Pre Cruise Park Visit

[DISfirstTimer]

My family of 4 is staying 2 nights at a Disney Resort prior to our Cruise on Saturday, 2/14. in a perfect world we could hit up broth Animal and Magic Kingdom. We plan to go parks on Friday but anticipate being on property by 3 on Thursday. Would you suggest adding a park day for the remainder of Thursday? Would you suggest park hoping or stick to a standard ticket? I welcome all your recommendations.

 

[DWillowBay]

We are doing a similar scenario in January. We are doing 2 full-day parks rather than make life crazy in such a short time by hopping. There are just too many indiscernible variables that have the potential to cut into the 2nd park if hopping (lines, short-term ride break-down, weather, etc). We just picked the two parks most important to our gang (MK, HS) and count it all as a blessing. Also, it will leave us time at the end of Day 2 to re-pack and be ready for the cruise. If you are using Disney Transportation to port, they will pick up your bags at around 8:00am and transport them for you. So, you have to be ready early. I hope your cruise and park time are really terrific!