Hello Vysali and welcome to planDisney!
Sounds like you have a great day planned to hop between Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom! Utilizing the
Lightning Lane will help you maximize your time at both parks!
Vysali, once you are within your purchasing window, which is 7 days before check-in for Disney Resorts Collection hotel guest, and 3 days before ticket start date for off-site guests, you will be able to access the Lightning Lane information in the
My Disney Experience Mobile app! You will just click the “Purchase” button on the main page of the app and select your date from the calendar. On the next screen you will choose the park where you want to start your selections and whether you want to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass or Lightning Lane Premier Pass. With your Park Hopper option you will only need to purchase one Multi Pass that will allow you to utilize the Pass in multiple theme parks throughout the day!
Vysali, based on your thoughts of starting at Animal Kingdom and ending at Magic Kingdom, you might think of rope dropping Animal Kingdom to get as many experiences as you are hoping checked off your list during the morning hours while utilizing your Lightning Lane Multi Pass for afternoon experiences that you have set up at Magic Kingdom. I would suggest having your first Lightning Lane pre-selection as close to the time you think you would be getting to Magic Kingdom. As soon as you scan into your first Lightning Lane of the day, you’ll be able to book another Lightning Lane!
Vysali, make sure you buckle up and take a hike to my favorite Animal Kingdom mountain,
Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain! And soar through space on soar through space on my all-time favorite at Magic Kingdom,
Space Mountain!
Vysali, have a magical adventure and don’t forget to enjoy a Mickey Bar or two!
Kurt