New to Disney & have silly questions!

[smfritz03]

Ok--I need some help and expert advice!

1)What is this e-ticket deal that I've heard about? If you dont have an E-ticket does it mean you cannot ride that attraction?

2)We are staying offsite (as of right now)--will the kids still experience the "magic" I keep hearing about?

3)Where can we find the Princesses' for autographs & pictures?

Im sure I will have a ton more--I just keep forgetting to write my questions down!!

 

[dakyak]

Ok--I need some help and expert advice!

1)What is this e-ticket deal that I've heard about? If you dont have an E-ticket does it mean you cannot ride that attraction?

2)We are staying offsite (as of right now)--will the kids still experience the "magic" I keep hearing about?

3)Where can we find the Princesses' for autographs & pictures?

Im sure I will have a ton more--I just keep forgetting to write my questions down!!

ok....staying offsite is still fine...i prefer staying on site as to not have to worry about driving....it is alot better on site....

your best bet to find the princesses is to have breakfast or lunch at Cinderella's castle

 

[Loops]

We were at Disney last week and my daughter had her photo taken with Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty. You can find the Princesses at the meet and greet area inside the judges tent in Toon Town. They rotate the princess throughout the day. You may find Jasmine near the magic carpet ride.

We met Pocohontas outside the entrance to Animal Kingdom. Jasmine can also be found in Morocco at Epcot

 

[oogieboogie]

1. When Disneyland opened they used to issue books of tickets based on popularity of rides - you had A, B, C, D, E. E rides were the greatest rides - Space mountain, Splash Mountain, etc. Nowadays when people talk about the big rides like Tower of Terror, or Soarin, they call them E-ticket rides.

Disney used to do what is called E-ticket nights, where they sold a limited amount of tickets to be used after the park closed for the general public. It was called E-ticket nights because it ran at night and the biggest rides were open.
Now Disney has what's called Extra Magic Hours for the on-site resort guests.

2. The "Magic" is what you make of it. It doesn't matter if you stay off-site or on-site or if you're a local. The "Magic" is something you need to feel for yourself. For example, things I consider the "Magic" - the giddy feeling when you pass thru the main gates that say Welcome to the World, or the feeling you get when you see Mickey Mouse for the first time, or the feeling you get when you watch Wishes, the looks in your children's faces when they meet their favorite characters, etc.

3. The princesses are everywhere. You can see them in parades, shows, character meals, meet and greet opportunities. Check out www.allearsnet.com

 

[jlaspoq]

E-Ticket is just another term for headliner rides... in the old days when you had to have a ticket for every ride, the E tickets were for the best rides. Then a few years ago there was a program for resort guests to pay a fee and have access to popular rides after hours (E-ride or e-ticket night - something like that, I forget right now), but that program was discontinued when they started the Extra Magic Hours at night - also a program for resort guests, but no cost.

The only impact this has on you is crowd level since you are offsite and can't attend during EMH times. EMH (morning and evening) tends to draw crowds to that park all day.

 

[BeNJeNWaFFLe]

Ok ok...I'll take on the hard question.

E-tickets: When WDW first opened they used ticket books. The tickets were labled A, B, C, D, & E. E-tickets were for the best rides like Space Mountain and BTMRR. And as you figured WDW does not use these anymore. But they use to have what was called E-ride nights. If you had picked up a wristband you could stay after the park closed to the general public. At this time the E-ticket rides were open. So in other words you could ride the good rides after hours with very little lines.
This has now been renamed Evening Extra Magic Hours. Its the same idea. If you are staying onsite, you can pick up a wristband and stay after hours.

I hope that wasn't too confusing.

 

[smfritz03]

Thanks for all the great advice! I hope I can have that "magic" feeling for the kids! Thats the whole point of the trip!

Is there anything I can do to make sure they feel the "magic"? Or is it something that just happens?

Where are good places for them to eat? Either sit down or at the stands?

 

[Mymatisse]

Thanks for all the great advice! I hope I can have that "magic" feeling for the kids! Thats the whole point of the trip!

Is there anything I can do to make sure they feel the "magic"? Or is it something that just happens?

Where are good places for them to eat? Either sit down or at the stands?

You will find great places to eat all over. I particularly enjoy eating in World showcase at EPCOT. As for the "magic," just go and have fun, do what you want to do.. you will have a "magical" trip!

 

[Mercuti0]

"feel the magic" ideas....

Get them guest of honor badges - then cast members call them by name and some characters will too!

 

[smfritz03]

How do you get these?

 

[NCombs]

This board is a great place to ask questions.

I would also recommend investing in a guide book so you can really "dig" into the information that is of interest to you. I think part of the magic is knowing what is there that is magical to you and guide books (and this site) can help a lot with that.

Books that are highly recommended by fellow posters are
The Unofficial Guide to WDW
and
Passporter

I have both and they are great.

GOOD LUCK