Will they let me thru the parking gate for an early breakfast at Donalds?

[Biddler]

We are thinking about going to Donalds for breakfast before the park opens. I thought I read some where that they don't open the parking gates until after 8:00 am with the exception of buses. Can anyone elaborate? Thanks in advance

 

[cranbiz]

Unless something has changed recently, you will NOT be allowed into the parking lot early. The only way to make an early ADR at Donalds is to take the bus.

I know this from first hand experience.

 

[seashoreCM]

If you are staying offsite, park at Animal Kingdom Lodge and tell the guard you are "just visiting". You would bear left instead of going into the Animal Kingdom toll plaza. Take the bus from there.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm