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

[scrappinginontario]

Hello,
Do you think is doable, to not have to wait that long ,if we go from Remy to Frozen, using the IG entrance?
If is not , I'll just wait for the moonlight event. I love that ride but I'm not willing to wait hours.

I honestly have not tried this so don't know from personal experience. This is the information for the past week on Thrill Data re: wait times for Frozen.



I will say if you are hoping to do both Remy and Frozen during ETPE I don't see that as possible due to the distance between the 2 attractions.

 

[scrappinginontario]

How do we know what they’re opening up the parts of park we are planning on going to Adventureland today we got here it wasfuture and fantasy.
Ty all. We r back a couple more days at mk!

Post 1 explains what is normally open in each park.

 

[maggnanimouse]

Hello,
Do you think is doable, to not have to wait that long ,if we go from Remy to Frozen, using the IG entrance?
If is not , I'll just wait for the moonlight event. I love that ride but I'm not willing to wait hours.

Just throwing in my experience from yesterday. I was quite near the front of the line at the IG entrance before Early Entry. I walked right on to Remy, then strolled across the world showcase to Norway and only waited 5 minutes for Frozen.

 

[vinmar4]

Just throwing in my experience from yesterday. I was quite near the front of the line at the IG entrance before Early Entry. I walked right on to Remy, then strolled across the world showcase to Norway and only waited 5 minutes for Frozen.

This is great to know! Thank you.
I know that it could be different for us for many reasons, but it gives me hope to hear that you were able to do it.
What time did you get to the IG?
if you don't mind me asking.
We are going to be at RIV, so taking the skyliner.

 

[vinmar4]

I honestly have not tried this so don't know from personal experience. This is the information for the past week on Thrill Data re: wait times for Frozen.

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I will say if you are hoping to do both Remy and Frozen during ETPE I don't see that as possible due to the distance between the 2 attractions.

Thank you for your response

 

[maggnanimouse]

Sure! I took the Skyliner from Pop Century. So, I boarded the Epcot line at the Caribbean Beach hub at 7:05, and arrived at the IG at 7:20.

 

[Kerr84]

Sure! I took the Skyliner from Pop Century. So, I boarded the Epcot line at the Caribbean Beach hub at 7:05, and arrived at the IG at 7:20.

What time were you in line at Pop? Going in just a few weeks so thank you!

 

[maggnanimouse]

What time were you in line at Pop? Going in just a few weeks so thank you!

I got in line at 6:35AM. There were about 3-4 parties in line when I got there. I will say the line built pretty consistently after that, and then pretty rapidly closer to 7.

 

[vinmar4]

Sure! I took the Skyliner from Pop Century. So, I boarded the Epcot line at the Caribbean Beach hub at 7:05, and arrived at the IG at 7:20.

Thank you for that information!

 

[ranlet]

I got in line at 6:35AM. There were about 3-4 parties in line when I got there. I will say the line built pretty consistently after that, and then pretty rapidly closer to 7.

Did you by chance use this same strategy for Hollywood Studios?

 

[Steve19842015]

Can I rope drop Ratatouille? I heard somewhere that’s it’s not available to rope drop.

 

[AngieInOH]

Yes, but you really need to be at the International Gateway entrance to take advantage. If you enter from the front you are at a huge disadvantage, and should go straight to Test Track, Frozen, Soarin'.

 

[Abatts]

Yes, but you really need to be at the International Gateway entrance to take advantage. If you enter from the front you are at a huge disadvantage, and should go straight to Test Track, Frozen, Soarin'.

I was actually going to come post this same question. We are staying at Yacht Club.. so I'm thinking right at 9:30 (early entry hour) we can shoot over to France and hit Remy right away. Have you done this? Any tips and when to actually be at International Gateway? Where do you go from there as far as Touring?

 

[AngieInOH]

I was actually going to come post this same question. We are staying at Yacht Club.. so I'm thinking right at 9:30 (early entry hour) we can shoot over to France and hit Remy right away. Have you done this? Any tips and when to actually be at International Gateway? Where do you go from there as far as Touring?

I've never entered through International Gateway, skyliner has been down or we stayed at another resort. It will work very well for Remy. Keep in mind once Guardians opens up that will be the main headliner. The front gate entrance will have the advantage for Guardians.

I'm sure someone will indicate what time you should be there to line up. I'd want to be towards the front of the line so you can at least get 2 rides in during the early entry. You'll want to either do Test Track or Frozen 2nd. I would pick Test Track. It's a hike, so don't waste time and go, go, go.

 

[DaviVascaino]

So I am trying to understand how 90 min before etpe is the recommended time to go to bus stop.
We would be staying at boardwalk villa resort. I heard boardwalk does not share bus with other resorts and is a much smaller resort compared to all starts, pop, for example

I also understand the bus should start picking guests up around 730-745 for MK. If I just show up 730ish at bus stop, will I be ok? I would be going in February, so not the crowdest month. Thanks

 

[jbish]

I also understand the bus should start picking guests up around 730-745 for MK. If I just show up 730ish at bus stop, will I be ok? I would be going in February, so not the crowdest month. Thanks

Next February? There's a lot that can change between now and then so I would say, take whatever advice you get today with a grain of salt. Come back here in January and start to get a feel for what is the prevailing park arrival advice. I went last June and my strategy is COMPLETELY different than what I am planning for in April.

 

[DaviVascaino]

Next February? There's a lot that can change between now and then so I would say, take whatever advice you get today with a grain of salt. Come back here in January and start to get a feel for what is the prevailing park arrival advice. I went last June and my strategy is COMPLETELY different than what I am planning for in April.

yes, I understand that. I just came back from WDW (I went last february), and everything was more crowded than usual. I just think the 90 min rule might be overkill. not sure. thanks

 

[scrappinginontario]

So I am trying to understand how 90 min before etpe is the recommended time to go to bus stop.
We would be staying at boardwalk villa resort. I heard boardwalk does not share bus with other resorts and is a much smaller resort compared to all starts, pop, for example

I also understand the bus should start picking guests up around 730-745 for MK. If I just show up 730ish at bus stop, will I be ok? I would be going in February, so not the crowdest month. Thanks

The 90 min rule of thumb is based on guest experience. You can arrive later if you wish but it may mean you are not there for the beginning of ETPE. The challenge with arriving later is that at many resorts there are a lot of people who do this and then the bus stops are crowded so guests do not get to the park when they want to.

Also, a smaller resort will mean less buses to choose from as the buses are also based on the number of guests going to the parks.

Another challenge with the moderate and deluxe resorts is that bus stops do not have any sort of organized queueing system so there is no guarantee arriving first = boarding a bus first.

You can choose whatever time you wish. The suggested time is only that, a suggestion.

 

[DaviVascaino]

The 90 min rule of thumb is based on guest experience. You can arrive later if you wish but it may mean you are not there for the beginning of ETPE. The challenge with arriving later is that at many resorts there are a lot of people who do this and then the bus stops are crowded so guests do not get to the park when they want to.

Also, a smaller resort will mean less buses to choose from as the buses are also based on the number of guests going to the parks.

Another challenge with the moderate and deluxe resorts is that bus stops do not have any sort of organized queueing system so there is no guarantee arriving first = boarding a bus first.

You can choose whatever time you wish. The suggested time is only that, a suggestion.

I understand. it is more complicated than I thought

 

[Disturbia]

Disney added hours for end of March; dining needs to be adjusted; Epcot is now 8:30 am opening.

Resort guests are allowed in around 7:45?