Which way to go ??

[domiii]

We are planning to get to AK first thing in the morning on our first full day when we go this August. First stop is EE. We are not well versed in the layout of this park. Can some one please advise the best route to get to EE for us so we can beat the crowds or at least be in line early for the ride?

 

[TnTsParty]

My suggestion would be to go towards DinoLand which is the first right after you go through the Oasis (front section of AK) I think the walkway is right across from the entrance to Its Tough to be a Bug. After you turn towards DinoLand you will go over a bridge and then turn on your first left which will take you past the old Tarzan show which is being converted to Nemo. Go a little further and I am sure you will be able to see Everest - I have found that that is a good way to go first thing in the AM. From that direction you will see the entrance to the ride (standby and fast pass return) and then off to the left will be where you get the fast passes.

Another option if you don't mind riding single is to go to the fast pass return entrance and tell the CM that you are riding single and they will give you a single rider pass - they don't start this up right away in the AM though so beware. When I was there in May I was able to use the Single rider line to ride the ride 3 times in a row with little to no wait.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

If you're close to the front at the rope when it drops Asia. It's shorter. If you're back behind a lot of people, Dinoland. Fewer people go that way.

 

[Robo]

The best way, regardless of what time of day, or what the crowds are doing, is via the ASIA entrance.

Why?

A. Because it is a SHORTER ROUTE to the ENTRANCE to EE than going via Dinoland entrance.

B. Because if the crowds are building the lines, you will have to WALK PAST them to actually get IN the line, if you come in from the Dinoland direction.

Like many "routes" at WDW the one you come to "FIRST" is not necessarily the one to choose... because of the convoluted direction it may follow.


Dispite how it may appear just LOOKING at it, the route through Dinoland is quite a bit LONGER in distance than the Asia route. Enough that if the crowds are pouring in, you'll end up much farther back in the line by the time you reach the queue.

And, if you are there in the morning for Rope Drop, a CM will walk you (and hundreds of your closest friends) back to EE anyway (via the Asia route).

 

[domiii]

Thank you for your input. I will get my highlighter out and plot our excursion!