Getting a MNSSHP wristband before CRT dinner

[JohndeV]

Hi,

I'm attending MNSSHP on October 27th. I have an adr for CRT at 4.25pm and I would like to get my party wristband before I'm having dinner at CRT. I'll be in MK whole day but I intend on going back to my resort to dress up for the party. I have 2 options:

1. Be at the gate at 4pm and get my wristband there, or
2. Enter MK before 4pm and go to a wristband distribution point to get the wristband over there

What would be the fastest way? I have only 25 minutes to get the wristband and to walk to CRT. I don't want to miss my adr. I'm quite worried about having only 25 minutes though. Would that be too short?

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[BrianL]

In my experience the distribution points are way less crowded than the front gates. At the front you will have to wait in the long line of party goers to get a wristband when they open the gates (a little before 4 usually). I would try to be hanging around the one of the in-park distribution points before they start. It shouldn't take too long.

 

[11290]

In my experience the distribution points are way less crowded than the front gates. At the front you will have to wait in the long line of party goers to get a wristband when they open the gates (a little before 4 usually). I would try to be hanging around the one of the in-park distribution points before they start. It shouldn't take too long.

Often, BUT NOT ALWAYS, the in-park locations do not open until about between 4:20 and 4:30.

 

[grimley1968]

Maybe I'm missing something, but can't you just get a wristband when you return to MK for the MNSSHP, after returning from the resort? That seems like it would be a lot easier than what the OP is trying to do.

 

[sharona]

I think OP is returning to MK right around before 4 and doesn't want to miss his ADR at 4:25.

OP - When you return to MK after your costume change, enter the park with whatever ticket media you used earlier that day. After your ADR, go to one of the wristband locations in park.

 

[fairy oma]

We entered at 4pm for our party in 2013, they checked our backpacks, gave us our wristbands and our special event perks and we were on our way very quickly. You should not have any problem getting your wristband and making your ADR @ CRT.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I think maybe it would help if you went through the bag check and waited outside of the gates well beforehand....lets say around 330pm-345pm....that way once 4pm hits, you'll be one of the first people to go through the gates.

 

[ILChief]

Where are the distribution points inside the park? We will already be in the park before 4:00

 

[mesaboy2]

Where are the distribution points inside the park? We will already be in the park before 4:00

They are usually located near Stitch in Tomorrowland and Pirates in Adventureland if I recall correctly.

 

[fairy oma]

I think maybe it would help if you went through the bag check and waited outside of the gates well beforehand....lets say around 330pm-345pm....that way once 4pm hits, you'll be one of the first people to go through the gates.

That is a great idea...we may use that!

 

[JohndeV]

Thanks for the replies everyone

Often, BUT NOT ALWAYS, the in-park locations do not open until about between 4:20 and 4:30.

I guess this is not an option then. Thanks.

I think OP is returning to MK right around before 4 and doesn't want to miss his ADR at 4:25.

OP - When you return to MK after your costume change, enter the park with whatever ticket media you used earlier that day. After your ADR, go to one of the wristband locations in park.

If there is no other alternative I could indeed get my wristband after my adr but my intention was to line up for the characters right after dinner. So the most ideal thing would be to get the wristband before dinner.

We entered at 4pm for our party in 2013, they checked our backpacks, gave us our wristbands and our special event perks and we were on our way very quickly. You should not have any problem getting your wristband and making your ADR @ CRT.

That sounds reassuring. Thank you.

I think maybe it would help if you went through the bag check and waited outside of the gates well beforehand....lets say around 330pm-345pm....that way once 4pm hits, you'll be one of the first people to go through the gates.

That sounds like a great plan actually. I think I will do this. Thanks

 

[pork]

They are usually located near Stitch in Tomorrowland and Pirates in Adventureland if I recall correctly.

For the first 2 parties this year they were handing out bands near Philharmagic too. Not sure if they still are or not but its super close to CRT.