Lauren,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
You are not the first person to ask this question. Unfortunately, no, you cannot have your ticket be a park hopper for just select days. The park hopper option is a feature applied to all days of a ticket package.
I understand where you are coming from, but Disney sets it up so that you have the luxury of park hopping any day of your vacation, not just select ones. This can come in handy if, for instance, on a given day you just suddenly feel less like visiting the glamorous streets of Hollywood, but instead want to spend an evening strolling around the world. Dining and shopping in France, England, China, and Japan might be just what your vacation needs! It truly can increase the spontaneity of your trip to be able to adjust your plans to meet the mood of the moment.
BONUS TIPPark hopping is especially useful between the
Magic Kingdom and
EPCOT, where the
monorail can whisk you from one to the other in modern luxury. Similarly, EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios are just a quick flight away from each other via the
Disney Skyliner. On top of all that, since the animals are slightly less active in the evenings at
Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you could enjoy a day of animal watching, paired with an evening fireworks show at one of the other parks!
Please feel free to
write me back directly if you have any follow up questions. I love helping people plan out park hopping strategies!
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug