Early Admission (MM/EMH/APEE) Super Thread

[ValpoCory]

I'm loving the real time updates.

Me too. This is great.

 

[ValpoCory]

OK so standing in normal entrance line at DCA starting at 7:00. The 4 or 5 gates from middle moving right were EMH. We were the last normal entrance before EMH lines. Once the EMH lines were clear, 7:10, they switched the gates over to entrance and we jumped lines and got up front . But they closed the gates of course.

Just reporting because I asked this question a few days ago

How many of the EMH entrances did they leave as EMH entrances at 7:10am? I assume if you are staying on site and arrive at 7:15, you still can be let in.

 

[DLR29]

OK so standing in normal entrance line at DCA starting at 7:00. The 4 or 5 gates from middle moving right were EMH. We were the last normal entrance before EMH lines. Once the EMH lines were clear, 7:10, they switched the gates over to entrance and we jumped lines and got up front . But they closed the gates of course.

Just reporting because I asked this question a few days ago

This is excellent information!

We were toward the front of the EMH crowd entering through the GCH gate this morning and are now in line for RSR, which has not yet opened. They have been running test cars, including a couple with people in them, but no one from the line yet. No announcements, at least nothing we can hear over the bluegrass being pumped into the oil bottle house!

7:46 update: they just announced they have no idea when it will open. We are going to try to bail but it will be hard as we have an ECV in our group.

Thank you both for the different perspectives on today's opening procedures. It really helps a lot. :

It seems as though they're having difficulty getting RSR up and running each morning. Hopefully this'll change in the next few weeks.

 

[Jkpark]

It seems as though they're having difficulty getting RSR up and running each morning. Hopefully this'll change in the next few weeks.

I was just thinking the same thing. Hope it is better by July - but if not I'm thinking ride LT and MJJ during EE and then get in FP line to be able to ride when it is running later in the day? Was hoping to ride in morning and at night as I'm afraid DD4 will be nervous to go on at night if she hasn't already done it once.

 

[pudinhd]

We were at the DL APEE this morning. Everyone was sent to ticket booth 4 to have your APs scanned and receive wrist bands. We lined up at 17 and up to 20-something or 30-something.

We went to Matterhorn first and they weren't open yet. We waited and were in the 2nd vehicle around 7:25. The ride is great! Adding small details really improved the ride, but I'm not sure I like the new vehicles. We walked onto Alice, Pinocchio, Snow White, Toad, Dumbo. Peter Pan was an extremely short line. We arrived at the rope drop for Frontierland at 7:57 and were the first people at Thunder Mountain.

There did not seem to be a lot of people there. I don't know if that is because it's early in the dates available or if the capacity is really small. Hope this helps!

 

[DLR29]

We were at the DL APEE this morning. Everyone was sent to ticket booth 4 to have your APs scanned and receive wrist bands. We lined up at 17 and up to 20-something or 30-something.

We went to Matterhorn first and they weren't open yet. We waited and were in the 2nd vehicle around 7:25. The ride is great! Adding small details really improved the ride, but I'm not sure I like the new vehicles. We walked onto Alice, Pinocchio, Snow White, Toad, Dumbo. Peter Pan was an extremely short line. We arrived at the rope drop for Frontierland at 7:57 and were the first people at Thunder Mountain.

There did not seem to be a lot of people there. I don't know if that is because it's early in the dates available or if the capacity is really small. Hope this helps!

My guess is that it was because everyone was over at DCA for the early morning. Onsite guests did have EMH there. Thanks for the info!

 

[DizFan13]

I can't quite decide if it seems like it will be better to enter DCA at regular time on an APEE morning or on an EMH morning...what does everyone think? Is there a general feeling developing regarding which will be busier?

 

[obias]

I can't quite decide if it seems like it will be better to enter DCA at regular time on an APEE morning or on an EMH morning...what does everyone think? Is there a general feeling developing regarding which will be busier?

Thank you for asking this question DizFan13...I have been thinking about this also. I know EMH and APEE morning are new but if you had a choice what would it be

 

[philliplc]

My guess is that it was because everyone was over at DCA for the early morning. Onsite guests did have EMH there. Thanks for the info!

the poster meant there weren't many AP there to use APEE. since it's only one date per park i would guess they will be pretty spread out.

 

[cats mom]

We were at the DL APEE this morning. Everyone was sent to ticket booth 4 to have your APs scanned and receive wrist bands. We lined up at 17 and up to 20-something or 30-something.

We went to Matterhorn first and they weren't open yet. We waited and were in the 2nd vehicle around 7:25. The ride is great! Adding small details really improved the ride, but I'm not sure I like the new vehicles. We walked onto Alice, Pinocchio, Snow White, Toad, Dumbo. Peter Pan was an extremely short line. We arrived at the rope drop for Frontierland at 7:57 and were the first people at Thunder Mountain.

There did not seem to be a lot of people there. I don't know if that is because it's early in the dates available or if the capacity is really small. Hope this helps!

Thanks for the report. It does help.

Personally I'm guessing the small number of people attending has much more to do with you choosing one of the first available dates than with Disney limiting capacity. I think you were smart to snag your dates early.

 

[Priory]

So today is the 3rd day of DCA APEE. Any new stories to report?

I am still unclear as to

1) When do the fastpass machines open? Is there a consistent time?
2) When does the line for fastpass start?
3) When do regular park guests get to enter, and when are they allowed to access the fastpass line?
4) Has RSR ever been working at 7am?
5) Has anyone hit Luigi's and Maters first? Is there any advantage to that?
6) If RSR is down, is it better to go ride Luigi and Mater and then come back, or better to stick it out in the RSR line?

There are so many variables and so few reports, I will be there 2 weeks from today and I am starting to freak myself out.

I am very curious to hear how today's APEE went since this was the first EE day where 3/4 of passholders were blocked out.

 

[disneychrista]

1) When do the fastpass machines open? Is there a consistent time?
2) When does the line for fastpass start?

At Park opening (8am right now)

3) When do regular park guests get to enter, and when are they allowed to access the fastpass line?

They have been letting people in at 7:30.

4) Has RSR ever been working at 7am?

Not that I have read

5) Has anyone hit Luigi's and Maters first? Is there any advantage to that?

At this point the advantage to this that you actually get to ride something

6) If RSR is down, is it better to go ride Luigi and Mater and then come back, or better to stick it out in the RSR line?

see above

 

[DLR29]

So today is the 3rd day of DCA APEE. Any new stories to report?

I am still unclear as to

1) When do the fastpass machines open? Is there a consistent time?
2) When does the line for fastpass start?
3) When do regular park guests get to enter, and when are they allowed to access the fastpass line?
4) Has RSR ever been working at 7am?
5) Has anyone hit Luigi's and Maters first? Is there any advantage to that?
6) If RSR is down, is it better to go ride Luigi and Mater and then come back, or better to stick it out in the RSR line?

There are so many variables and so few reports, I will be there 2 weeks from today and I am starting to freak myself out.

I am very curious to hear how today's APEE went since this was the first EE day where 3/4 of passholders were blocked out.

To clarify between #2 and #3, the line for FP has started at 7 for anyone with EA. My guess is that the people who are getting those first FPs at 8AM have waited during their entire EA.

For #3, regular guests will be allowed to join the line for FP at 8.

 

[peloha86]

DLR29...

Thank you soooo much for this great thread!
Over 82,000 views think so too.

 

[PrincessIM]

So today is the 3rd day of DCA APEE. Any new stories to report?

I am still unclear as to

1) When do the fastpass machines open? Is there a consistent time?
2) When does the line for fastpass start?
3) When do regular park guests get to enter, and when are they allowed to access the fastpass line?
4) Has RSR ever been working at 7am?
5) Has anyone hit Luigi's and Maters first? Is there any advantage to that?
6) If RSR is down, is it better to go ride Luigi and Mater and then come back, or better to stick it out in the RSR line?

There are so many variables and so few reports, I will be there 2 weeks from today and I am starting to freak myself out.

I am very curious to hear how today's APEE went since this was the first EE day where 3/4 of passholders were blocked out.

Thanks for asking all the same questions I had!

Great thread!

 

[Virgoinab]

This may have been asked and answered already in the thread so I apologize in advance.

We will be in DL & DCA next week, Starting Thursday afternoon, staying onsite at the DLH, so we will be able to take advantage of the EE for DCA on Friday, which would be our only opportunity for that park.

Which entrance would be better to go through at 7:00am, the entrance at the Grand, or the main gate?

We have used the entrance at the Grand in the past when going to Sorain for the hotel guests extra half hour in the morning, however, which Cars land now being open, and the long lines, I am thinking it would be better to go through the main gates, could anyone confirm this?

As well, which gates are used for the EE into DCA?

Thanks

 

[disneychrista]

Which entrance would be better to go through at 7:00am, the entrance at the Grand, or the main gate?

The front gates are closer to Carsland.

 

[Virgoinab]

The front gates are closer to Carsland.

Great, thank you.

 

[DizFan13]

I can't quite decide if it seems like it will be better to enter DCA at regular time on an APEE morning or on an EMH morning...what does everyone think? Is there a general feeling developing regarding which will be busier?

So, I'm still trying to decide where it is best to spend the five mornings we don't have early entry, and in addition, I'm curious if anyone can shed some light on how early people are arriving to line up for wristbands? I am hoping to maintain our front-of-the-line tradition.

 

[kristenm514]

Is DCA EA for onsite guests a permanent fixture or just a promotional thing for the summer? I almost have DH convinced of the merits of staying onsite for that extra hour in Carsland, but it would be just my luck that we'd get there and not have EMH anymore, leaving us out $800.