epcotisbest
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That's funny. Thanks for the laugh.
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Why does MK close at 4:30 tomorrow?
- Thread starter retroeric
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That is not the point-most people plan their vacation to Disney more than 3 months in advance. For the inconvenience they should allow free admission to MK for ticket holders until 4:30 and then let them use their ticket for another park. Nothing unreasonable about that concession for Disney patrons.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
I'm not following your reasoning here. If MK was free, everyone would go, lines would be impossible, and no one would get near as much done as they would with the lowered crowd level of the 4:30 close.
DisAl
Well-Known Member
What they should do is allow you to go to another park at 4:30 even if you don't have park hopper.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Now that is a good idea. I like your thinking. And this seems like an idea that would be agreeable to everyone.
With all due respect I would ask you to read my post. I was referring to people that had tickets- I said nothing about free admission-that would be more unfair to those that had tickets and planned to visit MK on that day.
epcotisbest
Well-Known Member
Yes, I read your post. I did not think you were referring to free admission for everyone. My assumption was you were referring to those who were planning to go to MK that particular day. I think in your scenario, most everyone with tickets, hopper or no hopper, would go to MK, making it crazy crowded. Then, they would just go to whatever park they might have been planning for that day, on another day.
Maybe I am just confused, I have been for awhile now. If I had multi day tickets I would certainly head to MK that day regardless of where I had been planning to go. Was your idea only to apply if you already had fast passes and ADRs for that day?
Disneyworld_here_we_come
Active Member
This is so incredibly rude to the people who work hard everyday to keep people happy. This is a huge reason why people in customer service get worse attitudes all the time. Not many companies do things like this for their employees. Learn to plan ahead and it won't be an issue. I applaud Disney for this, good for them.
Surfin' Tuna
Well-Known Member
I have not commented on this other than answering the OP's question. I figured this was all self-explanatory. The people running the park closed the park for something thought was worthy of closing the park. They announced it early enough that anyone could make plans accordingly. Here's what I don't get:
-Most people on this forum complain that Disney only cares about making money no matter what. One could argue that closing at 4:30 cuts into that profit a bit. They closed anyway to celebrate the people who have been with the company for years.
-They considered people who travel and have to plan in advance by announcing the closure far in advance.
-People are saying they should not use their park to host an event honoring people who work for their parks every day. Are people really saying they should not get any perk for their service and tolerance of the abuse they get every day?
I would venture a guess that anyone on this forum who has ever been to the park has witnessed multiple events of patrons being down right mean to cast members for trivial matters. Yet those same cast members are back at work with a smile and a high-five for our kids the very next day. It's not as if they are getting paid $100/hour. It seems to be the very least we could do as lovers of Disney is to support them and be happy they do get some perks and some appreciation from management.
-Most people on this forum complain that Disney only cares about making money no matter what. One could argue that closing at 4:30 cuts into that profit a bit. They closed anyway to celebrate the people who have been with the company for years.
-They considered people who travel and have to plan in advance by announcing the closure far in advance.
-People are saying they should not use their park to host an event honoring people who work for their parks every day. Are people really saying they should not get any perk for their service and tolerance of the abuse they get every day?
I would venture a guess that anyone on this forum who has ever been to the park has witnessed multiple events of patrons being down right mean to cast members for trivial matters. Yet those same cast members are back at work with a smile and a high-five for our kids the very next day. It's not as if they are getting paid $100/hour. It seems to be the very least we could do as lovers of Disney is to support them and be happy they do get some perks and some appreciation from management.
nickys
Premium Member
Just found a post on TP from May this year, in which someone asked about park days, saying "MK has one 4:30 close for a staff event on Nov 30th" ......
So this date was posted as early closing from when park hours were posted 180 days+ out. No one should have had to rearrange anything concrete, not even an ADR. I believe there's another date in May next year that's already posted as early closing.
I agree with you that Cast Members fully deserve this celebration but the patrons deserve the respect also. I was proposing a common sense solution-that is not whiny it was being practical. Calling me lazy and insinuating I would be miserable is rather rude on your part. I generally find people on the this forum nice and considerate sorry you didn't want to have a civil conversation.
Actually it was not my intention to be rude to anyone. I think the cast members are the best and deserve this celebration and would hope Disney would find a way to make sure the customers were taken care of as well.
The party starts at 6:00 but it's not a hard close
copcarguyp71
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I'll have to differ to the 6:00 as noted above. They do not immediately "kick you out" but unless you have an event band they will not allow you into queues for rides and it is my understanding that they politely direct you towards the exits. I can't say 100% for sure because I have always refused to pay extra to stay in a park I already paid full price to get into.
MinnieWaffles
Well-Known Member
If you really begrudge the hard working CMs who have to put up with so many entitled forum members asking for the world on a plate a celebration evening, then it's not just Elsa who has a frozen heart...
Right, it's a soft close which means they don't clear the park and then re-open. This allows non party people to "shop". But they do politely encourage leaving as time rolls on.
That's why they sell park hoppers. Like the party days, I don't think it's fair to charge a full day's admission for only 8 or so hours, but it's their park and they can do what they want with it.
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joanna71985
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The service celebration is for CMs starting at 10+ years (5 year CMs do not attend)
The rides stop for non-party guests at 6pm. However, they don't have to leave the park until 7 (because of castle lighting, and shopping if they want)