DHS/Toy Story Land "Early Morning Magic" (EMM) FAQ & Discussion

[3Anderboys]

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If they're not changing the order (breakfast first instead of ride first) for the 7:00 reservations, I would guess that it'll run like a typical PPO reservation. They stagger the times, but actually seat...or in this case admit...anyone with a ticket for either time as they arrive.

my understanding. This is what they made it sound like. Zero restrictions. Not forced to eat at 7, but access to rides. So much like having an 8 vs 8:30 at BOG or similar. She did make it clear 7:30 will not be allowed 7 am access!

 

[KrazeeK120]

Forgive me for not scrolling back through the thread, but does anyone know offhand which dates have 2 times so far? I know 10/29 is one.

 

[StacyStrong]

That's really annoying.

But I do LOVE chillaquilles and elotes.

 

[jwolfpack]

si
my understanding. This is what they made it sound like. Zero restrictions. Not forced to eat at 7, but access to rides. So much like having an 8 vs 8:30 at BOG or similar.

To clarify, I meant that I think people with 7:30 reservations will be allowed to enter with the people with 7:00 reservations. Similar to what they do at BOG or Garden Grill - 8:45 reservations are admitted (and often seated) at the same time as people with 8:00 reservations.

Pure speculation on my part.

 

[RachaelA]

None of the early dates have the 7am timeslot though right?

 

[ninafeliz]

Just called about switching to 7 vs. 7:30. Spoke with the nicest IT guy randomly bc the nice, but not knowledgeable CM thought there was a MDE issue. He gave me a lot of the menu. Forgive me I was dictating it into a text quickly so I omitted some things I'm sure and made some mistake as well. He just fired it off and I didn't want to ask him to repeat it!
Menu: fruit, yogurt, pastries, cereals, juices, coffee and teas
mexican street corn chilaquiles
fried chicken cronut bowl with sweet potato barrels something about cinnamon sugar and a maple glaze
avocado toast with greens topped with eggs

**They also told me-he transferred me to a special events/events only coordinator to look into the booking-they have added 7 am slots to 3 dates currently-one is mine 10/29. There are zero restrictions. If you have the 7 am slot you are simply allowed in 30 minutes earlier with access to rides. Mind is blown. seriously. I asked if there were any restrictions, catches, anything noted she said none. She even called the night supervisor for that particular dept and he concurred. Hopefully, I'm not being Disney'ed and it's all correct. We switched to 7. It was relayed to her this is to stagger guest experience and make it run smoothly. Take this as you will. also, apparently you should call the late night crew. This is more information than anyone at Disney has ever shared with me!

This is CRAZY! So crazy that I can't imagine this is actually how its going to work! Just to be clear, I'm not doubting that you are telling us what you were told, I'm doubting that this is correct info. I'm going to be LIVID if I find out that people who booked after I did, after it technically sold out and slots were added, get 30 MORE minutes - and to add insult to injury - for the SAME price? It seems so ridiculous I can't imagine they would think that is an appropriate idea!?

I would just change to the 7:00 time to cover the bases, but with our plans that day getting there 30 min earlier would be very, very difficult. I was already stressing about how to get up and ready, get our bags to RAC, and get there by 7:00 AM from the AKL (while keeping in mind that we have a late flight that day and a 2 hr drive home and won't be home until after MN that night), so to move that up 30 min is next to impossible.

Maybe the early people end 30 min earlier also, and go to breakfast then, so it staggers breakfast by 30 min?

I'm going to hang back and see how this plays out, but if it does turn out to be the case the 7:00 time slot just gets 30 min more time for the same price, while also making those mornings busier, I'm going to be emailing and letting them know what I think of things. I'm not dropping the event, because this is our chance to see TSL without waiting in stand by lines, and I'm still hoping it will be enough like the MK EMM or the pervious DHS EMM that it will be a great event!

When is the first morning with 2 time slots? Selfishly hoping it's way before 10/29 so we can see what happens, but sorry for those people if it is

ETA - crap - I just checked a previous post and as of now 10/29 is the first one! Awesome (insert sarcasm here)!

 

[3Anderboys]

Forgive me for not scrolling back through the thread, but does anyone know offhand which dates have 2 times so far? I know 10/29 is one.

I believe 10/29, 11/26, and 12/7

 

[3Anderboys]

To clarify, I meant that I think people with 7:30 reservations will be allowed to enter with the people with 7:00 reservations. Similar to what they do at BOG or Garden Grill - 8:45 reservations are admitted (and often seated) at the same time as people with 8:00 reservations.

Pure speculation on my part.

Totally agree with you. She emphatically said that this wasn't the case. I still don't trust them not to do it.

This is CRAZY! So crazy that I can't imagine this is actually how its going to work! Just to be clear, I'm not doubting that you are telling us what you were told, I'm doubting that this is correct info. I'm going to be LIVID if I find out that people who booked after I did, after it technically sold out and slots were added, get 30 MORE minutes - and to add insult to injury - for the SAME price? It seems so ridiculous I can't imagine they would think that is an appropriate idea!?

I would just change to the 7:00 time to cover the bases, but with our plans that day getting there 30 min earlier would be very, very difficult. I was already stressing about how to get up and ready, get our bags to RAC, and get there by 7:00 AM from the AKL (while keeping in mind that we have a late flight that day and a 2 hr drive home and won't be home until after MN that night), so to move that up 30 min is next to impossible.

Maybe the early people end 30 min earlier also, and go to breakfast then, so it staggers breakfast by 30 min?

I'm going to hang back and see how this plays out, but if it does turn out to be the case the 7:00 time slot just gets 30 min more time for the same price, while also making those mornings busier, I'm going to be emailing and letting them know what I think of things. I'm not dropping the event, because this is our chance to see TSL without waiting in stand by lines, and I'm still hoping it will be enough like the MK EMM or the pervious DHS EMM that it will be a great event!

When is the first morning with 2 time slots? Selfishly hoping it's way before 10/29 so we can see what happens, but sorry for those people if it is

ETA - crap - I just checked a previous post and as of now 10/29 is the first one! Awesome (insert sarcasm here)!

ha! it is 10/29 my day!!! send help! I totally agree. I changed to 7 to cover our butts. I asked all the questions and they said over and over 7 am gets 30 extra minutes still ends at 9 and doesn't have to eat first or end early for breakfast. They still have announced the QS location but do have a menu. Go figure. I never act a fool at Disney bc well it's not worth it, but this will make me crazy mad if they aren't being completely honest.

 

[StacyStrong]

I believe 10/29, 11/26, and 12/7

12/7 isn't a bookable date.

I'm going to be obsessively checking to see if 12/5 adds two times now. Ugh.

 

[anomamatt]

Oh WDW. The tricksy games you play...

I'll keep an eye on 10/14. Right now I can still book up to 14 people for that date. If it sells out and they open 7am spots, I'll move my reservation to 7am.

Assuming the information on 7 vs 7:30 is correct, it's pretty crazy they are going to handle it this way. Even for WDW, this is abnormal.

 

[Babs1975]

This whole 7am vs 7:30am EMM is just a hot mess. After reading all these reports and conversations with CM's....I am just shocked. There is no reason to add a 7am time slot unless you are adding more people to the event and going above your previously set limit. This can't be a good thing. Now I feel as though I have to watch my date like a hawk, not even knowing what it really means to go to two time slots! Are they going to add a 7am time slot to every date that sells out?? Frustrating.

 

[jwolfpack]

This whole 7am vs 7:30am EMM is just a hot mess. After reading all these reports and conversations with CM's....I am just shocked. There is no reason to add a 7am time slot unless you are adding more people to the event and going above your previously set limit. This can't be a good thing. Now I feel as though I have to watch my date like a hawk, not even knowing what it really means to go to two time slots! Are they going to add a 7am time slot to every date that sells out?? Frustrating.

10/8 (the date I am going) is sold out and they have not opened 7:00 reservations. I am so confused!

 

[StacyStrong]

If they don't add times as more dates sell out, I kind of wonder if these are trial runs for something they have in mind in the future.

 

[jenjersnap]

If they're not changing the order (breakfast first instead of ride first) for the 7:00 reservations, I would guess that it'll run like a typical PPO reservation. They stagger the times, but actually seat...or in this case admit...anyone with a ticket for either time as they arrive.

This is my suspicion as well. Not willing to bet on it though, so would still move to the earlier one if it gets offered for the first date.

 

[disneyworldsk]

this is a joke. better business bureau should be called if this is the case. scam.

 

[GoldenOwner]

I currently have reservations for both 11/26 (7:30 for now, but planning to call to switch to 7) and 11/28. Do we think 11/26 will be a lot busier than 11/28? I can make either work, but if they will be about the same, I'd rather do 11/26.

 

[disneyworldsk]

just got off the phone to switch to 7 am on 11/7 from my 7:30 og time slot. dining cm had no idea what i was saying until she looked it up. then was shocked. she had no idea what was going on. however, it said to arrive still at 7 a.m. but my appt. time for the event is 7 a.m. and it should have said earlier to get there. i have a feeling i will be there early and they will just hold everyone 7 or 7:30 for same time and it's a glitch to hold more people in the computer. then i'll be the screwed one for arriving now super early. Now, I also have pay an uber to be there before 7 am from coronado, right?

 

[jenjersnap]

I am curious how breakfast is going to work. Sounds like main entrees may not be buffet by the wording of “bowl”.

 

[MIAMouseketeer]

I am curious how breakfast is going to work. Sounds like main entrees may not be buffet by the wording of “bowl”.

Me too. I am gluten free as well, so if they are pre-made, I wonder how they will handle me? The EMM in MK always takes great care of me, but there are plenty of options on the buffet so I don't have to worry.

 

[Disneyfan_UK]

So in response to my email asking to change to the earlier time slot I was told to call. I gave the Dining reservation team a call and explained I wanted to be on the 7.00 booking and was told there was only one slot (at 7.30), I explained I’d seen it online and she checked another system but confirmed there was only the one.

I’ve replied via email now. I wish this was clearer!