Hakuna Matata, Tayvin, and welcome to planDisney! Your
Walt Disney World Resort visit will be here before a hyena can laugh, so let's make sure you will "Be Prepared" for some early-morning
park hopping.
I chatted with a roaring Cast Member who said
bus service between theme parks begins about 45 minutes before the park's listed time for park hopping. So, if you're hopping to
Magic Kingdom Park and Park Hopper Availability starts at 9:00 AM, there should be a bus from
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park heading to Magic Kingdom as early as 8:15 AM. You can find
theme park hours online or in your My Disney Experience mobile app by tapping the Park Hours & Info tile.
I haven't used bus service for park hopping that early, but I'd suggest allowing extra travel time since those buses might not run as regularly as they do later in the day. You could also use a rideshare service if time is important, but that's more costly. I typically use rideshare if I have a dining reservation and need to arrive by a specific time, but I prefer complimentary
Resort Transportation.
Tayvin, I hope the circle of life finds you having your most magical visit ever. Please stop by
planDisney because we just can't wait to be king...of the planners!
Magic awaits,
Elaine