Everything Early Theme Park Entry (ETPE) - Please Read Post 1

[dorchrislen]

We thought about doing Pooh first as well during ETPE, but I think we will do space Mountain and then buzz. Do jungle Cruise LL first, and try to time the Peter Pan LL in the evening when we do the ILL for dwarfs. We’ll have to check thrill data to see how long the Peter Pan LL lasts.

 

[Miffy]

We thought about doing Pooh first as well during ETPE, but I think we will do space Mountain and then buzz. Do jungle Cruise LL first, and try to time the Peter Pan LL in the evening when we do the ILL for dwarfs. We’ll have to check thrill data to see how long the Peter Pan LL lasts.

Sounds like a good plan.

 

[glamdring269]

Is there a general order of preference in terms of how to ensure one can definitely be as close to the front as possible? We're looking at Beach Club but not sure if our rental request is going to come through or not so plotting alternatives.

My assumptions are as follows in terms of most control to get there early:

1) Walking
2) Rideshare + Walking
3) Everything else - not clear to me on the bus vs. skyliner deal though. For example, if one stays all the way out at AKV and catches the first bus to DHS are they likely to arrive similar to the first wave of folks coming in via skyliner?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Is there a general order of preference in terms of how to ensure one can definitely be as close to the front as possible? We're looking at Beach Club but not sure if our rental request is going to come through or not so plotting alternatives.

My assumptions are as follows in terms of most control to get there early:

1) Walking
2) Rideshare + Walking
3) Everything else - not clear to me on the bus vs. skyliner deal though. For example, if one stays all the way out at AKV and catches the first bus to DHS are they likely to arrive similar to the first wave of folks coming in via skylin

Post 1 shares transportation options and a lot of suggestions re: timing. Depending on where you're staying and which park you're going to, the options can change.

I would recommend reading post 1.

In general you're correct that walking is best but often the 2nd choice is Disney transportation over driving/ride shares.

 

[glamdring269]

Post 1 shares transportation options and a lot of suggestions re: timing. Depending on where you're staying and which park you're going to, the options can change.

I would recommend reading post 1.

In general you're correct that walking is best but often the 2nd choice is Disney transportation over driving/ride shares.

Thanks. I did read post 1 and it doesn't really answer the specific questions I asked unless I overlooked. For example, and in general, would a person heading to DHS from Riviera on the first skyliner arrive before a person riding the first bus from AKV? I wonder if some data on things like this actually exists anywhere. Probably more data than I need but just how I'm wired.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Thanks. I did read post 1 and it doesn't really answer the specific questions I asked unless I overlooked. For example, and in general, would a person heading to DHS from Riviera on the first skyliner arrive before a person riding the first bus from AKV? I wonder if some data on things like this actually exists anywhere. Probably more data than I need but just how I'm wired.

Something that detailed can change day to day as it will depend on what time the Skyliner starts and what time a bus leaves from AK. If that data exists anywhere that provides those data points, it has not been shared here or elsewhere.

 

[Sunelis]

Thanks. I did read post 1 and it doesn't really answer the specific questions I asked unless I overlooked. For example, and in general, would a person heading to DHS from Riviera on the first skyliner arrive before a person riding the first bus from AKV? I wonder if some data on things like this actually exists anywhere. Probably more data than I need but just how I'm wired.

Since the buses don't come at exactly the same time every morning I'm not sure that kind of data exist. But based off the short skyliner trip from Riviera to DHS I would assume that the person on the skyliner would arrive first.

 

[Lisa P.]

Don't forget that taking the Skyliner from Riviera is not always fast either.

When going to Epcot, most of the gondolas are already full with people who boarded at CBR. So that queue at Riviera moves slowly.

When going to DHS, you have to get off at CBR and go to the back of the DHS line's queue, with all the people waiting from Riviera, Pop, AoA, and CBR. While this queue moves pretty steadily, it can be very long in the morning.

 

[GBRforWDW]

For example, and in general, would a person heading to DHS from Riviera on the first skyliner arrive before a person riding the first bus from AKV?

When going to DHS, you have to get off at CBR and go to the back of the DHS line's queue, with all the people waiting from Riviera, Pop, AoA, and CBR. While this queue moves pretty steadily, it can be very long in the morning.

When I stayed at Pop last month, the skyliner was awesome for going to Hollywood Studios. I'd imagine it would be from Riv too. When arriving at the CBR transfer station there was barely a line to head to Hollywood, at least if you're at the front of the line (lined up 90 minutes early).

At Hollywood Studios there was about 2-3 groups per tapstile when I arrived there. I wasn't paying much attention to buses, but there was not much of any lines, so I believe I got in before the buses.

 

[Kellyh123]

We are going to be staying at Boardwalk Villas and walking over to HS. Early entry that day is 8:00. We plan on being at studios by 7:15. We would like to rope drop ROR. Do you think this is early enough to arrive at HS?
Also can we do child swap when we rope drop this ride?

Thanks

 

[GBRforWDW]

We are going to be staying at Boardwalk Villas and walking over to HS. Early entry that day is 8:00. We plan on being at studios by 7:15. We would like to rope drop ROR. Do you think this is early enough to arrive at HS?
Also can we do child swap when we rope drop this ride?

Thanks

At 7:15 you'll probably be in a good position, Maybe the middle of the waiting area to scan in, so probably won't be too bad of a wait at Rise, as long as it's open right away.

I haven't done child swap, but I'd think you'd still be able to during early entry. Hopefully someone else knows for sure!

 

[LSUfan4444]

With prices continuing to go up and Ills and G+ being add-ons now we started funding those additional price hikes by staying off-site. That being said, (Sunday, Dec 4) this will be our first trip visit to MK during a low crowd weekend. Now, I know weekends can generally be busier than weekdays but I am curious what an 8am opening at MK might look like without early entry?

Our plan would be to head towards Fontierland and start our day with Splash, Big Thunder then Pirates. From there we plan to check standby at Space and probably just suck that up via standby and thinking it should be 45 min or less from historical data as I view it from thrill data. We will be using G+ but plan to book it for all after 2pm as we will be hopping from MK sometime after lunch.

So, all that being said what time should we be standing out in front waiting to enter the park to put us in a good position to knockout Splash, Thunder and Pirates before heading to Space in hopes of avoiding a 60+ min at Space?

 

[scrappinginontario]

With prices continuing to go up and Ills and G+ being add-ons now we started funding those additional price hikes by staying off-site. That being said, (Sunday, Dec 4) this will be our first trip visit to MK during a low crowd weekend. Now, I know weekends can generally be busier than weekdays but I am curious what an 8am opening at MK might look like without early entry?

Our plan would be to head towards Fontierland and start our day with Splash, Big Thunder then Pirates. From there we plan to check standby at Space and probably just suck that up via standby and thinking it should be 45 min or less from historical data as I view it from thrill data. We will be using G+ but plan to book it for all after 2pm as we will be hopping from MK sometime after lunch.

So, all that being said what time should we be standing out in front waiting to enter the park to put us in a good position to knockout Splash, Thunder and Pirates before heading to Space in hopes of avoiding a 60+ min at Space?

For us, we'd be there when the parking gates open (see post 1) and get as close to the front of the non-ETPE crowd as we could.

 

[xipotec]

I have an 8:10 at Crystal Palace with a normal park opening at 9am in Feb 2023…(early admission at 8:30 for park guests that day) We are not onsite..

Will they let me drop off at Contemporary for that?

Or is it the TCC and monorail only?

Really would like to avoid the monorail ride. Or boat ride for that matter.

 

[Juventus]

Any recent reports of when the parking lot opens for MK with 9:00 (8:30 for resort guests) opening?

I will be staying at the Dolphin in 2 weeks, but for MK I don't want to deal with the buses so will drive...I want to get there nice and early.

Thanks!

 

[scrappinginontario]

I have an 8:10 at Crystal Palace with a normal park opening at 9am in Feb 2023…(early admission at 8:30 for park guests that day) We are not onsite..

Will they let me drop off at Contemporary for that?

Or is it the TCC and monorail only?

Really would like to avoid the monorail ride. Or boat ride for that matter.

You will not be able to be dropped off at the Contemporary so will need to go to the TTC and take the monorail or ferry from there. Car services will not be allowed past security at the Contemporary.

 

[MaidMarian444]

Hi, I read post 1 and want to confirm I interpreted correctly. It appears Meet Mickey at Town Hall is not open for early entry at MK?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Hi, I read post 1 and want to confirm I interpreted correctly. It appears Meet Mickey at Town Hall is not open for early entry at MK?

That is correct. Meet Mickey is not available during ETPE.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

How does it work for ETPE guests making their way to Fontierland after EE is over? Kids want to do BTMR or HM right away after our ETPE time. Do we have to get in line with the regular guests to wait for that part of the part to open or will we be ahead of them (assuming we're finished our ETPE ride before regular opening). Not planning G+ that day as we have evening EMH and another day at MK where we will use it.

 

[scrappinginontario]

How does it work for ETPE guests making their way to Fontierland after EE is over? Kids want to do BTMR or HM right away after our ETPE time. Do we have to get in line with the regular guests to wait for that part of the part to open or will we be ahead of them (assuming we're finished our ETPE ride before regular opening). Not planning G+ that day as we have evening EMH and another day at MK where we will use it.

Most ETPE guests make their way past iasw and Peter Pan. Guests are held around the Rapunzel bathrooms until the park officially opens. Guests will make their way to Frontierland from a number of locations.