I spoke to an AP on the post I mentioned above and they said you could always park hop to all 4 parks. Before Covid, I know you could. But even in my trip we had to plan the morning park and afternoon park… And of course, yes, we purchased the park hopper each day.

Yes, achieving the "Four Parks, One Day" challenge at Walt Disney World remains a popular (though exhausting) feat in 2026. To pull this off, you must have a Park Hopper ticket or an Annual Pass. The strategy typically involves starting at Disney's Animal Kingdom (which usually opens earliest) for a few key attractions, then taking a bus to Disney's Hollywood Studios. From there, you can take the Disney Skyliner or a boat to EPCOT, and finally use the Monorail to finish the night at the Magic Kingdom, which often stays open the latest for fireworks. In 2026, the key to success is using the Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) to pre-book a high-priority ride at your first two parks. While you won't see everything, the "challenge" is officially "met" once you have ridden at least one attraction and scanned into all four gates before the final park closes its doors for the night.