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How do you prefer to vacation?

Image: DisneyThe next decision has several facets to discuss. Should you get tickets that allow only single admission or would Park Hopper work better? Park Hopper is precisely what it sounds like. You can visit any Disney theme park that you like during your trip, as long as your admission tickets are valid.

Basic Disney tickets are finite. You’ll receive admission that includes four parks over four days. On the plus side, it’s an easy vacation to plan. On day one, you’ll be at Magic Kingdom, day two at Epcot, and so forth. The order of the four parks is, of course, up to you, but that’s the gist.

A lot of theme park tourists prefer the simplicity of this structure. You know exactly what you’ll do each day. Even if you plan to leave that park during the day, it’s your home base, so to speak. You’ll base other decisions such as where to eat and where to go off of your primary daily park. You likely won’t stray far from this place each day, save for things like Disney Springs visits.

Image: DisneyA lot of guests who stay offsite (i.e. at hotels and timeshares unaffiliated with Disney) choose park-a-day admission. Due to logistics, it’s easier this way since transportation to and from the park is more agitating. The downside is that you have less choice. If one park’s having a lot of ride breakdowns, you’re stuck there for better or for worse.

Personally, I swear by Park Hopping. I love the freedom of improvisation during a theme park visit. I’m impulsive by nature and when the mood strikes, I want to switch parks. It’s pretty rare that I visit ONLY one park on a given day.

Anyone who prefers to keep plans fluid will want Park Hopper. It costs a bit more per day, although that difference gets smaller when you stay longer. Currently, the difference in Park Hopper vs. regular admission is about $150 for a four-night trip. That’s a per-person cost, which means it can add up quickly for larger families. There’s also another, even more expensive option…

 
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