MK at Phase 3 closing

[MythBuster]

At 11:15 am, MK is at a Phase 3 closing already.

 

[aklodge]

How lovely :lol:

 

[eroyee]

I love disney world sooo much but NO thanks...........:drevil:

 

[Kingdom WDW]

I bet the line for Splash Mountain isn't too long.

 

[lilredfoxie]

I bet you can still walk on the carousel of progress with no wait hehehe :king:

 

[nibblesandbits]

Thanks for the update!

 

[Kriszee1]

Could someone explain the closing phases to me? Also, when you are staying at a Disney resort, is closing phase info on one of the resort channels? Thanks!

 

[mpoppins76]

I love disney world sooo much but NO thanks...........:drevil:

Agreed! :dazzle:

I bet you can still walk on the carousel of progress with no wait hehehe :king:

:lol:

 

[westie]

Well, at least its not the middle of summer...

 

[mousefan1972]

At 11:15 am, MK is at a Phase 3 closing already.

Really glad we came home before NYE....

 

[hauntdmansion79]

No thank you. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.

I was there for 1997/1998 New Years Eve. I am glad I experienced it once but would never choose to go during Christmas week ever again. We were in Magic Kingdom on New Years Eve and the park filled to capacity and shut it's turnstiles before noon. It was also Disney World's 25th Anniversary (year with the cake castle) so it was extra nutty. I still have the notice they handed out that says to stay put in the park of your choice rather than hopping because you might not be guranteed re-entry to any park due to the crowds. They handed out hats and horns though and it got loud and fun.

One thing I remember about the LONG lines is that our family had a ton of time to talk and laugh and make memories beyond the attractions.

 

[disneytopdog]

HA HAH....I told my sister not to go!!!!!! I can just here the griping on Wednesday when I pick them up from the airport....GOD I LOVE BEING SINGLE....NO KIDS.....AND CAN GO WHEN THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THERE OFFSPRING ARE BACK IN SCHOOL....I just can't fathom waiting more than 20 minutes for a ride!!!!!

 

[Gorjus]

December 31, 11:15am -- Magic Kingdom is at a Phase 3 closing. Day guests will be turned away. All other parks remain open.

Phase Three means that currently admission is limited to Disney Resort Guests, Annual and Premium Annual Passholders, Guests of Shades of Green at the Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney Resort Area Guests using their respective transportation. Guests not meeting the above criteria are told the Theme Park has reached capacity.
As a reminder, there are still several New Year's Eve entertainment options at our parks including:​

• Epcot -- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at 7:30pm & 11:40pm​
• Disney-MGM Studios -- Fantasmic! at 6:30pm, 8:30pm & 10pm and Lights! Camera! Happy New Year! Fireworks at 12 midnight​

Please continue to check the Advisories often throughout the day for updates on theme park phase closing conditions.​

 

[SweetMagic]

Could someone explain the closing phases to me? Also, when you are staying at a Disney resort, is closing phase info on one of the resort channels? Thanks!

Here is a list of the phases:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost.php?p=1930563&postcount=5

 

[uklad79]

(year with the cake castle) so it was extra nutty

I always wondered what that cake tasted like :animwink:

Happy New Year to you all

 

[Master Yoda]

Could someone explain the closing phases to me? Also, when you are staying at a Disney resort, is closing phase info on one of the resort channels? Thanks!

Phase 1- Guests with MYW base tickets, one day tickets, guests with no admission, and CMs using a main gate are turned around at the Auto Plaza.
Phase 2- Only resort guests, AP/PAP, Park Hoppers, guests re-entering the same park admitted, ONLY if using a taxi or resort transportation.
Phase 3: Only resort guests and AP/PAP admitted.
Phase 4: Closed to all guests.

 

[cabihler]

splash mountain

an earlier post said they thought splash mountain's lines would not be too long... well i disagree... check out the temperature down there i believe it is around 80 today.

i did christmas through the day after new year's back in 1996/1997 and we loved it. yes it WAS CRAZY and yes long lines and yes the crowds everywhere and YES and YES.... but would do it again. my wife died that following June and so for these many years it was not possible for me to go there during that time of year just to many memories and to deep the pain still but i think for 2008/2009 i will do so again. hopefully not by myself but we will see.

yes it is crazy then but WELCOME TO THE CARIBBEAN LOVE -- SAVVY

 

[Figment82]

The weather is very warm right now (in the high 70s) with very cloudy skies and intermittent rain. Supposed to only get into the low 60s tonight.

MK's road signs now say "FULL" but all other parks are still at normal operation. I'm heading off to Epcot in a few hours...

Happy New Year everyone!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Does anyone have the wait times for MK attractions?

 

[KeeKee]

my wife died that following June and so for these many years it was not possible for me to go there during that time of year just to many memories and to deep the pain still but i think for 2008/2009 i will do so again. hopefully not by myself but we will see.

yes it is crazy then but WELCOME TO THE CARIBBEAN LOVE -- SAVVY

So sorry to hear of your loss... I hope you can make it back again soon...

There are some difficult memories at the MK for me, too, but it gets easier...with time.