early entry - fast pass question

[zoe dog]

Hi - During the hour that a park is open for early entry (or whatever they're calling it now) is it possible to get fast passes for later use? If so, is it only for the rides open during early entry hour or also for rides that aren't yet open?
Thanks!

 

[Safari Steve]

I'm about 80% sure that FP distribution doesn't start until regular park opening. I am 100% sure that if you could get FPs during Extra Magic Hour (there is absolutely NO need, btw), you could only get them at attractions that are open for EMH, because the rest of the park is physically closed and you can't get to any attractions that aren't open for EMH.

Question #1: probably no.
Question #2: Definitely no.
Side Note: It isn't necessary, you will be there early enough to ride with little or no wait, and you will be there early enough to get early FPs when they become available. The park will not become instantly crowded at 9am (unless you spend your first 2 hours in Tomorrowland). If this is your #1 concern about your trip, CONGRATULATIONS! You have nothing to worry about! Have a blast!

 

[Pete W.]

I've gotten FPs in Fantasyland during EE (now called extra magic hour). They ARE helpful if you have little ones with a favorite attraction (Winnie the Pooh or Peter Pan) because you can ride multiple times without a wait (yes, lines do form even this early).

 

[Sonar]

I've gotten FPs during EMH during my trip (May 31-June 5). I only went to the rides that were open during EMH, but I doubt they would distribute FPs for rides that haven't been open yet. The FPs I got during EMH were for Tower of Terror @ MGM (we arrived @ the park by 8:10, and it was a 30 minute wait), and Test Track @ Epcot (we arrived @ the park by 8:20, and it was a 60 minute wait). For the most part, you shouldn't need it, but it is do-able.

 

[tar heel]

We've gotten many fast passes during emh. You may not be able to get them for every single fast pass attraction, but the machines at the really hot rides, such as Test Track and Tower of Terror, are generally always operating.

 

[Safari Steve]

Well there you go.
Question #1: Yes
Question #2: No
Side Note: See above.