Early Admission (MM/EMH/APEE) Super Thread

[skiingfast]

You don't recommend riding Star Tours during MM because of the long wait/ride times. But, if I plan on riding it (or at least getting a FP) right at the official park opening time (after we've already been in the park during our MM hour), when should we get in line to ride and/or get a FP? If we get to ST minutes before the park officially opens (which will be 10am when we are there) how long will the lines be?



You say there might be a rope drop for a 9am MM, but you also say nobody is let into the park until 9am. Don't they have to let people in prior to 9am if they are having a rope drop at that time?

The ST info is a bit old, it varies now since most people have already ridden it. It can still get long lines on very busy days but otherwise you can expect 15-30 minutes of MM people already waiting.

As far as the bolded part, it looks like it needs an edit since it contradicts itself.

Also, how are the lines for It's A Small World during the holidays? I'm guessing this isn't a good ride to go on during MM because it's a long ride, but are the lines extremely long for this ride later in the day when it's decorated for Christmas?

IASW does get long lines during the holidays, but during MM not as many people get back to it, and it is good at loading lots of people so it takes a while for the line to build. You might try to ride it when you see the line is short 15-25 or right after MM if its a priority for you. Also don't forget at night it has lights on it that you will want to see.

 

[dnamertz]

The ST info is a bit old, it varies now since most people have already ridden it. It can still get long lines on very busy days but otherwise you can expect 15-30 minutes of MM people already waiting.

15-30 minutes of MM people waiting to get on the ride, or waiting for FP's?

 

[skiingfast]

15-30 minutes of MM people waiting to get on the ride, or waiting for FP's?

The ride. The FP machines had long lines at the beginning of summer when ST opened. Now it's no problem, a few minutes at worst.

 

[PoohBearFriends]

Just to recap: So is the general consensus to use FP for ST and not do it during MM?

 

[ArchOwl]

Just to recap: So is the general consensus to use FP for ST and not do it during MM?

That is generally the accepted wisdom around here because the ride itself takes awhile, so you will burn through a good chunk of MM riding it.

This of course is assuming you have other things you want to accomplish during MM, particularly anything in Fantasyland. The rides at Fantasyland are "slow loaders" and only load one group at a time. The line builds exponentially throughout the day. If you have any desire to ride the Fantasyland rides, you should do so during MM when the lines are the shortest.

Then be ready to grab a FP for ST right as the park opens, guaranteeing a short return time. If ST is something you want to ride multiple times, you could (if very quick) grab FPs at opening and walk with great purpose to the ST standby line before it starts filling. I did this awhile back, I took all the tickets and was waiting in the ST FP line by 7:55. I was out of the ST FP line by 8:02 and meeting my friends at the standby ST line by 8:03. We beat the stampede. But ST was a huge priority for us that day, we rode it 4 times!

 

[DLR29]

You don't recommend riding Star Tours during MM because of the long wait/ride times. But, if I plan on riding it (or at least getting a FP) right at the official park opening time (after we've already been in the park during our MM hour), when should we get in line to ride and/or get a FP? If we get to ST minutes before the park officially opens (which will be 10am when we are there) how long will the lines be?



You say there might be a rope drop for a 9am MM, but you also say nobody is let into the park until 9am. Don't they have to let people in prior to 9am if they are having a rope drop at that time?

1. I would not ride ST at 10AM if at 9AM it opened for MM. If you are literally one of the first people in the park for MM, you may be able to ride ST with a relatively short wait, but otherwise you might be waiting 15-30 min and that does take up most of your MM. If you're ok with that, then go for it. My personal preference would be to use MM for the FL rides that don't have FP and I can knock out 7+ rides during that hour instead of 1 or 2.

So to ride ST, I recommend getting a FP. If you line up a couple minutes before 10AM in the FP line, you should get a FP for a relatively early time (like 11:00-12:00), and be able to return later and ride very quickly.

2. Also keep in mind that a day where the park opens at 10AM will be a low-crowded day, so you actually may be able to ride ST with a short wait throughout the day. Most of my MM advice is for days that are slightly more crowded so take it with a grain of salt. On 10AM opening days, you don't need to "beat the crowds" as much.

3. Poor wording on my part for the second part. They'll let MM people into the park like a couple min before 9 and then do the rope drop at 9. I'll go back and clarify.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

Has it been discussed, and/or does anyone want to venture to guess how (or if) DCA will handle MM once it 'reopens'? I would think that with Carsland, and the other new changes, that a MM there would be desirable.

I'm in the early stages of planning a trip next fall, and am concerned about the crowds around Carsland. I'd love it if they worked a MM into the equation to give us early risers a shot at getting in before the heavy crowds descend.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Has it been discussed, and/or does anyone want to venture to guess how (or if) DCA will handle MM once it 'reopens'? I would think that with Carsland, and the other new changes, that a MM there would be desirable.

I'm in the early stages of planning a trip next fall, and am concerned about the crowds around Carsland. I'd love it if they worked a MM into the equation to give us early risers a shot at getting in before the heavy crowds descend.

There are rumors that DCA will get their own MMs. If they'll be the same or different days than DL and what areas will be open, no one knows.

 

[LittleBlackRaincloud]

There are rumors that DCA will get their own MMs. If they'll be the same or different days than DL and what areas will be open, no one knows.

Thanks so much! I hope the rumors are true.

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Thanks so much! I hope the rumors are true.

I think they will be. They are already doing an early entry for onsite hotel guests.


BTW: I've not a Nolan too. He'll be 3 in December. Great name!

 

[HydroGuy]

There are rumors that DCA will get their own MMs. If they'll be the same or different days than DL and what areas will be open, no one knows.

See

Al Lutz Mega-Update - DCA Magic Mornings?, Lots of Refurbs, PFF Moving, Tiered Prices

 

[PoohBearFriends]

Thank you ARCHOWL for the feedback. That is good info.

This is the first time I have stayed at a resort and we will be there for 3 MM. I love doing FL when I can run on 2 PP, 1 Dumbo, 1 Alice, 1-2 Matterhorn and a teacup by the time the hour is up. We then hit SM and get a FP.

I just wanted to know if I should change 1 of the MM to start in TL.

 

[ArchOwl]

Thank you ARCHOWL for the feedback. That is good info.

This is the first time I have stayed at a resort and we will be there for 3 MM. I love doing FL when I can run on 2 PP, 1 Dumbo, 1 Alice, 1-2 Matterhorn and a teacup by the time the hour is up. We then hit SM and get a FP.

I just wanted to know if I should change 1 of the MM to start in TL.

Cool! 3 MM would be tons of fun. If you want to switch one of them up and do TL since you have two other MM, I don't see why not. Most folks don't get 3 MM, so the advice for you could be a lot different. You could do ST and SM during MM and beat the stampede to get a ST FP for later. Have fun!

 

[disneychrista]

DCA already kinda has a MM. They open at 9:30am and Soarin' & Mermaid are open and you can get your FP for World of Color during this time.

 

[unclefuz]

MM for DCA would be awesome. Just as long as Screamin' is part of it.

 

[ArchOwl]

DCA already kinda has a MM. They open at 9:30am and Soarin' & Mermaid are open and you can get your FP for World of Color during this time.

Yeah, but a MM for Carsland this summer would be super amazing! I hope they decide to do something like that. I would definitely stay on property to be able to access Carsland before the general public because I feel like it is going to be a madhouse!

 

[blackjackdelta]

Yeah, but a MM for Carsland this summer would be super amazing! I hope they decide to do something like that. I would definitely stay on property to be able to access Carsland before the general public because I feel like it is going to be a madhouse!

Have to agree. I have to come down to DLR again this August since my youngest DD thinks she is going to go to Disney college and check in is the week of the 11th?, we will see if she gets accepted, otherwise may skip this year.

Jack

 

[bkgilliam]

does the rule still apply if you buy a 3 or more day pass you get 1 MM.

 

[HydroGuy]

does the rule still apply if you buy a 3 or more day pass you get 1 MM.

Yep

 

[brookiethecookie]

does the rule still apply if you buy a 3 or more day pass you get 1 MM.

We just bought 5 day park hopper passes and got 1 MM with it, from disneyland.com. HTH