Silly Question for Park Hours

[sayrevilleNJ]

I was looking at the work hours on disboard's sister site wdinfo.com, But little confused. This is my first time so please excuse me if its a silly question.

Below is a sample for Dec 24th -
Magic Kingdom------------9:00-12:00
EPCOT Future World-------9:00-7:00
EPCOT World Showcase----11:00-9:30
Hollywood Studios---------8:00-8:00
Disney's Animal Kingdom---8:00-8:00
Extra Magic Morning at Magic Kingdom/Animal Kingdom; Extra Magic Evening Hollywood Studios


I have few confusions and questions in above sample Dec 24 timeline

1. Illuminations, Block Party Bash, Fantasmic and Jungle Parade,etc included in the Regular park tickets ?
2. Above hours are regular park hours for those who are staying outside disney ? So if I correctly understand, Magic Kingdom someone who stays within park can get in at 8 am and same thing for Hollywood studios, someone can stay back for 3 hrs after 8 pm ?
3. What time is the evening parade will be and in which park ? Also is it included in the reguar park ticket ?
4. Also all fireworks are always in Epcot only ?
5. What is the difference between Epcot Future world and Showcase ?
6. Also someone told me there is a place where they simulate snow, can someone please tell me which park it is ?

Sorry for these questions, but someone told me most of these things are extra $$.
Thanks for your help.

 

[McDISer]

I was looking at the work hours on disboard's sister site wdinfo.com, But little confused. This is my first time so please excuse me if its a silly question.

Below is a sample for Dec 24th -
Magic Kingdom------------9:00-12:00
EPCOT Future World-------9:00-7:00
EPCOT World Showcase----11:00-9:30
Hollywood Studios---------8:00-8:00
Disney's Animal Kingdom---8:00-8:00
Extra Magic Morning at Magic Kingdom/Animal Kingdom; Extra Magic Evening Hollywood Studios


I have few confusions and questions in above sample Dec 24 timeline

1. Illuminations, Block Party Bash, Fantasmic and Jungle Parade,etc included in the Regular park tickets ?yes


2. Above hours are regular park hours for those who are staying outside disney ? Yes

So if I correctly understand, Magic Kingdom someone who stays within park can get in at 8 am and same thing for Hollywood studios, someone can stay back for 3 hrs after 8 pm ?The first part is incorrect. The Magic Kingdom will open at 7:00 a.m. for people staying on property. You also have to be a WDW resort guest to stay the extra 3 hours after the park closes at 8:00 p.m.

3. What time is the evening parade will be and in which park ? Also is it included in the reguar park ticket ?
Spectro is at the Magic Kingdom, during the Holidays, there is usually 2 parades, one at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Wishes -Fireworks is usually at 10:00 p.m.
There is a Family parade at the Magic Kingdom at 3:00 p.m.
They may have another parade at 12 noon
The Jammin Jungle Parade is at the Animal Kingdom, it looks like the time is 3:45 p.m. every day.
Go to the Waltdisneyworld.com web page and they actually have a better park hour grid.


4. Also all fireworks are always in Epcot only ?No
The Magic Kingdom has Wishes and Disney Studios has a show called Fantasmic.
5. What is the difference between Epcot Future world and Showcase ?Showcase is a section of the park that has an area for a country. In each country there is usually a counter service resturant or a Table Service resturant, even 2 Table Service resturants. Each country has 1 or 2 stores. Mexico has a boat ride, similar to "IT's a Small World
Canada has just one Table Service Resturant and a movie that you can go watch, and a waterfall.
I think Showcase has about a dozen countries. It can take well over a day to visit the countries in World Showcase.
Future World at Epcot is sort of like an amusement park, but all rides are inside. Plus there is an aquarium. It has a ride inside the building also. Plus much much more.

6. Also someone told me there is a place where they simulate snow, can someone please tell me which park it is ?It is the Magic Kingdom. You will need to purchase a seperate ticket for the evening. It is called Mickey's Christmas Party. You can enter the park at 4:00 p.m. and it ends at 12:30 a.m. Call WDW and see if there are any tickets available yet. They have these parties about 4 times a week. I think the last date to purchase a ticket is Jan. 2, 2009. That is the last day that is scheduled for Mickey's Christmas Party. If you go at 4:00 p.m. you will not need to use one of your park tickets for that day, unless you go to the park earlier. They have fake snow that they sprinkle over Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom.

Sorry for these questions, but someone told me most of these things are extra $$. The only thing that is extra is that Christmas Party. The ticket for one person, is less than a ticket to the Magic Kingdom. I think it is running about $51 and a one day ticket is $75. You also get free hot chocolate and cookies. There is a Christmas parade and Fireworks themed for Christmas. We were there in November and we didn't attend. We went on a Wednesday when there wasn't a party. The park opened up at 8:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. We saw 2 parades and Wishes at 8:00 p.m. A nice long tiring day.


Thanks for your help.

I hope I answered some of your questions.

 

[sayrevilleNJ]

McDIser,
Thank you so much, you answered all of my questions. This site rocks, especially for new comers like me..Hope I can contribute back when I am back too.

Thanks.