MK on Sat yes or no?

kphil89 · 04-27-2005

For this upcoming trip we will only have 2 days in the parks, Sat & Sun. I was thinking about doing AK (EMH am), Epcot and MK (spectro & wishes only) on Sat then MK and Studios (EMH pm) on Sun. What do you think can we pull it off?

EmpressJenny · 04-27-2005

I think you can definitely manage that. Listen, when you go to MK if you're only going for the nighttime stuff, park in the Contemporary lot after you leave Epcot and use the walkway to MK. That way you won't have to battle the crowds to get out.

kphil89 · 04-27-2005

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

I think you can definitely manage that. Listen, when you go to MK if you're only going for the nighttime stuff, park in the Contemporary lot after you leave Epcot and use the walkway to MK. That way you won't have to battle the crowds to get out.

cool tip! how long can you park there? I have PS for CM at 6:30 the night we arrive and MK is scheduled to close at 9 that night, we maybe able to walk over to see Wishes then. oh wait can we just go up some place in the contemporary to view the fireworks without going into MK?

gcbdad · 04-27-2005

kphil89
I am not sure the exact dates you are going but remember that this is the time for Grad Nights at the MK. We were there this past Friday and wondered why the park was closing at 7:00. I checked and it said it was closing on Friday and Saturday at 7:00, meaning no fireworks. I checked and sure enough this past weekend was the first Grad Night Weekend. You might want to double check you dates.

EmpressJenny · 04-27-2005

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Originally Posted by kphil89

cool tip! how long can you park there? I have PS for CM at 6:30 the night we arrive and MK is scheduled to close at 9 that night, we maybe able to walk over to see Wishes then. oh wait can we just go up some place in the contemporary to view the fireworks without going into MK?

They will either give you a parking permit for 3 hours (and I don't think they're really strict about it at night) or they will just let you in. Either way, it is SO worth it.

LABride · 04-27-2005

Grad nights for this year are last weekend and this weekend.

**cinderbella** · 04-27-2005

Yes...you can do that!!
In March I suprised DBF with a trip and we only went for two days...We did MK and MGM on day one (MK EMH in the morning) and AK and EPCOT on day 2..........it is important to remember that you can't do everything. We took a very casual approach to it...we had just been there in Dec. so riding everything and anything wasn't as important as it had been then!
But honestly...it will wear you out..and I see you have a DD and we didn't try to do it with kids...so take your time and enjoy being there...and just refer to it as a 'little shot in the arm of a trip' and youll have a great time!

dwoodz · 04-27-2005

Definately doable, if you plan your itinerary in advance on what rides you will be visiting.

tgrnpu · 04-27-2005

MK on Sat is not a good idea. It is too full. Sunday is much better. Epcot is a good park to go on saturday. I can't wait to ride Soaring!

**Dana** · 04-27-2005

Other than seeing Spectro and Wishes, I would avoid MK on Saturday. It is notoriously busy on Saturdays. Many FLoridians take day trips there on that day. You may have an easier time on Sunday with crowds. I am taking my own advice on my October trip and only doing Spectro and Wishes that Saturday.

**MissDisney** · 04-27-2005

When I am at WDW, I try to avoid MK on Saturdays. HOWEVER, now that I am sitting in the Great White North, I would go to MK on Saturday ANYTIME!

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-27-2005

I think this is unusual but last July we were in the MK on a Saturday and almost every attraction was a walk on. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited to find such small crowds, unusual in July.

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kphil89 Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Not close enough to the mouse house Posts: 761	MK on Sat yes or no? For this upcoming trip we will only have 2 days in the parks, Sat & Sun. I was thinking about doing AK (EMH am), Epcot and MK (spectro & wishes only) on Sat then MK and Studios (EMH pm) on Sun. What do you think can we pull it off? __________________ DZNYDVA 4/03 Spring Break~Calypso Cay Resort;10/03 My Birthday~Sheraton Vistana Resort;11/04 Thanksgiving~Calyso Cay Resort; Pop Century & ASMovies;4/05 Spring Break~Allstar Vacation Homes;5/05 DD 8th BirthdayTrip~Pop Century;9/05 Fall Trip~All Star Movies & Free Dining;9/06 Fall Break~Calypso Cay;9/07 Fall Break~All Star Sports & Free Dining;9/08 Fall BreakNEW DVC OWNERStaying at Saratoga Springs

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? I think you can definitely manage that. Listen, when you go to MK if you're only going for the nighttime stuff, park in the Contemporary lot after you leave Epcot and use the walkway to MK. That way you won't have to battle the crowds to get out. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 917	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? kphil89 I am not sure the exact dates you are going but remember that this is the time for Grad Nights at the MK. We were there this past Friday and wondered why the park was closing at 7:00. I checked and it said it was closing on Friday and Saturday at 7:00, meaning no fireworks. I checked and sure enough this past weekend was the first Grad Night Weekend. You might want to double check you dates. __________________ DVC Owner since 2005 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Last Minute Trip before our Passes run out. Using the last few days on our passes.

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LABride Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 134	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? Grad nights for this year are last weekend and this weekend.

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,415	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? Yes...you can do that!! In March I suprised DBF with a trip and we only went for two days...We did MK and MGM on day one (MK EMH in the morning) and AK and EPCOT on day 2..........it is important to remember that you can't do everything. We took a very casual approach to it...we had just been there in Dec. so riding everything and anything wasn't as important as it had been then! But honestly...it will wear you out..and I see you have a DD and we didn't try to do it with kids...so take your time and enjoy being there...and just refer to it as a 'little shot in the arm of a trip' and youll have a great time! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bella goes to Washington... 42 days 23 hours 28 minutes

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dwoodz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 211	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? Definately doable, if you plan your itinerary in advance on what rides you will be visiting. __________________ 2004 Caribbean Beach Resort 2005 Contemporary Resort 2006 Animal Kingdom 2008 Disney Carribbean Cruise

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tgrnpu Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? MK on Sat is not a good idea. It is too full. Sunday is much better. Epcot is a good park to go on saturday. I can't wait to ride Soaring! __________________

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,698	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? Other than seeing Spectro and Wishes, I would avoid MK on Saturday. It is notoriously busy on Saturdays. Many FLoridians take day trips there on that day. You may have an easier time on Sunday with crowds. I am taking my own advice on my October trip and only doing Spectro and Wishes that Saturday. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 14 hours 28 minutes

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,560	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? When I am at WDW, I try to avoid MK on Saturdays. HOWEVER, now that I am sitting in the Great White North, I would go to MK on Saturday ANYTIME! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: MK on Sat yes or no? I think this is unusual but last July we were in the MK on a Saturday and almost every attraction was a walk on. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited to find such small crowds, unusual in July. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 14 hours 28 minutes

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