Halloween decorations are already going up at Walt Disney World. Soon, the Florida resort will welcome some of its biggest crowds of the year.
However, some longtime guests are wondering if their next visit will feel different after changes announced this summer, which many see as efforts to curb resort hopping, a cheap and popular pastime on non-park days.
Like park hopping, which involves visiting multiple theme parks on the same day, resort hopping involves visiting different Disney resort hotels. Whether it’s to grab a quick snack, buy a souvenir, take selfies or simply appreciate the themed scenery, it allows guests to stay immersed in the Disney bubble without spending much or any money.
Here’s what guests should know before their next Disney World trip.