How early do the parking gates open for each park?

[EpcotNerd]

We're staying on property but renting a car.

I saw on one vlog that Animal Kingdom parking gates open an hour earlier than regular park opening so it can be tight if you want to take advantage of the 30 minutes early park opening for WDW hotel guests. It was implied they all have their own opening policy, does anyone know what it is? Especially the TTC?

Yes, I know sometimes the buses are better for this but we prefer to drive in certain circumstances.

Thanks so much!

 

[GBRforWDW]

This thread has the best information on getting to parks for ETPE:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/everything-early-theme-park-entry-etpe-please-read-post-1.3855945/

 

[Bjkandma]

Parking lots open one hour before official park opening. Honestly, for MK when driving, you will miss your 30 extra minutes. Even if you were one of the first arriving, by the time you park (then walk or take a tram) and then wait to get in line (with all of the guests staying off site) for the monorail or ferry, and still need to get thru gate, you have lost that time.

 

[EpcotNerd]

This thread has the best information on getting to parks for ETPE:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/everything-early-theme-park-entry-etpe-please-read-post-1.3855945/

Fantastic, thank you!

 

[EpcotNerd]

Parking lots open one hour before official park opening. Honestly, for MK when driving, you will miss your 30 extra minutes. Even if you were one of the first arriving, by the time you park (then walk or take a tram) and then wait to get in line (with all of the guests staying off site) for the monorail or ferry, and still need to get thru gate, you have lost that time.

Thank you

 

[GBRforWDW]

Yeah I would recommend taking bus to MK if at all possible, even if driving to every other park. Get in line early at the bus stop to ensure you're there for ETPE

 

[Bellagirl]

Use caution arriving to a park by Uber. We arrived by Uber 15 minutes prior to the parking lot opening time at Epcot. They turned the driver away and he had to loop around. Our rate for our Uber was supposed to be $12 but we were billed $34 for the extra time it took before he was allowed in the parking lot.