Park hopping has officially changed in Disney World and that means we’ve got to get used to a whole new set of rules all over again.
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom
Sure, there might not be restrictions on when you can hop anymore, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the process is easy. In fact, when it comes to using buses to park hop in Disney World, there are some important details you need to know!
What are the new park hopping rules?
As of January 9, 2024, guests with valid admission and park hopper tickets can now hop at ANY time! This means that you can have a reservation in Animal Kingdom in the morning and then instantly hop over to say, Hollywood Studios to ride Rise of the Resistance right after. You don’t have to wait until any specific time any longer — you can grab coffee in Magic Kingdom and then head right to EPCOT if you want!
Spaceship Earth
We have plenty of posts on park hopping — the new rules, new quirks, and everything you might need to know to prepare for your next trip. One of those quirks, we’ve found, has to do with using Disney World bus transportation to park hop. In fact, there are still some rules in place that you will have to remember when it comes to buses! Don’t worry — we can explain.
When CAN’T you take a bus to park hop?
Before 10AM
On any given day, the Disney World parks typically open anywhere from 7AM to 9AM so you can get an early start to your day. But, as of now, buses will not begin running from park to park until 10AM.
Disney Bus
If you want to hop before 10AM, you’ll need to consider other transportation options like the Skyliner, the monorail, your personal vehicle, or a paid rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.
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When hopping to and from EPCOT and Magic Kingdom
If you’re planning on hopping between EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, you’ll need to find an alternate form of transportation other than Disney World buses right now. There are currently no buses running between these two parks at the moment — but that could always change in the future!
Disney Bus Transportation to Hollywood Studios
To hop between these two parks, just take a ride on the monorail! You can also hop in an Uber or your personal vehicle. We’ll let you know if Disney decides to bring bus service between Magic Kingdom and EPCOT back, but in the meantime, plan for an alternate route.
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These changes are a lot to keep up with, but we’re doing our best to bring you the latest updates and tips you can use on your next trip to Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more park hopping tips and Disney news!
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Park hopping between Hollywood, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom is quite easy. You could take a bus, from any of the parks to the resort at AK and then hop onto a bus to AK.