also be visiting with my daughter, and we've already come up with a magical itinerary for a full day of colorful fun at
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Let's get into the details so you're set for your adventure.
As an Annual Passholder, my ticket type also allows park hopping and requires a theme park reservation for most days. I've done exactly what you've described on numerous occasions, and made a reservation for one park while securing a
Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Guests can purchase up to 2 Single Pass experiences per day, in addition to Lightning Lane Multi Pass. If you decide to book a few Multi Pass experiences at Magic Kingdom Park before or after your visit to EPCOT, you can certainly do so. Just be sure you allow enough travel time between parks when selecting your ride times. I shared a
sample 4 park hopping plan with another guest recently, if you'd like some extra suggestions.
I see that your arrival date is this Saturday, so if you're
staying at an eligible resort, you're already in your booking window. If you are staying off-site, your window will open 3 days before your ticket start date at 7 am EST. You'll complete your Lightning Lane purchase using the My Disney Experience app, so be sure that you have it downloaded and your tickets are linked before you get started.
Melanie, I hope this was helpful. If you need additional guidance, please don't hesitate to come back and let us know.
Magic and memories,
Amy