Welcome back to planDisney, Wendy!
It sounds like your upcoming
Walt Disney World Resort vacation will be filled with the ultimate thrills,
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and
TRON Lightcycle / Run. As a
Disney Vacation Club Member, I can also tell you how much we enjoy staying at
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort and hopping over to
Magic Kingdom Park after an afternoon break. Let's take a look at joining the virtual queues to help you save the galaxy and enter the grid.
I confirmed with a Cast Member that Guests who are eligible for
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours do not need to be in the theme park when joining the 6:00 PM virtual queue. I specifically asked about your scenario for having a
Park Hopper ticket and going to a different theme park in the morning. They reported that as long as you have entered your first theme park (for example,
Disney's Animal Kingdom), then you will be able to join the virtual queue that is available at 6:00 PM without having to be in the theme park with the specific attraction, possibly
EPCOT for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. For the Extended Evening Hours, you can confirm your party as early as 5:00 PM using your My Disney Experience app. If you run into bumps along the way, look for a blue tent Guest Experience Team Cast Member once you enter the theme parks, and they can assist with any technical glitches. They have personally come to my rescue on several occasions! Also, make sure you check out the
calendar for Extended Evening Hours at each of the parks.
Thank you for visiting planDisney. We are here to assist with all your Walt Disney World Resort adventures!
Enjoy making magical memories!
Tiffany