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PETE FROM NYC
08-13-2010, 01:11 PM
I read a rumor on another website that WDW will no longer allow 4PM admission for MNSSHP without early ADRs. It said you need a regular admission to get in before the 7PM official start time.
Can anyone confirm or deny?

Strmchsr
08-13-2010, 01:54 PM
That is correct. 7 pm entry only now with the event ticket.

Disneymom201
08-13-2010, 09:19 PM
Then why would a cast member book my sons at The Pirates League at 5:45 knowing that I am only attending the Halloween Party that day???? She specifically asked if I would be in the park during the day and I replied "just for the party." She suggested the time to me due to it was one of the latest sittings that she had available.:confused:

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PopPhan
08-13-2010, 09:38 PM
Then why would a cast member book my sons at The Pirates League at 5:45 knowing that I am only attending the Halloween Party that day???? She specifically asked if I would be in the park during the day and I replied "just for the party." She suggested the time to me due to it was one of the latest sittings that she had available.:confused:

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Because not all cast members are on the same page. CMs at Pirate's League were probably not given the memo....

Goofy4TheWorld
08-13-2010, 11:35 PM
I challenge anyone who says the rule has changed from 4pm entry to 7pm to find it in writing on Disney letterhead. There have been multiple reports that the 4pm entry has been taken away, but they all are stories coming from CRO CMs, whom we all know don't always know.

I am looking forward to boots-on-the-ground reports from folks attending the first few days of the party, because I would be surprised if Disney was going to change this rule because of the logistics of having all of those people milling around at the front gate waiting for 7pm to arrive (when they could be inside buying things :D).

BugeyedMuggy
08-14-2010, 08:25 AM
One problem I see with a 7PM entry is that it could take a very long time for that crowd to get in. Then people would complain they missed some of their time on their tickets. Letting people in a couple of hours early seems to eliminate a mass crowd entering and a mass crowd exiting at one time. We have an AP so it does not effect us but I do feel for those who would be.

VWL Mom
08-14-2010, 02:58 PM
If it's true, my guess would be they think it's easier to clear out those that do not have wristbands before the crowds enter. I know there were complaints last year that people just blended in and remained in the park.

tinklover
08-14-2010, 03:23 PM
This is what I was told when we ordered our Tickets. the CM on the phone told me that they were doing it different this year and entry was not til 7 pm instead of 4 pm like in the past. I am waiting to see what happens once the parties start because I saw a post from Disney stating 4 pm entry either on their blog or the moms club site.

Carolanne
08-14-2010, 04:04 PM
That is correct. 7 pm entry only now with the event ticket. But if you have a park hopper or AP, you can use your park hopper/AP to enter the park before 7 PM and acquire your party bracelet at distribution location within MK, yes (which I understand isn't helping those with day passes)?

I won't be in WDW for MNSSHP, but I will be there in November for MVMCP. Even though I know what happens when you assume, I'm assuming that bracelet distribution will be handled the same way for MVMCP.

Did early entry w/party pass come about within the last few years? Maybe the past 2-3 years, we've used our party passes instead of park hoppers to enter early, get our bracelets, and then go to the Poly for dinner only to return later to MK for the party. But before that, I remember using my park hopper to get in, getting my bracelet from CM's located inside the park (he/she would run the cards through a portable reader), and then leaving for dinner.

LVT
08-14-2010, 06:18 PM
Waiting for data. It would seem the best to close and empty the park before a hard ticket event. Was is never done this way. I would not pay the money for a non exclusive event.

BugeyedMuggy
08-14-2010, 07:04 PM
It would take hours to close & empty a park. You would have to close it at 4 or 5 in order to completly empty for 7 pm not to mention the cost. It would be better to check for bracelets and escort those without out of the park.

VWL Mom
08-14-2010, 07:44 PM
Waiting for data. It would seem the best to close and empty the park before a hard ticket event. Was is never done this way. I would not pay the money for a non exclusive event.

I believe they use to close at 5 or 6P and those staying were sent to Tomorrowland while those without tickets were escorted out.

TheDuckRocks
08-15-2010, 11:35 AM
I believe they use to close at 5 or 6P and those staying were sent to Tomorrowland while those without tickets were escorted out.

It was 6PM and it was a whole lot better than the huge amount of people without wristbands that we ran across last year at MVMCP. Up until after the fireworks we saw as many people without wristbands as those that had them. The CMs kept rounding them up and trying to escort them out but once the group they were escorting got really large people kept leaving the group and wandering off. BTW we went the first week in Dec. on a Tuesday night when we encountered this.
Hopefully we will see a differance when we attend this year.

BugeyedMuggy
08-15-2010, 02:16 PM
It is unfortunate that people will ruin things for others . If they can't afford to pay the price stay home because in the end all the honest people will suffer. Disney will always make the money.

Mickey91
08-16-2010, 12:34 AM
It is unfortunate that people will ruin things for others . If they can't afford to pay the price stay home because in the end all the honest people will suffer. Disney will always make the money.

It's not necessarily that they can't afford it. Some people just like to see what they can get by with. Sad.:(

BigRedDad
08-17-2010, 10:28 AM
It would be so much better to close the park at 6PM. Those in the park with the wristbands at 6PM could go to a section roped off (Tomorrowland). Then at 7PM, let people in that only have the Party ticket and were not in MK prior to 6PM.

It is pathetic that people that don't pay want to take advantage of what others paid for. I know I was upset that Disney does nothing to stop people on EMH nights.

r4kids
08-17-2010, 04:15 PM
Oh no :confused:! We have a 4:05 dinner at the Plaza restaurant ( Never tried it but kinda hate to waste a dinner service here. Hope it's good!). How will we get in now? It has always been a 4pm entry! Should I try and reschedule our dinner? Then it cuts into MVMCP time. :thedolls:

Goofy4TheWorld
08-17-2010, 04:34 PM
How will we get in now?

Well, you can get in at 9 in the morning using a regular admission pass. I am curious as to why you wouldn't have regular admission to enter the park that way instead of using your party ticket to get it? Is it because you will be at a different park that day and don't have Park Hopper tickets, or are you trying to save a day on your regular tickets, or just visiting WDW only one day for the party?

I am just curious why so many people NEED to use the party tickets to gain entry into MK instead of just using a regular day on a park pass?

DisneyPrincess21
08-17-2010, 06:38 PM
I am looking forward to boots-on-the-ground reports from folks attending the first few days of the party, because I would be surprised if Disney was going to change this rule because of the logistics of having all of those people milling around at the front gate waiting for 7pm to arrive (when they could be inside buying things :D).

I agree! :yes:

r4kids
08-18-2010, 09:01 AM
Well, you can get in at 9 in the morning using a regular admission pass. I am curious as to why you wouldn't have regular admission to enter the park that way instead of using your party ticket to get it? Is it because you will be at a different park that day and don't have Park Hopper tickets, or are you trying to save a day on your regular tickets, or just visiting WDW only one day for the party?

I am just curious why so many people NEED to use the party tickets to gain entry into MK instead of just using a regular day on a park pass?

We have 5 day tickets but plan to go to Universal that day and MK for the party but in all the years I have been going and have attended the parties it has been 4pm. So we enter at 4 with a 4 to 4:30 dinner ressie and then by the time we are done it's 5:30 or 6 so we hang out until the party starts. I am not spending the extra $$ for a hopper for 1 day. We will be there for 8 days with 5 at Disney, 2 at Universal/IOA.

BTW thanks for answering my question or adding any pertinent info. Oh wait you didn't.

Goofy4TheWorld
08-18-2010, 10:26 AM
We have 5 day tickets but plan to go to Universal that day and MK for the party but in all the years I have been going and have attended the parties it has been 4pm. So we enter at 4 with a 4 to 4:30 dinner ressie and then by the time we are done it's 5:30 or 6 so we hang out until the party starts. I am not spending the extra $$ for a hopper for 1 day. We will be there for 8 days with 5 at Disney, 2 at Universal/IOA.

BTW thanks for answering my question or adding any pertinent info. Oh wait you didn't.

If you are going to Universal the day of the party, then you do not need park hoppers, all you need is a fifth day on your tickets. Since you already have 5-day passes, and the day of the party plan to ONLY enter Magic Kingdom after coming back from Universal, then you are all set. You just use your regular admission pass to enter MK whenever you want to, and use your party tickets to obtain your wristband from City Hall (or wherever they hand them out now) anytime after 4pm'ish.

However, if you have already puchased 5-day tickets so that you can enter a park on your arrival day, then for only three bucks you can add a sixth day to your tickets and still be able to enter MK whenever you please. Extra days after day 4 only cost about $3 each.



BTW thanks for answering my question or adding any pertinent info. Oh wait you didn't.

Ouch, I totally missed that on my first reading.

I asked you a follow-up question so that I could give you an answer to your specific circumstances. I thought that would be giving you a better answer than I could by just guessing why you would need to use your party tickets to gain entry to MK. I was trying to get you to add the pertinent information to your original question so that I, or someone else , could give you a relevant answer. The first part of your reply gave me what I was looking for to tailor my answer, the second part left me speechless.

There are multiple threads about people upset over the 4pm entry being taken away, and I was genuinely curious why so many people depended on that 4pm entry when an extra day on your tickets are so cheap for most circumstances.

I am at a total loss trying to understand how I offended you??? :(

PopPhan
08-18-2010, 10:27 AM
We have 5 day tickets but plan to go to Universal that day and MK for the party but in all the years I have been going and have attended the parties it has been 4pm. So we enter at 4 with a 4 to 4:30 dinner ressie and then by the time we are done it's 5:30 or 6 so we hang out until the party starts. I am not spending the extra $$ for a hopper for 1 day. We will be there for 8 days with 5 at Disney, 2 at Universal/IOA.

BTW thanks for answering my question or adding any pertinent info. Oh wait you didn't.

But you bought a ticket that states that it is for an event that begins at 7pm. Just because in the past you were allowed in prior to 7pm does not mean that you are entitled to it.

Goofy4TheWorld
08-18-2010, 01:55 PM
However, if you have already purchased 5-day tickets so that you can enter a park on your arrival day, then for only three bucks you can add a sixth day to your tickets and still be able to enter MK whenever you please. Extra days after day 4 only cost about $3 each.

Because I like to be accurate, I thought I would amend my post to reflect the August 5th increase in ticket prices. The cost of each day after day 4 is now $5 plus tax, or $5.33 each day.

r4kids
08-18-2010, 02:01 PM
If you are going to Universal the day of the party, then you do not need park hoppers, all you need is a fifth day on your tickets. Since you already have 5-day passes, and the day of the party plan to ONLY enter Magic Kingdom after coming back from Universal, then you are all set. You just use your regular admission pass to enter MK whenever you want to, and use your party tickets to obtain your wristband from City Hall (or wherever they hand them out now) anytime after 4pm'ish.

However, if you have already puchased 5-day tickets so that you can enter a park on your arrival day, then for only three bucks you can add a sixth day to your tickets and still be able to enter MK whenever you please. Extra days after day 4 only cost about $3 each.



Ouch, I totally missed that on my first reading.

I asked you a follow-up question so that I could give you an answer to your specific circumstances. I thought that would be giving you a better answer than I could by just guessing why you would need to use your party tickets to gain entry to MK. I was trying to get you to add the pertinent information to your original question so that I, or someone else , could give you a relevant answer. The first part of your reply gave me what I was looking for to tailor my answer, the second part left me speechless.

There are multiple threads about people upset over the 4pm entry being taken away, and I was genuinely curious why so many people depended on that 4pm entry when an extra day on your tickets are so cheap for most circumstances.

I am at a total loss trying to understand how I offended you??? :(

Unfortunately that is one of the downsides to email, texts and online forums in general, it's always hard to tell the tone of the reply or statement. After reading the previous posts about how so many are trying to take advantage of the parties to stay after not purchasing tickets for the party, the message seemed to have an underlying suggestion that we were attempting to "get away with something". If I miss interpreted that, I am sorry. I even had a few others read it to make sure it wasn't just me. I do appreciate your feedback but when you have come to expect things to, for the most part stay the same, then they change due to others bucking the system it becomes frustrating and to pay the extra money no matter how minimal seems silly when we didn't really need the day. It's one of those extras that makes things so Disney.

r4kids
08-18-2010, 02:03 PM
but you bought a ticket that states that it is for an event that begins at 7pm. Just because in the past you were allowed in prior to 7pm does not mean that you are entitled to it.

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brivers222
08-18-2010, 03:26 PM
It is pathetic that people that don't pay want to take advantage of what others paid for. I know I was upset that Disney does nothing to stop people on EMH nights.

What do they do instead of the wrist bands now? I remember having to line up to show our key to the world card and then getting a wrist band we had to keep showing throughout the night.... If it was covered by a jacket we were always being asked to show it.

Strmchsr
08-18-2010, 04:30 PM
What do they do instead of the wrist bands now? I remember having to line up to show our key to the world card and then getting a wrist band we had to keep showing throughout the night.... If it was covered by a jacket we were always being asked to show it.

You're just supposed to show your KTTW card at each ride. So, basically, anyone can wander around the parks. The only EMH advantage, at night, is resort guests can ride the rides. But, it doesn't clear the park out much since everyone can stay in the park if they want.

LVT
08-18-2010, 10:18 PM
After reading and rereading, back to wristbands looks good.

buzznwoodysmom
08-18-2010, 11:00 PM
I am just curious why so many people NEED to use the party tickets to gain entry into MK instead of just using a regular day on a park pass?

I am guessing that everyone will have a different reason as to why they were looking forward to the early entry. Here is the deal for us. We've been to the other hard ticket parties, MVMCP at least 4 or 5 times now, and the pirate and princess party once. Since my kids favorite holiday is Halloween we decided to take a very short trip this year specifically for the party. The halloween parties are tricky for us because we aren't able to take our kids out of school for extended periods this early in the school year (oldest DS would just have too much trouble catching up--can't risk him getting behind that early in the year). So MNSSHP has been out of the question for us up until now. My kids go to a catholic school and are off on All Saints Day, which is on a Monday this year. On top of that their school has an annual Fall/Halloween fair the Friday before Halloween. So this year they'll basically have a free day on the Friday for the fair, and then Monday off. This worked out perfectly for us to do a weekend trip and finally get to do the party. Since we'll only be there for 3 nights we are not going to have park tickets, only MNSSHP ticket. We'll spend one day at Universal, my boys are also Harry Potter fans so we'll do that one day and the party on Halloween Night. Sorry this was so long, just trying to answer your question. I'm sure there are many other families like us that were really hoping to be allowed entry at 4pm like its been for the past at least 8 years because we won't have another ticket option to get us in. If it is indeed 7pm this year, then so be it. We'll still have fun. I just hope I don't spend part of our party time waiting to get into the park with the other guests at 7pm. I hope they at least start staggering entry about 15-30 minutes ahead of time to try and allow most of us party goers to be able to be in the park by 7. If I am not mistaken in the past some of the party attractions begin at 7.

ginger19
08-19-2010, 09:51 AM
The problem for me is that this was NOT communicated to me when I bought my tickets. My children are 5 and 7 and we planned our flights and everything based on a 4pm entry. My children can't stay up until midnight and I am now stuck with expensive tickets for potentially 2-3 hours in the park. I never would have planned our entire trip around this party had I known that when I bought these tickets.

diz_girl
08-19-2010, 10:27 AM
We have 5 day tickets but plan to go to Universal that day and MK for the party but in all the years I have been going and have attended the parties it has been 4pm. So we enter at 4 with a 4 to 4:30 dinner ressie and then by the time we are done it's 5:30 or 6 so we hang out until the party starts. I am not spending the extra $$ for a hopper for 1 day. We will be there for 8 days with 5 at Disney, 2 at Universal/IOA.

BTW thanks for answering my question or adding any pertinent info. Oh wait you didn't.

If you'll be at Universal for the day, then you don't need a hopper. You just need a 6 day ticket, rather than a 5 day ticket and use the extra day for the party day to get in a little early. That way you only spend an extra $5 per person for the additional day, rather than $50 per person for the hopppers.

r4kids
08-19-2010, 04:54 PM
If you'll be at Universal for the day, then you don't need a hopper. You just need a 6 day ticket, rather than a 5 day ticket and use the extra day for the party day to get in a little early. That way you only spend an extra $5 per person for the additional day, rather than $50 per person for the hopppers.

Yeah a previous poster suggested the same. I believe that's what we'll do. Thanks :)

sacandjac
09-06-2010, 09:19 AM
Another Disney board is reporting that you can still get in MNSSHP anytime after 4 pm. We are in town only for a few days and are going to visit Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We do not have Disney park tickets ( we were just there in May), but we did decide to do the Halloween party. Either way is okay, but just wondering if anybody had heard anything else about this subject.

Thanks!

crazeedizneefinatic
09-06-2010, 10:01 PM
For what it's worth....we just ordered our tickets for the 9/25 party....we were told by the cm that she cannot officially tell us entry is at 4pm but [I]we may[I] be able to get in before 7pm...she suggested that we do not make dinner reservations before 7pm since it may not be allowed....clear as mud right...so we called back and got the same story....to be safe we skipped dinner before the party...as far as getting in early no big deal we will just arrive around 6:15 and wait and hope they let us in....adding another day just to get in a tiny bit early is absurd for us...they already got over $200 from this family of 5 and taken away yet another perk...it's only $25 +tax but he cost of the party tickets imho is a bit steep for a few hours....but that's a whole other story...

11290
09-07-2010, 01:18 AM
Based on some of the CM scheduling when I looked yesterday for next week, I would say that there will be some form early entry again this year. Don't know what time though.

Schedules and work descriptions are different than they were for the parties last year so I would suspect that they have a different entry procedure this year. Didn't see any "wristband shifts" listed so don't know if using them or not.

I won't be going back down to work MK until late Sep. or early Oct., so can't really be of any more help than this.

wildernesslady
09-08-2010, 04:20 PM
Based on some of the CM scheduling when I looked yesterday for next week, I would say that there will be some form early entry again this year. Don't know what time though.

Schedules and work descriptions are different than they were for the parties last year so I would suspect that they have a different entry procedure this year. Didn't see any "wristband shifts" listed so don't know if using them or not.

I won't be going back down to work MK until late Sep. or early Oct., so can't really be of any more help than this.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the update. I have a 5:45 dinner reservation and am still deciding if I should keep it or not. We don't arrive until the end of Oct. so there is still time to cancel. Thanks again

diz_girl
09-09-2010, 02:08 PM
Interstingly enough the Night of Joy weekend is this weekend, and, although the event starts at 7:30 p.m., they're allowed early entry at 4:00 p.m. This is per the official WDW Website where you can order tickets.

Spaceship Tigger
09-09-2010, 02:35 PM
We're taking a short trip in October (just three days next month). The first day we're there will be at MNSSHP only with no other tickets. We have two day tickets for the other days. Since I was informed by nearly every source that 4:00PM entry was allowed, we made ADRs for 5:00 at Crystal Palace. Now I'm being told that I may or may not be able to get into the park for that ADR. At this point (about five weeks out), it's really too late to make any other ADRs that we might want and we have no idea whether or not to change the existing one.

We're already spending a ton just on two park day tickets (since Disney really doesn't want us there for only two days). I'm not about to add a third for their prices when we have no plans to visit the park earlier in the day.

Melanie
09-09-2010, 02:57 PM
Interstingly enough the Night of Joy weekend is this weekend, and, although the event starts at 7:30 p.m., they're allowed early entry at 4:00 p.m. This is per the official WDW Website where you can order tickets.

Hmmm. That is interesting.

11290
09-09-2010, 03:39 PM
We're taking a short trip in October (just three days next month). The first day we're there will be at MNSSHP only with no other tickets. We have two day tickets for the other days. Since I was informed by nearly every source that 4:00PM entry was allowed, we made ADRs for 5:00 at Crystal Palace. Now I'm being told that I may or may not be able to get into the park for that ADR. At this point (about five weeks out), it's really too late to make any other ADRs that we might want and we have no idea whether or not to change the existing one.

We're already spending a ton just on two park day tickets (since Disney really doesn't want us there for only two days). I'm not about to add a third for their prices when we have no plans to visit the park earlier in the day.

Not sure what is going on with early entry this year but last year if you had dinner reservation in the park between 4 and 7 or even after 7 without a party ticket, you went to Guest Relations and got a blue wristband instead of the party wristbands. This would let CM's deal with the dinner people during the park sweep at 7pm and after.

Not sure if they are doing that again this year or not. Not down there to work right now.

Goes4FastPass
09-09-2010, 04:05 PM
I hope and trust they will have this all worked out by our Nov11 arrival.

For me it's this simple: If "early entry" at about 4pm is allowed - we'll buy tickets at the "day of" price and attend MVMCP on Nov11. If WDW is "experimenting" with no party entry with event ticket until 7pm, we won't go (period).

I realize gate price is more than advance purchase but we've been "stuck" going to a rained-all-evening MVMCP once before with advance purchase tickets and before you say "Sold Out" let me say 2 things: (1) Do we really think MVMCP will sell out on Thursday, November 11th? and (2) if it does it will be a crowd we'll be happy to not be part of.

BigRedDad
09-09-2010, 05:32 PM
I am not sure why people are getting worked up. The ticket you purchase states entrance at 7PM. If you are only entering with that pass, then 7PM should be the earliest you get in. Now, if you are using a pass to get in the park during regular operating hours and have a party pass, then you get in whenever you want.

W24toISMdirect
09-09-2010, 07:04 PM
I am not sure why people are getting worked up. The ticket you purchase states entrance at 7PM. If you are only entering with that pass, then 7PM should be the earliest you get in. Now, if you are using a pass to get in the park during regular operating hours and have a party pass, then you get in whenever you want.

This, btw, is what I mean by forum users making up the rules own their own whims... in case anyone was wondering.

Newsflash: It's up to Disney, not you, to decide when you can get into the Magic Kingdom for a party that starts at 7pm(THIS is what the ticket says). My ticket to Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World a couple weeks ago said 7:15 was it unfair that they let me in at 6:45?

wildernesslady
09-09-2010, 07:16 PM
This, btw, is what I mean by forum users making up the rules own their own whims... in case anyone was wondering.

Newsflash: It's up to Disney, not you, to decide when you can get into the Magic Kingdom for a party that starts at 7pm(THIS is what the ticket says). My ticket to Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World a couple weeks ago said 7:15 was it unfair that they let me in at 6:45?

I believe the reason for all the discussion is that in the past, Disney has allowed ticket holders early entrance. I agree that 7:00 means 7:00. It is nice; however, to get the extra time in the parks. Also, they may lose out on those not able to enter early for their ADRs.

BigRedDad
09-10-2010, 04:51 AM
At the end of the day, Disney is going to let people enter early. Will it be 4PM, 5PM, or 6PM, who knows right now. What gets me is people complaining about what they bought. "If I don't get something for free, I won't go!" This is ridiculous. This is what little Johnny says in kindergarten about taking his ball and going home. Trust me, WDW could care less if you go or not. They are not losing money if you don't go. There are plenty of others that are.

If you want to make a point/statement, get 10,000 families to do the exact same thing. Most people have multi-day tickets. Adding an extra day cost ~$5. If $5 breaks the bank, then people should really rethink their investment strategies and personal finances before spending $1000s on a Disney vacation.

I am not trying to attack anyone, but it will definitely come out that way. People need to rethink where the spend their money. If there is that much resentment for spending the money, why spend it?

ginger19
09-10-2010, 07:40 AM
I'm not trying to get something for free at all. My point is very simply that I bought my tickets based on what was previously done and scheduled the entire start of my trip around it. The CM that I purchased from said there was early entry at 4pm (I bought these tickets right when they went on sale) and now there is a change. This will be a big issue for me with such small children and our current plans. Had 7 always been the direct time, I would have no issue at all and would have planned differently. I'm disappointed but I will have to work with whatever time we can get in.

BigRedDad
09-10-2010, 08:27 AM
I do not have the actual tickets that I purchased. I looked at the WDW website ticket information and there is nothing definitive. It states "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight. " I would love to see what is actually printed on the ticket because that is what Disney is legally obligated to. Logic clearly shows that they should only allow you in at 7PM. See the following scenario:

Early Entrance at 4PM: Is it fair to the people that have daily passes and paid for those extra 3 hours to have you there without a pass for those 3 hours? What do you feel about everyone without a MNSSHP or MVMCP pass staying there from 7PM to midnight and not "participate" in any of the party benefits or rides? The sword cuts both ways.

I think there should be a standard policy for nights of parties like these.

#1 Park closes at 6PM to insure all patrons have exited. Stores, dining, rides, etc close completely at 6PM and people are escorted out.

#2 A section, say Tomorrowland, is shut down at 5PM to insure day visitors are exited from that area. People in MK with a day pass and party pass get moved into that area at 6PM for mix and mingle, rides, etc.

#3 Party goers that were not in the park prior to closing with the day pass get let in at 7PM as per the ticket.

tinksmom02
09-10-2010, 09:16 AM
I guess the only way we'll know for sure is when people start going to the MNSSHPs next week, and reporting back to us on entrance info.

I can see both sides of the argument--if we've always been allowed early entry (4pm), it's kind of rough to have that removed with no warning or anything. At the same time, the ticket DOES say 7pm...

I just can't visualize what the main gate will look like if they start enforcing the 7pm start time (which is why I think they started letting people in earlier).

Goes4FastPass
09-10-2010, 11:32 AM
WDW fans debating what the rules should be is a pointless as me commenting on WDW fans debating. (Huh?)

Closing the MK at 6pm or even earlier would make for an even shorter day and a bad end of the day experience for day guests to the MK.

but

If I buy a hard ticket for an evening party at the MK I don't want to fight through a HUGE crowd of non-ticketed people staying over for special parades and fireworks.

Heck, I could debate this issue with myself.

DisneyPrincess21
09-11-2010, 03:32 AM
I guess we shall find out in 3 days what the official policy is. :unsure:

DisneyPrincess21
09-11-2010, 03:35 AM
If I buy a hard ticket for an evening party at the MK I don't want to fight through a HUGE crowd of non-ticketed people staying over for special parades and fireworks.

:ditto:

Spaceship Tigger
09-11-2010, 10:39 AM
I do not have the actual tickets that I purchased. I looked at the WDW website ticket information and there is nothing definitive. It states "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place from 7 p.m. to midnight. " I would love to see what is actually printed on the ticket because that is what Disney is legally obligated to.

We have e-tickets that I printed off. There is no mention of any entry time whatsoever - 7:00, or 4:00, or anything else. Only the date of the party.

Mammabruski
09-14-2010, 06:34 PM
They got in at 4pm today!!!! All our worry was for nothing. :mickey:

joonyer
09-14-2010, 09:24 PM
I figured all this wailing and gnashing of teeth was much ado about nothing. It's just too difficult logistically to clear the park and start over with a new entry between 6-7. They'd have to close at 4 and there's no way that was going to happen.

Renfairwedding
09-14-2010, 09:37 PM
If the money was there it would happen... I would have loved to have seen the wild and crazy people waiting to get in all blocking the exit/entrance to the Monorails and boats.

DisneyPrincess21
09-15-2010, 01:08 PM
This is from an article from a writer on another Disney website. He visited the MNSSHP yesterday.

"For some reason, Disney is telling people that they cannot enter the Magic Kingdom using their MNSSHP ticket until the official opening time of 7pm.

I entered the Magic Kingdom yesterday using my MNSSHP at 4:02pm and the park was already set up to accommodate early arrivals. The east tunnel under the train station was for "party" guests entering the park and the west tunnel was for "day" guests leaving the park.

Technically, Disney doesn’t have to let anyone in until the official time, but it’s in their best interest to accommodate early arrivals. They couldn’t handle the crowds if all 10,000 party goers arrived at the same time.

I cannot definitively tell you that you’ll be granted early entrance, but I seriously doubt that Disney will keep you out without extenuating circumstances."