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.

 

[ssgtravel]

With the new entry procedure allowing you to line up at the ride, is it still recommended to arrive an hour before early entry starts, or can you now arrive later, since there is less time walking and you are already in line once early entry starts?

 

[scrappinginontario]

With the new entry procedure allowing you to line up at the ride, is it still recommended to arrive an hour before early entry starts, or can you now arrive later, since there is less time walking and you are already in line once early entry starts?

It is still recommended to arrive at your resort transportation 90 mins before ETPE. Arriving at the park later will mean the attraction lines will be longer when you get there.

 

[Ariel620]

It is still recommended to arrive at your resort transportation 90 mins before ETPE. Arriving at the park later will mean the attraction lines will be longer when you get there.

When you get in line, are you allowed in the indoor queues when they exist (while waiting for ETPE to start)? Or are you held outside in the sun?

For example for MMRR in HS, are you allowed in the queue inside the building or are people lined up outside? Same question for Remy and Peter Pan. I totally don't mind lining up early and waiting before ETPE rides start running, as long as we are allowed to wait in the indoor AC queue.

 

[wdwfan94]

When you get in line, are you allowed in the indoor queues when they exist (while waiting for ETPE to start)? Or are you held outside in the sun?

For example for MMRR in HS, are you allowed in the queue inside the building or are people lined up outside? Same question for Remy and Peter Pan. I totally don't mind lining up early and waiting before ETPE rides start running, as long as we are allowed to wait in the indoor AC queue.

I rope dropped MMRR during early entry about a month ago and we were held outdoors until maybe 8:20 or so. Then they moved us indoors and we stopped at the merge point. Then they stopped us again before the preshow. I was maybe the 10th person in the RD line. I got off shortly after 8:35 or so and still had time to hit RNR and then got in the ToT line just before 9am.

 

[Disneydawg74]

When you get in line, are you allowed in the indoor queues when they exist (while waiting for ETPE to start)? Or are you held outside in the sun?

For example for MMRR in HS, are you allowed in the queue inside the building or are people lined up outside? Same question for Remy and Peter Pan. I totally don't mind lining up early and waiting before ETPE rides start running, as long as we are allowed to wait in the indoor AC queue.

I’ve always been held out in the sun at all the parks.

 

[scrappinginontario]

When you get in line, are you allowed in the indoor queues when they exist (while waiting for ETPE to start)? Or are you held outside in the sun?

For example for MMRR in HS, are you allowed in the queue inside the building or are people lined up outside? Same question for Remy and Peter Pan. I totally don't mind lining up early and waiting before ETPE rides start running, as long as we are allowed to wait in the indoor AC queue.

I would anticipate guests being outside for the majority of the time, similar to how it was in the past. Other than waiting in a large group, guests will be in (outdoor) queues for individual attractions. Opening the indoor queues earlier would require a lot more CMs on duty early.