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  • On Nov 5, 2025
    Marian from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are staying at Art of Animation and have a 5 day park hopper. Do we need a reservation for our first park? Will we be allowed early entrance since we’re staying on a Disney property?

    Hi Marian! I’m so happy you stopped by planDisney with such a great question. It sounds like you have a truly magical stay ahead at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!

    I’m happy to share that Guests no longer need to make separate Theme Park reservations for entry when they purchase date-based tickets, so your 5-day Park Hopper ticket already includes everything you need. Just make sure you have your tickets linked to your My Disney Experience account, and you’ll be ready to scan in and start your adventure the moment you arrive.

    Now, let’s talk about one of the best perks of staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel: Early Theme Park Entry! As a Guest at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you’ll be able to enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before official park opening each day. It may not sound like much, but trust me, those extra 30 minutes can make all the difference! You’ll find lighter crowds, shorter waits, and the chance to experience a few of your favorite attractions before the park fills up. Whether it’s racing through Space Mountain, gliding over Pandora on Avatar Flight of Passage, or strolling right onto Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Early Theme Park Entry is the ultimate head start to a magical day.

    Just remember to check the daily park hours in the My Disney Experience app so you know when that early entry window begins for each park. With your Park Hopper ticket, you can enjoy even more flexibility once you’ve had your morning fun and decide to head somewhere new later in the day. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us with any other questions you might have. We're always available and more than happy to help here at planDisney!

    Warm hugs,

    Ana Paula
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Meet the Panelist: Ana Paula, Mexico

¡Hola from Mexico City! I love to sing, hang out with my dogs, listen to Disney music, read, and watch Frozen on repeat. I am also an English teacher, and I love surprising my students with pixie dusted lessons and warm hugs whenever I can! I am thrilled and excited to share my knowledge about EPCOT and the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort–in English and Spanish–with you. ChEARS! Learn More About Ana Paula

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