ADR before park opening

[Sara*s_Mommie]

How do you get into the park when your adr is before park opening time? When you're done eating, do they kick you back out? I have breakfast scheduled for 8:20 at Crystal Palace and park opens at 9:00 (no emh that morning). What time should I arrive at the front gate area and am I escorted to the Palace? Should I try and get seating earlier than 8:20? There's only 2 in my party.

 

[Bama_C]

You will go to the front gate, where the stroller rental is located, and there will be a CM on duty there with a record of those who should be allowed in early ... for ADRs or tours such as Keys to the Kingdom. It is a strange feeling walking down Main Street with no crowd whatsoever. But it's kinda neat, too. Be sure and take your camera. And you should probably try to arrive at the gate around 30 to 45 min prior to seating time in order to get checked in, allow for a line, allow for walking, etc.

Have fun!

 

[choirfarm]

How do you get into the park when your adr is before park opening time? When you're done eating, do they kick you back out? I have breakfast scheduled for 8:20 at Crystal Palace and park opens at 9:00 (no emh that morning). What time should I arrive at the front gate area and am I escorted to the Palace? Should I try and get seating earlier than 8:20? There's only 2 in my party.

I would sincerely doubt you will be through before 9. Our breakfast was at 8 and I remember we were barely through before the gates opened.

 

[vleeth]

I would sincerely doubt you will be through before 9. Our breakfast was at 8 and I remember we were barely through before the gates opened.

Is it about the same at Cinderellas Royal Castle? If you get in at 8 will you be done by the time the park opens?

 

[Sara*s_Mommie]

I would sincerely doubt you will be through before 9. Our breakfast was at 8 and I remember we were barely through before the gates opened.

Hmmm...I think I can be in/out of there in 20 minutes. My daughter won't be eating so I won't have anyone to wait around for - just the servers. One plate of food, one glass of OJ, a tip on the table and I'm outta there...but we'll see. For sure, I'll get up and go before 9:00 - even if the character's haven't made it to the table.

Thanks for your comment.

 

[Bama_C]

Hmmm...I think I can be in/out of there in 20 minutes. My daughter won't be eating so I won't have anyone to wait around for - just the servers. One plate of food, one glass of OJ, a tip on the table and I'm outta there...but we'll see. For sure, I'll get up and go before 9:00 - even if the character's haven't made it to the table.

Thanks for your comment.

Every time I call for ADRs, they recommend you be at least 15 minutes early for your reservation. If you are able to make it to CP by 8:00, given that it's a buffet, you should be able to make it out into the park before 9 am with no problem.