End of Early Entry?

[All Aboard]

Sure Erika, I'll ask myself... and the answer is - for the Magic Kingdom, it is a fantastic benefit for on-site guests. One that I make use of on all my trips to WDW, one that many other guests find quite beneficial as well.

During slower times of the year, is it all that usefull at Epcot? No, probably not other than at Test Track. At Studios? More so than Epcot, but still not a big requirement. But at MK it is the greatest thing since (fill in any cliche here.)

I'm confused by how moving up the opening time for everyone to 9:00am at MK will provide virtually the same benefit as EE? Comparing the current situation (say 7:30 am on Sat to 9:00 am on Friday) there is a big difference. EE still provides the lightest crowds at MK.

 

[Quentin Disney]

With all the people upset over this rumor, there must be some truth to it. (AnVo, could you enlighten us?) I said it before and I will say it again. Despite increases in attendance, WDW is still lagging behind pre-9/11 levels. Recently, many entertainment CM's are either losing or being transfered to lower-paying jobs. If there are fewer guests attending EE on weekdays, then why is it financially viable to have it operational now? The Walt Disney Company is a busniess, they don't do EE for free ya know. Workers who are staffed at these times must get paid. Since the vistors are not coming in as they used to, that leads to fewer profits.

I can't believe that people are getting upset over this. For one thing, it is a rumor. But, you never know since we are in a very uncertain time. Since I'm a local AP, and I'm not allowed to enter during EE, I naturally hate it to the death. Besides, its coming to a point that its not an advantage anymore since so many people know about it.

 

[kristikae]

I was upset about this. Early Entry was the ONLY reason I was planning on staying onsite. We are a group of 7 and it is far cheaper for us to get a 4 bedroom house with a private pool. This morning I cancelled my reservations at Disney. If they take away EE what perks are left? Disney transportation? I was planning on renting a car anyway as we are going to USF and IOA as well. Purchases delivered to my room? I hate shopping and probably won't be buying anything there anyway. I realize I won't get Mickey on the phone to wake me up everyday but so what. Disney may be saving money by having fewer employees working but I think there will be many who feel the same as I do about staying onsite and cancelling their reservations.

 

[hopemax]

Don't forget that people who don't use EE get a benefit too. Many people use the "visit the park that had EE yesterday" strategy. EE sucks morning crowds to a specific park, giving the other parks shorter lines. Take EE away, those lines get bigger.

 

[CDavid]

I rarely use EE, mostly because I don't go on vacation so I can get up at the crack of dawn just like back home. For those who do use this perk, it's great. While I wouldn't want EE to end permanantly, I personally could accept the loss of EE if Disney would instead do something about all of the odd attraction hours we now see (ie, Mk open 9-10 with EE, COP open 11-5, Tiki Room 10-6, etc). This bothers me a lot more than what time I can actually get into the park.

I can underatand Disney's need to make some temporary cutbacks if attendance remains depressed. Perhaps cut EE at just EC and the Studios for the winter months only? But, when attendance picks back up, those cuts should be restored.

 

[hellokitty]

I asked mary at mousesavers.com if she thought early entry would be cancelled she said-----

No, it's happening. I just can't get anyone nailed down on WHEN! I think
details are still being worked out. As soon as I get some details, I'll
put them on the site!

Mary
MouseSavers.com



I hope this time she is wrong

 

[w8ting4pooh]

I sent WDW an email and got a huffy response. They stated that:

Walt Disney World officials have not announced a discontinuance of the Early
Entry Mornings. Please check for correct information on the Disney Website. As
of this time, the Early Entries are listed on the website under park hours. If
the information does not come from Walt Disney World or the Disney website, it
is a rumor.

So, there you have it.

 

[hellokitty]

Just imagine how many emails a day they are recieving about this????