MK/Fantasyland “Early Morning Magic” (EMM) (Thread Now Closed, See New MK EMM FAQ Thread)

[zoo2tycoon]

Just booked 8/7

My son and I did last year and we really enjoyed!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Is there a EMM cancellation thread? Been constantly refreshing trying to find 3/25 for a party of 4!

No, I don’t think so.

It’s a one day cancellation policy, so keep checking.

Busy week, good luck!

 

[Linkura]

So with EMM, is it possible to see the PP quueueue (I just can't spell that right now). We've never seen it, since the SB line is always so long we get FP.

Yes, it is. I asked the line CM before I went through and she said it was fine. It was cool to be able to stop and look at whatever I wanted.

YMMV though.

 

[goofygal531]

Yes, it is. I asked the line CM before I went through and she said it was fine. It was cool to be able to stop and look at whatever I wanted.

YMMV though.

Thanks!!!! We’ve never seen it. I didn’t think to ask but I will this time.

 

[ninafeliz]

I guess this has become more popular than it used to be! We've done it twice before and there was always availability for the dates we went up until a month or so prior, so I hadn't gotten around to booking for our June trip. I just looked, and the possible dates we could go are all sold out. I'm kind of bummed, but I guess we've done it before so if nothing opens up it won't be a huge deal and will save us some money and some sleep. How early have the dates been selling out now?

 

[Linkura]

Thanks!!!! We’ve never seen it. I didn’t think to ask but I will this time.

It is my favorite queue!

 

[zoo2tycoon]

I guess this has become more popular than it used to be! We've done it twice before and there was always availability for the dates we went up until a month or so prior, so I hadn't gotten around to booking for our June trip. I just looked, and the possible dates we could go are all sold out. I'm kind of bummed, but I guess we've done it before so if nothing opens up it won't be a huge deal and will save us some money and some sleep. How early have the dates been selling out now?

They were having issues with system when I was trying to book earlier today online. I phoned in and she found availability for my day.

 

[ninafeliz]

They were having issues with system when I was trying to book earlier today online. I phoned in and she found availability for my day.

I could try that, but there was availability for July 1 but none in June, so I am assuming June is just all sold out. I know there is obviously no way to know, but any educated guesses at our chances of snagging 4 openings June 12 or 17? Have people had luck with this, or do most dates sell out and stay that way?

 

[Linkura]

I could try that, but there was availability for July 1 but none in June, so I am assuming June is just all sold out. I know there is obviously no way to know, but any educated guesses at our chances of snagging 4 openings June 12 or 17? Have people had luck with this, or do most dates sell out and stay that way?

Just keep checking. People do cancel. I've had luck with booking after cancellations and many others in this thread/board have as well.

You may want to book piecemeal as cancellations pop up. What I mean by that is if only 2 cancellations pop up, book those 2 right away, then keep checking for the remaining 2 people. You can always cancel.

 

[Helene_C]

I could try that, but there was availability for July 1 but none in June, so I am assuming June is just all sold out. I know there is obviously no way to know, but any educated guesses at our chances of snagging 4 openings June 12 or 17? Have people had luck with this, or do most dates sell out and stay that way?

If you look at post 432 on March 7, I looked up basically every future date out of curiosity about sellouts, and at that time there were 0 spots on June 12 and at least 12 on June 17 and all later dates.

 

[Hannahinwonderland]

I could try that, but there was availability for July 1 but none in June, so I am assuming June is just all sold out. I know there is obviously no way to know, but any educated guesses at our chances of snagging 4 openings June 12 or 17? Have people had luck with this, or do most dates sell out and stay that way?

I snagged two spots by checking every day for a short period, maybe 2-3 weeks. Plans change!

 

[ninafeliz]

Just keep checking. People do cancel. I've had luck with booking after cancellations and many others in this thread/board have as well.

You may want to book piecemeal as cancellations pop up. What I mean by that is if only 2 cancellations pop up, book those 2 right away, then keep checking for the remaining 2 people. You can always cancel.

If you look at post 432 on March 7, I looked up basically every future date out of curiosity about sellouts, and at that time there were 0 spots on June 12 and at least 12 on June 17 and all later dates.

I snagged two spots by checking every day for a short period, maybe 2-3 weeks. Plans change!

Thanks! I will keep trying, and I'll book any numbers from 1-4 that open up. I was just taken by surprise that it was sold out, I guess I should have been watching or just booked and planned to cancel if we didn't need it. For some reason I just haven't done the planning for this trip I have for others. In a way I'm getting tired of having to plan things so far ahead of time that I just revolted this time and didn't do anything way ahead, and now June is sneaking up on me and we don't have much planned. We've often said we should try a trip without a lot of ADRs, so this may be it! I've usually had luck getting reservations if I keep watching and use TPs finder, so its not like we won't get anything.

 

[Linkura]

Thanks! I will keep trying, and I'll book any numbers from 1-4 that open up. I was just taken by surprise that it was sold out, I guess I should have been watching or just booked and planned to cancel if we didn't need it. For some reason I just haven't done the planning for this trip I have for others. In a way I'm getting tired of having to plan things so far ahead of time that I just revolted this time and didn't do anything way ahead, and now June is sneaking up on me and we don't have much planned. We've often said we should try a trip without a lot of ADRs, so this may be it! I've usually had luck getting reservations if I keep watching and use TPs finder, so its not like we won't get anything.

Word has certainly gotten around about this event! It didn't used to be maxed out. Thankfully the max is only 200 people, so even at max, there isn't a lot of people at all.

 

[Momma_Lanier]

We will be doing it on 9/11!

 

[shermanedmonds]

How would you get to MK for EMM from BWV? I’m thinking Uber or Minnie Van if it runs that early....

 

[Linkura]

How would you get to MK for EMM from BWV? I’m thinking Uber or Minnie Van if it runs that early....

Bus works fine!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I guess this has become more popular than it used to be! We've done it twice before and there was always availability for the dates we went up until a month or so prior, so I hadn't gotten around to booking for our June trip. I just looked, and the possible dates we could go are all sold out. I'm kind of bummed, but I guess we've done it before so if nothing opens up it won't be a huge deal and will save us some money and some sleep. How early have the dates been selling out now?

It probably doesn’t help that June only has four EMMs. Three Sundays, one Tuesday. Supply/demand working against you there. Many other months have a few more sprinkled around.

Keep checking, people change plans all the time. Good luck!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

How would you get to MK for EMM from BWV? I’m thinking Uber or Minnie Van if it runs that early....

It wasn’t for EMM, but a few weeks ago I was at BWI and wanted to get to MK around 7:45 for RD. I took a Minnie Van (they start running at 6:30AM).

Busses are fine too and totally valid (and usually a ton going to MK early morning), but sometimes other options may be worth the ‘convenience’ factor to give you a bit of ‘control’ over your arrival time.

If you take uber/lyft/cab, set the destination to CR and have them drop you off just inside the security gate. Otherwise if you say “MK” they take you to the TTC. Minnie Van is different and will drop you off at the MK bus plaza (sorry if you already know all that).

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Date Update:

Looks like Sunday 9/23 will have EMM. Adds to the mysterious skipping of Sunday 9/16. The unpredictability of EMM continues....

Post #2 has been updated! https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...ost-2-for-latest-dates.3651152/#post-58529655

Thanks all!

 

[Surgie2]

It wasn’t for EMM, but a few weeks ago I was at BWI and wanted to get to MK around 7:45 for RD. I took a Minnie Van (they start running at 6:30AM).

Busses are fine too and totally valid (and usually a ton going to MK early morning), but sometimes other options may be worth the ‘convenience’ factor to give you a bit of ‘control’ over your arrival time.

If you take uber/lyft/cab, set the destination to CR and have them drop you off just inside the security gate. Otherwise if you say “MK” they take you to the TTC. Minnie Van is different and will drop you off at the MK bus plaza (sorry if you already know all that).

I know you stay at the Poly frequently. Have you ever had to take a Minnie Van vs. monorail to EMM due to the time the monorail is running? We are down to 7 weeks for our trip so I'm at the point of overthinking and back-up planning EVERYTHING lol! I just want to have a plan in place if needed to get to EMM on time.