Hey there, Eryn. Welcome to planDisney. Thanks for stopping by to share this fabulous question with us. It won't be long until your visit to the Disneyland Resort is here and you'll be walking down Main Street, U.S.A. seeing Mickey balloons floating around and Sleeping Beauty Castle in the distance.
A valid
theme park ticket and reservation are required to enter both theme parks. I have great news for you, Eryn. With a Park Hopper ticket, you only need to make a theme park reservation for the park where you will begin your magical day. Once the clock strikes 11:00 a.m., you can hop (or skip or jump) over to the other park. Might I also say, that starting your days at Disneyland Park is an excellent choice. I often find myself with this exact plan - breakfast at Disneyland and lunch at Disney California Adventure Park.
Since we're on the subject of lunch at Disney California Adventure Park, I have to mention all of the
tasty food offerings in
San Fransokyo Square. I recently visited and tried the Soba Noodle Salad from Aunt Cass Cafe. It was so delicious and refreshing on a warm day. I also highly recommend making some time to say hello and hug Baymax while you're there. I was able to meet him and it made my whole trip!
Eryn, I hope this helps clear some things up as you get ready for your magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. If you think of anything else that we can help with, please come back to ask us. As Baymax would say, "I cannot deactivate until you say you are satisfied with your care," and I hope this leaves you satisfied with your care.
Michelle