Wait time experiences during extra hours?

bribren · 06-17-2005

I was wondering about wait times in the parks during the extra magic hours? Im trying to decide to skip the headliners (I have 12, 3, 1 YO kids) and go with the 12 YO at night rather than switch off. I only have experience with e-ride nights? Will Sorin' be available? Or should I get the fast pass?
Thanks!

tink74 · 06-17-2005

We used the EMH pm during our January vacation (low season), and had a good experience with the lines (usually just walking on) at most of the parks.
The only exception was MK. It was just as a long a wait during EMH as it was during the day (and sometimes even longer!!)

I think a lot depends on the time of year your going. If your there during a busy season expect some wait...even during EMH pm.

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 06-17-2005

I don't have a answer but would like to know what to expect on the extra hour morning/evenings days. I have read that MK is extra busy on Mondays and when we will be going MK will be open late that monday (to make the crowds worse). Show I go to the extra hours or is it so crowded that it would be better to wait for regular hour day on Tuesday? I love the option but if it is crazy on those days I'll pass. Help!

**roxie** · 06-17-2005

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Originally Posted by bribren

I was wondering about wait times in the parks during the extra magic hours? Im trying to decide to skip the headliners (I have 12, 3, 1 YO kids) and go with the 12 YO at night rather than switch off. I only have experience with e-ride nights? Will Sorin' be available? Or should I get the fast pass?
Thanks!

Soarin' will be available, but our experience with Epcot EMH were less than magical. Not much open and really, really long lines.

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 06-17-2005

Thanks for the info. I can't believe that Epcots Future world closes at 7 (last week of July). I thought I remember them staying open until at least 10 or later. I always tried to hit the Test Track one last time on the way out of the park after the fireworks.

smee57 · 06-17-2005

We took advantage of the EMH (morning) at MK during Easter week, which you can imagine was very busy week. However, much to our surprise, the lines were a piece of cake. We did all the major rides at MK with less than a five minute wait. EMH is a great perk!!

**roxie** · 06-17-2005

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Originally Posted by smee57

We took advantage of the EMH (morning) at MK during Easter week, which you can imagine was very busy week. However, much to our surprise, the lines were a piece of cake. We did all the major rides at MK with less than a five minute wait. EMH is a great perk!!

We did EMH in the evening at MK...it was wonderful!

Laneysdad · 06-17-2005

MY only experience in on E-ride Nights and they are the best. You are either walking on a ride or waiting for a ride to cycle through no more than 2x's Talk about being spoiled!

tink74 · 06-17-2005

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Originally Posted by smee57

We took advantage of the EMH (morning) at MK during Easter week, which you can imagine was very busy week. However, much to our surprise, the lines were a piece of cake. We did all the major rides at MK with less than a five minute wait. EMH is a great perk!!

Wow! That really surprises me....our MK night was really packed!

Overall though, I agree it's a nice benefit.

Cavey · 06-17-2005

Our MK night was busier than regular hours. After that we didn't use EMH evening hours.

The BEST way to avoid lines is be at rope drops. In January, we did ALL of Fantasyland (including Peter Pan twice), PLUS Haunted Mansion, PLUS Barnstormer in the first 90 minutes of park opening (at 9:00). By 10:30, the lines were beginning to form. We did a few more items and left MK at 11:00 to go do other things. Oh, and this was not an early entry day. Just regular rope drop.

WVWISEGUY · 06-25-2005

Just got back and EMH at Mk at Night was packed. We avoided all EMH except for MK mornings. Part of the problem is that many people are not paying for park hopper options so many people go to that park and stay all day including evening and the crowd just builds and builds.

**cinderbella** · 06-25-2005

we did EMH at MK and EPCOT..I'd reccommend doing MK but skipping EP if you want too...if you want to do Soarin...get a FP..those loooonnnggg wait times aren't jokes..it's the truth...it was still 70-130 minutes wait time during EMH

chris5568 · 06-25-2005

When I was there in May it seemed at the beginning of the pm EMH's the lines were walk on. But as the other parks closed and people came to the EMH park lines seemed to get very long. Don't forget everyone with Park hoppers will come over to the EMH park when the other ones close.

chris5568 · 06-25-2005

Everyone staying on site that is.

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Wait time experiences during extra hours? I was wondering about wait times in the parks during the extra magic hours? Im trying to decide to skip the headliners (I have 12, 3, 1 YO kids) and go with the 12 YO at night rather than switch off. I only have experience with e-ride nights? Will Sorin' be available? Or should I get the fast pass? Thanks!

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tink74 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Serka Zong Posts: 1,234	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? We used the EMH pm during our January vacation (low season), and had a good experience with the lines (usually just walking on) at most of the parks. The only exception was MK. It was just as a long a wait during EMH as it was during the day (and sometimes even longer!!) I think a lot depends on the time of year your going. If your there during a busy season expect some wait...even during EMH pm. __________________ MBer's I've Met: alilmagical32 Off Site 1979 Off Site 1986 All Star Sports January 2003 All Star Sports August 2003 Pop Century January 2005 Coronado Springs June/July 2005 Port Orleans FQ December 2006 Port Orleans FQ December 2007 Coming Up....French Quarter October 2008 Grail, Grail, Grail, HUH! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating My Cousins Wedding!! All Adults Trip!! Off to have my 1st Lapu Lapu!!

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? I don't have a answer but would like to know what to expect on the extra hour morning/evenings days. I have read that MK is extra busy on Mondays and when we will be going MK will be open late that monday (to make the crowds worse). Show I go to the extra hours or is it so crowded that it would be better to wait for regular hour day on Tuesday? I love the option but if it is crazy on those days I'll pass. Help!

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? Thanks for the info. I can't believe that Epcots Future world closes at 7 (last week of July). I thought I remember them staying open until at least 10 or later. I always tried to hit the Test Track one last time on the way out of the park after the fireworks.

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? We took advantage of the EMH (morning) at MK during Easter week, which you can imagine was very busy week. However, much to our surprise, the lines were a piece of cake. We did all the major rides at MK with less than a five minute wait. EMH is a great perk!! __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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Laneysdad Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: A Plain field in Illinois Posts: 778	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? MY only experience in on E-ride Nights and they are the best. You are either walking on a ride or waiting for a ride to cycle through no more than 2x's Talk about being spoiled! __________________

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? Our MK night was busier than regular hours. After that we didn't use EMH evening hours. The BEST way to avoid lines is be at rope drops. In January, we did ALL of Fantasyland (including Peter Pan twice), PLUS Haunted Mansion, PLUS Barnstormer in the first 90 minutes of park opening (at 9:00). By 10:30, the lines were beginning to form. We did a few more items and left MK at 11:00 to go do other things. Oh, and this was not an early entry day. Just regular rope drop. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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WVWISEGUY Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 328	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? Just got back and EMH at Mk at Night was packed. We avoided all EMH except for MK mornings. Part of the problem is that many people are not paying for park hopper options so many people go to that park and stay all day including evening and the crowd just builds and builds. __________________ Jeff 2005 4 Day Disney Wonder Cruise 2004, 2005 Pop Century 2003 Polynesian 2002 Grosvenor 1999 Board Walk Villas 1996, 1993, 1990 Carribean Beach 1988, 1986, 1981 Villas at Downtown Disney 1987 Treehouse Villas (Honeymoon) 1978 Polynesian 1975 Off Site We are Marshall!!! Go Herd!!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? we did EMH at MK and EPCOT..I'd reccommend doing MK but skipping EP if you want too...if you want to do Soarin...get a FP..those loooonnnggg wait times aren't jokes..it's the truth...it was still 70-130 minutes wait time during EMH __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? When I was there in May it seemed at the beginning of the pm EMH's the lines were walk on. But as the other parks closed and people came to the EMH park lines seemed to get very long. Don't forget everyone with Park hoppers will come over to the EMH park when the other ones close. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Wait time experiences during extra hours? Everyone staying on site that is. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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