Phase closing and wait times - holidays 2012

[wdwmagic]

Magic Kingdom currently closed to some guests due to capacity (phase 2)
Dec 24 12:15pm

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-to-some-guests-due-to-capacity-(phase-2).htm

 

[wdw71fan]

expecting phase 3 by 5pm.

 

[MissM]

We're heading out for a few hours (because we're just kinda nuts) but as AP's so long as it doesn't reach 4, we're ok. *fingers crossed*

 

[ImagineerDude]

We're heading out for a few hours (because we're just kinda nuts) but as AP's so long as it doesn't reach 4, we're ok. *fingers crossed*

aw I wish I could
Good luck!

 

[hollywoodj]

Isn't this a bigger deal this year, because with New Fantasyland wasn't capacity increased??

 

[aw14]

just reminds me that we need to make sure to be at the park bright and early when we get there

 

[wdwmagic]

MK wait times 2:25pm - Pan 170, Belle 120, Mermaid 110, Pooh 90, Space 90, Big Thunder 90, Barnstormer 80, Splash 80, Buzz 65, JC 60, HM 45

 

[wdw71fan]

Phase 3 now likely by 3:30..

 

[PerrySimon]

The Barnstormer it 80 minutes long?! Belle is 120 minutes long?! Lastly who goes into a wait that is almost 3 hours? Are they crazy?

 

[wdwmagic]

Isn't this a bigger deal this year, because with New Fantasyland wasn't capacity increased??

Yep capacity is up so interesting point you make.

 

[Scuttle]

Yep capacity is up so interesting point you make.

It'll be interesting to see holiday wait times when fairytale hall and 7DMT are open.

 

[MissM]

The Barnstormer it 80 minutes long?! Belle is 120 minutes long?! Lastly who goes into a wait that is almost 3 hours? Are they crazy?

Having been on many phased closing days (like July 4th, NYE, etc.) I go into it knowing I won't be riding rides. As a Florida-Resident AP though, I don't mind. It would definitely suck a lot more if you're there for your one visit because riding things is really just not part of the plan. I like to go and just take in the setting, and the decorations and such. But you definitely need to have patience and also low expectations of what you can accomplish for sure!

 

[Figgy1]

Magic Kingdom currently closed to some guests due to capacity (phase 2)
Dec 24 12:15pm

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...-to-some-guests-due-to-capacity-(phase-2).htm

Hoping to make it down over the holidays one year not for the rides but to see all the decorations and holiday shows guess I should plan on Extremely early to very late days. Best of luck Merry Xmas and just remember the worst day at Disney is better then then the best day at work.

 

[wdwmagic]

2:53pm Magic Kingdom has reopened to all guests after closing earlier due to capacity

 

[wdwmagic]

DAK wait times 2:30pm - Safaris 70, Everest 55, Dinosaur 40, Kali 10, Primeval Whirl 30, Triceratop 40, Tough to Be a Bug 10

 

[wdwmagic]

Studios wait times 2:15pm - Toy Story 120mins, Star Tours 60mins, Tower 50mins, Rock n Roller 30mins, Great Movie Ride 20mins

 

[wdwmagic]

Hoping to make it down over the holidays one year not for the rides but to see all the decorations and holiday shows guess I should plan on Extremely early to very late days. Best of luck Merry Xmas and just remember the worst day at Disney is better then then the best day at work.

That is the attitude to have! Merry Christmas to you!

 

[PhotoDave219]

Phase 4 is very, very rare but does happen. Epcot Center Drive was backed up horribly this morning, beyond the Epcot split. Took my friend an hour to get to work.

Short version? If you can somehow find your way to the turnstyles, you can get in... Generally speaking.

 

[wdwmagic]

Phase 4 is very, very rare but does happen. Epcot Center Drive was backed up horribly this morning, beyond the Epcot split. Took my friend an hour to get to work.

Short version? If you can somehow find your way to the turnstyles, you can get in... Generally speaking.

Yep April 7 2009 at MK was the last I remember.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...gdom-closed-to-all-guests-due-to-capacity.htm

 

[PhotoDave219]

Yep April 7 2009 at MK was the last I remember.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...gdom-closed-to-all-guests-due-to-capacity.htm

Didnt it hit Phase 4 briefly last 4th of July before the fireworks as well as last NYE?