Hi Michelle! Welcome to planDisney.
Oh Boy! In less than a week, you will be having a "Wild" time at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to celebrate
The World's Most Magical Celebration. Look for the golden
Disney Fab 50 Character Collection statues. I found Simba to the right of the
Tree of Life.
Currently, to visit any of the theme parks, you need both a valid
Theme Park Ticket and
Disney Park Pass Reservation. With your
Park Hopper® Option, you do indeed need a reservation for your first park adventure of the day and you must enter that first park to park hop later in the day. At this time, beginning at 2:00 PM, you will be allowed to "hop" on over to another theme park pending availability. Historically, this has not been an issue. You can confirm availability before you leave the park, by calling (407) 560-5000.
If you decide to finish your day at
Magic Kingdom Park, find yourself a spot on Main Street U.S.A. to watch the all-new nighttime spectacular
Disney Enchantment. Why not grab one of the many
specialty-themed treats to enjoy while watching the night sky light up with fireworks? You can find The Main Street Float at the
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor.
Keeping it Magical,
Cindy