ADR Early Park Entry Proceedure

[Clamman73]

In all my visits to Disney I have yet to be at a rope drop. Can you explain the Welcome Show? Where does it take place? On the park schedule it's listed as beginning 20 minutes before the park opens, so how do people see it? Is it outside of the park entrance?

 

[MrsLightyear]

Thanks! That certainly explains it

 

[TheMouseFan]

Is 7:00am the only opportunity to catch an early bus? Or do they keep running at intervals up until the regular daily runs begin?

In other words- do we need to board by 7:00am? If we arrive at the bus stop later, say 7:20am, will another come along? or is it 7:00 only and then that's it until regular buses start? At that time of the morning I'm not too excited about making it even earlier for no reason.

I'm sorry, but I don't know! I would assume they would have at least one more bus to get people there early, but I'm a very obsessive person and don't like taking any chances.

 

[MrsLightyear]

I'm sorry, but I don't know! I would assume they would have at least one more bus to get people there early, but I'm a very obsessive person and don't like taking any chances.

I totally get you on the "obsessive". I'm very much a planner too. In fact for our trip which starts Friday I have every single step of seven days planned to the minute including the time that it takes us all to shower in the morning and get ready for bed at night. I've only reserved five hours per night for sleep so if I can avoid 20 minutes of wasted time in the morning... well I guess you can see my point

I think my plan will be to be at the bus stop about ten minutes before we would need to be on our way. If no bus comes we'll just hop a cab.

 

[TheMouseFan]

I totally get you on the "obsessive". I'm very much a planner too. In fact for our trip which starts Friday I have every single step of seven days planned to the minute including the time that it takes us all to shower in the morning and get ready for bed at night. I've only reserved five hours per night for sleep so if I can avoid 20 minutes of wasted time in the morning... well I guess you can see my point

I think my plan will be to be at the bus stop about ten minutes before we would need to be on our way. If no bus comes we'll just hop a cab.

Sounds like a good plan! Have a great trip!!

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Do you have an idea of how early the first busses leave? I'm usually not an early bird lol. But this trip I'm determined to get the best castle pic ever

Buses start running at 6:30 am. Some resorts are 6:30 buses while others are 6:45 for their first bus...learned this the hard way during a stay at AKL.

 

[danyoung56]

I have every single step of seven days planned to the minute including the time that it takes us all to shower in the morning and get ready for bed at night. I've only reserved five hours per night for sleep so if I can avoid 20 minutes of wasted time in the morning... well I guess you can see my point .....

Remind me never to tour with you. Good luck!

 

[glvsav37]

so where are you going after your disney trip to relax?

 

[Figgy1]

Remind me never to tour with you. Good luck!

i was thinking the same thing. I have my ADRs set a list of qs places that are must dos at some point of our trip and an outline of what rides we'd like to hit each day. A list of beverages (don't judge I travel with teens). But I leave enough time set aside each day for the ooh I'd like to spend a bit more time exploring something we didn't even think about.

 

[danyoung56]

The tight planning was bad enough. But only getting 5 hours of sleep a night? If I were in that family I'd be leading the mutiny!

 

[MrsLightyear]

@danyoung56 and @figmentfan423,
Boo. Hold on a minute. In my defense may I say that accompanying us on our trip tomorrow are first timers who will likely not have the chance to return for many years, if ever. They asked me to plan this trip with the idea in mind that they wanted to "See it ALL". So... I scheduled it ALL. Our understanding is that each evening we'll review the plan for the next day and then either proceed as planned or tone it down if needed. I've taken plenty of trips with a slower relaxed feel. This trip is designed to be commando all the way on purpose and with the consent of those who I am treating.

 

[Figgy1]

@danyoung56 and @figmentfan423,
Boo. Hold on a minute. In my defense may I say that accompanying us on our trip tomorrow are first timers who will likely not have the chance to return for many years, if ever. They asked me to plan this trip with the idea in mind that they wanted to "See it ALL". So... I scheduled it ALL. Our understanding is that each evening we'll review the plan for the next day and then either proceed as planned or tone it down if needed. I've taken plenty of trips with a slower relaxed feel. This trip is designed to be commando all the way on purpose and with the consent of those who I am treating.

That's quite different. Just remember to take some time to enjoy the magic.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

@danyoung56 and @figmentfan423,
Boo. Hold on a minute. In my defense may I say that accompanying us on our trip tomorrow are first timers who will likely not have the chance to return for many years, if ever. They asked me to plan this trip with the idea in mind that they wanted to "See it ALL". So... I scheduled it ALL. Our understanding is that each evening we'll review the plan for the next day and then either proceed as planned or tone it down if needed. I've taken plenty of trips with a slower relaxed feel. This trip is designed to be commando all the way on purpose and with the consent of those who I am treating.

No need...IMO...to justify your reasons. Everyone does certain things in their trips differently to suit their group's needs and preferences. You'll see plans scrutinized left and right because it's not the norm or so far from what others would do. But, it's your trip...so plan and do what will work best for you.

 

[danyoung56]

@danyoung56 and @figmentfan423,
Boo. Hold on a minute. In my defense may I say that accompanying us on our trip tomorrow are first timers who will likely not have the chance to return for many years, if ever. They asked me to plan this trip with the idea in mind that they wanted to "See it ALL". So... I scheduled it ALL. Our understanding is that each evening we'll review the plan for the next day and then either proceed as planned or tone it down if needed. I've taken plenty of trips with a slower relaxed feel. This trip is designed to be commando all the way on purpose and with the consent of those who I am treating.

I'll just say that it sounds like you're taking on way more than you can possibly do. It's not the type of vacation I'd like to take, but if it works for you, blessings!