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

[M SH]

I'm on 11/7 - debating on whether to move it to 7am or just cancel it. I was booking this for a low stress way to see the land SO if this is not going to eliminate lines like it does at MK or going to be stressful - I will choose to save the money and go on Thursday when I can RD for free.

Assuming the earlier time will require a Uber or Taxi expense as well.

I would say to just leave it be for now till you get some reports about the days before. You can always cancel a few days before.

 

[kat_lh]

Are they still opening up earlier than posted times like they were doing after TSL opened? There's a video posted in a facebook group that shows a line for SDD on EMH and it's a little bit insane.

 

[pangyal]

Are they still opening up earlier than posted times like they were doing after TSL opened? There's a video posted in a facebook group that shows a line for SDD on EMH and it's a little bit insane.

I can’t imagine they would open TSL early on an EMM day. There would be complete anarchy from the people who had purchased tickets that guararantee exclusivity until 9am. It’s the same with the EMM at MK. Even the BOG people have to wait until the last EMM ride has finished after park open.

 

[Babs1975]

I can’t imagine they would open TSL early on an EMM day. There would be complete anarchy from the people who had purchased tickets that guararantee exclusivity until 9am. It’s the same with the EMM at MK. Even the BOG people have to wait until the last EMM ride has finished after park open.

But the EMM only goes til 8:45, right? So I'm thinking that's when our exclusivity ends and they'll start bringing in the regular rope drop crowd then. But before 8:45, no.

 

[kat_lh]

I can’t imagine they would open TSL early on an EMM day. There would be complete anarchy from the people who had purchased tickets that guararantee exclusivity until 9am. It’s the same with the EMM at MK. Even the BOG people have to wait until the last EMM ride has finished after park open.

Not EMM, EMH

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Are they still opening up earlier than posted times like they were doing after TSL opened? There's a video posted in a facebook group that shows a line for SDD on EMH and it's a little bit insane.

I think they still are....BUT that’s all about to change this month with the AP TSL Passholder Playtime events and first two EMMs. With some exceptions, most days this month have an early event planned.

Edit to clarify....none of what I just said impacts EMH mornings.

 

[KrazeeK120]

Not EMM, EMH

Just as an FYI, this thread is discussing EMM. A question regarding EMH may merit its own thread.

 

[MKTokyo]

I don't think the 7:00 AM/7:30 AM split means anything. I remember booking a dessert party for my family & noticing that there were two timeslots available - 8:00 PM & 8:20 PM, I think. Everyone went in at the same time.

We're going 11/12 I hope it turns out to be a wonderful event!

 

[Babs1975]

I don't think the 7:00 AM/7:30 AM split means anything. I remember booking a dessert party for my family & noticing that there were two timeslots available - 8:00 PM & 8:20 PM, I think. Everyone went in at the same time.

We're going 11/12 I hope it turns out to be a wonderful event!

I think it could mean more people...higher capacity for the day though. Why else would there be a few days with the two times? They've never done that at MK. When it's sold out, it's sold out. Makes me a bit nervous.

 

[jennab]

I don't think the 7:00 AM/7:30 AM split means anything. I remember booking a dessert party for my family & noticing that there were two timeslots available - 8:00 PM & 8:20 PM, I think. Everyone went in at the same time.

We're going 11/12 I hope it turns out to be a wonderful event!

I agree but it’s odd the description says from 7:30-8:45 so why then add a 7am? Are they planning to just start letting people in early at 7? I mean I’m all for that if so! Haha

 

[GADisneyDad14]

FWIW (repeat...FWIW)....the confirmation e-mail for both the 7am and 7:30am reservations says the same thing: "Guests will check-in at the main entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios starting at 7am and receive a wristband for event identification"

 

[kat_lh]

Just as an FYI, this thread is discussing EMM. A question regarding EMH may merit its own thread.

I realize that. It's just that if they've been letting people in early to TSL regardless of posted opening times, that could certainly effect crowd levels as people start to think what is normal. As all of this around EMM is speculation since no one has actually done it yet, it's just a thought of what it might be like to actually get into TSL for this specific event.

 

[KrazeeK120]

I realize that. It's just that if they've been letting people in early to TSL regardless of posted opening times, that could certainly effect crowd levels as people start to think what is normal. As all of this around EMM is speculation since no one has actually done it yet, it's just a thought of what it might be like to actually get into TSL for this specific event.

Oh, I see. I’d be surprised if they let people in earlier than EMM is over.

 

[kat_lh]

Oh, I see. I’d be surprised if they let people in earlier than EMM is over.

Oh I don't think that would happen! I'm just thinking, when you go to MK for EMM, you know you don't get into the park until 7:45 - then you have to go back past the castle and into Fantasyland. It's a small number of folks so I don't think there's a lot of throwing elbows with the PPO folks, LOL

But if you've got people lining up for early admittance into TSL because it's what's been expected, plus PPO guests and however many people are getting into TSL EMM, you could look at a serious crowd you'd have to make your way through before you could even access the rides.

Of course, who knows how any of this is actually going to play out until the very first one of these (and the next few.) I'm just going on and preparing the family that we're going to be at HS pretty darn early!

 

[KrazeeK120]

Oh I don't think that would happen! I'm just thinking, when you go to MK for EMM, you know you don't get into the park until 7:45 - then you have to go back past the castle and into Fantasyland. It's a small number of folks so I don't think there's a lot of throwing elbows with the PPO folks, LOL

But if you've got people lining up for early admittance into TSL because it's what's been expected, plus PPO guests and however many people are getting into TSL EMM, you could look at a serious crowd you'd have to make your way through before you could even access the rides.

Of course, who knows how any of this is actually going to play out until the very first one of these (and the next few.) I'm just going on and preparing the family that we're going to be at HS pretty darn early!

When I did EMM at MK, they let the PPO and EMM people in just ahead of everyone else. Granted, that was last May, so I’m not sure what they’re doing now. But if they’ve kept that procedure (and use the same procedure for DHS), it shouldn’t be a problem, regardless of how many others are there.

 

[Babs1975]

When I did EMM at MK, they let the PPO and EMM people in just ahead of everyone else. Granted, that was last May, so I’m not sure what they’re doing now. But if they’ve kept that procedure (and use the same procedure for DHS), it shouldn’t be a problem, regardless of how many others are there.

Remember no show to see early at HS though. They shouldn't be letting people in amytime near the EMM or PPO crowd. It should work how it use to at MK before they let people up Main St early.

 

[KrazeeK120]

Remember no show to see early at HS though. They shouldn't be letting people in amytime near the EMM or PPO crowd. It should work how it use to at MK before they let people up Main St early.

That’s kind of what I was thinking. I wasn’t sure how opening at DHS works these days...we’ve skipped that park on our last few trips and haven’t been there in over 4 years! When we visited last year, we were held inside the park prior to rope drop at both Epcot and AK despite there not being an opening show, and I wasn’t sure if there was an area inside DHS where folks are held prior to rope drop like there is at those 2 parks.

 

[MIAMouseketeer]

That’s kind of what I was thinking. I wasn’t sure how opening at DHS works these days...we’ve skipped that park on our last few trips and haven’t been there in over 4 years! When we visited last year, we were held inside the park prior to rope drop at both Epcot and AK despite there not being an opening show, and I wasn’t sure if there was an area inside DHS where folks are held prior to rope drop like there is at those 2 parks.

It’s the same. The hold everyone at the middle and then walk with a rope to the various areas.

 

[StacyStrong]

The AP event gives me some hope for EMM running smoothly.

 

[sapphirerose915]

I switched my date from 12/12 to 12/10... I decided to do MVMCP on 12/11 and I do not foresee us getting up at 6 am the day after the party!!