Crystal Palace reservation before Magic Kingdom opens?

[Disney-PartyOf5]

Hi,

I am hoping someone may be able to help me.

How do you get into the Magic Kingdom before it officially opens for a Crystal Palace breakfast reservation? (we have an 8.05 reservation on a standard opening day).

The reason I ask is that on our last visit we tried to make our way through the crowds to get through the entrance (for the same reason) but we received an awful lot of verbal abuse as people thought we were trying to get to the front. It was a little upsetting and I just wondered if there was something we had perhaps missed.

Much appreciated

 

[ChrisAlli]

You should arrive at the Mk by 7:45 at the latest and usually all the way to the left they allow early dining guest in, have your reservation number with you. The times we do it, a cast member is holding a sign that says something about dining reservations. They may not let you in till 8, but you have plenty of time to make your way and take pictures in an empty park on main street, we do it every year for the Crystal Palace

 

[Mom 2 a Princess]

I have had the same experience as pp. There was an entrance to the far left that was specifically for those with pre-park opening reservations. Then there was a roped off path to get in.

 

[ex007]

Agree with the PPs. I'll just note that there are usually four turnstiles they open for pre-opening ADRs. So don't fall into the trap and getting in the long single line. Move to the shortest line. And I would be there no later than 7:30, if possible. You want to be through the turnstiles when they release everyone to go to their ADRs.

 

[RapunzelsGoodMom]

Go all the way left as they have said! And bring your ressie number in case they ask for it. But they usually just ask us where we are going and at what time (they have a clipboard but not sure there is anything on it)....

 

[lbkemama]

Just to refresh my memory....is 8:05 the earliest reservation time for breakfast?

Do you need to ask for HChair when you make reservations?

Can you be done in an hour and heading to attractions close to 9?

Thanks

 

[CuteAsMinnie]

Just to refresh my memory....is 8:05 the earliest reservation time for breakfast?

Do you need to ask for HChair when you make reservations?

Can you be done in an hour and heading to attractions close to 9?

Thanks

8:05 or 8:10. Nevertheless, arrive at gates by 7:45 and enjoy the peaceful walk down Main Street.

Yes, request high chair at time of ressie.

Depending on how much interaction you'd like with the characters, you could be
finished just before 9:00am. We got hugs from all the characters... twice. We were happy with that. Just make sure you don't wait till the last minute to get
the check and pay the bill.
Enjoy!

 

[eyor44]

We do Crystal Palace with 8:05am ressie every time we go. Also Hollywood and Vine and Tusker House. Always first breakfast ressie on a 9:00am opening day. At each park look for the breakfast sign, I think all 4 are on the far left of the turnstiles. Love getting in early and having peaceful walks to the restaurants and then out before the parks open. A nice way to start the day.

 

[wheels on fire]

can i ask what is the earliest time transport starts running we are staying at POFQ and want to make Crystal palace our first ADR .
Taxi not option due to wheelchairs .mine wont fold as e in powerchair .My sons can and can walk a little but bus be our best option

Thank you