Early ADRs and getting into the parks

[disneyworldfamily]

Hi!

We have an ADR at Crystal Palace in MK for 9:15. We were hoping to get in way before that (maybe 8am) to get some pics without the crowds. Will they let us in?

We also have another at Tusker House in AK for 9:05, same question.

Thanks!

 

[babyrich]

Hi!

We have an ADR at Crystal Palace in MK for 9:15. We were hoping to get in way before that (maybe 8am) to get some pics without the crowds. Will they let us in?

We also have another at Tusker House in AK for 9:05, same question.

Thanks!

My experience with Crystal Palace is that they let you in about 8am, because ressies start about 8:05am. I dont remember them checking to see what time your reservation is.

Just remember you are limited to Main Street USA all the way to the Castle. You can not get into any of the other lands. But the Castle pictures are great without the crowds!!!

Not sure about AK.

 

[lizabu]

AK definitely lets people with breakfast reservations in early too. I remember when we went there I was working on a strategy for getting in to the park first at rope drop and I saw the Tusker house sign. I milled around there behind the people going in for early breakfast and as soon as they flipped the sign up I was the first in line at that turnstile

 

[disneyworldfamily]

Thank you!

And since we will be in AK so early, are there any must do photos that we should take advantage of before the crowds coming?

 

[HeatherLassell]

Hi!

We have an ADR at Crystal Palace in MK for 9:15. We were hoping to get in way before that (maybe 8am) to get some pics without the crowds. Will they let us in?

We also have another at Tusker House in AK for 9:05, same question.

Thanks!

If your MK ADR is at 9:15 and MK opens at 9am I don't *think* you will be let it before the park opens. They are just letting you in with enough time to get to your ADR at CP or CRT.

*I am just going by what I've read...I have heard of people getting in early by only giving their names, others said reservation number/time. Information varies so maybe it depends on who is running the turnstile that morning? Some people have said 15 minutes early and others have said they have got in at 8 for a 9am ressie! So good luck! Just go early and see what happens!*

 

[fan1080]

Typically, they'll let people in 20-30 minutes before their ADR.