Hello Caroline,
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. Before you know it you'll be strolling down Main Street U.S.A. and stopping to pose for a photo in front of Cinderella Castle!
I love all of the theme parks, but Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom are two great ones to visit. You'll get to experience all of the classic attractions like
Haunted Mansion and
Pirates of the Caribbean, and then slow down a bit and enjoy the beauty of
Kilimanjaro Safaris and
Pandora - The World of Avatar. Spending a third day at
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is a great way to cap off your vacation.
You have a couple of options when it comes to purchasing tickets, don't purchase a 3-day ticket. That would get you into 3 different theme parks, and you only want to visit 2. Water parks are a separate admission. You can purchase a
2-day ticket with the Water Park & Sports option, or you can purchase a basic 2-day ticket and then purchase a
separate ticket to Typhoon Lagoon. I looked at pricing and the difference between the two options is minimal. I think the second option might be slightly lower, plus, if the weather decides to not cooperate during your stay, you won't be out the additional charge. If you do purchase a separate water park ticket, it won't expire until December 2023, so you could use it on a future trip.
Hope this helps. Have a magical vacation!
Diane