Early Admission (MM/EMH/APEE) Super Thread

[ccb1212]

Can you meet Anna/Elsa and Olaf during EMH in DCA?

 

[ccb1212]

Sorry for the double post.

 

[blahblah18]

A few questions on "EXTRA MAGIC HOUR"...

We're going to be staying at the Grand Californian, and are looking forward to EMH access into DCA!

1. From the posts here, I understand that it's better to use the main park entrance to DCA (rather than the special GCH direct access) because the GCH entrance gets overwhelmed and severely backed up at park opening. If we use the main DCA park entrance instead, will we end up standing in line behind non-EMH visitors ... those folks who've arrived early for regular park opening? If so, how do we avoid getting stuck behind them?

2. If we're not at the park entrance early enough, could we get stuck behind the rope drop ... even though we have EMH privileges?

3. We want to get RSR Fastpasses that morning, but understand that the FP machine doesn't start up until regular park opening time. How do we get RSR Fastpasses ahead of the crush of people who run to FP at regular opening time? If we're already 'inside' thanks to EMH, can we wait at the machines prior to regular opening??

Thanks everyone for any help or guidance!!

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

A few questions on "EXTRA MAGIC HOUR"...

We're going to be staying at the Grand Californian, and are looking forward to EMH access into DCA!

1. From the posts here, I understand that it's better to use the main park entrance to DCA (rather than the special GCH direct access) because the GCH entrance gets overwhelmed and severely backed up at park opening. If we use the main DCA park entrance instead, will we end up standing in line behind non-EMH visitors ... those folks who've arrived early for regular park opening? If so, how do we avoid getting stuck behind them?

2. If we're not at the park entrance early enough, could we get stuck behind the rope drop ... even though we have EMH privileges?

3. We want to get RSR Fastpasses that morning, but understand that the FP machine doesn't start up until regular park opening time. How do we get RSR Fastpasses ahead of the crush of people who run to FP at regular opening time? If we're already 'inside' thanks to EMH, can we wait at the machines prior to regular opening??

Thanks everyone for any help or guidance!!

The answers to both 1 & 2 are pretty much the same... There are little signs above the turnstiles that will say early entry or magic morning or something to that effect... You will go to those turnstiles. As it gets closer to regular park opening less and less of those will be open, until they are down to just one. The only people in front of you at those turnstiles that don't belong there will be people that don't get it

I can't really answer #3 because things have changed since we were last there... We were allowed to line up for RPR fps during EMH back then... Not sure if you still can. But, what we did was EMH, did the wide right trick and rode it in the first few minutes of EMH, then went and got in the FP line... So we rode once with little wait, and the. Rode again with FPs.

 

[londonlovesdisney]

We will be going to DCA the day of the CHOC walk (huge fundraiser for Children's Hospital) on a Sunday in October. If DCA opens at 10am that day like it did last year, will there still be EMH for hotel guests? Would it be a good idea to go through the GC entrance that morning, rather than through the main DCA entrance? Thank you!

 

[Xenorye]

We will be going to DCA the day of the CHOC walk (huge fundraiser for Children's Hospital) on a Sunday in October. If DCA opens at 10am that day like it did last year, will there still be EMH for hotel guests? Would it be a good idea to go through the GC entrance that morning, rather than through the main DCA entrance? Thank you!

Yes, there will likely still be EMH for hotel guests.
No, you should probably not use the GC entrance for the first few hours of the day.

 

[marciemi]

Heading to DLR in April and reading through this thread - one question...is the first post kept updated or should I read the last few pages of posts? I see in the first post it states that Matterhorn and Peter Pan are closed until May? Is this from last year? I haven't seen this anywhere else but am finding conflicting info on refurbs on different sites. Thanks!

 

[Angrose]

Heading to DLR in April and reading through this thread - one question...is the first post kept updated or should I read the last few pages of posts? I see in the first post it states that Matterhorn and Peter Pan are closed until May? Is this from last year? I haven't seen this anywhere else but am finding conflicting info on refurbs on different sites. Thanks!

Yes, that refurb info is from last year. I just did my first EMH at DL yesterday. I was surprised by how busy it was for an 7am early entry! I got to the security line at 6:50am and was not in the park until 7:10 am. I much prefer going on Sundays at the regular 8am opening. I've always found those mornings MUCH less crowded and quieter than what I experienced yesterday.

 

[goofy1954]

Last updated: 4/7/15

So there have been a ton of Magic Morning question threads, so I just wanted to make a big large thread to send people to. So here we go:

Just a quick history note to start off with. Disneyland changed Early Entry's name to Magic Morning in 2008, so I will be using the abbrv. MM instead of EE. Nothing else about the program has changed other than the name. Some people will still be calling it EE though, but just saying, they are the same. For the summer of 2012, Disney began using 3 different terms for different types of "Early Admission". As of 5/3/13 we will be talking about only 2: Magic Morning (MM) and Extra Magic Hour (EMH). The third, Annual Passholder Early Entry (APEE), has run multiple times in the past, however is not currently in effect.

Disney has used the blanket term of "Early Admission" to talk about both Magic Morning, Extra Magic Hour and Annual Passholder Early Entry, so any information that applies to all 3, I will use the abbreviation "EA" for Early Admission. Sorry for the confusing abbrevs. Let's get into specifics...

1. Magic Morning (MM)

What? Entrance to Disneyland Park one hour before official park opening to ride select attractions. You cannot use MM at DCA at this time.

Who? Guests can take advantage of MM by purchasing ANY ticket of 3 or more days. This will entitle the ticket holder to one MM admission. There are some exceptions such as Gay Day, military, and convention tickets, but most big name ticket sellers have MM eligible tickets (Disney, AAA, Costco, So. Cal City Pass, most online sources such as ARES Travel)

When? MM is currently offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. And MM is ALWAYS one hour before official park opening.

How? Enter just like you would normally and the MM is deducted from your ticket. There is no extra piece of paper or voucher needed for MM.

2. Extra Magic Hour (EMH)

What? Entrance to Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure one hour before official park opening to ride select attractions

Who? Guests can take advantage of EMH by staying at one of the 3 onsite hotels (Grand Californian (including the new VGC DVC places), Disneyland Hotel, or Paradise Pier Hotel). This will entitle the hotel guests EMH every day during their stay, including arrival (yes, possibly before your room is ready) and departure days.

When?
The schedule for EMH is as follows:
-EMH for Disneyland Park is offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
-EMH for Disney California Adventure is offered on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Again, EMH (at both parks) begins 1 hour before park opening.

There have been times where EMH is offered at both parks each day. This is not guaranteed. This happened from July-September 2012, and again from 12/20/12-1/4/13.

How? Each guest must have a valid source of park admission and also show their active hotel room key card. In the past, a piece of paper explaining EMH procedures has been given to onsite guests at check in. That paper, by itself, does not grant any EMH privileges, so you cannot pass it on to someone else. All you need is your ticket and your room key.

Where? Guest can line up for EMH at either the main entrance to DCA or the Grand Californian Hotel entrance. The main park entrance is probably a faster route to hit up Carsland.

Early Admission (EA) general FAQ

Is this the same as Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness?
No, Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness (MTTMM) was ONLY for people who bought packages from AAA, Costco, Disney, etc. MTTMM was entry into Mickey's Toontown one hour before it opens. The MTTMM program has been discontinued as of early 2013.

Touring:
What attractions are open for EA?
Well the rides open are technically "subject to change", but here is a list of rides that can be open during this hour.

At DL:
-Peter Pan's Flight (closed until 5/21 for refurb)
-Dumbo
-Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
-Alice in Wonderland
-Mad Tea Party
-Matterhorn Bobsleds (closed until 5/16 for refurb)
-King Arthur Carousel
-Snow White's Scary Adventures
-Pinocchio's Daring Journey
-Sleeping Beauty's Castle Walkthrough
-It's a Small World Holiday (only November-January)
-Princess Fantasy Faire
-Space Mountain
-Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters
-Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
-Star Tours
-Astro Orbitor

NOTE: It's a Small World (non-holiday version), Casey Jr. Circus Train and Storybookland Canal Boats are NOT open for EA and open at official park opening. Pixie Hollow is also not open during EA, but they open later than most other attractions, often an hour after official park opening.

A recent report said that the following rides are open for DCA EA:
-Radiator Springs Racers (assuming it doesn't have any technical difficulties)
-Luigi's Flying Tires
-Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
-California Screamin
-Toy Story Midway Mania
-Ariel's Undersea Adventure
-Soarin over California (closed until 5/15 for refurb)
-Tower of Terror

As always, rides and attractions are subject to change.

What's the best "touring plan strategy" for EA?
At DL, assuming you are doing Fantasyland for your EA, in order to have the shortest lines, this strategy is recommended:
(0). Arrive before EA begins and run straight to...
1. Peter Pan (always first!!!)
2. Dumbo
3. Matterhorn/Alice
4. Mr. Toad
5. Pinocchio/Snow White/Mad Tea Party/King Arthur's Carousel

If you are there for the beginning of EA, you can easily complete this list, and possibly more, during your hour.

The reason why many don't recommend riding Space or Star Tours during EA is that they have FP, meaning, with a FP, you can ride them with a short line even during normal park hours. The rides in #1-3 (in the above FL plan) don't have FP AND they will most likely have lengthy lines during the day. Thus, the best time to ride them is in the early morning.

As for Nemo, I wouldn't recommend riding it either during EA because unless you are one of the first ones in line, the combined wait time + ride time can suck up at least half of your EA hour, if not the whole thing. I'd much rather ride 9 rides in an hour than 1-2 rides.

For DCA, it seems best to run to either Radiator Springs Racers or Toy Story Midway Mania, depending on your preferences. But unless you are there at the beginning of EA, you may run into long lines.

If RSR is operating during EA, run to that first and hopefully hop on with a short line. Follow that with Luigi's Flying Tires or Toy Story Midway Mania. It's not cruicial that you ride Mater's Junkyard Jamboree during EA because its line seldom reaches more than 30 min during the rest of the day, especially during late afternoon/early evening.

Are Fastpasses offered during EA?
No, FP machines for all attractions including Radiator Springs Racers will not begin operating until official park opening.

Is EMH at DL like EMH's at WDW? Should I avoid certain EA days at DLR like I avoid EMH days at WDW?
EA is EXTREMELY different from EMH and one should not avoid MM days at DLR to try and beat the crowds. MM does not affect park attendance at DL like EMH's affect park attendance at the WDW parks. If you have EA privileges, definitely don't hesitate to use it. Also, there is no evening Extra Magic Hours at DLR.

Which day of our trip should we go to EA?
Generally if there are two EA days offered during your trip, but you only have 1 MM to use, the best day to use it would be the first possible day. So if you were going to the parks for a very long weekend (Saturday-Tuesday) and you only had 1 MM, you would have to choose to use it on Saturday or Tuesday. My recommendation is to use it on Saturday because by the end of your trip you WILL be more tired and less inclined to wake up early.

Also, even though crowds on Saturdays will be greater, it is better to choose this day (if possible) than weekdays during offseasons. This is true because the parks open sometimes 2 hours earlier on the weekends than on the weekdays and less people will be inclined to get up for EA at 7AM on a Saturday than 9AM on a Tuesday.

Opening Procedures:
For guests staying at the DLH or PPH can you take the monorail?
You may use the monorail to enter the park for DL's EA; however it is usually a better option to walk through DTD and use the main entrance. The monorail sometimes beats the front gate crowds. Sometimes not. It's a toss up. Use the monorail more for at the end of the day when your feet are tired and you don't feel like walking all the way back to the hotel. The monorail does not have a station at DCA, so you cannot use the monorail for DCA EA access

Is there rope drop on EA days?
At DL, on days where official park opening is 8AM, EA would be 7AM. There is no rope drop at 7, but there is a rope drop on Main Street at 8 and at that time Frontierland and Adventureland will open as well. Also nobody is let into the park until 7AM. Non-EA guests might be allowed in any time between 7:30 and 8AM. Opening procedures may change depending on crowd size.

DCA reports are showing that there is no rope drop for EA guests at 7AM. Furthermore, they have been allowing non-EA guests in at 7:30 but holding them with a rope at the end of BVS until official park opening at 8AM.

What time should I arrive for EA?
Half an hour before EA time (1 1/2 hours before official park opening) is generally a good time to be at the gates. However if you want to be one of the first ones on Peter Pan or the rides in Carsland, plan on arriving 45+ before EA time (so 1 hour and 45 min before official park opening). You may be surprised at the number of people lining up that early.

What time does the parking lot open on EA days?
The Mickey and Friends Parking Structure opens an hour before EA begins, so unless you are one of the first couple cars in line, if you plan on parking in the lots, you may not get to the gates before the beginning of EA due to the time it takes to wait in line, pay, park, walk to the tram, wait for the tram, take the tram, and walk to the parks.

What time do the ticket booths open on EA days?
The time that the ticket booths open on any given day is subject to change, but an email from the park states that they open 30 minutes before EA.

If I pick up my tickets on a EA day, can I use my EA right then and there?
Yes, provided that you get to the ticket booths early enough.

When does security open on an EA day?
According to one board member, the security lines have opened at 6:25-6:30 on a day when the park opens at 8AM and EA is at 7AM.

Where should I wait in line?
The best bet to secure your front of the line spot, is to just wait by the security tables, even if the esplanade is open. The guests in the esplanade will be forced to backtrack and go through security when Cast Members show up.

I don't have EA!!!
What if I don't have EA. Should I still go to the parks on an EA day? Will it be already extremely crowded when I enter?
Only Fantasyland and some Tomorrowland rides are open during EA, so you can still get an equal rope drop for the Adventureland/Frontierland side of Disneyland Park. If you're not staying onsite and your goal is Carsland, it would be best to start at DCA on a day when there is no EA (Tuesday or Thursday). Otherwise EA doesn't really affect morning crowd levels in most other places in DCA.

If I don't have EA, how can I use EA for my advantage?
On EA days, both DL and DCA have specific gates designated for "Magic Morning" and others that say "Entrance". Those who have EA can enter through the "Magic Morning" gates all the way up until official park opening. Those without EA usually line up at the gates marked "Entrance". HOWEVER, if you arrive early enough and wait by the gates marked "Magic Morning", oftentimes some of those gates will turn into "Entrance" gates as the time approaches official park opening. If you do it right, when a "Magic Morning" gate turns into an "Entrance" gate, you can actually be one of the first ones in line at a gate. This has been reported to work at both DL and DCA!

If I don't have EA, can I still go to the Minnie and Friends/Ariel's Grotto character breakfast?
Yes! You do need to call ahead to make a reservation. CMs from Minnie and Friends will then meet you at Gate 1. Don't worry if the sign at the top doesn't say Minnie and Friends breakfast when you get in line. They generally show up just a minute before the gates are going to open and change the designation at that time. They then ask your name and check it against their list. They will then give everyone a button and escort you to breakfast. Similar procedures happen at DCA with Ariel's Grotto breakfasts.

Misc.
What about during special events?
Sometimes for certain events (grad nights, running events), DL will change the EA dates. They do not do MM on the morning after a Grad Night, but they try to keep 3 MMs in the week by rearranging the schedules. Also DL, on some special events in the past (the Pirate movie premieres, Miley's Birthday), has opened ridiculously early (6AM). In this case EA may not be offered that day. It's always a good thing to check these boards for special event EA changes as the event approaches. The DLR website calendar now has EA dates and hours on it, making special EA changes easier to see.

What about Annual Passholders?
The only current way for AP holders to have any kind of Early Admission is through EMH and staying onsite. DLR has done Annual Passholder Early Entry in the past (summer 2012, Spring 2013), but with a smaller than expected participation rate, the likelihood of this program returning is not good. Guests who want to have a MM but also buy an AP may be encouraged to buy a park hopper that has MM on it and then upgrade the ticket to an AP after the MM has been used.

That should be it for now. I will update this thread if any other questions come up. I'm happy to add anyone else's info on EA/EMH/MM/APEE to add. Thanks! Sorry if you've left the thread feeling even more confused than when you got here. I blame Disney's confusing jargon...

Thanks to Hydroguy, Hound109, Bumbershoot, northshoremama, S.S Columbia, DisneyJulieZ, sonnyjane, Sherry E, disneychrista, disfan100, Patrick in Oregon, subtchr, SherriA1, and 3TinksAndAnEeyore for help so far. Always looking for more input.

So, I have read the original superthread post, several of the more current entries in the thread and some of the independent posts on early admission, and I note there is a basic disagreement about how to approach Fantasyland attractions.
One school of thought is that PP should clearly be the first stop, because "lines will only get longer as the day goes on." Others seemingly favor heading for Dumbo or SASW because "everyone" is targeting PP.
Is there any sort of current consensus on this question? Are experts still on the Peter Pan-first bandwagon, or are the Dumbo contrarians proving to be correct?

 

[HydroGuy]

So, I have read the original superthread post, several of the more current entries in the thread and some of the independent posts on early admission, and I note there is a basic disagreement about how to approach Fantasyland attractions.
One school of thought is that PP should clearly be the first stop, because "lines will only get longer as the day goes on." Others seemingly favor heading for Dumbo or SASW because "everyone" is targeting PP.
Is there any sort of current consensus on this question? Are experts still on the Peter Pan-first bandwagon, or are the Dumbo contrarians proving to be correct?

I am a little confused. Both Dumbo and IASW are part of FantasyLand. I may be wrong but I thought IASW is closed during MM except maybe during the Holiday season.

I would never ride IASW during MM. IASW is a fast loader and lines build slowly. I do not know anyone else who would do this either even if it is open during MM.

I think anyone who wants to ride PP should do it first. But on one condition - that you are near the front. DW and I did PP a couple years ago and we were there at rope drop and all, and DW had an issue as we were walking up to the castle and we had to stop for maybe 30 seconds. End result? It took us 25 minutes to get on PP.

Only ride PP if you can be near the front. Which means arriving at the gate early and walking with purpose to the ride when things open. Otherwise skip PP and move on to #2 (Dumbo or whatever it is). If you do not want to ride PP at all, then that makes things easier for you.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

I am a little confused. Both Dumbo and IASW are part of FantasyLand. I may be wrong but I thought IASW is closed during MM except maybe during the Holiday season.

I would never ride IASW during MM. IASW is a fast loader and lines build slowly. I do not know anyone else who would do this either even if it is open during MM.

I think anyone who wants to ride PP should do it first. But on one condition - that you are near the front. DW and I did PP a couple years ago and we were there at roper drop and all, and DW had an issue as we were walking up to the castle and we had to stop for maybe 30 second. End result? It took us 25 minutes to get on PP.

Only ride PP if you can be near the front. Which means arriving at the gate early and walking with purpose to the ride when things open. Otherwise skip PP and move on to #2 (Dumbo or whatever it is). If you do not want to ride PP at all, then that makes things easier for you.

I agree with hydroguy... if you are near the front the PP first, if you are near the back, there after the drop the rope and everyone has rushed through... the line tends to be crazy already. Last time we rode, we were maybe 20th in line for PP, by the time we got off the ride, the line stretched out of the queue and down the walkway...

 

[goofy1954]

I am a little confused. Both Dumbo and IASW are part of FantasyLand. I may be wrong but I thought IASW is closed during MM except maybe during the Holiday season.

I would never ride IASW during MM. IASW is a fast loader and lines build slowly. I do not know anyone else who would do this either even if it is open during MM.

I think anyone who wants to ride PP should do it first. But on one condition - that you are near the front. DW and I did PP a couple years ago and we were there at rope drop and all, and DW had an issue as we were walking up to the castle and we had to stop for maybe 30 seconds. End result? It took us 25 minutes to get on PP.

Only ride PP if you can be near the front. Which means arriving at the gate early and walking with purpose to the ride when things open. Otherwise skip PP and move on to #2 (Dumbo or whatever it is). If you do not want to ride PP at all, then that makes things easier for you.

Thanks.

 

[maleficent55]

I'm actually hoping I could get a little advice for my upcoming July trip.

We will have 4-day park hoppers and are staying off site.
We will be in the parks on a Saturday through Tuesday

We know for sure we are starting in Disneyland with our MM on Saturday. We will stay in Disneyland that while first day with an ADR at the Blue Bayou for lunch.
After that I'm really not sure how to go about it.
The only other set in stone ADR we have so far is a WOC dining lunch at WCT in Sunday. Which can be changed if there is a better day to do it.

The other ADR we know we are going to make is Minnie & Friends at Plaza and I'm having a hard time figuring out if we should book that for the earliest time slot on Tuesday, we will have already used up our only MM and this will allow us to get in a little early thus hitting the park a little early but I'm not sure if that's wasting valuable early morning hours and we should instead aim for rope drop on Tuesday and start in Adventure land on a level
Playing field with everyone else and have a later breakfast at Plaza?

I've beer been so confused as to when to do what and which park to start at on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Usually my husband is with me and he gets a DAS pass. There is much less planning.
This is my first trip where I feel like I have to be on top of the whole fast pass system, and the July summer crowd madness.
Also my friend is coming on this trip and it's her and her two daughters (2 and 6) first time ever to Disneyland so I feel pressure to make it all smooth and amazing for them.

If you've read this far, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and then beg, please help a girl out!

 

[imjen]

Since California Adventure has early entry Sunday and Monday, there will be a small crowd already there but I would still go ahead and be there for rope drop Sunday. With the kids ages, you will probably be doing some child swap if the 6 year old is interested in the bigger rides. I would get a fast pass right away for either RSR or the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride and depending on what your group wants to do, you could either ride Toy Story Mania first thing or split up and ride RSR or one of the other popular rides that builds lines quickly. You'll want a fast pass for Frozen. Most kids love the show at the age. I believe those are still given out in show time order so if you want the first show, get it shortly after the park opens. The Disney Jr. Show, Muppet Vision 3d, Turtle Talk with Crush (Animation Academy) have all been favorites of my little ones to take a break from lines and rest a little.

I would do rope drop at DL Monday and rope drop at DCA Tuesday to not be at the same park as early entry people, unless your crew loved Disneyland more and wants a third day there.

I'm actually hoping I could get a little advice for my upcoming July trip.

We will have 4-day park hoppers and are staying off site.
We will be in the parks on a Saturday through Tuesday

We know for sure we are starting in Disneyland with our MM on Saturday. We will stay in Disneyland that while first day with an ADR at the Blue Bayou for lunch.
After that I'm really not sure how to go about it.
The only other set in stone ADR we have so far is a WOC dining lunch at WCT in Sunday. Which can be changed if there is a better day to do it.

The other ADR we know we are going to make is Minnie & Friends at Plaza and I'm having a hard time figuring out if we should book that for the earliest time slot on Tuesday, we will have already used up our only MM and this will allow us to get in a little early thus hitting the park a little early but I'm not sure if that's wasting valuable early morning hours and we should instead aim for rope drop on Tuesday and start in Adventure land on a level
Playing field with everyone else and have a later breakfast at Plaza?

I've beer been so confused as to when to do what and which park to start at on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Usually my husband is with me and he gets a DAS pass. There is much less planning.
This is my first trip where I feel like I have to be on top of the whole fast pass system, and the July summer crowd madness.
Also my friend is coming on this trip and it's her and her two daughters (2 and 6) first time ever to Disneyland so I feel pressure to make it all smooth and amazing for them.

If you've read this far, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and then beg, please help a girl out!

 

[Winnowill]

You'll want a fast pass for Frozen. Most kids love the show at the age. I believe those are still given out in show time order so if you want the first show, get it shortly after the park opens.

Frozen no longer has FastPass. You just line up. So you do have to get there early.

 

[cuteinnocent]

Since California Adventure has early entry Sunday and Monday, there will be a small crowd already there but I would still go ahead and be there for rope drop Sunday. With the kids ages, you will probably be doing some child swap if the 6 year old is interested in the bigger rides. I would get a fast pass right away for either RSR or the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride and depending on what your group wants to do, you could either ride Toy Story Mania first thing or split up and ride RSR or one of the other popular rides that builds lines quickly. You'll want a fast pass for Frozen. Most kids love the show at the age. I believe those are still given out in show time order so if you want the first show, get it shortly after the park opens. The Disney Jr. Show, Muppet Vision 3d, Turtle Talk with Crush (Animation Academy) have all been favorites of my little ones to take a break from lines and rest a little.

I would do rope drop at DL Monday and rope drop at DCA Tuesday to not be at the same park as early entry people, unless your crew loved Disneyland more and wants a third day there.

Muppet Vision is gone.

 

[goofy1954]

Muppet Vision is gone.

Is the theater being used for another show, or has the space been repurposed?

 

[Xenorye]

Is the theater being used for another show, or has the space been repurposed?

I believe it currently hosts a Pirates 5 preview.

 

[maleficent55]

Since California Adventure has early entry Sunday and Monday, there will be a small crowd already there but I would still go ahead and be there for rope drop Sunday. With the kids ages, you will probably be doing some child swap if the 6 year old is interested in the bigger rides. I would get a fast pass right away for either RSR or the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride and depending on what your group wants to do, you could either ride Toy Story Mania first thing or split up and ride RSR or one of the other popular rides that builds lines quickly. You'll want a fast pass for Frozen. Most kids love the show at the age. I believe those are still given out in show time order so if you want the first show, get it shortly after the park opens. The Disney Jr. Show, Muppet Vision 3d, Turtle Talk with Crush (Animation Academy) have all been favorites of my little ones to take a break from lines and rest a little.

I would do rope drop at DL Monday and rope drop at DCA Tuesday to not be at the same park as early entry people, unless your crew loved Disneyland more and wants a third day there.

So you would do:

Saturday: Disneyland
Sunday: DCA
Monday: DisneyLand
Tuesday: DCA

?

 

[imjen]

Frozen no longer has FastPass. You just line up. So you do have to get there early.

Good to know! Thanks. How early do you need to be there? Guess a lot can change in a year. We still got there about a half hour early to get a good seat with a fast pass, and I waited in line for the fast pass for about 15 min.