opinions on early entry

MagicalMoments · 02-08-2004

Hi
First of all, I am sorry if this has already been discussed. I tried to do a search "early entry" to see if I could find a thread on this subject however, I could not find one.
My question is: what is your opinion on early entry? Some people do it and others go elsewhere thinking that maybe another park will be less crowded because most will do the early entry. Any pros and cons re: this is greatly appreciated.
We have tended to stay away from the early entries except for the AK. We go to the AK early to see the safari ride first because the animals seem to be out early in the morning. Other than that, we do not do early entry.
I look forward to hearing about your experiences with this!
Thanks!

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-08-2004

We do early entry as often as possible. We take an afternoon break every day so after our break we ususlly go to a different park. We go in July and I can't say I notice a huge difference in crowd levels due to EE, it is just crowded in July.

I say try EE and do as much as possible and if it gets too crowded for you hop to another park. We can get a lot done in the first few hours and then grab lunch and take a break back at our resort.

disneyguy · 02-08-2004

Yeah, I know that for our trip I think we r doing early entry one day. Unofficial guide said that in off season to go for the EE but that during busy times stay away from it.

**Dana** · 02-08-2004

I agree with Disney Teacher. Utilize the EE to do the attractions that are usually long waits and then take a break and hop to another park. You will get to see MUCH more this way with less line waiting.

MagicalMoments · 02-08-2004

Have you ever been at the parks on Easter? I was at WDW last spring break but our break is very last compared to most. This year, our spring break is the week of April 6. Next year which is when we are going to WDW, our break is the week of March 28, which is a week earlier and, we will be there on Easter day. Does anyone know how crowded Easter day tends to be? I know Christmas is holiday season and is the most crowded. My friend was there this past Christmas. She went into the MK on Christmas Day which was the early entry day and she said the park closed a little after 11 am due to being filled to capacity! I wonder if that has ever happened on Easter?

mickaholic4077 · 02-09-2004

The few times I have actually stayed on site I've rarely used early entry because I don't need to see as many attractions as I can at one time,since I go quite often on day trips.

MickeyMac · 02-09-2004

I have imposters of children who are in reality fish, so we like to do the EE, get a ton done, then head back to the hotel to swim and nap, before heading back out. I am amazed at the amount of things we get done in the morning, up until about noonish.

crystalrp · 02-09-2004

If you use EE, make a PS for lunchtime then you can be eating lunch when the crowds get bad. Do something else in the afternoon and it works out perfectly!

wdwspider · 02-09-2004

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Originally posted by Dana
I agree with Disney Teacher. Utilize the EE to do the attractions that are usually long waits and then take a break and hop to another park. You will get to see MUCH more this way with less line waiting.

This is what I say as well.

However, I do not tailor my vacation around Early Entry unless it works out with everything else and I am able to switch it around.

I rarely try to work in an EPCOT or Animal Kingdom Early Entry. To us, there just isn't as great an advantage as you get at MGM or especially Magic Kingdom.

BuzzLightyear · 02-09-2004

We like to do EE at the MK, hit all the favotites have an early lunch and head out of the park as the crowds get HUGE.
This works really well for us.

skwak · 02-09-2004

We do EE every chance we get. IMO it is one of the best perks for staying on WDW property.

iluvwdw · 02-09-2004

I have only stayed onsite twice, and both times I never utilized Early Entry priveleges at the parks. I just went with the flow...I do admit that "going with the flow" works out better in the off season, though! :dazed

Captgoodguy · 02-09-2004

I agree with the majority here. Go early to take advantage of the small lines and then leave for another park. My experience has always been that it gets very busy on the day of EE.

02-08-2004	#1 (permalink)
MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	opinions on early entry Hi First of all, I am sorry if this has already been discussed. I tried to do a search "early entry" to see if I could find a thread on this subject however, I could not find one. My question is: what is your opinion on early entry? Some people do it and others go elsewhere thinking that maybe another park will be less crowded because most will do the early entry. Any pros and cons re: this is greatly appreciated. We have tended to stay away from the early entries except for the AK. We go to the AK early to see the safari ride first because the animals seem to be out early in the morning. Other than that, we do not do early entry. I look forward to hearing about your experiences with this! Thanks! __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	We do early entry as often as possible. We take an afternoon break every day so after our break we ususlly go to a different park. We go in July and I can't say I notice a huge difference in crowd levels due to EE, it is just crowded in July. I say try EE and do as much as possible and if it gets too crowded for you hop to another park. We can get a lot done in the first few hours and then grab lunch and take a break back at our resort. __________________ ~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 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 23 hours 53 minutes

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Yeah, I know that for our trip I think we r doing early entry one day. Unofficial guide said that in off season to go for the EE but that during busy times stay away from it. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	I agree with Disney Teacher. Utilize the EE to do the attractions that are usually long waits and then take a break and hop to another park. You will get to see MUCH more this way with less line waiting. __________________ ~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~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 272 days 18 hours 53 minutes

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MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	Early Entry Have you ever been at the parks on Easter? I was at WDW last spring break but our break is very last compared to most. This year, our spring break is the week of April 6. Next year which is when we are going to WDW, our break is the week of March 28, which is a week earlier and, we will be there on Easter day. Does anyone know how crowded Easter day tends to be? I know Christmas is holiday season and is the most crowded. My friend was there this past Christmas. She went into the MK on Christmas Day which was the early entry day and she said the park closed a little after 11 am due to being filled to capacity! I wonder if that has ever happened on Easter? __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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02-09-2004	#6 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	The few times I have actually stayed on site I've rarely used early entry because I don't need to see as many attractions as I can at one time,since I go quite often on day trips.

02-09-2004	#7 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I have imposters of children who are in reality fish, so we like to do the EE, get a ton done, then head back to the hotel to swim and nap, before heading back out. I am amazed at the amount of things we get done in the morning, up until about noonish. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

02-09-2004	#8 (permalink)
crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	If you use EE, make a PS for lunchtime then you can be eating lunch when the crowds get bad. Do something else in the afternoon and it works out perfectly! __________________ 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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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	We like to do EE at the MK, hit all the favotites have an early lunch and head out of the park as the crowds get HUGE. This works really well for us. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 110 days 4 hours 53 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	We do EE every chance we get. IMO it is one of the best perks for staying on WDW property. __________________ 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: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

02-09-2004	#12 (permalink)
iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	I have only stayed onsite twice, and both times I never utilized Early Entry priveleges at the parks. I just went with the flow...I do admit that "going with the flow" works out better in the off season, though! :dazed __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 18 hours 23 minutes

02-09-2004	#13 (permalink)
Captgoodguy Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 516	I agree with the majority here. Go early to take advantage of the small lines and then leave for another park. My experience has always been that it gets very busy on the day of EE. __________________ A former and future Annual Passholder from Indiana that has visited too many times to list here. Proud parent of Jingles The Wonder Dog.

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