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Magic Kingdom now at Phase 3 closing (25 Dec, 12:10pm EST)
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More information on closing phases at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Park-Closing-Phases.htm
ABigBrassBand
Well-Known Member
...wow, but really, who didn't expect this?
Me
LOL. because it didn't phase close last year until Dec 28 2010. Heres a look at the history http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Magic-Kingdom/News.htm
Your tickets are not tied to a date, and you would not be able to enter the parking lot. So you will still have your ticket to be used on another day.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
No, because you can't buy a ticket just to the MK or a ticket good for TODAY ONLY. A ticket is good for any of the parks, so if MK is closed you could use your ticket to go to any other park or wait and use the ticket on another day.
Figment82
Well-Known Member
I'm hearing reports that the line to get into the MK was stretching back past the exit to the Swan/Dolphin/Y&B/Boardwalk. Not sure how true that is, but I could certainly see it happening! The other parks are starting to get hit with the excess crowds that can't get into MK. The weather is probably a big factor - it's absolutely beautiful outside today.
TTATraveler
Active Member
I was cutting through property around noon on my way to my parents house and the MK traffic was backed up to Epcot Center Drive. So, I am sure it only got worse from there. I noticed that there were cast members in the median near the Studios TOT sign. They looked like they were ready to direct traffic, if need be.
TiggersPooh
Active Member
People are nuts today...just saying.
Yep that's right. Generally people in a phased closing decide to move to a different park or just return to the resort.
Club34
Well-Known Member
First off, Happy Holidays to all Disney addicts. :xmas:
now regarding this post...
We all love disney, we all "like" the holidays, and spending time with family is, at a minimum, tolerable. :lookaroun But now who in their right mind would actually be enjoying themselves in that mob at disney? :shrug: it just doesnt even seem worth it. backed up on the highways?! gee, maybe if we're lucky we can sniff the popcorn or see the lights from afar, or quiet down i think i hear the HM ghost host. seriously, at a phase 3 closing what are the waits for rides? i guess im just spoiled going during low season and walking on everything. it just seems insane knowingly going into the abyss like that :hammer:
anyway, enjoy your stay those who are there and everyone else enjoy the rest of the holidays.
now regarding this post...
We all love disney, we all "like" the holidays, and spending time with family is, at a minimum, tolerable. :lookaroun But now who in their right mind would actually be enjoying themselves in that mob at disney? :shrug: it just doesnt even seem worth it. backed up on the highways?! gee, maybe if we're lucky we can sniff the popcorn or see the lights from afar, or quiet down i think i hear the HM ghost host. seriously, at a phase 3 closing what are the waits for rides? i guess im just spoiled going during low season and walking on everything. it just seems insane knowingly going into the abyss like that :hammer:
anyway, enjoy your stay those who are there and everyone else enjoy the rest of the holidays.
Disney Dawg88
Active Member
I'm with you man, I pass on a ride if a wait is 20 minutes or more. I can't even imagine what the wait times are during a phase 3 closing. I guess I've gotten used to going during the low times as well. Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas.
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
I hope people post photos of this craziness.
Every time I think it would be so nice to spend Christmas at Disney, I look at these photos and am "scared straight.":ROFLOL:
Every time I think it would be so nice to spend Christmas at Disney, I look at these photos and am "scared straight.":ROFLOL:
Monsterfan99
Active Member
When I left MK parking lot at 1:45, there were maybe 5-6 cars in each lane trying to get into the parking lot.
Oddest thing of all is I got there at 7:30 (half hour before opening) and parked in Pluto 11, my best parking spot ever. Never felt it was packed until 11:00-11:30 when it felt like 30,000 people came in within that 30 minutes. Stitch went from 10 minutes to 40 minutes in the time it took me to ride the Carousel of Progress.
Oddest thing of all is I got there at 7:30 (half hour before opening) and parked in Pluto 11, my best parking spot ever. Never felt it was packed until 11:00-11:30 when it felt like 30,000 people came in within that 30 minutes. Stitch went from 10 minutes to 40 minutes in the time it took me to ride the Carousel of Progress.
