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[Gehrig1B]

Just saw a notification that park hopping is currently suspended for magic kingdom

ETA: also called the park hopper number and the message is updated to reflect no park hopping to magic kingdom only.

Looks like we have a bit of an answer... "suspended" may or may not mean all day I guess. I do imagine many will stay for the fireworks though. I do believe a lot of people who were unable to get an MK reservation grabbed another park hoping to hop over. I am more interested in how this plays out on other holidays moving forward. At least a precedent was set today.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Just checked back, about 45 minutes before the fireworks show and park hopping is available again for magic kingdom and all parks

 

[Tonyz]

Are people that merch hungry?

yes and it’s such a shame. But good for us! I got so much done today! Hope you had an awesome time!

 

[erinch]

99% sure this has been asked/answer but real quick--if extra hours starts at 8:30 is that a firm entry time? what time should we get to the park?
we were so used to arriving about 45 days prior in hopes of a potential earlier entry..should i still get to MK around 7:45? or is that too early?

Arriving 45 days early is quite the commitment.
I’m in PA so don’t know early entry answers.

 

[DFelt1]

If taking resort transit, what’s the expectation for when to arrive at the bus stop for early entry?

Park opens at 9:00
Early entry at 8:30
Arrive at bus stop at ???

thanks.

 

[scrappinginontario]

If taking resort transit, what’s the expectation for when to arrive at the bus stop for early entry?

Park opens at 9:00
Early entry at 8:30
Arrive at bus stop at ???

thanks.

If you want to be some of the very first into the park I would recommend arriving at the bus stop at 7:00AM.

 

[DFelt1]

If you want to be some of the very first into the park I would recommend arriving at the bus stop at 7:00AM.

Perfect, 90 minutes prior was our standard. Thank you!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Perfect, 90 minutes prior was our standard. Thank you!

We're a 90 minute family too.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Got on the skyliner about 7:45 this morning at Pop (it was a walk on, no line and no line at CBR). And I was on the second Slinky train.
By 10am I've done SDD, TSMx2, MMRR, ToT RnRx2, and am in line for RotR.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Got on the skyliner about 7:45 this morning at Pop (it was a walk on, no line and no line at CBR). And I was on the second Slinky train.
By 10am I've done SDD, TSMx2, MMRR, ToT RnRx2, and am in line for RotR.

Update: Rise said 65 min wait when I got in line. I was off in less than 45.

I'm solo at the park today, so these short waits are appreciated!

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

I'll post a more detailed report when I have more time, but quick synopsis of yesterday for us:

Overall a great (exhausting) day... very different from any other MK day we've done, but we already planned on taking a different approach.

4:30 am - wake up
5:45 am - on bus
Around 6:15 am (I think) - entered MK
(details of day forthcoming)
Camped out for Enchantment around 7 pm
After Enchantment, we allowed the crowd to disperse some (also allowing the bus line to die down a little), then went and rode the TTA People Mover before heading out to the bus around 10:30 pm.
Back to resort around midnight.

 

[luv2cheer92]

I am loving the scavenger hunting for the statues. I needed a little help to find Tink. The pics ahead of time kinda made them look to be about the same size, but they are more proportionate to the size of the characters. Like Joe from Soul and Frozone are huge, like person-sized. While Tink is like the size of my hand.

 

[Goofygirl514]

Any idea on how early parking lots open for parking/when you can start lining up to park? I’m going to MK and Epcot next week and both have an early entry time of 8:30 am. Thanks!

 

[gottalovepluto]

That's shocking, right? I expected it to be wall-to-wall people. I wonder if there are a significant number of people with APs that made a reservation but didn't show up (or haven't yet)? I just assume that if people paid specifically for a park day to day they're there but AP reservation holders who are local might decide last minute to go only for a while or not at all.

Yes. It’s shocking. Even on 10/2 wait times at all the parks on the app are shocking me right now. FoP is 40 mins on what should be their busiest weekend since Holidays of 2019. If this is the busiest they get for the 50th they have seriously screwed up. Epically screwed up actually. They spent SO MUCH money hyping this to the skies to drive mass crowds in.

Turns out they should have just designed a bunch of merchandise and sold it on Shop Disney. Would have saved them a ton money.

 

[CJK]

I am loving the scavenger hunting for the statues. I needed a little help to find Tink. The pics ahead of time kinda made them look to be about the same size, but they are more proportionate to the size of the characters. Like Joe from Soul and Frozone are huge, like person-sized. While Tink is like the size of my hand.

Can't wait to try it! Is there a list of how many of the statues are in each park? That's all I want to know in advance. Thanks so much!

 

[GBRforWDW]

Can't wait to try it! Is there a list of how many of the statues are in each park? That's all I want to know in advance. Thanks so much!

Here's the list by park:
https://www.wdw-magazine.com/full-list-of-disney-fab-50-character-statues-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[luv2cheer92]

Can't wait to try it! Is there a list of how many of the statues are in each park? That's all I want to know in advance. Thanks so much!

The link above is great. If you get stuck, DFB has a post that gives a general description of where each one is as a hint. The hint didn't help me with Tink though haha

 

[luv2cheer92]

Wow, I loved Harmonious!! Beautifully done.

 

[disneyfan150]

Anybody at Pop or AoA right now? Wondering about the Skyliner crowds in the morning when trying to make RD at HS.

 

[BK2014]

Wow, I loved Harmonious!! Beautifully done.

What area did you view it from and how were the crowds?