first day quandry

[Partridge4ever]

We arrive very early Thurs. Feb. 26 and are staying at WLV. My current plan calls for early entry at MK, leaving at 6:30 for dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe. DD4 is short a day on her ticket so we need a one day ticket for her that first day (I say the first day because it's the only day I'm sure we won't want to park hop). I'm wondering if it might be better to do Epcot Thursday and MK Friday. If we do that, we'd stay at MK Friday right up until closing at 7 pm. I hate to lose early entry, but it's only 1/2 hour net difference. We prefer to be at MK on the first day of our trips though. On the other hand, Epcot Thursday, MK Friday follows the guidebooks' suggestions of doing the park the day AFTER EE. Please help! I know I shouldn't obsess over this, but it's a habit.

 

[kilee]

Personally, if you are not going to take advantage of EE, then I wouldn't do an "EE" park the same day. I like to get at the parks at opening (which allows us to sleep just a little longer). Then get 2 or 3 big rides done before the crowds build. With the EE park it's not possible, because the crowds have already built by reg. admission time.

 

[heffalump9]

I would love to see how all the Spring break experts answer this question. Our past trips have been during off season and we have only used EE for AK and have always visited the other parks on non EE days. My upcoming trip is a short one (3/23-3/26) and I wonder if I don't use EE will I miss out time?