For recent visitors - EE running out of FP?

[loafskier]

I know that both TT and Soarin' FP are gone by around noon at EPCOT (at least they were last Nov). For anyone who has been in the last month, were FP for EE gone early? Also, what was the longest wait time seen since the official opening of EE?

I am planning ahead for Nov and wanted to go to AK our first day, which is a half day , but I want to ensure we get to ride EE..it's our main focus for AK.

Thanks!

 

[loafskier]

anyone...bueller, bueller.....

 

[Kramer]

save Ferris?

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Here's a friendly bump. It is a good question. Hope someone can answer it.

 

[loafskier]

Glad to see somebody remembers that classic movie.

Didn't get me a reply to my question, though

 

[Jules76126]

Ok well I was there less than a month ago. The wait time when we arrived at the park was around 90 minutes. We waited that and unfortunately the ride was shut down before we were given a chance to board because of some problem. Before we got in line the fast passes were already at 6pm and by the time we left the line after the break down they were all gone (by this time most people weren't even aware that the ride wasnt working). We got to the park around noon which made a difference. IF we had gotten there earlier we problem woulf have had no problems. I was also at AK in MArch early in the morning around 9 or 930. My dad and sister we able to ride EE three times in a row without waiting any longer than 10 minutes each time. Getting there early makes all the difference just like any other ride. Hope I have helped.

 

[David R]

FP for EE seem to be gone by mid afternoon most of the times. Waits are usually in the 60-90 minute range depending on the day and time of day.

 

[DebbieB]

I was at AK on Saturday. What a zoo, so to speak! We got there a little after 9:00, our fastpass was around 10:30. When we got off around 11:00, the fastpass time was 4:05-5:00, with 5:00 being closing. So they were probably gone by noon. I think the standby was around 90 minutes. The park was so crowded, you could hardly walk. We ended up leaving and had lunch at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Mara). EE was awesome by the way!

 

[TimothyG]

I hear that FP for EE is gone very very very early. Make it your first ride of the day, IMO.

 

[Metro West]

I hear that FP for EE is gone very very very early. Make it your first ride of the day, IMO.

Right! I was there on Sunday around 11am and the pass machines were already closed for the day. The stand-by wait time was 70 mins but I did the single line and the wait was about 20 mins.

Again...make EE the FIRST thing you ride when you arrive and arrive early!

 

[Twinprincesses]

I think the wait time was around 80 minutes but there were still fastpasses available at around noon when I went. That was the first week of April.

 

[nhdisnut]

I was at AK on Saturday. What a zoo, so to speak! We got there a little after 9:00, our fastpass was around 10:30. When we got off around 11:00, the fastpass time was 4:05-5:00, with 5:00 being closing. So they were probably gone by noon. I think the standby was around 90 minutes. The park was so crowded, you could hardly walk. We ended up leaving and had lunch at Animal Kingdom Lodge (Mara). EE was awesome by the way!

We were also there Sat! I have never, ever seen AK so crowded!!!!! We got FP for around noon, but waited 45 minutes or so (starting around 9:30) in standby (I heard the queue theming was worth it - it was!), then waited about 15 minutes in the single rider line. When we went back at noon all FP were gone for the day.

Interestingly, we talked with other people who said that earlier in the week the park was empty! Go figure..... If you do go to AK, I highly rec. getting to the park a half hour before opening and take advantage of the relatively low crowds at that point. At least you could ride EE a couple of times before the crowds get too bad.

The ride, by the way, is fabulous!!!!