Hi Theresa! Welcome to planDisney!
I can't describe how happy I was to hear of the
return of the Park Hopper option this year! There is something extra magical about spending your morning strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., and ending your day with the tasty dishes from the Outdoor Kitchens at the
Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. It's the perfect way to enjoy more of the "must-do" items on your vacation checklist!
When it comes to park hopping, you only need to make a
Disney Park Pass reservation for the first theme park you plan to visit each day. If you are going to
Magic Kingdom Park first, make a Disney Park Pass reservation, then when park hopping hours begin (currently at 2:00 PM), you can hop on over to the next theme park without a Disney Park Pass reservation. Keep in mind that you must visit the theme park that you have a Disney Pass Park reservation for first before park hopping. As long as you have your initial Disney Park Pass reservations in place for both days you are visiting, you are good to go!
I hope this helps with your planning, Theresa! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha