Everything Early Theme Park Entry (ETPE) - Please Read Post 1

[dj_sav]

If I understand correctly, you are asking if it is okay to break the rules/policy? I wouldn’t expect any CM to publicly respond that you can.

Not at all. I’m asking if the policy is that only one person needs to be staying on site for the entire group to be allowed in for Early Park Entry which is what the blogger stated. So calm down.

 

[Marionnette]

Not at all. I’m asking if the policy is that only one person needs to be staying on site for the entire group to be allowed in for Early Park Entry which is what the blogger stated. So calm down.

ETPE is for on-site guests and guests who are staying at select non-Disney hotels. It is not intended for friends of those staying at qualifying resorts.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Let’s move on please. The Disney website is very clear who is eligible for ETPE. Skirting Disney policies is not to be discussed on DISboards.

https://disneyworld.disney Disney website is very clear who .go.com/en_CA/guest-services/early-entry/

 

[Datfan1]

Today was a big success for our HS day! We arrived via Lyft from GF at about 6:40am. ETPE was set to begin at 7:30am but we were let in just a few minutes after 7am. And right at 7 was able to grab SDD and an ILL for ROTR, both with early-mid afternoon return times. Once inside we hit MF, TSM and MMRR with very little wait. We got those 3 rides in by 8:10am. After coffee and some breakfast snacks we enjoyed the 10:45 Indy Jones show (we still love it). Was able to get g+ RnRC and another TSM(daughter’s fav) later as well. Early dinner at Mama’s and departed at 5:30. So Yes, it was a long day but my girls love to shop and eat so it was quite enjoyable. Oh and the weather was perfect! Huge thanks to all those posting great advice on this thread.

 

[Torrep]

Today was a big success for our HS day! We arrived via Lyft from GF at about 6:40am. ETPE was set to begin at 7:30am but we were let in just a few minutes after 7am. And right at 7 was able to grab SDD and an ILL for ROTR, both with early-mid afternoon return times. Once inside we hit MF, TSM and MMRR with very little wait. We got those 3 rides in by 8:10am. After coffee and some breakfast snacks we enjoyed the 10:45 Indy Jones show (we still love it). Was able to get g+ RnRC and another TSM(daughter’s fav) later as well. Early dinner at Mama’s and departed at 5:30. So Yes, it was a long day but my girls love to shop and eat so it was quite enjoyable. Oh and the weather was perfect! Huge thanks to all those posting great advice on this thread.

Where did you get dropped off? In the past I did the gas station and walked.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Where did you get dropped off? In the past I did the gas station and walked.

DHS has changed their entrance. Ride services now enter via the bus entrance and drop off from inside there. They no longer need to wait for parking lots to open at DHS.

 

[Datfan1]

Where did you get dropped off? In the past I did the gas station and walked.

Yes dropped off in the normal bus terminal. Actually did not find out that part had changed until last night reading one of the Transportation threads. Changed my plan from Resort bus to Lyft.

 

[Torrep]

Thank you both for the reply

 

[Smugpugmug]

Question for anyone that has done early entry at Animal Kingdom with a 7:30 park opening: what time did you go to your resort bus stop to head to the park? I have no problem getting up early if it means having a shorter FOP and Navi wait, but I just want to know what time people were at the bus stop and arriving at the park. I want to make sure I have time to make a quick breakfast in my room before heading out there. If it matters I'm staying at Kidani at AKL.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Question for anyone that has done early entry at Animal Kingdom with a 7:30 park opening: what time did you go to your resort bus stop to head to the park? I have no problem getting up early if it means having a shorter FOP and Navi wait, but I just want to know what time people were at the bus stop and arriving at the park. I want to make sure I have time to make a quick breakfast in my room before heading out there. If it matters I'm staying at Kidani at AKL.

I went for Early Opening when the time for Early Opening was 7:30, but regular park opening was 8:00. In order to arrive at early opening (7:30), I was a the bus stop at 6:35-6:40-left my room at 6:30. By the time the bus came, got loaded up, and drove, I got in the gates right around 7:30. It did feel strange to be at the bus stop-not only was it dark, but it was also very cold-mid January. But surprisingly, lots of people were waiting with me.

 

[Revan46]

I’ll be heading to Disney on Thursday with opening at HS at 8am. Just curious though if anyone has advice on when I should get there for rope drop or what not. I’m offsite and should be able to get there within about 20 minutes from where I’m staying so any advice appreciated

 

[Torrep]

I see Google (not always right) says the IG at Epcot is temporarily closed. Is that right?

 

[scrappinginontario]

I see Google (not always right) says the IG at Epcot is temporarily closed. Is that right?

Epcot closed at 9:00 tonight. The entire park is closed.

 

[jacksmom]

Wondering if it’s for a specific park each day? Or can you go in any park early?
Also wondering about deluxe resort late times?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!

 

[pens4821]

Wondering if it’s for a specific park each day? Or can you go in any park early?
Also wondering about deluxe resort late times?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!

Early entry is for every park half hour before opening. Deluxe evenings are for the most part Monday at epcot and Wednesday magic kingdom For two hours after park close.

 

[trishadono]

Wondering if it’s for a specific park each day? Or can you go in any park early?
Also wondering about deluxe resort late times?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!

You can see the evening days and times on the Disney site /calendar.

For morning it’s 30 minutes prior to that parks opening, all parks everyday. Getting there 15-30 mins prior helps . You only need to go before that if have a strong need for a certain ride.

The morning has been awesome.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Wondering if it’s for a specific park each day? Or can you go in any park early?
Also wondering about deluxe resort late times?
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide!

Your questions have been merged with the Everything Early Theme Park Entry thread. Post 1 contains answers to your questions re: ETPE.

There are also many threads on this board that discuss Evening Hours for Deluxe resort guests.

 

[tomu570]

Does the International Gateway open at the same time as the front gate for ETPE?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Does the International Gateway open at the same time as the front gate for ETPE?

Yes.

 

[maxiv]

Ride shares now use the bus entrance (at DHS only) so can drop off prior to the parking lot opening.

Is this still the case?