The return of "EARLY ENTRY" to WDW!!! Great news... starts on October 1st!

[SideshowBob]

"Early Entrance" will be coming back October 1st...

That is some great news, eh? Always a cool feature, I thought....

(kabosh on Character Caravan)

[tampafan]

We have really missed EE. It has not stoped us from going or staying on property, but we sure enjoyed being able to enter the MK early!

[Trekker]

SSB,

That would be awesome - please keep us informed of what you here.

[Jillpie]

Fantastic! Where did you hear of this news?

[riggins]

I saw it on Deb's site, wdwig.com . . . here's what it says:

Beginning October 1: "Extra Magic Hour" -- one theme park will open an hour early every day to resort guests; Character Caravan will be discontinued;

I can't wait for more details!!

[twixbar]

That would be great! Keeping my fingers crossed! :)

[zagafi]

Deb Wills' site (wdwig.com) is reporting the return of the "Extra Magic Hour". Woo Hoo!!!:Pinkbounc

[Blondie]

Aw man!

I was really enjoying not rushing out the door every AM to get there for early entry and sleeping a little later.

DH will sure be happy.....I on the other hand am glad it's offered for everyone else to enjoy. I'll be the cranky one being pulled along by my DH!;)

[eeyore0062]

Darn, I am going to miss that extra hour of sleep.;)

Actually, I might plan around the early entry, and go to a non early entry park, instead!

I think I am the only one on these boards who is going to miss the character caravan... I really loved it. Wish they could do both...Oh, wait... Guess that would be asking too much!;)

[A kid at heart]

Well it won't be there for my trip this sat.

[TexasErin]

I am too excited. We always take advantage of EE.:)

[Trekker]

How do we find out in advance what park will have EE?

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by eeyore0062
Darn, I am going to miss that extra hour of sleep.;)

Actually, I might plan around the early entry, and go to a non early entry park, instead!

I think I am the only one on these boards who is going to miss the character caravan... I really loved it. Wish they could do both...Oh, wait... Guess that would be asking too much!;)

You are not alone. I will miss the character caravan also. We never used EE and now I dread them restarting. I always had to avoid the park that had it due to major congestion. I suggest we start an email campaign ditching EE! LOL!

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

I DON'T think it is asking too much for them to have BOTH!:D I mean, it is WDW! I always thought it was strange, before the caravan, that characters were not seen around the resorts(mods in particular since most Deluxes have character meals). I think each resort should have a character strolling about the place each and every day! Even if it was only a couple hours, maybe even in the evening. :cool: They could rotate a different character a day. JMHO:p !

[Mamu]

Seeing it's been a miserable week for me it's great to hear some good news. Hopefully EE will be in full swing by our Febuary trip. Thanks SSB for the info.

[Mamu]

Seeing it's been a miserable week for me it's great to hear some good news. Hopefully EE will be in full swing by our Febuary trip. Thanks SSB for the info.

[Crichton]

I'm just sooo happy. Our trip is at the end of November and now we get to enjoy EE!!!!

[suevee]

Maybe we should start an email campaign thanking WDW for returning EE.

[adams66]

Doing the happy dance!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[angey77]

I'M SO EX-CITE-ED....I'M SO EX-CITE-ED!!! I just got an email about it from a friend and I see its already hit the boards. Now I'm really busting at the seams to get out of here and go!!!

[hightown]

Great news....Something weird though...For my trip coming up we'll have 5 park days. Had started a rough plan for what park on what days. On 4 of the 5 days, my choice matches the early entry day. How cool is that...

[Mackey Mouse]

That is great news..sometimes we use it, sometimes we do not.. but we do like the choice.. Yahoo..

[Mackey Mouse]

That is great news..sometimes we use it, sometimes we do not.. but we do like the choice.. Yahoo..

[gschmerl]

-Found this on this very website:


Disney Announces "Extra Magic Hour"!

Disney is bringing back early entry as the "Extra Magic
Hour" as of October 1, 2002. This feature is for Disney
Resort guests only and includes guests staying at the
Walt Disney World Swan/Dolphin Hotels and the Hilton
at Lake Buena Vista Hotel. The "Extra Magic Hour" will
be one hour prior to the regularly scheduled park
opening hours on specific dates. Please note below
each park's scheduled "Extra Magic Hour" days are as
follows:

Sunday -----Magic Kingdom
Monday -----Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tuesday----- Disney's MGM Studios
Wednesday --Epcot
Thursday -----Magic Kingdom
Friday ---------Disney's Animal Kingdom
Saturday------- Disney's MGM Studios

As part of this change Disney will be discontinuing
their Character Caravan as of September 30, 2002. This
will be the final day for the caravan.

[adams66]

I hate to be the downer here, but did anyone else notice the
on specific dates comment in the above post??

I hope it's not only at peak times because I think onsite guests deserve it all year long!!:D

[Honey_Belly]

In speaking with an operator last night (booking trip), he mentioned that they won't be re-instating the "hour early" policy for security reasons.....especially around the holidays. They want to have full security all the time, and the extra hour was causing some turmoil.

Just what I heard, but it makes sense.

[cindyfan]

Happy Dance!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
I am going to try and call and get verification!!!
I don't want this to be just another "rumor"!!

I am SO LOOKING FORWARD to our trip!!!!

[Pugsley]

Thanks for the happy news!

Adams, I think (hope) that just means that park hours are different on different dates.

AK is included - that's new!

[SideshowBob]

I think so also, Mr. Adams ...

[The Pluto People]

Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Kitty 34]

Great news!!! Now just to get the teen-agers out of bed early will be the next thing!!!:jester:


I'm glad Animal Kingdom will be a part of EE!!:bounce:

[Poohbear123]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc Yes! I will be there in 49 days!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[disneydreamer1970]

I just returned from a business trip to find this information!! :Pinkbounc :bounce: When I told my DH and DS (11) they cheered!!!!

We just can't wait!!!!

:crazy: