Hi Brandie!
I'm so happy to see a question from a fellow South Carolinian! How exciting that you have reservations booked for
EPCOT and
Magic Kingdom on the same day! I love park hopping! I have a few tips for you to ensure that you can fit everything you want into your day.
I'm glad that you have the
Park Hopper Option added to your Walt Disney World theme park admission ticket! When you have the park hopper option added, you can visit multiple parks in one day. All you have to do is make a reservation for the first park you want to visit, which will be EPCOT. You can arrive at EPCOT when they open and enjoy the attractions until your lunch at 11:55 am. You can park hop over to
Disney's Magic Kingdom anytime after 2:00 p.m. and you do not need a theme park reservation, just your theme park admission ticket with the park hopper option.
I recommend arriving at Disney's Magic Kingdom at least two hours before the
Fireworks Dessert Party to ensure that you can get into the park and get settled prior to the party.
I hope you have a magical vacation!
Magically,
Stacy