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

[Cruzin’Sisters]

There will be a bus. It is not walking distance between AKL and AK.

If you wish to be towards the front of ETPE crowds it’s recommended you arrive approx 90 mi s before ETPE begins although possibly a little less for AK opening if it opens really early.

Is this the same bus that goes to other parks? Or are there different buses for just AK drop off? Thanks again!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Is this the same bus that goes to other parks? Or are there different buses for just AK drop off? Thanks again!

Each bus only goes to one park. It will be clearly identified in the sign on the bus which park it is going to.

 

[CarolynFH]

Is this the same bus that goes to other parks? Or are there different buses for just AK drop off? Thanks again!

As above, each bus goes to only one park. And AKL has separate stalls for each destination. Both the stalls and the buses are clearly marked, but you can confirm with the driver if you’re not sure.

 

[wdwfan94]

With the recent MK changes are they still holding resort guests before Haunted Mansion until park opening?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Yes. That part of the park is not open until official park opening so guests may not access closed parts of the park until they are open to all guests.

 

[kylenne]

With the recent MK changes are they still holding resort guests before Haunted Mansion until park opening?

We were at MK the other day and they are holding guests at the entrance to Liberty Square right near the Tangled restrooms.

 

[JessiMommy]

As a resort guest with their own vehicle, is it more beneficial to drive ourselves or use Disney buses to take advantage of ETPE for EPCOT, HS & AK?

 

[scrappinginontario]

As a resort guest with their own vehicle, is it more beneficial to drive ourselves or use Disney buses to take advantage of ETPE for EPCOT, HS & AK?

It really is personal choice. Resort transportation starts to arrive at approx the same time parking lots open so both will gain ETPE about the same time.

Personally the only park I would choose bus over car for sure would be MK as when you drive you park at the TTC and then need to take monorail or ferry to MK. All other parks have parking right at the park.

Another consideration is where are you staying? If staying at a Skyliner resort, the Skyliner drops you at the back of Epcot and car at the front. Depending on which attraction you want to visit first at ETPE might alter how I chose to go to the park.