Disney World Announces Return of All-Day Park Hopper Access

Image: Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion. (Photo Credit: Brooke Geiger McDonald)
Image: Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion. (Photo Credit: Brooke Geiger McDonald)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:55 AM ET, Wed October 11, 2023

Officials from Walt Disney World Resort announced that travelers arriving at the theme park with a Park Hopper ticket or Annual Pass will be able to visit another park at any time of the day, starting on January 9, 2024.

Since the Park Hopper benefits returned in 2021, guests with tickets only had access after 2 p.m. local time each day. Travelers with the special passes can now have more flexibility to explore Disney World’s theme parks the way they want and enjoy even more during their visits.    

On days when reservations are required, Park Hopper and Annual Pass holders will be able to take advantage of the changes by booking a visit to one park and then heading to another when ready for something new.

Passholders will also be happy to learn that Good-to-go days are scheduled to return in January, allowing travelers to visit a Disney World theme park without reservation, but blackout dates will continue to apply.

In recent months, Disney World has added or brought back several ways to make a visit easier for families, including complimentary self-parking for Disney Resort hotel stays, the return of parking trams and digital downloads of select PhotoPass attraction photos included in the purchase of Disney Genie+ service.

In addition, Disney dining plans will once again be available for Disney Resort hotel guests as part of a package, beginning on October 9.

Earlier this week, Disney World officials announced new details of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, including new traditions, entertainment, food and drinks.


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