Leaving Sunday, questions please :)

[BeckyEsq]

Just a few questions I am hoping someone can help with:

1) We plan to attend EMH in the morning at the MK on Tuesday August 8. Does anyone know what time the boat starts running from WL on morning EMH days? Or is the bus faster in that situation?

2) Wishes is at 10:00 that night. Will the stores remain open afterward? I was thinking about doing some shopping to wait until the crowds disperse before heading back to the WL.

3) Can anyone recommend a good spot to watch Mickey's Jammin' Jungle parade at AK? Also, the day we are going to AK they have evening EMH. We plan to leave after the parade (anniversary dinner at WL that night) but will the park be more crowded that afternoon because of the EMH?

thanks in advance!!

 

[Becky_Boop]

OK, well, I only really know one answer, but you need a bump, so...

1)Sorry, no idea, but I'm guessing that both run early enough to get you there really early.

2)The shops on Main Street are open 1 hour after closing, but are VERY crowded, so watch out.

3)Ummm... my strategy is to look where people are sitting. And I'm guessing it will be more crowded.

Enjoy your trip!
(P.S. My name's Becky, too! )

 

[DisneyGirl17]

I don't remember if boats are running that early...They probably are since it's EHM but Buses are for sure running.

 

[tkd lisa]

It's my understanding that all resort transportation runs one hour before opening.

I didn't make the rope drop for EMH when we stayed at the campgrounds, but I know it was running before regular park opening.

 

[Al and Kate's Mom]

DD and I sat at the very end of the parade route in AK - it was great - almost all of the characters came over and hugged or gave high-fives to everyone standing there!

 

[bobcat]

1. You will be able to use at least one of the transportation options on an EMH morning. The official line is the busses start running 1 hour before the parks open but since people can have early ADRs they actually start running earlier. You should ask this question on the resort board and someone will be able to answer the boat question.

2. Check the schedule because the official WDW site has MK closing listed as 9pm right now. We are going this week as well, we leave Friday, and I was suprised to see the change. Hours can change back so your best bet is to get the official times guide when you check in to the WL. We like to wait a while after Wishes to let the buses clear a bit. Grab an ice cream and sit and people watch.

3. We always seem to watch from the starting point across from Tusker House but have noticed that the end of the parade route, it makes a loop and ends where it begins, is much less crowded and offers more shade. I recommend watching by the Flights of Wonder show. You don't have to arrive there as early and there is a lot of shade.

Have a great trip!