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We utilize the park hopper and I can't imagine not getting them with my crew of toddler to teenagers. For us, we may spend the most of the day at the waterpark then head back to hotel and then head over to another park (esp when they have EMH) to end the day.
FYI, you would not need a park hopper for this scenario. "Park Hopping" refers to moving between 2 or more of the four major parks in the same day. You could go to the MK and Typhoon Lagoon on the same day and not need a hopper.
To the OP, I have taken trips with and without hoppers. For a first trip with 3 young children, I would not buy hoppers ahead of time, nor would I plan to hop. If for some reason you feel you need them, you can add them on at WDW. If you don't need them, take the extra cash and stow it away for your next trip.
We love the park hopper. For us it is worth it. We did not get it one trip and regretted it. It just gives you a lot more flexibility.
As for the water park addition. We got it free last trip and this trip we paid. We usually go in the Winter and don't have the option , so it will be fun.
Keep in mind that it is good for more than water parks. You can do the water parks, DisneyQuest, Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex or golf at Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course. I would add up the cost and see if it is worth it for you.
I didn't read through this whole thread so I'm not sure if you mentioned how many days you were going to be there. That may make a difference in if you need hoppers or not. Although someone brought up a good point about Fantasmic or if you missed something at another park. The last time I went we hopped 5 out of the 8 days we were there and rode absolutely everything we wanted to multiple times. Missed crowds as well. It was amazing! Your kids are very young so I would recommend it because after you take your break, you may want to go to another park. As for the water parks and more, Disney Quest in my opinion is a waste of money for younger children and the water park you can purchase when you get there cheaper than adding the tickets. Depending on how many days you will be there, I would skip it until they are a little older. Have a great trip!
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FYI, you would not need a park hopper for this scenario. "Park Hopping" refers to moving between 2 or more of the four major parks in the same day. You could go to the MK and Typhoon Lagoon on the same day and not need a hopper.
To the OP, I have taken trips with and without hoppers. For a first trip with 3 young children, I would not buy hoppers ahead of time, nor would I plan to hop. If for some reason you feel you need them, you can add them on at WDW. If you don't need them, take the extra cash and stow it away for your next trip.
I was just using that as an example...(ie parks in general). Sorry any confusion.
We do use it like AK half day and then Epcot, etc.
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