Everything Park Hopping - Please Read Post 1

[Jillio1]

Thanks for this info!

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

For those trying to add PH online - I have seen lots of reports that PH cannot be added online if the parks are at full capacity during your trip. However, the same people were then able to add it at Guest Services in the park. So if you can't do it online or by phone, definitely try in person!

 

[Boilerfamily]

The information you were given is not correct. Even though a park is at capacity for park reservations, this does not mean that you will not be able to hop to it.

This week is a perfect example. All 4 parks have been at capacity every single day since Saturday and yet park hopping has been allowed all of these days. I have called the PH Hotline each day and each day it has said that PH is allowed.

Following up from earlier post yesterday, we'll be there 4/1-4/9 and I was also able to add PH with no issue over the phone with Disney Cast Member. She was very helpful; didn't think hopping would be an issue. She said its possible there may limited parks you can hop to (depending on crowd capacity), so that might affect dining plans/reservations if you're banking on hopping to another park for a dinner, etc., but otherwise seems to be good to go.

Thanks for the earlier replies.

 

[Jonfw2]

This thread is super helpful, as we will be there during full capacity and have ADRs at a second park a couple of different times.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Update:

Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 @ 2:00

All park reservations at capacity.

PARK HOPPING IS ALLOWED.

 

[KathyNY76]

The information you were given is not correct. Even though a park is at capacity for park reservations, this does not mean that you will not be able to hop to it.

This week is a perfect example. All 4 parks have been at capacity every single day since Saturday and yet park hopping has been allowed all of these days. I have called the PH Hotline each day and each day it has said that PH is allowed.

And I've been watching wait times on MDE and they have been quite good for a busy Spring Break week! I'm excited to evening hop now!

 

[staceymarie]

Interesting. I will be there 4/1-4/2 and called today to add PH to my tickets. The Cast Member I spoke to recommended I not do it because she said on 4/1, the only park showing availability was Epcot, and on 4/2 there was no availability. She said I should not add the PH option now because if it's not allowed on the days I am there, I will not get a refund. This conflicts with other info I've seen on this board... so now I am confused! Is park hopping allowed even if parks are at capacity? The person I spoke with today seemed to believe it was not...

I was told the same by first couple of CMs. But I was able to have it escalated and they were able to do it for me.
I’m thinking it’s just not simple to do. Perhaps they have to manually enter or override the system.
it’s possible!

 

[KathyNY76]

I was told the same by first couple of CMs. But I was able to have it escalated and they were able to do it for me.
I’m thinking it’s just not simple to do. Perhaps they have to manually enter or override the system.
it’s possible!

The first CM I spoke to told me she couldn't find my tickets in the system - which I found odd b/c I have park reservations already. She had a ticket specialist call me back about an hour later. That person was the one who didn't ask any questions.

Maybe the "can't find it" was just a way to pass me off without suggesting I can't add hopping?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Update:

Friday, Mar 19, 2021 @ 2:00

All park reservations at capacity.

PARK HOPPING IS ALLOWED.

This now marks 7 days straight when all parks were at capacity to new reservations and yet park hopping is allowed. It's safe to say that park reservation capacity in not linked to the ability to park hop.

To date there has not been a single day since park hopping was re-introduced Jan 1, 2021 that park hopping was not allowed to all 4 parks.

Happy hopping!!!

 

[SpecEdismyLife]

Thank you so much for this thread! You answered exactly the questions I had including why I am unable to add the park hopping option online! DHS is the only park not avail for reservations the week I am there (so far) and I do want to add park hopping so I can get into that park at some point. I already have reservations for the other parks. Glad to know what the truth is in case I need to to argue with a CM about it lol!

 

[happypaws]

Happy to report was able to hop both 18&19 this past week without a hitch. Called the number both days (saved it into contacts) just to check and all parks were open for hopping, just as reported on this board

 

[kat_lh]

Just wanted to say thank you to all who contribute to this post. We have a trip planned over Memorial Day weekend when I’m sure the parks will be sold out again. Seeing the first hand reports of park hopping have been so reassuring!

 

[boltjames]

Update:

Friday, Mar 19, 2021 @ 2:00

All park reservations at capacity.

PARK HOPPING IS ALLOWED.

This now marks 7 days straight when all parks were at capacity to new reservations and yet park hopping is allowed. It's safe to say that park reservation capacity in not linked to the ability to park hop.

To date there has not been a single day since park hopping was re-introduced Jan 1, 2021 that park hopping was not allowed to all 4 parks.

Happy hopping!!!

While this makes me happy because I want the flexibility for my upcoming trip, doesn't this imply that WDW isn't making any effort to ensure that each of the 4 parks stays at or below the 35% threshold at all times?

Isn't this telling us that, theoretically, on a given hop afternoon MK could be at 50% and AK could be at 15%? That's not in keeping with the spirit of the strategy to reduce crowding and close contact.

 

[lanejudy]

While this makes me happy because I want the flexibility for my upcoming trip, doesn't this imply that WDW isn't making any effort to ensure that each of the 4 parks stays at or below the 35% threshold at all times?

Isn't this telling us that, theoretically, on a given hop afternoon MK could be at 50% and AK could be at 15%? That's not in keeping with the spirit of the strategy to reduce crowding and close contact.

Nobody here really knows what their capacity is for any of the parks. It was several months ago now that WDW indicated the 35% figure - but they are under no obligation to inform the public if or when that increases. I suspect the volume of theme park reservations is capped at or near 35% (or whatever capacity level they have set); and they have data showing guest patterns with regards to afternoons/evenings which drives the hopping allowance.

 

[Tawney]

I originally had a package with one park/day for April 26, 27, 28. After a lot of debate, I just went on MDE to upgrade the tickets to hopper. My package was previously paid for. I had to try three times to upgrade online to hopper, but it finally went through (third time's the charm, I guess!).

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

While this makes me happy because I want the flexibility for my upcoming trip, doesn't this imply that WDW isn't making any effort to ensure that each of the 4 parks stays at or below the 35% threshold at all times?

Isn't this telling us that, theoretically, on a given hop afternoon MK could be at 50% and AK could be at 15%? That's not in keeping with the spirit of the strategy to reduce crowding and close contact.

My guess is that it all evens out with people coming/going in the afternoon. Maybe not exactly, but I'm sure they aren't exceeding capacity significantly at any given time.

I also think they have set a precedent now that hopping will always be allowed...if/when they try to cap it, I think it will cause a pretty big uproar.

 

[LovesWDW1961]

Today is the first day of this week of full parks. I just called the Park Hopper hotline (1-407-560-5000) and at 4:15 park hopping is available for all parks. A good first day!

are wdw parks now full capacity?

 

[scrappinginontario]

are wdw parks now full capacity?

The parks have been at Park Reservation capacity for the past 12 days meaning no more guests could get a Park Reservation at any of the 4 parks. You can view the Park Availability Calendar here. Dates that are grey mean they have reached Park Reservation capacity at all 4 parks.

In spite of this, for those who have a reservation, park hopping has been allowed.

 

[disney-inspired]

Nobody here really knows what their capacity is for any of the parks. It was several months ago now that WDW indicated the 35% figure - but they are under no obligation to inform the public if or when that increases. I suspect the volume of theme park reservations is capped at or near 35% (or whatever capacity level they have set); and they have data showing guest patterns with regards to afternoons/evenings which drives the hopping allowance.

If they increase their capacity, i think they need to reinstate fast passes. It would definitely help with the long stand-by lines due to spacing. At least those people with FP would be elsewhere.

 

[Krischaser]

So if I understand correctly if you have a ticket with a park hopper pass you have to first make a reservation to a park. Then after 2:00 pm if a different park you want to visit is not at capacity all you need to do is get on the bus and hop over to that park with no reservation. I only ask because I read somewhere one reservation to one park per day. Thanks!