Is Disney World early entry worth it?


Is Disney World early entry worth it? We find that the new Disney early access hours can be a huge benefit to families who are trying to get the most out of their day and trying to get on some of the most popular rides with very little wait.


How early can you enter Magic Kingdom for not so scary?

Even though Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party doesn't officially start until 7 pm, you can enter the park as early as 4 pm with your event ticket. You will not need a park reservation since it is a special event. Just a heads up–this event sells out pretty quickly and last year, we saw a huge demand.


What is a red card for Disney wait time?

Lucky chosen Guests who hold these little red cards until reaching the end of the queue (as they enter or board the Attraction) and handing over the card to Cast Members are in fact assisting Walt Disney World Resort with estimating the Attraction's wait time; now how magical is that?!


How does Disney early entry work?

Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes before regular park opening to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.


What time should I be at Magic Kingdom for early entry?

Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.


How long is early entry at Disney World?

Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.


What time do Disney buses start running between parks?

Generally you can expect the buses to begin running to a theme park about one hour prior to park opening and continue until about one hour after park. Buses run from the resort to Disney Springs about an hour before Disney Springs opens.


Is it worth staying off Disney property?

Even if you want luxury accommodations that aren't going to be cheaper than all on-site hotels, you will find that they offer better value off-site. In other words, you're not paying Disney's premium for its name, reputation, and location.


What time does early entry start at Disney?

Early Theme Park Entry begins 30 minutes before the park is scheduled to open. Guests may be allowed into the park sooner, and some rides may begin to queue before that time. In rare cases, rides may operate before that time.


Is Disney World worth it for a 4 year old?

Disney World truly has something for everyone at every age, but visiting Disney World with a four-year-old for the first time was pretty magical. We loved everything about the trip but also learned a lot. Here are our top Disney World tips when visiting with a four-year-old.


What month is Magic Kingdom least crowded?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.


What is the 2 hour rule at Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.


Which Disney park is best for one day?

A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.


What is the least popular day to go to Disney?

Walt Disney World's parks are typically least crowded:
  • January 2nd until just prior to Presidents' Day week (third Monday in February)
  • The week after Labor Day until just prior to Thanksgiving week.
  • The week following Thanksgiving weekend until the week prior to Christmas.


What is 2PM rule at Disney World?

However, that has changed. You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.


Do Disney buses start 45 minutes before early entry?

With every park participating in Early Theme Park Entry, expect the first bus of the day to arrive to your resort between 45 minutes to 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry starts.


What day is least crowded at Magic Kingdom?

As you can guess if Monday is the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Magic Kingdom, with Sunday being a great weekend option.


How long is enough at Disney World?

Our standard recommendation for a Walt Disney World trip is four full days, one day in each park. But three days is a good amount, too, and we take pretty frequent three-day visits as well. In this post, we're going to discuss planning a three-day visit to Walt Disney World.


Is water free at Disney World?

In the parks, bottled water runs about $3.50-$4, or if you're using the Disney Dining Plan you can pay with a snack credit. There are two places to get water for free: water fountains and Quick Service restaurants.