WDW Magazine December 2016 - 2017 Crowds at WDW | Page 38

SCROOGE?
Not only does arriving at the Magic Kingdom before park opening allow you to get a prime
viewing spot for the character-packed, song-filled rope drop ceremony, it also allows you to
experience attractions with a much shorter wait time than you’ll see later in the day when
more guests enter. Entering theme parks as their gates open is always a great strategy to
experience marquee attractions with little to no wait. Given the many benefits of this game
plan for your vacation, there’s actually a way to take it a bit further… But, it’ll cost you a bit
more…

SPLURGE?
Early Morning Magic is offered at both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood
Studios. This allows* a limited number of guests to enter the park at 7:45am (regular park
opening will be at 9:00am) to experience a number of attractions and/or meet-and-greets
and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast! Breakfast is served at each separate
experience from 8:00am to 10:00am. The Magic Kingdom (Fantasyland) and Hollywood
Studios versions of this experience each cost $69 per adult and $59 per child aged 3-9
(plus tax)**.