October park hours out yet?

garada3 · 05-22-2003

Hello All

Can anybody tell me what (historically) the normal operating hours are in the parks in October?

If MNSSHP is happening in MK at night and MK is scheduled to have an early entry day that morning, does the EE happen? Sure hope CM's don't have to work an o/c (open to close shift) if it does.

Are EE days worth scheduling park attendance around? My guidebook says to avoid a park on it's EE day

I am actually having to figure out a what park/what day schedule in order to plan my PS's.

Thanks
Maybe someday I will be able to answer a question, not just ask them!

BuzzLightyear · 05-22-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by garada3
Maybe someday I will be able to answer a question, not just ask them!

I know that feeling ! LOL

These are the Oct 2002 hours
http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/oct.html

I was trying to find the historic park hours, but couldn't find them. I am sure someone else can help better.
Keep asking those questions!! I know everyone here loves to help!:)

Bama Family · 05-22-2003

When we were there 4 years ago in Oct. it seems like they closed early, around 5 or 6 o'clock. :(

crystalrp · 05-22-2003

IMHO it is definitely worth going to EE at opening time. We were able to ride all the best stuff virtually walking on each. When the park opens to the public it does get extremely crowded. We would go to the EE park early, then park hop to another park when the crowds hit. It worked out great for us that way.

garada3 · 05-22-2003

Thanks BuzzLightyear!

After checking out last year's hours and events for October, I have discovered that the spectro parade and fantasy in the sky fireworks were only offered on Saturday nights. So I guess that the quiet non- park evening i thought we would have on our arrival day will not happen. Gotta see the "light bulb" parade!

All of a sudden I feel that a week a WDW is not long enough, the shorter park hours make me feel rushed and I am only sitting at the computer!

dab · 05-22-2003

I wouldn't put too much into what last year hours were. They will be similar but with all the cut backs and changes who knows when they will schedule parades & fireworks. I'm hoping that the Fairytale package will get park revenues up and they'll be able to get a more regular schedule for all us planning fanatics!

Bama Family · 05-30-2003

Does anyone know roughly what the hours are in the month of Oct.? I know that they are shorter, but can't remember what they where, thinking about changeing our trip from June 15th to Oct. 17th, any suggestions on this, pros, cons?

tinkerbell · 05-30-2003

its only my opinion but if you can change to oct. even if the hours are shorter it might be lots better then going in june.. we have went in june and between the heat and the crowds we didnt get as much done as we would have liked.. if there were any way we could go in oct I sure would.

skwak · 05-30-2003

I agree and we are going in October.

We went last September. Despite the shorter hours, the reduced crowds make for a great experience.

Go in October!!

dab · 05-30-2003

Go for the switch! October will offer lower crowds and better temperatures!
MK & MGM will probably close at 7:00 most nights. MK will have some 6:00 closings due to MNSSHP. Epcot Future World will prob. close at 7:00 and World Showcase at 9:00. AK at 5:00. Park opening will most likely be 9AM. for all parks (WS at Epcot around 11:00) So, you'll have less park hours available but cooler temps. thus enabling you to stay for longer periods without rest. Also, there will be fewer fireworks & Spectromagic parade at MK.
Definatley worth the switch IMO!

dlashe4977 · 05-30-2003

Don't go in October that's when I'm going! Now it's toooo crowded!:D :D

sandanv1 · 05-30-2003

Add one more to the October list!!

We go every year in October, it's one of my favorite times. Summer is too hot even for a resident, and all the florida families head toward the mouse once school lets out so they can take advantage of the resident discount.

The crowds seem lighter in the Fall. We will be there sept 28 -Oct 5 with our ears on:D

geeman · 05-30-2003

October used to be my favorite month to go - for all of the reasons mentioned above. The advantage of having shorter park hours - especially if you're staying in a nice resort or even visiting nearby family, is that you will have time to do that, without feeling rushed.
;)

It CAN get a little frustrating when you wanted to spend an evening in the park. Usually on the weekends, the parks are open longer, so figure in at least a Saturday into it somewhere.

dlashe4977 · 05-30-2003

We usually go either in Oct/Nov or beginning of Dec. This time we are going 10/25 - 11/07.:D

geeman · 05-30-2003

Already planning a special b'day trip back this year, even though I was just there a month ago.
Too soon to go back? Nah? October is MONTHS away, isn't it?...
It is, isn't it?

:dazed

Where was that post about being 'nuts', again?
:laugh

05-22-2003	#1 (permalink)
garada3 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 424	park hours Hello All Can anybody tell me what (historically) the normal operating hours are in the parks in October? If MNSSHP is happening in MK at night and MK is scheduled to have an early entry day that morning, does the EE happen? Sure hope CM's don't have to work an o/c (open to close shift) if it does. Are EE days worth scheduling park attendance around? My guidebook says to avoid a park on it's EE day I am actually having to figure out a what park/what day schedule in order to plan my PS's. Thanks Maybe someday I will be able to answer a question, not just ask them!

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	IMHO it is definitely worth going to EE at opening time. We were able to ride all the best stuff virtually walking on each. When the park opens to the public it does get extremely crowded. We would go to the EE park early, then park hop to another park when the crowds hit. It worked out great for us that way. __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	I wouldn't put too much into what last year hours were. They will be similar but with all the cut backs and changes who knows when they will schedule parades & fireworks. I'm hoping that the Fairytale package will get park revenues up and they'll be able to get a more regular schedule for all us planning fanatics! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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Bama Family Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florence, AL. Posts: 29	Oct hours? Does anyone know roughly what the hours are in the month of Oct.? I know that they are shorter, but can't remember what they where, thinking about changeing our trip from June 15th to Oct. 17th, any suggestions on this, pros, cons? __________________ Been There done that, want to do some of it agian.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,601	its only my opinion but if you can change to oct. even if the hours are shorter it might be lots better then going in june.. we have went in june and between the heat and the crowds we didnt get as much done as we would have liked.. if there were any way we could go in oct I sure would. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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05-22-2003	#3 (permalink)
Bama Family Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florence, AL. Posts: 29	When we were there 4 years ago in Oct. it seems like they closed early, around 5 or 6 o'clock. :(

05-22-2003	#5 (permalink)
garada3 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 424	Thanks BuzzLightyear! After checking out last year's hours and events for October, I have discovered that the spectro parade and fantasy in the sky fireworks were only offered on Saturday nights. So I guess that the quiet non- park evening i thought we would have on our arrival day will not happen. Gotta see the "light bulb" parade! All of a sudden I feel that a week a WDW is not long enough, the shorter park hours make me feel rushed and I am only sitting at the computer!

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,317	I agree and we are going in October. We went last September. Despite the shorter hours, the reduced crowds make for a great experience. Go in October!! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MNSSHP and DISNEY MAGIC!! Gone to our Happy Place!

05-30-2003	#10 (permalink)
dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Go for the switch! October will offer lower crowds and better temperatures! MK & MGM will probably close at 7:00 most nights. MK will have some 6:00 closings due to MNSSHP. Epcot Future World will prob. close at 7:00 and World Showcase at 9:00. AK at 5:00. Park opening will most likely be 9AM. for all parks (WS at Epcot around 11:00) So, you'll have less park hours available but cooler temps. thus enabling you to stay for longer periods without rest. Also, there will be fewer fireworks & Spectromagic parade at MK. Definatley worth the switch IMO! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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dlashe4977 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Long Island, NY Posts: 198	Don't go in October that's when I'm going! Now it's toooo crowded!:D :D __________________ 10/01/71 - MAGIC KINGDOM 08/02/76 - Magic Kingdom 6/91 - Polynesian 11/98 - Embassy Suites 5/00 - Grand Floridian 12/02 - All Star Music 11/03 - Polynesian 11/04 - Pop Century & Wilderness Lodge 08/07 - POFQ & Poly or WL again

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Add one more to the October list!! We go every year in October, it's one of my favorite times. Summer is too hot even for a resident, and all the florida families head toward the mouse once school lets out so they can take advantage of the resident discount. The crowds seem lighter in the Fall. We will be there sept 28 -Oct 5 with our ears on:D __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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geeman Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in NYC Posts: 953	October used to be my favorite month to go - for all of the reasons mentioned above. The advantage of having shorter park hours - especially if you're staying in a nice resort or even visiting nearby family, is that you will have time to do that, without feeling rushed. ;) It CAN get a little frustrating when you wanted to spend an evening in the park. Usually on the weekends, the parks are open longer, so figure in at least a Saturday into it somewhere. __________________ Geeman ****************************** YBC10/95, CS 8/00 AKL 5/02,DL Hotel 10/02, ASMusic 5/03,CBR 10/03,Disney Cruiseline 10/03, DD Hilton,CR, ASMusic 4/04; AKL 5/04;Pop Century 10/04,CBR 10/04,CR 10/04;DGC 10/04;SOG & PC 12/04;CBR 8/05, SOG 4-5/06 Geeman on the Web

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dlashe4977 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Long Island, NY Posts: 198	We usually go either in Oct/Nov or beginning of Dec. This time we are going 10/25 - 11/07.:D __________________ 10/01/71 - MAGIC KINGDOM 08/02/76 - Magic Kingdom 6/91 - Polynesian 11/98 - Embassy Suites 5/00 - Grand Floridian 12/02 - All Star Music 11/03 - Polynesian 11/04 - Pop Century & Wilderness Lodge 08/07 - POFQ & Poly or WL again

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geeman Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in NYC Posts: 953	Already planning a special b'day trip back this year, even though I was just there a month ago. Too soon to go back? Nah? October is MONTHS away, isn't it?... It is, isn't it? :dazed Where was that post about being 'nuts', again? :laugh __________________ Geeman ****************************** YBC10/95, CS 8/00 AKL 5/02,DL Hotel 10/02, ASMusic 5/03,CBR 10/03,Disney Cruiseline 10/03, DD Hilton,CR, ASMusic 4/04; AKL 5/04;Pop Century 10/04,CBR 10/04,CR 10/04;DGC 10/04;SOG & PC 12/04;CBR 8/05, SOG 4-5/06 Geeman on the Web

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