How to get bracelets for extended hours

[jbhaupt]

HI,

We are arriving at WDW Friday after 7P..If we do not make it to EPCOT in time to get bracelets for extended hrs can we get in anyway??

Thanks,
Bonnie

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Yes, you can get into the extra magic hours park after official closing time, you just have to have your resort ID and park ticket. Once you get in the gates, you can get your bracelet.

 

[jbhaupt]

Great, thanks for the news!!

 

[Robo]

Here's how EMH works for all parks.

Look up the POSTED open and close times for any day, any park.
Only WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed EHM privileges and it COSTS NOTHING EXTRA to attend the EMHs.
There are slightly different situations for MORNING and EVENING EMH's.

-------MORNING EMH FACTS--------------------------------------
If it is a MORNING EMH, then WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed entry to THAT park on THAT day starting ONE HOUR before the posted opening time.
At least ONE person in your party should have a room key-card with them (sometimes EACH person needs to show one) to verify your current hotel status and gain entry.
So, only WDW resort guests will be ALLOWED INTO the park.
Once inside, only selected attractions will be open.
See the official WDW website for the latest attractions that will be open during EMH.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage

-------EVENING EMH FACTS--------------------------------------
If it is a EVENING EMH, then WDW resort guests staying on-property will be allowed to stay and ride attractions at THAT park on THAT day for THREE HOURS after the posted closing time.
You do NOT have to be in the park BEFORE scheduled closing time.
You CAN enter the park at any time during EMH and still get a wrist-band.
You can leave and re-enter the park at will (just like any normal time).

(So, YES, if MK is sched. to close at midnight, the EMH will run til 3AM! Yep, that's 3 in the morning. No, its not a mistake, that would be 3 full hours after the posted time. 3AM for a posted 12mid close-time. 3AM, yes sir!)

EACH guest (except for very small children) will need to show a room key-card to a CM at special "EMH kiosks" set up in various locations throughout the park, and a wristband will be snapped on by the CM to each adult and child. Children older the 3 will be issued a room key when you check in if they are listed on your ressie. If they are not listed you will have problems if they don't get issued a room key.Children over approx. 3 years will be issued a room key when you check in. Make SURE the check-in desk issues each one a room-card.
The ride CMs will check these at each attraction before allowing guests to enter the queue.
So, even though non-resort guests may still be INSIDE the park, only those with wrist-bands will be allowed to ride any open EMH attractions.
See the official WDW website for the latest attractions that will be open during EMH.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/calendar/extraMagicHour?id=CalendarExtraMagicHoursPage
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You can enter the parks for EMH EVENINGS anytime... during "regular" hours, or even during the actual extended EMH hours.
This 1-hour morning EMH and 3-hour evening EMH rule applies at all 4 parks. Enjoy!

 

[Dcanoli]

Okay, I may get flamed for this one, but I just have to ask.

We are a Disney family, and I'm close to being a Disney "know-it-all!"

Here's my story and how my wheels are spinning....(I came on here to get some other EXPERTS' opinions! You guys have always been the best on these boards, and each time we've gone to The World, I've lived on these boards before we went.)

We want to go to Disney at the end of the Free Dining Plan offer. However, we want to take "Grandmom" along with us. If we do that, it would mean upgrading to a Moderate Resort versus a Value Resort! UGH! That would push our trip from $1300 to $2100! My wheels are spinning with a plan, but I need some opinions from you guys!

Here's what I'm thinking....what if we STAYED at the Value Resort, but didn't register Grandmom? She lives in Florida and she could buy a FL Resident Seasonal Pass for the same price as we would be paying for our 5-day MYW Base Tickets.

I know this would mean she wouldn't be on the Dining Plan, but our youngest child NEVER eats anything, and he could eat off everyone else's plates. Okay, I can hear you all saying, "You can't do that at the shows and buffets."

HOWEVER, I could fandangle the show (if we choose to do one) and maybe even the buffet. (The last time we did BOMA, they never even looked at our table.) BUT...here's my dilemma....what about the Extra Magic Hours?

The late nights don't concern me because we'd already be in the park, and they don't kick out the non-resort guests (that would be turning away $$ you know). I know Grandmom wouldn't be able to ride anything, but I'm thinking she'll be pooped by that time anyway. My concern is for any MORNING Extra Magic Hours we may do.

Could she get in with us? I read one post that said they only need one resort ID for the whole party, but I'd hate to get there and then, they don't let her in.

What is your opinions guys? I know you'll let me have them! Thanks, in advance! Debbie

 

[Robo]

Okay, I may get flamed for this one, but I just have to ask.

We are a Disney family, and I'm close to being a Disney "know-it-all!"

You need to post this as a stand-alone question (not attached to this one).

That way you'll actually get some discussion (and FLAMES).

 

[Dcanoli]

Okay, I was debating that before I even started.....the subject matter for EMH and bracelets was too broad a subject to search for!

 

[Sherri]

Actually I was approached for not having a bracelett about an 1 into the extended evening hours. LUCKILY I had my room card (my DH DS and DD) all had theirs but I was in the bathroom when they got theirs and they couldn't get mine without seeing me and my pass. The line was too long at that point and figured it would not be a big deal if I didn't have the bracelett as I was with my family who did and could always produce MY room card.
I explained what happand and showed my card and was issued one. So although you may not think they check, they do check randomly I guess.