Hey there Ellie, from another fellow Ohioan! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by planDisney with your question.
I was also excited to hear that Walt Disney World is once again making Park Hopper tickets available -- how very exciting! There’s nothing like being in the EPCOT World Showcase eating authentic Italian pizza at
Via Napoli one hour, and being in
Batuu at Disney's Hollywood Studios enjoying blue milk the next! Park hopping is quintessential Disney magic!
I confirmed this with a Cast Member, who let me know that those Tickets are indeed for sale for visits in 2021, but that at this time, Walt Disney World has not announced when Park hopping will once again become a possibility. The fact that the option exists for purchase is a good sign, in my opinion, that this is on the horizon. However, we have yet to receive any official word on when this change will occur. If you are concerned about using this feature, you can always forego the Park hopper add-on when purchasing Tickets and add it a later time, either by
calling via phone or stopping by a
Disney Ticket Center while on property. Alternatively, you could buy Tickets with the Park Hopper feature now and remove it at a later time if it seems as if Park hopping will not be possible as your dates draw near.
Ellie, rest assured that Walt Disney World understands that things are somewhat in flux at this time, and Guests often need to make changes and alterations to their plans with minimal advance notice. For this reason, there are
no Disney-imposed change fees with vacation packages through December 31, 2020, and the Ticket policies are much more lenient when it comes to obtaining refunds or extensions.
I hope that you find this information useful in making your plans! Here at planDisney it is always our pleasure to provide you with the most up-to-date information available. Given than updates come frequently, please feel free to check back with us anytime we can help you find answers again!
See ya real soon!
-Clara