CrabbyPatty
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As to OPs question,
Your questions have pretty much been answered but I'll provide a little more color if it helps. When you arrive, both the pre-park opening ADR folks AND the EMM folks check in and start getting in line to the left side of the main entrance. The line will be mixed with both. EMM people get a special wristband for the event. IME, CMs at various checkpoints and rides were strictly monitoring for wristbands during the event.
FWIW, we arrived at roughly 7:30AM and were let in roughly 7:45AM. Again, the EMM and PPO ADR crowd will be mixed.
Yes, you will be able to linger as long as you want along Main Street, the castle, etc. There will likely be CMs or ropes blocking "further" parts of the parks and other lands. It's pretty obvious where you can/can't go. If you let the initial 7:45ish rush of people go, it's a great time to be on Main Street!
Thanks for the additional details. That's just the information I was looking for - I appreciate it!