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Do you need park hopper after 2pm?

As long as you have a Park Hopper benefit on your ticket, you can make Genie+ Lightning Lane reservations at different parks. Just keep in mind that you can't park hop until after 2 p.m., so your return time would need to be after that.



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Annual Passholders have been exempt to this restriction since April 18, 2023 and may enter any of the Theme Parks after 2:00 p.m. EST with the exception of weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at Magic Kingdom Park as well as select Blockout Dates.

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Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. After Guests enter the first park, Guests will be able to visit the next park starting at 2:00 PM until each park's regularly scheduled closure.

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Although more expensive, Park Hopper Plus tickets grant you access to additional attractions, while the cheaper Park Hopper tickets still allow you to move throughout Walt Disney World's four theme parks with ease.

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Disney After Hours Events are limited-capacity, special-ticketed three-hour events that occur after park closing and are offered at select parks on specific dates for a fee. No park pass reservation or additional theme park admission ticket required!

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Here's the update on the Disney World site: Beginning January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. After Guests enter the first park, Guests will be able to visit the next park starting at 2:00 PM until each park's regularly scheduled closure.

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Disney After Hours Rides and Entertainment. As one of the most significant perks of Disney After Hours, you'll be able to hop right onto your favorite rides with no — or very short — lines. However, it's important to note that while most rides will be available, not all attractions will be open during the event.

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Guests with regular single or multi-day tickets will be able to make modifications to their theme park reservations up to the day of their reservation before they enter Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. However, Magic Key holders will continue to have a one-day modification window.”

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Guests will need valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours–or, Guests may experience extended evening hours if they have a ticket or annual pass with the Park Hopper option and first enter the park where they made their reservation.

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If you plan on park hopping, please know that there is a chance that your desired park might not be available to hop to that day. Theme park reservations do fluctuate, so if you find that the park you initially want to visit is full, check back another time.

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If I decide that I want to Park Hop during the middle of my trip, can I add the Park Hopper option then? Yes. You can add the Park Hopper option to your ticket, assuming that there are still remaining admission days on the ticket.

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But if you don't mind devoting your whole day to a single park (and it's certainly easy to do so), then commit to just the one and save your money. You can't be in two places at once, so in a sense, Park Hopper just elevates your cost per hour spent on park tickets.

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If, for some reason, the park you want to go to is full, there will be a push notification on your My Disney Experience app. However, this isn't usually an issue because other guests are park hopping as well. Hope this helps.

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The following tips will help you make the most of Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom. Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides. Off-site guests, who aren't eligible for Early Theme Park Entry, should arrive 30 minutes before official opening on all days.

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As long as you have a Park Hopper benefit on your ticket, you can make Genie+ Lightning Lane reservations at different parks. Just keep in mind that you can't park hop until after 2 p.m., so your return time would need to be after that.

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Visiting multiple theme parks in one day is A LOT, but it is oh-so rewarding to meet all of your favorite characters and experience your must-do attractions. The short answer is: As long as you have a valid theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option or an annual pass, you can park hop as many times as you'd like!

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At Disneyland, guests with Park Hopper tickets (or Magic Key passes) can reserve the first park they want to visit up until 11 a.m. Starting at 11 a.m., guests with Park Hopper tickets or Magic Key passes are free to hop back and forth between the parks. Guests do not need a reservation for the second park.

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Magic Kingdom Fireworks are at 9pm on most nights. If there is a special event like Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party the fireworks may be earlier, or may not be scheduled for regular guests visiting that day.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.

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