Greetings Starla, and welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. It is a pleasure to answer your question and help you plan a most magical fist visit!
Moana is truly adventurous, and since her village has finally rediscovered that they are voyagers, they have set out on a new journey to explore the ocean and new islands. We still haven’t heard back from her or when she will be available for meet and greets, but I suggest keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for any updates on her return. When you arrive at the theme parks, check Times Guides and talk to Cast Members to see if our favorite island girl is around! You can also check the
My Disney Experience mobile app to see which characters are available on the day of your visit.
Park hopper is a great option to be added to park admission tickets. The best way to get the most out of them is to carefully plan what parks you wish to visit and what attractions are important to you at each park. I also suggest using
Express Transportation, as this is the fastest way to travel from one park to the next when you are park hopping. Please note that park admission tickets and any other options purchased must all be used within 14 days of first use, so you do not have to use your tickets in consecutive days. This is great, because it will allow you to take breaks. I usually do one park day followed by a rest day, and we usually hang out by the pool and visit Disney Springs.
Thank you for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I hope you make the most beautiful memories with your little one during your first visit!
Best magical wishes,
Thiana