Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

[luv2cheer92]

I believe none of the rides except FOP start running until park opening. Not that you can't get there early and be in position for whenever they start, but you won't need to do as much of a "mad dash" for the other rides. Maybe that has changed, but the last report I had seen was only FOP runs early.

EE and Navi usually start early.

 

[NLW814]

Thanks. I'm guessing my 4 and 2 yo granddaughters will love it!!

Just a warning...I thought my 2 year old would love it and she absolutely hated it...she didn't like the dark and air blowing in her face. We had to get up and leave half way through.

 

[elgerber]

Just a warning...I thought my 2 year old would love it and she absolutely hated it...she didn't like the dark and air blowing in her face. We had to get up and leave half way through.

my dd went in the first time when she was 4, she was a huge bugs life fan. She freaked, cried and buried her head in my lap the entire time.

 

[Makmak]

No spoilers but it’s not just cartoon bugs and that’s what freaked my
Kid out.

 

[Miffy]

Thanks. I'm guessing my 4 and 2 yo granddaughters will love it!!

I'm going to assume that you know that your granddaughters like or at least don't mind insects.

But just in case you don't know how they feel about insects, I'd like to mention that this experience is not for anyone who dislikes, is afraid of, or is horrified/disgusted by insects. Yes, they're animated, and they're supposed to be cute . . . but . . . I didn't find it cute at all and there are sensations as well. Sensations I was not amused by. I was hardly alone in my reaction to ITtBaB.

If you're not sitting right near the exit, it's impossible to leave the theater. Ask me how I know.

 

[TexanInTheMidwest]

DS really wants to get on EE and the safari. Is it best to do EE first if the safari doesn’t open until park opening? Just trying to maximize our rope drop in AK. We plan on doing pandora another day closer to park closing.

I may be different, but I always do Safari first - and by being one of the 1st groups out. My last trip was in May, but the line for EE was only a 10 minute wait by the time I got off Safari (which didn't start until official park opening).

 

[sunnyshari]

Thanks. So for EPCOT as well, the park opened about 20 mins before the published opening time?

I believe its 30 minutes. I know we were in line for Frozen before park opening.

 

[Mike]

Question for those of you that have recently done FOP just before closing - at that time of day how much of the line is outside versus in? I'm just thinking that we will all be hot and tired at that point but if the majority of the wait is in AC it wouldn't be bad. I've never done standby for FOP; always used a Fastpass. Thanks!

 

[Leigh L]

my dd went in the first time when she was 4, she was a huge bugs life fan. She freaked, cried and buried her head in my lap the entire time.

My 14-YO still won't go in as of this past June. She watched it on YouTube when she was around 10 or 11, and what she saw was a dealbreaker for her.

 

[sunnyshari]

Question for those of you that have recently done FOP just before closing - at that time of day how much of the line is outside versus in? I'm just thinking that we will all be hot and tired at that point but if the majority of the wait is in AC it wouldn't be bad. I've never done standby for FOP; always used a Fastpass. Thanks!

Some of it was outside but it went pretty quickly. Also at that time of day it was heaven compared to the temps earlier in the day.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I have been following this thread to help me plan our upcoming trip so thank you for everyone reporting back. We are traveling with DS 6 in 10 days and we want to try to avoid the pandora crowd during rope drop. Is the safari running before the actual AK opening time like EE and FOP?

Safari normally starts at posted park opening, not earlier.

EE and Navi usually start early.

Agree

My 14-YO still won't go in as of this past June. She watched it on YouTube when she was around 10 or 11, and what she saw was a dealbreaker for her.

My 12yo and I haven't seen it either. I'm waiting until she's ready (that's my excuse ) so it may be never.

 

[RinaMB]

Thanks. I'm guessing my 4 and 2 yo granddaughters will love it!!

It is notorious for making small kids cry hysterically. My son hated it when he was little but now he's 12 and enjoys it just to hear the screaming and crying that start after a couple minutes. If your kids are prone to getting scared by anything, there's a good chance it may terrify them.

 

[SCDisneyfanatic]

Just a warning...I thought my 2 year old would love it and she absolutely hated it...she didn't like the dark and air blowing in her face. We had to get up and leave half way through.

Appreciate the words. Honestly, the 2 year old is rough and tumble so I don't expect her to be afraid or annoyed. The 4 yo on the other hand is rather clean and proper...but she is very interested in learning. Hummm...a gamble I may take but will consider the options.

 

[SCDisneyfanatic]

I'm going to assume that you know that your granddaughters like or at least don't mind insects.

But just in case you don't know how they feel about insects, I'd like to mention that this experience is not for anyone who dislikes, is afraid of, or is horrified/disgusted by insects. Yes, they're animated, and they're supposed to be cute . . . but . . . I didn't find it cute at all and there are sensations as well. Sensations I was not amused by. I was hardly alone in my reaction to ITtBaB.

If you're not sitting right near the exit, it's impossible to leave the theater. Ask me how I know.

Thanks. Just in case, I shall try to position myself (and them) close to the exit doors. Thanks for the head's up!!

 

[Miffy]

Thanks. Just in case, I shall try to position myself (and them) close to the exit doors. Thanks for the head's up!!

I was an adult the first--and ONLY--time I saw this and I was nearly in tears. I felt trapped, the sensations were very insect-ish, and the killer was the part where it feels like insects are skittering under your seat.

I knew it wasn't real but it didn't matter. I was horrified. And I'm a very curious person who loves learning. Just keep insects far away from me!

 

[TimeToPack]

OMG, I Love ITTBAB!!! I go and watch it a few times while I'm in AK. I'm still mad they closed Honey I shrunk the audience in EPCOT, even though I hate mice. We thought it was hysterical!!! My Aunt on the other hand was horrified and didn't talk to her friend (who told her not to miss it) for a year. I wish they had more shows like this, we like the funny shows more than some of the rides.

 

[Farro]

OMG, I Love ITTBAB!!! I go and watch it a few times while I'm in AK. I'm still mad they closed Honey I shrunk the audience in EPCOT, even though I hate mice. We thought it was hysterical!!! My Aunt on the other hand was horrified and didn't talk to her friend (who told her not to miss it) for a year. I wish they had more shows like this, we like the funny shows more than some of the rides.

That's quite a reaction!

 

[meremac]

It is notorious for making small kids cry hysterically. My son hated it when he was little but now he's 12 and enjoys it just to hear the screaming and crying that start after a couple minutes. If your kids are prone to getting scared by anything, there's a good chance it may terrify them.

OMG ditto. DS16 and DD14 were SCARRED by the show when they were little and we legitimately have not gone back to see it as a family in years. We went this last time and DS16 remembered every part of it (I think it was burned into his psyche lol). He knew exactly when the kids were going to start screaming. He was laughing hysterically lol.

 

[SCDisneyfanatic]

I am beginning to reconsider taking them now. I shall have a conversation with mom and dad to make sure I don't scar them for life and cause Grandpa trust issues. Maybe the Safari twice is a better option. LOL! They both love the zoos they've been to.

 

[CarolynFH]

I am beginning to reconsider taking them now. I shall have a conversation with mom and dad to make sure I don't scar them for life and cause Grandpa trust issues. Maybe the Safari twice is a better option. LOL! They both love the zoos they've been to.

I think that's a good plan. The Safari is always different every time you ride. And be sure to plan time to walk the trails in Africa and Asia to see the gorillas and tigers (and all the other animals).