Is It Possible To Do All 4 WDW Parks In One Day?

[Zandy595]

I won One Day Park Hopper Tickets and I want to take full advantage of them. We've (DH, DS(9) & Me) never been to more than one park in a day before so I don't know if all four can be done. Has anyone ever done it?

- We've been to MK many times, but not since Mickey's PhilharMagic and Stitch's Great Escape were added. DS(9) and I really want to see both of those (even though a lot of people give Stitch a thumbs down). There are a couple other favorites we'd also like to do while there, but we don't need to do everything.
- Only been to MGM once. We missed Indiana Jones last time because it was closed and they didn't have Who Wants to be a Millionaire yet so those are two "must sees". Not sure what else. It's been a while and I've forgotten what's there.
- It's been about six years since we've been to EPCOT. Test Track and Mission Space are definitely two things we'd have to do.
- Never been to AK.

Can we do it, or would it be so much trouble trying to do everything we wouldn't have any fun?

 

[floridagirrl2]

We've only done 3 in a day, not 4, but I think it's doable and worth it! The key is to enjoy the transportation--take the monorail from MK to Epcot, the boat from Epcot to MGM, and I guess there's just a bus to AK. DH and I really enjoy riding between parks (not that crazy about the buses, though ).

 

[andrabell]

Congratulations on winning, that's super great! I think trying to do all four parks would be too exhasting. To get the most of your tickets, my advice is to split the day between Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Start early in MK, as soon as they open and do the attractions you want to see most, perhaps even schedule the Pooh brekkie at Crystal Palace for the earliest seating. Have lunch break and then spend the rest of the day at Epcot, capping off with Illuminations. Have a look at the "Half-day touring plans" in the Unofficial Guide for additional tips.

Enjoy yourself.

 

[sunkissed212]

We did all 4 on our last day this year. BUT, that was after we had already visited them all individually during the first few days of the trip. There were a few things we wanted to go and see or do again so we just hopped all day from park to park getting those last few "fixes" in before going home. I think it's doable especially if you 've already been to the parks and only want to do certain things. If it's your first trip, I wouldn't cram it all into one day...there's just too much to see and do.

 

[DVC-Don]

We've done 4 in one day a couple of times. Actually we make a game of it and restrict the participants to only using Disney Transport to get around. And one must ride or attend at least one major attraction at each park. We call it the Grand Slam!

 

[peter11435]

I have done all four parks in one day before. However you really don't have much time at each. I visit WDW at least once a month so I don't mind if I see everything. I usually go and do one or two things at each park. Since you have never been to AK, and have a few time consuming things at MGM and Epcot I would not recommend doing them all in one day. Maybe you could purchase another one-day park hopper for everyone in your party, and two parks a day. I usually like to do this on the weekends. Gives me my weekend Disney Fix, and gets in all four parks and two night shows.
P.S. It's Mission: Space not Mission to Mars.

 

[ncbyrne]

In order to get the most out of a "grand slam" day, you MUST research every aspect. Have park maps and time schedules well ahead of time to help you plan. Be sure to pick a day with the longest park hours. I'd start with AK, since you've never been there. Start by going immediately (haul butt!) to the Safari as that is the main attraction. Waiting in lines will be your biggest enemy. Be totally familiar with Fast Pass strategies. Instead of wasting time getting table service to eat, I'd plan my meals "on the run" as much as possible. You can get your rest on the transportation between parks. End with MK and pick a day when it's open until at LEAST 10 and end the day watching Wishes! You'll be delightfully tired and have lots to reminisce about for years to come. Have fun! Commando is my favorite way to do WDW!
I can relax at home or on a beach or mountain vacation.

 

[tjkraz]

As stated, you CAN do it. Just remember that all the time you spend sitting in a car / bus / boat or walking between parks is time that you could have been riding another attraction.

At the absolute most, I'd limit myself to three parks:

MK - Morning
MGM - Afternoon
Epcot - Night (with Illuminations)

 

[Bill From PA]

Travel between parks eats up more time than people realize. We've learned to limit our hops to one per day. Your 'to do' ride list might make this difficult also as they're major attractions with long stand-by lines or FastPass time windows far into the future.

Bill From PA

 

[Taratink]

It is possible but I wouldn't want to rush around like that. I would try to focus on 2 parks. Just my thoughts. Have a great time!
Tara

 

[Disney_Queen34]

It's doable but I wouldn't recommend it. I think that even with the best intentions, once you step foot in the parks there are going to be many more things that you want to "stop and look at" or do then you had intended.

 

[kirbsam]

If you are going to go during an off time, I would consider doing it on thursday when epcot has evening emh or friday when mk has early entry, assuming you are staying onsite. Hit mk right away. then bus to ak, then bus to mgm, then boat to epcot. You can do the major rides in each park. This is in nonpeak times when a late epcot would give you the most time. If you are going during peak time I would still coordinate it around going to mk first thing in the morning. If mgm is open late, then monorail to epcot, bus to ak and bus to mgm. remember ak closes the earliest. Go for it!!!

 

[sweetpeakaris]

I would say try to stick to doing 2-3 a day. Trying to do 4 parks in a day is just too much imo, unless the park is totally empty and you don't have to wait in lines. Consider buying at least extra tickets for another day, this way you can do 2 parks and day.