Early Opening??

[Joan S.]

Hi, Does IOA or US open early for onsite guests ?? Thanks, Joan

[jtimmons]

I don't believe they do. There is a number that you can call a day ahead in order to find the "official opening time" for the next morning. Can anyone help me out with this number? :confused3 :confused3

[Joan S.]

Thank You! Anyone know the # to call?? Joan

[Amity 3]

unless it's the week between Christmas and New Years, both parks official opening time is 9:00 am. if the park's ops are looking good, they'll unofficially open the gates 15-20 minutes before that.

[robvia]

During the summer and peak holidays, they'll open at 08:30am for sure, but it's not written anywhere, just happens. The best plan is to show up between 08:00am and 08:15am. By 08:30am, a line will form that goes back to the ticket booths. If you are near the front of this line, you can get into the park and do a few rides with no wait. Even if you have UEPs it's a good idea to arrive early to get front seat rides on the coasters.

[gschmerl]

If you are an on site guest there is really no need for an early opening. You have that magic room key to get you express entry for the attractions.

[jtimmons]

Does anyone know the number I was speaking of. This phone number you can call a day early and they will tell you the exact time the gates will open the next morning.

[Motherfletcher]

You can verify the park's hours by calling 407-824-4321. Exact time is kind of misleading because they won't open until the attractions are manned. There have been promotions that have allowed hotel guests early entry to specific rides like Mummy, Shrek or Hulk. They don't have that very often and the times I've witnessed it the EE folks gained about 10 minutes.