Welcome back to planDisney, Ellie!
It is a pleasure to assist you as you plan your next Disney vacation! I am happy to share more details about
the return of Park Hopper option!
As the
phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort continues, starting January 1, 2021, Guests with
valid theme park admission or an
annual pass with park hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day. However, please note that some updates have been made to reflect the ongoing focus on the health and safety of all.
Guests will be required to make a
Disney Park Pass reservation for the first park they wish to visit and they must enter that park prior to hopping to another. A park reservation is not currently required after the first park, however, reservation requirements are subject to change. Park Hopper hours will start at 2 p.m. each day and end at the park’s scheduled closing time, and updated hours will soon be available on
DisneyWorld.com/ParkHours and the
My Disney Experience mobile app. Please note that hours are subject to change depending on the day and park, and that the ability to visit another park will be subject to the park’s capacity limitations.
Although not impossible, I have not yet experienced a situation where all four parks have reached capacity at the same time. It is very important that both my infant and my school-aged girl take a nap after lunch to ensure we have a smooth afternoon, so I would personally still plan to go back to the hotel for a break and return to one of the parks later, based on availability. Are you planning to bring strollers or a double stroller? During a visit over the holidays, we decided not to leave Magic Kingdom Park one afternoon due to capacity concerns, and our daughter did great taking a nap in her stroller. Temperatures are usually milder in January, so if your kids are comfortable sleeping in strollers that might be an option for your family.
Thank you for sending another question our way, Ellie. I hope this helps you while planning and that you come back to visit us real soon for more tips and advice.
Best magical wishes,
Thiana