Hi Aimee!
Welcome to planDisney and thanks for bringing us your question! I just love hopping between
Disneyland Park and
Disney California Adventure Park when I visit. You get the best of both worlds literally just a few steps apart.
I'm happy to report that if you add
Disney Genie+ service to your 2-day
Park Hopper tickets at the time of purchase, it will be valid for use on both ticketed days. Not only will you be able to stroll across the esplanade between the parks but you'll also be able to make Genie+ Lightning Lane selections across both parks as well. I love starting my day in Fantasyland and enjoying a mid-morning snack at Jolly Holiday Cafe (looking at you, Matterhorn Macaroon). As afternoon approaches I'll hop over to
Cars Land to soak up some high-octane vibes, all while keeping an eye on the return windows for an evening ride on
Incredicoaster. I love that you can quickly toggle between the parks on the
Disneyland Resort Mobile App to find a return window that suits your schedule.
As an added bonus, Genie+ also includes complimentary
PhotoPass downloads for the day of your visit. This was a huge perk for me when I visited in December, as I was able to download all the hilarious attraction photos from our day and capture a ton of special memories around the parks. You'll likely spot a Disney PhotoPass photographer in many of the popular photo locations, but you can also search using the map icon in the Disneyland Resort App. Be sure to take the time to stop and strike a pose when you see them. You'll be glad you did!
Aimee, I hope this helps prepare you for a magical visit. Come back and see us again with any other planning questions you have.
Memories and magic,
Amy