So what time do the parks really open?

[Letsbgoofy]

"There is no defense against a perfect pass. I can throw the perfect pass." - Dan Marino

nyfinfan,

love that quote!

from another ny fin fan of 35 years

Fan2CSkr,
Where did you see information on early entry? I saw something for AP holders, but not onsite guests. Man, I thought we were going to get to sleep in!

 

[robvia]

Early entry for AP passholders is new this year. In the past they had promotions for people staying 4 nights at an onsite hotel. That was usually for one ride, and I never saw anyone do it. So the AP thing is new and we're not sure exactly how it will work as to the exact timing of things. There's no set rules as to when the park opens, it's a decision made by the security at the front gate.

I'd still show up early even if you have to wait while the AP holders go in first. Remember, the spot you show up in line is the order you go into the park. There is no rope drop. At 08:30am, the line goes past the ticket booth. You want to be walking up to the gate at 08:00am.

 

[nyfinfan]

nyfinfan,

love that quote!

from another ny fin fan of 35 years

Thanks.

 

[nyfinfan]

Early entry for AP passholders is new this year. In the past they had promotions for people staying 4 nights at an onsite hotel. That was usually for one ride, and I never saw anyone do it. So the AP thing is new and we're not sure exactly how it will work as to the exact timing of things. There's no set rules as to when the park opens, it's a decision made by the security at the front gate.

I'd still show up early even if you have to wait while the AP holders go in first. Remember, the spot you show up in line is the order you go into the park. There is no rope drop. At 08:30am, the line goes past the ticket booth. You want to be walking up to the gate at 08:00am.

That's weird that they don't have any set plans to open early but do so on a whim when they feel like it. You would think that they would need staff in earlier than usual to get rides going and things like that. I guess I'll call HRH a week before we go and see if they can say anything.