BIG Breaking WDW News!!

[tink2dw]

There is BIG Breaking News over on Deb's site!!
http://wdwig.com/

-- Beginning October 1: "Extra Magic Hour" -- one theme park will open an hour early every day to resort guests; Character Caravan will be discontinued; Beauty and the Beast show reverts to daily schedule! Hunchback of Notre Dame show at MGM to close on September 28th.

Here is the schedule for Extra Magic Hour!

Beginning October 1 2002.

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

 

[TnRobin]

Yeah - We heard about it two days ago here on the DIS boards

Isn't that great news.

 

[Disneyolic]

Now I just hope they keep it at least until we go next year!!!

 

[busy mom]

I am thrilled to hear about Beauty & the Beast...we did'nt think we would get to see it, now it is a MUST!

 

[ehallison]

Wondering if we will have access to early entry from the Wyndham Palace or Hilton.

 

[zurgswife]

I'm excited about the return of EE or what every they are calling it now...

 

[Debbie]

Wondering if we will have access to early entry from the Wyndham Palace or Hilton.

Yep, they are! Have a great trip!

 

[Tiffany]

Originally posted by zurgswife
I'm excited about the return of EE or what every they are calling it now...

They are calling it "Extra Magic Hour". What I find interesting is that as of this time Disney has not announced what rides/attractions if any will be open during this extra hour of magic.

 

[Susie Dismom]

Great info. Does this blow the whole theory posted on I don't remember which website (I only wrote it down) of high/average/low attendance at each park on each day? We don't have many days - I'm trying to plan carefully. Just when I think I have the perfect plan.........

 

[Troyfus]

Susie Dismom, I'm in there with you. I'm wondering what effect this additional hour will have on the traditional attendance levels at each park each day. For the six days we will be there in January, three EMHs are traditionally heavy, one is moderately, and the other two are traditionally light. Does anyone thing the early hour will make much differance the first week of January? I'm still waiting to find out what the park hours will be at that time to begin with.

 

[Poohnatic]

Susie,

that plan of high/med/low can be found at Mouseplanet.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/dtp/wdwguide/5_Primer/gameplan/daily_plan.htm

Usually, the park with early entry is the one that has the highest attendance for the am. It won't fall off until mid afternoon, if at all. I used to plan my day to go away from the EE park--think I'm back to that strategy.

Suzanne

 

[OrganizeTN]

Does this include hotels at Downtown Disney?

Also how do get the counter for your trip? I am new to these boards.

Krisann

 

[Disneycrazymom]

OrganizeTN, First welcome to the Dis. I think only the Hilton in DD is participating in the Extra Magic Hour.

 

[travelbug]

Hi, OrganizeTN! Welcome to the boards!

To install the countdown timer, go to the Technical Support forum. One of the threads at the top will give directions. They do a good job of explaining very clearly. Good luck!