PP is correct--entry at 4p with only your party ticket. As for rides, I believe only Carousel of Progress and Jungle Cruise are the only rides not open during the party.
yes all the shops are open, MIL #1 goal was to shop MK to death on our trip and she spent most of MVMCP shopping. She loved it b/c the shops were not busy and she was one of a handful in the Emporium for the first hour of the party. Even though we paid a premium price for the party she still feels she got her money's worth by shopping without crowds.
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