trip in one week...few questions?

[debramckee]

We are so excited to be leaving for WDW in 9 days. Just have a few questions to help with final planning.

(1) Does anyone know how late the World Showcase countries rides/films go on. For example....if we eat at Teppanyaki at 7:00, could we go afterwards to see the France movie, or tour Morrocco, right up until 9:00 or even during Illuminations (we are seeing it another night)? Or, do the movies, etc., stop earlier in the evening? What time do the F & W booths close?

(2) Have they changed the MK hours for October? I noticed that the second to last week, they are open till 8:00 or 9:00 on non-MNSSHP weeknights, but our week (last week), they close at 7:30. Would this likely change again before our trip? The reason I ask is we scheduled a dinner at O'hana on a wishes night, hoping to see from table.

(3) How long do we need to allow to take the 2 monorails, switching at TTC, from MK to EPCOT? On our last day, we plan to revisit both for a few hours each to see anything missed or repeat a favorite, and just want to know approx. travel time.

(4) Finally, for anyone who's already done MNSSHP, what percentage of people would you say know about the 4:00 entrance thing. Is it mobbed to get in around then? Or do most people still come closer to 7:00. Do they make you go straight to your restaurant (PS at 4:50), or can you catch one ride/show before the seating time?

Thank you, thank you!....to all the Dis vets. I have learned soooo much from these Boards. I think our trip will be that much more fun because of the tips everyone has given. Will try a report when we return!!

 

[xyymom]

(1) Does anyone know how late the World Showcase countries rides/films go on. For example....if we eat at Teppanyaki at 7:00, could we go afterwards to see the France movie, or tour Morrocco, right up until 9:00 or even during Illuminations (we are seeing it another night)? Or, do the movies, etc., stop earlier in the evening? What time do the F & W booths close?

We were there late one night last week and rode rides in Mexico & Norway. The F&W booths were still open because we were drooling over the yummy smells

(2) Have they changed the MK hours for October? I noticed that the second to last week, they are open till 8:00 or 9:00 on non-MNSSHP weeknights, but our week (last week), they close at 7:30. Would this likely change again before our trip? The reason I ask is we scheduled a dinner at O'hana on a wishes night, hoping to see from table.

I can't help you there.

(3) How long do we need to allow to take the 2 monorails, switching at TTC, from MK to EPCOT? On our last day, we plan to revisit both for a few hours each to see anything missed or repeat a favorite, and just want to know approx. travel time.

We parked at Epcot and rode the monorail to MK one day last week. The monorail trip from Epcot to MK is 5 minutes and you have to go down the ramp and up another to get to the express monorail to MK. It shouldn't take long to do this, *if* you don't have to wait long for a train at Epcot. I think they run only every 10-20 minutes or so, we seemed to wait a while.

(4) Finally, for anyone who's already done MNSSHP, what percentage of people would you say know about the 4:00 entrance thing. Is it mobbed to get in around then? Or do most people still come closer to 7:00. Do they make you go straight to your restaurant (PS at 4:50), or can you catch one ride/show before the seating time?

I went twice last week to MNSSHP. On the 3rd I was there at 4:30 and it was empty when we were walking in. On the 8th coming in at 6:00 it was very busy. However, the parties were very different in crowd levels if you ask me. The 8th was sold out. When we went at 4:30 we walked all through the park without anyone asking us to go anywhere else. On the 8th we were told to go directly to Tomorrowland and they wouldn't even let us go past the CM at the entrance to Tomorrowland to take a picture in front of the castle You should definitely be able to catch a show or ride before your PS time

Have a great trip!

 

[jmclester]

1. There should be signs that say "Last show - ??pm". Generally speaking if you're in line at closing time you're ok. Never been to the F&W but I would guess that the follow the same philosophy.
2. Park hours are changed sometimes at the last minute to accommodate larger (or smaller) crowds. I would check the calendar on www.disneyworld.com on the day before you go to make sure then check at the gate as you enter the parks.
3. I would plan for a 20-30 minute ride on the monorail depending on when you get to the station.
4. Sorry, never been to MNSSHP!

Hope this helps some.

19 days and counting!!!