Park Entry with 8:10 ADR?

[theresaconsorti]

Hi! We have an 8:10 ADR at Crystal Palace on a morning when MK opens at 8. Will the CM let us through the gate before 8? I'm thinking a reasonable time, like 7:45 or 7:50? Or would that be pushing my luck?

 

[Robo]

Hi! We have an 8:10 ADR at Crystal Palace on a morning when MK opens at 8. Will the CM let us through the gate before 8? I'm thinking a reasonable time, like 7:45 or 7:50? Or would that be pushing my luck?

Unlikely, but you can try.
It can depend on the CMs in charge that day.

However, know that ALL guests will be let in by about 7:45-ish, as the Welcome show will start at 7:40AM.

You'd need to arrive at the gates (be through security) by 7:25-ish and then ask the CMs at the "Breakfast" gate.
(That gate will be either all the way left or all the way right of the other gates.)

 

[_auroraborealis_]

...which is to say not to count on it.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Hi! We have an 8:10 ADR at Crystal Palace on a morning when MK opens at 8. Will the CM let us through the gate before 8? I'm thinking a reasonable time, like 7:45 or 7:50? Or would that be pushing my luck?

You won't get in any sooner than the rope drop crowd. We had this exact scenario last January and they actually opened up the regular gates a minute before our PPO ADR gate.

 

[theresaconsorti]

Thank for the info!

I may have to use my secret weapon: my super cute 5 year old and her dimples.

 

[Hopefully]

Thank for the info!

I may have to use my secret weapon: my super cute 5 year old and her dimples.

Is that a "tongue in cheek" comment or are you serious? Lots and Lots of families have cute 5 year olds and aren't let in early.
I agree with @_auroraborealis_ you shouldn't expect it and don't be disappointed when they don't let you in

 

[theresaconsorti]

Totally tongue in cheek! I won't be disappointed if they won't let us in. In fact, based on the responses here, we're just planning to get there early so we can be let in at the front end of the mob.