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Cdn Gal · 09-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Hi everybody! I hear that you could make early, early morning reservations at the Crystal Palace before the MK opens. Does anybody know anything about that? What time would we need to make our breakfast reservations to get into the MK early? I would LOVE some pics with few people on the street! Thanks

jsantini · 09-14-2009, 07:09 PM

We do this on every trip, and usually make our reservation for an hour or 45 minutes before the park opens. Sometimes we've had to show our ADR number at the gate to get in and sometimes we haven't, so it's a good idea to bring it with you. We usually go a little earlier than our ADR and get the photos before we eat, and then sometimes grab some more after we eat if the park isn't crowded yet. At least once, Photopass photographers have been available early and we got a great photo that way too.

baj0505 · 09-14-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdn Gal

Hi everybody! I hear that you could make early, early morning reservations at the Crystal Palace before the MK opens. Does anybody know anything about that? What time would we need to make our breakfast reservations to get into the MK early? I would LOVE some pics with few people on the street! Thanks

Its a must do at least once! Its so quiet and peaceful.

Razorback · 09-14-2009, 07:27 PM

We had an 8:05 ADR for Crystal Palace and the parked opened at 9:00. Walking down Main Street with less than 10 people was AMAZING!!!

I will also remember walking into the Magic Kingdom with everyone looking at us wondering why we were not waiting in line with them. If felt good being ahead of the rope drop.

The other memory I will have is an empty Main Street and then later that night trying walk out with thousands of other people.

I would recommend Crystal Palace before the park opens at least once.

csmom · 09-14-2009, 07:47 PM

We ate at CP at 8:05 when we were there in June. Took great pictures in front of the castle. Loved it so much, we're going at 8:05 am again on Sept 26. Can't wait.

llqool · 09-14-2009, 08:33 PM

it is awesome to be there with no one else around. And if you time it right, you are just leaving CP in time to jump right on Dumbo....(or whatever slow-loading, long-line having ride you desire!)

KimFIGFern · 09-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Last year we made a reservation for CP at 8:05. We entered early with hardly anyone in the park. It was quite lovely ... and a little spooky too

We had to wait 5 minutes after giving the hostess our ressie number. We were probably the 5th table to be seated. When we went to the buffet, all the food was recently put out .. and was delicious! Since we were already eating, the characters came over to us right away. We saw each one of them for a long period of time. It was great.

Then, the best part was that we ever finished, full and went to the rope drop in Tomorrow land with only 10 people! All 3 of my sons and the other family we were with got to through "magic dust" to open the park.

My sons (15, 14 and 9) said this was the 2nd best dining experience in WDW. (The CA Grill was #1.) I have a secret trip planned for December and we already have our ressie for the CP. I hope you plan to go there and have a great time!

wishtdream · 09-14-2009, 08:52 PM

We have an 8:20 for Sunday.

DD is a shutterbug and can't wait.

djp0630 · 09-14-2009, 09:04 PM

8:05 is the earliest reservation at CP. We have one for 8:10 in 2 weeks, and I am so excited!

disneyfan97 · 09-14-2009, 09:04 PM

We love early CP breakfast!!! It is one of my favorite things to do at Disney! I love that peaceful walk down Main Street and the beautiful early morning/non-crowded castle pics!

MomsOf2boys · 09-14-2009, 09:09 PM

We did the train tour last September and had to be at the park like at 7:15 or so... the park was not yet opened and we got those fantastic pictures as well.

We have never eaten at CP so perhaps we will schedule to do that in one of our upcoming visits....sounds very nice.

carmie3377 · 09-14-2009, 09:17 PM

We did CRT last year prior to park opening and we loved it. We have great castle shots with few people in them. This year, we booked CP for 8:15. Can't wait

LKMang · 09-15-2009, 04:49 AM

I'm trying so hard to get a really early reservation for my sons first birthday! The best I have been able to get was 915am. I keep hoping someone cancels one. We aren't staying onsite, which I am assuming is why I haven't had any luck.

diamondpixienc · 09-15-2009, 08:38 AM

I was unable to get the early am CP ressie for my dear friend who will be traveling in early Dec. was only to snag a 10:15

But I am so hoping that it will work out for our family's first trip next year.

csmom · 09-15-2009, 08:43 AM

If you can't get an early ADR at CP, keep trying. For our trip this month, I was unable to get one at my 90 day mark. I kept trying on line every day (sometimes several times a day!), and after 2 weeks got an 8:05 ADR on the day I wanted.

09-14-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
jsantini Disney Vet Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 131	We do this on every trip, and usually make our reservation for an hour or 45 minutes before the park opens. Sometimes we've had to show our ADR number at the gate to get in and sometimes we haven't, so it's a good idea to bring it with you. We usually go a little earlier than our ADR and get the photos before we eat, and then sometimes grab some more after we eat if the park isn't crowded yet. At least once, Photopass photographers have been available early and we got a great photo that way too. __________________

09-14-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
Razorback Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 82	We had an 8:05 ADR for Crystal Palace and the parked opened at 9:00. Walking down Main Street with less than 10 people was AMAZING!!! I will also remember walking into the Magic Kingdom with everyone looking at us wondering why we were not waiting in line with them. If felt good being ahead of the rope drop. The other memory I will have is an empty Main Street and then later that night trying walk out with thousands of other people. I would recommend Crystal Palace before the park opens at least once. __________________ 2002,2005,2006 Off-site 2007 Pop Century 2008 All-Star Music 2009 Pop Century

09-14-2009, 08:52 PM	#7
KimFIGFern Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakmont, PA Posts: 112	We have an ADR for 8:05 AGAIN! Last year we made a reservation for CP at 8:05. We entered early with hardly anyone in the park. It was quite lovely ... and a little spooky too We had to wait 5 minutes after giving the hostess our ressie number. We were probably the 5th table to be seated. When we went to the buffet, all the food was recently put out .. and was delicious! Since we were already eating, the characters came over to us right away. We saw each one of them for a long period of time. It was great. Then, the best part was that we ever finished, full and went to the rope drop in Tomorrow land with only 10 people! All 3 of my sons and the other family we were with got to through "magic dust" to open the park. My sons (15, 14 and 9) said this was the 2nd best dining experience in WDW. (The CA Grill was #1.) I have a secret trip planned for December and we already have our ressie for the CP. I hope you plan to go there and have a great time!

09-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#9
djp0630 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 834	8:05 is the earliest reservation at CP. We have one for 8:10 in 2 weeks, and I am so excited! __________________ Debbie DD - 3 years old DS - 1 year old Many trips growing up (CBR, Poly, POFQ) Contemporary - August 2003 BLT- September 2009 BCV - May 2010

09-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#10
disneyfan97 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 139	We love early CP breakfast!!! It is one of my favorite things to do at Disney! I love that peaceful walk down Main Street and the beautiful early morning/non-crowded castle pics! __________________ Me (Teresa) DH DS (3)

09-14-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
Cdn Gal Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1000 Islands Posts: 449	Crystal Palace Early Early Morning?? Hi everybody! I hear that you could make early, early morning reservations at the Crystal Palace before the MK opens. Does anybody know anything about that? What time would we need to make our breakfast reservations to get into the MK early? I would LOVE some pics with few people on the street! Thanks __________________ We're all in this together, so keep your stick on the ice! I believe in kids, and in magic!

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09-14-2009, 07:47 PM	#5
csmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 138	We ate at CP at 8:05 when we were there in June. Took great pictures in front of the castle. Loved it so much, we're going at 8:05 am again on Sept 26. Can't wait.

09-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
llqool DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL - now I'm a FL resident!!!! Posts: 639	it is awesome to be there with no one else around. And if you time it right, you are just leaving CP in time to jump right on Dumbo....(or whatever slow-loading, long-line having ride you desire!)

09-14-2009, 08:52 PM	#8
wishtdream DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 532	We have an 8:20 for Sunday. DD is a shutterbug and can't wait.

09-14-2009, 09:09 PM	#11
MomsOf2boys Has obsessive finger chatter disorder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,171	We did the train tour last September and had to be at the park like at 7:15 or so... the park was not yet opened and we got those fantastic pictures as well. We have never eaten at CP so perhaps we will schedule to do that in one of our upcoming visits....sounds very nice. __________________ SusanWe Eight, Ate & Ate! Our Thanksgiving 2009 Experience I'll Tweet to that! Follow me on Twitter Grew up at Disneyland...Raised my kids at Disney World...Had a little Wonder in Oct 04, Had a Magical week with a great group of DISers in Oct 07, then after a week at AKL CL in September, we Bought a little piece of AKV to keep our dreams a reality!

09-14-2009, 09:17 PM	#12
carmie3377 Hi, I'm Carmen and I'm a Disneyholic. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exactly 983 miles from the Magic Kingdom and 1,541 from Disneyland Posts: 1,980	We did CRT last year prior to park opening and we loved it. We have great castle shots with few people in them. This year, we booked CP for 8:15. Can't wait __________________ Me DH DD10 DS3 Cinder Ellie Sandy Aug/03 - 1st Trip DL Aug/04 - 1st Trip WDW - FW Cabins Jun/05 - WDW Dec/06 - WDW & MVMCP - ASMo/OKW Jan/08 - WDW BFF Trip - POR Sept-Oct/08 - AKV & MNSSHP Dec/09 - Pop/7night Disney Magic Eastern with Tortola/Pop again

09-15-2009, 04:49 AM	#13
LKMang Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 27	I'm trying so hard to get a really early reservation for my sons first birthday! The best I have been able to get was 915am. I keep hoping someone cancels one. We aren't staying onsite, which I am assuming is why I haven't had any luck. __________________ DS 12/11/08

09-15-2009, 08:38 AM	#14
diamondpixienc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 185	I was unable to get the early am CP ressie for my dear friend who will be traveling in early Dec. was only to snag a 10:15 But I am so hoping that it will work out for our family's first trip next year. __________________ MEDH DS(6) DD(4) DD(NB)

09-15-2009, 08:43 AM	#15
csmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 138	If you can't get an early ADR at CP, keep trying. For our trip this month, I was unable to get one at my 90 day mark. I kept trying on line every day (sometimes several times a day!), and after 2 weeks got an 8:05 ADR on the day I wanted.

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