24-Hour Day 2015 Tips

[OhioStateBuckeye]

If you won look for us, we'll be in stepmother and stepsister costumes.

 

[StLDisFan]

Just printed off my boarding pass! Time to do some laundry, PACK and maybe clean the house a little. Unfortunately I have to work all day tomorrow but.....

I AM SO READY TO PARTY!!!

Can't wait to see everyone there on Friday! If you a see a 30 y/o with a beard dressed as Christopher Robin, say 'Hello'. Don't forget about the mini meet-up for Wishes in FP West if you are willing and able.

Safe travels everyone! Can't wait to kick off the Coolest Summer Ever with you all!!

 

[kaybird]

DS gets off work early Thursday, so hopping in the car and driving 24 hours to get there for the last half! Last year was super terrific, can't wait!!!

 

[CookieGVB]

We have custom made "ears" - one with Cinderella where the clock strikes 6, and one with the White Rabbit where his pocket watches are set to 6. So excited! Heading to Epcot today so we can ease into this 24 hour day.

 

[CookieGVB]

Question - does anyone know where the 24 hour pin is being sold? I'm on my phone and the search feature is frustrating at best. Thanks.

 

[TandLMommy28]

By the fireworks we will probably be wearing our glow in the dark up all night with mickey shirts. We will be in the reserved area--Casey's side, right?

 

[jgasko]

Question - does anyone know where the 24 hour pin is being sold? I'm on my phone and the search feature is frustrating at best. Thanks.

all i see is that the shirt is at the emporium.

 

[PrincessEmilyRuth]

Does anyone know what time the buses from MK will start running to take people to other parks? I wanted to jump on the Studios bus around 8ish to go get my daily Star Wars poster.

 

[WEDWDW]

Does anyone know what time the buses from MK will start running to take people to other parks? I wanted to jump on the Studios bus around 8ish to go get my daily Star Wars poster.

Not sure,you may want to walk on over to the Contemporary.

 

[StLDisFan]

By the fireworks we will probably be wearing our glow in the dark up all night with mickey shirts. We will be in the reserved area--Casey's side, right?

That is the plan! I will be tucked in the back corner of FP West (Casey side) closest to Main St. Hope to find you amidst the chaos

 

[ArielRae]

I was in the MK today and went to Guest Relations trying to find out more and see if they had a copy of the guide for tomorrow but they had nothing.

 

[CookieGVB]

I'm about to cancel a
Lunch BOG for 2 tomorrow at 10:55, if anyone's interested

 

[TandLMommy28]

Headed to bed at CBR! See you all bright and early!

 

[CookieGVB]

We are at Pop and have the frogs going (background white noise on the alarm clock). Good night all - have a great 24 hours tomorrow! Hope to see some of you along the way

 

[HopperFan]

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Posted before picture. See next post.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Posting for next year's reference while I wait for family to ride.

The area in front of the train station was packed this morning. We actually stayed back almost near security to see the welcome show and that place filled. About panicked my husband. But I said not to worry based on what I read here. Once crowds died down, we walked leisurely to Frontierland. Posted waits are 10 minutes for thunder and 5 for splash. Thunder is a literal walk on. I think splash is as well, but I am sitting out.

Older kids texted that mine train line was full, so they skipped. Having no other waits.

Here are some picture from this morning.

Busses appeared full...but not quite sardine level. Ferry also off loaded a bunch of people. Lots--but it didn't seem swarming. Monorail off loaded a bit as well.


Special morning show that featured Frozen characters but was otherwise the same. The family selected was dressed as Peter Pan, tink, and Tiger Lilly. From a distance, some kids thought it was really tink. Parents may have as well.


Passing under the train station...the swarm of people behind us.

But--quick stop for Sorceror's cards (would have been nice for them to have a special one, but none).

Hard to see--but no more swarms entering. I think initial crowds are folks trying to do all 24 hours and those who wanted to see the show or be there first (or like is have other plans and are just squeezing in some prime ride time).


By 6:10--this was Main Street. Not as crowded as it looks. Folks are pausing for the requisite castle pic.


And just a couple of minutes later..an empty Adventureland.


5 minute "wait" at Pirates.


The 10 minute "wait" at Big Thunder.


We had fast passes for the sake of having them. But didn't use them. Not needed. (Except maybe for Mine train to avoid the wait when everything else seems to be walk on or near wall on.)

My son is on ride #3 of BTMRR and my husband and daughter were waved on through for ride #2 at Splash.

Additional info--we stayed at BLT and check out today. We packed last night and had most of the kids sleep in today's clothes. Breakfast was leftover pizza that we ate while watching the show. We loaded our car bright and early at 5:25 and arrived via walkway to MK by about 10 or so until arriving just in the for Frozen and company to begin the festivities. Kids range in age: high school, middle school, elementary school, and new baby.

We liked having to avoid all transportation concerns by staying so close. We did not book with intent to do the 24 hour day. But secured our DVC sometime around February or March. Not too bad for not being our home resort.

Due to other plans, most of us will be departing to do those.

Good luck to all those going the distance!

(Still from my video--I forgot to make full size. Click to view.)

 

[j2thomason]

Warning!!!....Been in line for Sleepy Hollow breakfast for 20 minutes and we are still not at the ordering window....ugh!

 

[LittleMissDisneyDork]

Does anyone know if the park will close to capacity? My sister and I weren't able to make rope drop and will probably arrive around 1. What are the chances the park will be closed? We have annual passes so I think for some stages well still be allowed in.

 

[MarknTara]

We are here too!!
we are excited for the 24 hours!!