Overview
- Disneyland Resort confirmed Tuesday that the six‑year 11:00 a.m. park‑hopping lock is gone and Park Hopper tickets and Magic Key passholders may cross between the two parks any time after each park opens.
- Guests must still select a starting park when they book their visit but no longer have to physically tap into that park before entering the other, making the starting‑park choice largely an operational data point.
- Park hopping under the new rule remains subject to each park’s capacity so admission can be denied on the busiest days and guests should check the Disneyland app for availability before crossing.
- The change shifts morning touring and Lightning Lane strategies by allowing rope‑drop plans to span both parks, a benefit that helps local Magic Key passholders and short‑visit itineraries the most.
- The removal aligns Disneyland with Walt Disney World, which dropped a similar restriction in January 2024, while the Park Pass reservation system stays as a permanent tool for staffing and capacity planning.