Love this thread! We're newbies to the MNSSHP and this info is invaluable.
Do I have this right: Nonrefundable hard tickets that are purchased ahead of time are either mailed to you or held at Will Call. Which do you prefer? I don't want to misplace the tickets, but I also don't want to wait in a long will call line.
How solid is that 4 pm admission time? I'd hate to be counting on it, only to find out it's really 5, or 6 this year, especially if we're hoping to eat once inside the park but before the party.
Looks like there's a split between CS and TS dinners, but most of you lean towards TS in the park between 4 and 6. We currently have CM's at 5:00 on our probable day, but I'm not sure I want to walk into the park right at the beginning of the party, so I'm thinking maybe just a CS after we get in (if we really can get in at 4!).
Thanks again!
I like having my tickets in hand so I don't have to wait at will call just like you mentioned! When I get them, I just put them in in Passporter pocket where they sit until our trip!!!!
I have heard people getting admitted as early as 2 or 3, but 4 seems to be the norm. If you want to eat at 5, I would try to eat in the park at either a TS or CS