MK at Stage 3.5 Closing, which is a new concept

[Cheshire Figment]

This was posted at 11:35

December 31, 11:35am - At this time, Magic Kingdom is currently at a Phase 3.5 Status.

This is a new phased status. This modified status affects admission for Guests with Magic Kingdom 1 Day park tickets.

Guests who have pre-purchased a Magic Kingdom 1 Day park ticket should be advised that the Magic Kingdom Park is full and they are welcome to visit another park.
These Guests must exchange their ticket at park entry with Guest Relations prior to entering another Theme Park.
As a reminder, Cast at Magic Kingdom Guest Relations and Ticket & Transportation Center may continue to sell Magic Kingdom 1 Day park tickets as needed for Guests already onsite.
All other Theme Parks, resorts and operating areas should suspend Magic Kingdom 1 Day park ticket sales.

This modified Phase 3.5 status includes admission for the following:

WDW Resort Guests
WDW Premier Passport, Annual & Premium Passholders
Guests with Dining reservations
Magic Kingdom Guests with reservations for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or The Pirates League (if applicable)

(*Guests from the Swan, Dolphin or Shades of Green are considered part of this group in this instance. In addition, Guests from Hotel Plaza Boulevard hotels arriving by bus are included (Best Western Lake Buena Vista, Buena Vista Palace, Doubletree Guest Suites, Hotel Royal Plaza, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, The Hilton Lake Buena Vista). Also included are Golden Oak residents as well as registered Guests of Golden Oak residents.)

Guests are being redirected to Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios and coupons are being distributed.

 

[AmyB2006]

3 1/2 ... interesting.

 

[newdeal]

I wonder if they give a partial refund for the difference in price between a 1 day magic kingdom ticket and a 1 day ticket to the other parks

 

[Mad Hattered]

This was posted at 11:35

So this is the first time you, as a CM, have heard of this? Are they making things up on the fly now?

 

[AmyB2006]

So this is the first you, as a CM, have heard of this? Are they making things up on the fly now?

If so, that's going to go well.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Well, it sounds better than just closing it stage 4.

 

[ghtx]

So this is the first time you, as a CM, have heard of this? Are they making things up on the fly now?

Presumably it's a new policy because the MK-only one-day tickets are new.

 

[Planogirl]

You should check the wait times apps right now. Soarin' is at 210 minutes which makes me wonder when that park will close.

 

[rf53]

This was posted at 11:35

For clarification... I am reading this right? Does it say that resort guests who have purchased a Magic Kingdom 1 Day park ticket are NOT being allowed entrance at this time?

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

You should check the wait times apps right now. Soarin' is at 210 minutes which makes me wonder when that park will close.

Who is it that sees a standby time of 210 minutes and says, "Okay, yes, this line is for me?"

 

[rt2dz]

I wonder if they give a partial refund for the difference in price between a 1 day magic kingdom ticket and a 1 day ticket to the other parks

That was my thoughts

 

[mesaboy2]

For clarification... I am reading this right? Does it say that resort guests who have purchased a Magic Kingdom 1 Day park ticket are NOT being allowed entrance at this time?

Not how I read it. It says resort guests ARE being allowed entry, regardless of ticket type or length.

 

[Mad Hattered]

Who is it that sees a standby time of 210 minutes and says, "Okay, yes, this line is for me?"

Probably the same people who see 120 minutes at HM and UTS and say the same thing?

 

[rt2dz]

Who is it that sees a standby time of 210 minutes and says, "Okay, yes, this line is for me?"

Those that have FP+ for TT and want to do Soarin

 

[Traveliz]

You should check the wait times apps right now. Soarin' is at 210 minutes which makes me wonder when that park will close.

I can't imagine that Epcot will close. It hasn't in years and a 210 wait time for Soarin', while long is not entirely unheard of. My daughter worked there for several years and one NYE Soarin' had a 6 hour wait!

We were there this morning...just got back and it is busy but there is still alot of room to pack people into that park. Lot's of available parking too. In our lot they only parked one row of cars in each row leaving the spots behind open presumably to fill later.

Liz

 

[Mad Hattered]

Those that have FP+ for TT and want to do Soarin

Good answer!

 

[AmyB2006]

Who is it that sees a standby time of 210 minutes and says, "Okay, yes, this line is for me?"

210 minutes. Why does anyone want to battle that crowd today? I don't get it. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

I read it as any resort guest with a 1 day ticket is allowed.

People who have prepurchased 1 day tickets who are staying offsite are being turned to the other parks and they are not selling MK one day tickets. That's how I understood it.

As a reminder, Cast at Magic Kingdom Guest Relations and Ticket & Transportation Center may continue to sell Magic Kingdom 1 Day park tickets as needed for Guests already onsite.

This is why I thought that. Guests staying on site can still purchase 1 day MK tix.

 

[DLM1980]

3 1/2 ... interesting.

Don't upset the mouse, otherwise he'll count to 3 and 3/4s!

 

[rt2dz]

Good answer!

Well, I mean, the nerve! Wanting to do the two major headliners in the park your at? Especially if you didn't buy a park hopper! Or have ADRs that you might be charged for missing if you can't get back?

 

[Planogirl]

I understand that there is a lot of wide open space in Epcot so more can come in but what do people do? Even Ellen has a line and Imagination is at 60 minutes! I bet that the WS shops and restaurants are jammed and will only get worse. I'm not sure that continuing to let people in is providing them much of an experience.

In other words, I'll pass.