AM ADRs - when can you enter parks?

[TruBlu]

The MK opens at 9, and our ADR is at 9:20. Can we enter early? Do they limit it to a certain amt. of time before your ADR???

 

[Millie12591]

I couldn't say for sure one way or the other, I have reasons to believe either way. But in all honesty since your CM who booked your ADR said to be there at least 20 mins. prior, I would go to the gate about 10-15 mins. earlier than rope drop and tell them you have an ADR and I'm sure they will let you know. I can't say for sure if they will try and stop you from going in, I'm sure it all depends on who's manning the gate at the time. I wish I could tell what they had us do the last two times, but it's all a blur now. I just know our ADR was at 8:05 am and there was no question we were to be allowed in early, since the place you'll have breakfast is no doubt a good 5-7 min. walk I would hope they would allow you in a bit early.

 

[mattsmom2000]

I would think that they would let you in earlier since you need to beat the crowd heading down main street, but I cannot say for sure since all of ADR's have been made at 8-8:30 am on purpose, so we can get in early and get some great pics!! It can't hurt to get there early and explain your situation to get there early. Good luck and have a great trip!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Can we enter early? Do they limit it to a certain amt. of time before your ADR???

1) For pre-park-opening ADR's, you can enter early.
2) For after-opening ADR's, you enter with the crowd.
3) They ony allow 10-15 minutes prior to the ADR.
4) A 9:20am ADR is fine with a 9:00am park opening.

 

[mcd2745]

Two weeks ago, I had a 9:10 ADR at Crystal Palace. I went up to the breakfst entrance about 5 or 10 minutes befoer 9am/ropre drop and they let me right in.

 

[DisneyWagz]

We have had ADRs before the park opens, and there is an entrance specifically for this.

I love having these ADRs, because it is an amazing experience to walk down Main Street without a lot of other people. Perfect picture opportunity! This year, we met the mayor and had our picture taken with him. Plus, we had several photo pass pics taken.