extra magic hour, what time to arrive?

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extra magic hour, what time to arrive?
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Tue, 04-04-2006 - 12:44pm
okay btdt people please help. How early before the park opens to you get there. For may 25th the day we are looking at the park opens at 900. so how long does it take to get in the park. We are staying at fqpo resort.
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Tue, 04-04-2006 - 3:34pm

I'm a little confused. With EMH, does the park open at 8:00 or 9:00 am? You also didn't mention which park you're talking about, and that definitely makes a difference. I'm going to assume you're talking about MK. This park takes longer than probably any other one. You have to take either the monorail or the ferry across to the TTC. Then, you go through the turnstiles to enter the park. With this in mind, and having to allow for waiting for the bus at your resort, I'd allow 45 minutes. So, if you're wanting to get there before the gates open, I'd leave on the hour (i.e. 7:00 for 8 am opening). That way, you can be there when the train arrives overhead to see the little show they do up on top of the train station, and see/hear the countdown. Then, if you need a stroller, head to the right after going through the gates and pick it up.

If it's any other park, I'd allow 30 minutes. You have to remember that the bus isn't just coming to your resort; it stops at others also. You should check with your resort to see what time the buses start arriving at your hotel, too, because it varies. You don't want to be standing out there for 30 minutes when they haven't started running yet!

HTH!

M'Shel

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Tue, 04-04-2006 - 8:35pm
Sorry its mk. The schedule says park opens at 900, so is it open then at 0800 for resort guest?
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Tue, 04-04-2006 - 8:56pm

Yes, if the park normally opens at 9am and it has early morning EMH, it will be open to Disney resort guests at 8am.


I would allow 45 minutes or so to get to any of the parks - as M'Shel said, this would allow for wait times for your bus, any additional stops that it may make along the way and any unexpected delays.

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