Magic Kingdom morning emh don't bother

[finnster77]

Really. The original post doesn't contradict your quote in any way, shape or form.

Sure it did. (I'm assuming you mean your post, not the original post)
Are you saying that you weren't trying to imply that the OP should have known better? After all, you said that your particular quote, "says it all."
There are several places on the Disney website that refers to extra magic hours. Some are more informative than others. A newcomer that reads the one that I referred to could well believe that the entire park is open.
.......furthermore, if you weren't trying to contradict me, then what in the world were you trying to do when you quoted me? Agree with me?

 

[Luckybee]

I don't think there is anything wrong. WDW is huge! think about it--4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping district, 3 golf courses and 2 mini golf courses. There is a lot to know! How would it be possible for Disney to send out everything there is to know about all of that to each guest with a reservation? There is no excuse, quite frankly, for someone not looking up information if there is something they are not quite sure of. There are so many good travel guides, and on line there are many web sites like this one, plus Disney's site and the ever popular Google and YouTube. If someone needs info, it is out there!

And as a previous poster pointed out, they hand you a packet at check in to read. What they can't do is force people to read it.

But why wouldn't they be sure ? Someone who is new to Disney, who has only read the ads and pr material would be expecting ALL attractions to be open. They would be sure, but they'd be wrong. I guess what I'm saying is that while I agree that if someone is unsure they should research, I see it a little differently because of the promo material out there. I expect that many would expect the park to be open in its entirety and wouldn't think they were unsure, and therefore not need to look it up.

 

[ZoZo]

As others have already said, the attractions that are OPEN have always been listed on the times guides you are given when you check into your resort. Do you not even read those before heading to a park? What else can Disney do to get the information out there?

As I said in my post, no I didn't. I didn't sit down and study the park brochures cover to cover, word for word, before going to the EMH. How many newbies would? It's a lot of information to read through and try to sort out.

All I expressed in my post was my disappointment that we didn't realize how limited the available attractions would be. And I said that I had learned my lesson and done more research going forward. I think I'm allowed to be a little disappointed, even though it was technically "my fault."

I think one of the great things about the DIS, for those newcomers who are lucky enough to find it before their first trips, is that you can find out about things like this and plan accordingly. But I think it's a little harsh to criticize people because they don't know about something.

 

[larryz]

Sure it did. (I'm assuming you mean your post, not the original post)

the original post.

Are you saying that you weren't trying to imply that the OP should have known better? After all, you said that your particular quote, "says it all."

and it does.

There are several places on the Disney website that refers to extra magic hours. Some are more informative than others. A newcomer that reads the one that I referred to could well believe that the entire park is open.

all your quote promises is "access to the parks before and after regular hours." It doesn't even promise that ANY rides will be open.

.......furthermore, if you weren't trying to contradict me, then what in the world were you trying to do when you quoted me? Agree with me?

I'm just saying that with today's corporate focus at Disney, expecting anything more than what is explicitly promised in writing is expecting too much. Be happy that you get exactly what is promised.

 

[DebbieB]

I don't know that I would believe a 45 minute wait for 7DMT at 8:10am. I would have got in line.

 

[MrKnight]

Actually, though overall, WDW is much busier.
The earlier mornings are still the better times to go to the parks.
(The earlier the park opens, the better.)
Many guests simply will not get up early on vacation, so the ones who do make the effort
can reap the rewards of much, much shorter lines at most attractions.

Multiple back-to-back rides on ToT can still be enjoyed at many an AM EMH at DHS.

(And remember, not ALL the rides at DHS will be open during AM EMH.)

I would not say the morning is "better" as this same exact statement could also be said about evening EMH, walking around MK at 2am you will find that most rides are walk-ons and you can also ride back-to-back.. It is really up to personal preference as to whether you prefer to get up extremely early or stay up late in the evening..

 

[monkyby87]

I don't know that I would believe a 45 minute wait for 7DMT at 8:10am. I would have got in line.

Agreed...there was a wait most likely, but not likely an actual 45 minute wait. I'm sure they bumped it up to that in preperation of the crowds, but by 8:10 I'm doubtful too. There have been several times where the wait was shorter than advertised.

 

[finnster77]

all your quote promises is "access to the parks before and after regular hours." It doesn't even promise that ANY rides will be open.

Lol. You're kidding, right?

 

[larryz]

Lol. You're kidding, right?

Unless you speak a different version of English than I do, I don't see where the statement you quoted guarantees anything other than entrance to a park earlier/later than non-resort guests.

 

[maxiesmom]

As I said in my post, no I didn't. I didn't sit down and study the park brochures cover to cover, word for word, before going to the EMH. How many newbies would? It's a lot of information to read through and try to sort out.

Then how on earth can you blame anyone other than yourself for what you did not know? How can you expect any company to force it's guests (customers) to gain information when they can't be bothered to even read that info when it is placed into their hands?

Some personal responsibility is needed.

 

[rance]

Unless you speak a different version of English than I do, I don't see where the statement you quoted guarantees anything other than entrance to a park earlier/later than non-resort guests.

Really Larryz...entrance to the park? I guess Clarke Grizwold should have been happy that all the rides were closed at Wally World because at least he got to walk around Wally World lol.

 

[Luckybee]

Unless you speak a different version of English than I do, I don't see where the statement you quoted guarantees anything other than entrance to a park earlier/later than non-resort guests.

I have to be honest...I have read some statements on these boards that to me appear to be really really out there and then I realize the poster is kidding. I have to believe with this one you were going for humor. You cant possibly be serious can you?

 

[larryz]

Really Larryz...entrance to the park? I guess Clarke Grizwold should have been happy that all the rides were closed at Wally World because at least he got to walk around Wally World lol.

Clark and his family were not staying on property (humor).

 

[larryz]

I have to be honest...I have read some statements on these boards that to me appear to be really really out there and then I realize the poster is kidding. I have to believe with this one you were going for humor. You cant possibly be serious can you?

I work in a world of legalistic left and right lane limits. I can recognize limiting language when I read it. All the Disney descriptions of EMH exclude details many people assume are included. I read their published statements as very black and white -- in my interpretation, any conditions not explicitly mentioned are not explicitly guaranteed, and even some of those "guarantees" are subject to conditions like availability, mechanical breakdown, weather, change without notice, etc.

Read into their statements what you want -- I will not assume conditions not explicitly stated. OP did, and OP was disappointed. (not humor)

 

[ZoZo]

Then how on earth can you blame anyone other than yourself for what you did not know? How can you expect any company to force it's guests (customers) to gain information when they can't be bothered to even read that info when it is placed into their hands?

Some personal responsibility is needed.

I'm not "blaming" anyone. I'm just saying I wish I'd realized, and was disappointed that more rides weren't up and running when we were there. Jeesh.

 

[tinabina919]

Is there still a welcome show when MK has AM EMH?

 

[Robo]

Is there still a welcome show when MK has AM EMH?

Yes. And, generally, it will be the regular show with singers, dancers, characters and the steam train.
But, on ANY morning, there is a possibility that the show may not be the "full" show.
It can be as short as a simple audio recording welcoming guests to the MK.

 

[rajak73]

Yes. And, generally, it will be the regular show with singers, dancers, characters and the steam train.
But, on ANY morning, there is a possibility that the show may not be the "full" show.
It can be as short as a simple audio recording welcoming guests to the MK.

But is that shouted out as you walk up to MK? Information board flashing? Sky writing? I would hate to be disappointed because they didn't do a "full" show and they didn't ask me first.

 

[Robo]

But is that shouted out as you walk up to MK? Information board flashing? Sky writing? I would hate to be disappointed because they didn't do a "full" show and they didn't ask me first.

As a great man once said...

Them's the breaks, kiddo.

 

[Pigletpal40]

I miss the E-Ride Nights. We rode SM 5 times in a row without getting off. The last ride it was just my wife and I alone. We had to buy the picture.
It looks fake. We would close the park down on those nights. Every ride was a walk-on.