Hi Lisa,
I'm so glad you stopped by the Disney Parks Moms Panel. One of the great thrills of being a Panelist is the opportunity to assist Disney-loving Guests from all over the world. Thanks for posting your question from Australia. I'm happy to help you with your query about
theme park tickets.
I have good news for you regarding your seven-day Magic Your Way theme park pass. Whether or not you add the park-hopper option, you do not have to use your ticket to access the four Disney theme parks on consecutive days. From the first day you use your ticket, you have 14 days to utilize all the entitlements that come with your pass. That definitely leaves time between your first and last days to enjoy some non-theme park time.
I heartily encourage you to spend a day or two at
Disney Springs. The expansion at that shopping and dining paradise is amazing. You have to check out some of the spectacular new restaurants like
The Boathouse,
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' and
Morimoto Asia.
If I were you, I'd also set aside a day or two to sleep in late and enjoy some blissful time at your Walt Disney World Resort hotel pool. All the hotels on Walt Disney World Resort property are brilliantly themed and are worth exploring in detail.
Let us know if you have any additional questions as you plan your grand Disney adventure. We'd be delighted to help!
Wishing you a safe journey and many magical memories,
Jill